A 25th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II ascends the skies April 9, 2020, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Amid the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 25th FS follows the United States Forces-Korea’s health More
Ohio Army National Guard engineers units assist in the recovery efforts during the 1990 Shadyside flooding in southern Ohio. The Ohio National Guard has a long history of providing provides a variety of service More
U.S. Soldier, assigned to the Regimental Support Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, signs the Book of the Dragoons during the Dragooning Ceremony at the Reed Museum in Vilseck, Germany, June 19, 2020. The book date More
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland speaks to an attendee at a static display during events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw and Armed F More
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division sits in a tank that is part of a static display during events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Warsa More
A U.S. Soldier, assigned to the 2d Cavalry Regiment, is inducted into the Order of the Dragoon in Vilseck, Germany, May 20, 2020. The Order of the Dragoon dates back to 1836, the year in which the regiment was More
The 251st Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group, located in Springfield, Ohio, has been selected to receive the NGAUS Distinguished Mission Support Plaque, which is awarded annually to the top mission suppo More
U.S. Army Capt. Alexander Hedine, assigned to the Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters, Regimental Support Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, signs the Book of the Dragoons during the Dragooning Ceremony at the More
A Romanian Soldier, assigned to the Black Bats, 228th Air Defense Battalion, poses for a portrait photo in recognition of Romania's 16th year as a member of NATO in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, April 2, 2020. The Sol More
U.S. Army Spc. Dastan Bektayev, culinary specialist, assigned to the 2d Cavalry Regiment, stands behind cake, celebrating the 184th birthday of the regiment at the Dragoon Inn dining facility in Vilseck, German More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Marcus Brister, senior enlisted adviser assigned to NATO eFP Battle Group Poland, lays a wreath of flowers, to honor the Cursed Soldiers, the underground Polish anti-communist partis More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Redd, the anti-tank guided missile platoon sergeant for the Quickstrike Troop, 4th Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, was inducted into the Order of the Dragoon during a surpris More
Honored guests mingle during Los Caballeros Cocktail Party at the Laredo Civic Center in Laredo, Texas, Feb. 18. Local and state dignitaries shared drinks, food, and good conversation during the party. Texas Mi More
Soldiers from the 836th Engineer Company participate in a collapsed structure extraction exercise in Oklahoma City, Okla., Jan. 29. In addition to its deployed combat mission, the National Guard unit, headquart More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Utah National Guardsmen and local Emergency Medical Technicians conduct rappel training together in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 30. This interagency collab More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, leaders with Joint Task Force 71 visit with civilian and military agency representatives after a briefing in Grand Prairie, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. JT More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Brig. Gen. John F. Nichols, adjutant general for the state of Texas, Col. William Hall, Joint Task Force 71 commander and Alice Rogers with Texas Department More
Cadets of the United South High School Marine Corps JROTC participates in the International Bridge Ceremony in Laredo, Texas, Feb. 19. The ceremony is a part of a month long celebration involving the Laredo com More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment support the 836th Engineer Detachment ribbon cutting, officially welcoming the engineer unit to Aust More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, TXMF representatives welcome Air National Guard Maj. Gen. John Nichols as the adjutant general during a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Mabry, Texas, Satu More
Attendees at the 52nd National Guard Association of Texas Conference in Corpus Christi listen as the Texas Adjutant General details his plan of action for the TXMF during the opening ceremony March 25. The conf More
U.S. Army Sgt. Abren Mejia with the 436th Chemical Company Detachment dons a decontamination suit at the 52nd annual National Guard Association of Texas Conference in Corpus Christi, March 26. The unit, along w More
Soldiers and Airmen visit over 80 different vendors of civilian and military products and services inside the American Bank Center exhibit hall during the 52nd annual National Guard Association of Texas Confere More
NEW YORK - Dr. Olivia Hooker, 97, who holds the distinction of being the first African-American woman admitted into the U.S. Coast Guard in 1945, addresses an audience at a Women's History Month celebration in More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Maj. Gen. John Nichols, conducts a values ceremony for key military leaders at the JJ Pickle Research Campus, in Austin, Texas, Thursday, April 7. Nichols, r More
Soldiers with 6th Civil Support Team work with SA Fire Department's Hazmat team during the Battle of Flowers Parade in San Antonio, April 15. The five-man team used high-tech radiation detection equipment as pa More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Jim Paules and Wuthipong 'Tang' Tantaksinanukij discuss the naturalization ceremony on Camp Mabry Saturday, April 16. The Honorable Lee Yeakei, U.S. District More
In this image released by Texas Military Forces, leaders of Joint Task Force 71 receive a presentation given by a representative of the Department of Energy at Bee Caves in Austin, Texas, Friday, March 15. The More
Sgt. Tommy Hughs, flight crew chief aboard the UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter, prepares for a Special Forces fast ropes insertion demonstration at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, during the American Heroes Celebrati More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the Joint Task Force 71 participate in the 2011 Texas Division of Emergency Management Conference, Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in San Antonio Te More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with 4th Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery, Texas Army National Guard, field-test the new High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during their annual t More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the 436th Chemical Company set up a decontamination station during their annual training in Camp Swift, Texas July 24, 2011. The unit's partici More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the 236th Military Police Company prepare to be disgruntled civilians during a training scenario at Camp Swift, Texas, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve guests arrive at Camp Swift, Texas, on a Black Hawk helicopter Thursday, July 28. Employers saw training events suc More
Army National Guard soldiers conduct a flag ceremony before a Major League Baseball game in Houston, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. The troops, from the Texas Army National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Bat More
Houston city council member Brenda Stardig participates in an event recognizing Army National Guard Col. Mark Campsey in Houston, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. As part of the event - held at the Houston Astro More
Soldiers with the 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment document National Guard activities held in conjunction with an Astros baseball game in Houston, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. The baseball club hosted More
Army National Guard recruits participate in an enlistment ceremony in Houston, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. The ceremony, held at the Houston Astros' Minute Maid Park, was part of several aspects of Guard pa More
Officers and senior non-commissioned officers of Joint Task Force 71 improve their understanding of training needs during an Employee Professional Development weekend in Bryan/College Station, Aug. 13, 2011. Th More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers and their families from The Texas National Guard spent a special afternoon with University of Texas football players and coaches at Camp Mabry in Au More
Pvt. David Martinez with the 294th Quartermaster Company repacks his parachute after a practice jump during annual training at Camp Swift, Texas, Aug. 15. The riggers in the 294th participated in the training f More
Soldiers with the 6th Civil Support Team performed several days of joint exercise the last week of August 2011. The 61st CST from Arkansas integrated seamlessly with the Austin based unit at the Red River Army More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, civilian and military officials address media representatives and a group of school children in Harlingen, Texas, Aug. 31, 2011. The officials addressed the More
Texas Adjutant General Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols spoke at an event to commemorate a decade of Texas National Guard service in the global war on terrorism Sept. 10 at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas. Representatives f More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers, officers and Family Readiness leaders of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team attend the unit's annual Family Readiness conference in San Antonio, More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers and airmen with the 6th Civil Support Team support local response agencies at a plant fire in Waxahachie, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. The team res More
Soldiers with the 836th Engineer Company develop extraction and problem solving skills in College Station, Texas, Oct. 9. The unit participated in the training in preparation for Joint Task Force 71's external More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers and airmen with Joint Task Force 71 participate in a change of command ceremony in Bryan, Texas, Oct. 14, 2011. JTF-71 recently completed a National More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Stephen Thompson of the 436th Chemical Detachment assists with the cleanup of debris from the wildfires Nov. 19 in Bastrop, Texas.
Members of Joint Task Force 71 met with the Coast Guard and emergency response organizations during a tour of the Port of Houston Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. JTF-71 participated in the ship channel tour to continue More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers and airmen with Joint Task Force 71 met with members of several state emergency management agencies and the United States Marine Corps Chemical Biol More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers and airmen with Joint Task Force 71 participated in command and control training from instructors with Response International Group Thursday, Jan. 1 More
The 36th Infantry Division soldiers participate in a change of command ceremony at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2011. The ceremony marked the end of the historic deployment for the division. Co More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Joint Task Force 71, leadership meets with the 2nd Chemical Battalion at Fort Hood to share best practices and discuss chemical capabilities. By meeting its More
Nebraska KC-135 Stratotankers stand ready for missions home or abroad April 4, 2017, located at the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln, Nebraska. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman 1st Class Jamie Titus/ Released)
An HH-46E Sea Knight from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point lands on the Vidant Medical Center helicopter pad, in Greenville, N.C., March 1.
Soldiers with the Company C, 7th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, train the 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Soldiers on how to properly hook up the Sked to a medevac helicopter during a Joint Operations More
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer William Gibbens (center) gives a safety brief to members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah during small-arms training at Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, More
Joint Task Force 71 (Maneuver Enhancement Brigade) soldiers and airmen worked with central Texas civilian first responders decontaminating victims of a simulated chemical attack. (Army photo by Sgt. Josiah Pugh)
Dorothy Kurtz, a member of the Coast Guard Women's Reserve also known as Semper Paratus Always Ready, speaks to members of Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg, Fla., during an event to celebrate Women's History M More
Capt. Sheryl L. Dickinson, commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg, Fla., speaks with Dorothy Kurtz, a member of the Coast Guard Women's Reserve also known as Semper Paratus Always Ready (SPARs) More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ben Lewis, a boatswains mate, assigned to Coast Guard Cutter Waesche, conducts boat checks aboard the Waeshe's small boat, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. Checks are done daily to ensure the bo More
Then-Master Sgt. Jeffrey Zentz talks with Command Sgt. Maj. Rodger Jones, Ohio Army National Guard state command sergeant major, during a senior leadership visit to Kuwait when the 371st Sustainment Brigade was More
Emergency responders participate in a full-scale force protection exercise at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., Tuesday April 29, 2014. The exercise was designed to better prepare Coast Guard crews an More
Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, N.J., crew members refuel an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at the air station. The MH-65 Dolphin helicopter is used for search and rescue, law enforcemen More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receive classes on how to properly extract injured military members off a mountain at the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training More
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, N.J., flies over Atlantic City on a training flight Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Aircrews from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City tr More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, teamed up with local first responders for training in a Counter All Hazards Management Response (CAMR) Course which is a chemical, biological, radiological an More
Ohio State Command Chief Master Sgt. Philip D. Smith shares an inspirational video with airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, during a unit training assembly, Nov. 8, 2015. CMSgt Smith participat More
Mrs. Teresa Chandler proudly watches her husband recieve congratulations hugs from her daughters at the 179th Airlift Wing Chief Pinning ceremony promoting Ralph Chandler to Chief Master Sgt. Mansfield, Ohio, More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, team up with 200th RED HORSE members for an active shooter training exercise, Dec. 8, 2015. Different scenarios are presented by Wing Inspector General teams More
Senior Airman Kevin Forney and Airman 1st Class Zack Caudill, loadmasters of the 164th Airlift Squadron, prepare for a night flying operation of a C-130H Hercules at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Dec More
Soldiers in the Ohio National Guard train at Camp Perry Joint Training Center near Port Clinton, Ohio, Dec. 17, 2015. The Ohio National Guard is always on mission to respond with highly qualified citizen-soldie More
C-130H Hercules sit on a cold flightline as heaters prepare the turbo prop engines for the day at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2015. The Ohio Air National Guard unit is always on mission to More
Airmen from the 179th Aerial Port Squadron at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, pack chutes, weigh pallets and test lines Jan. 9, 2016. Every air drop that a C-130H Hercules delivers is prepared and insp More
Airmen from the 179th Communications Flight at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, work in their dress blue uniforms Jan. 10, 2016. The Unit Training Assembly (UTA) is a monthly occurrence to keep airmen s More
C-130H Hercules are hand-washed at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2016. The maintenance airmen clean and inspect each aircraft on a regular basis to ensure mission readiness. The Ohio Air Nat More
Staff Sgt. Zachary Maxey and Senior Airman Blake Tushar paint the Mansfield tail flash on the newest C-130H Hercules as it undergoes an acceptance inspection at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Feb. 3, More
A C-130H Hercules undergoes an isochronal inspection at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2016. This aircraft was recently acquired by The Ohio Air National Guard unit from the 152nd Airlift Wing More
C-130H Hercules are parked at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2016. The Ohio Air National Guard unit is always on mission to respond with highly qualified citizen-airmen to execute federal, sta More
Ohio Air National Guardsmen work as snow falls on a C-130H Hercules at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2016. De-icing trucks and special heaters hooked up to the four prop engines enable the C More
Ohio Air National Guard members work early morning, Feb. 16, 2016, to remove snow from the flightline and fleet of C-130H Hercules at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The Ohio Air National Guard unit i More
C-130H Hercules sit in the light of a full moon at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Feb. 23, 2016. The Ohio Air National Guard unit is always on mission to respond with highly qualified citizen-airmen t More
C-130H Hercules from the 179th Airlift Wing leave for deployment overseas from Mansfield, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2016. The Ohio Air National Guard unit is sending aircrew and operations support as well as maintenance p More
Lt. Col. Jeff Capretto, a pilot of the 179th Airlift Wing speaks to Cub Scouts Pack 729, Bay Village, Ohio, as they tour a C-130H Hercules in Mansfield, Ohio, March 5, 2016. The airmen of the unit are active in More
Ohio National Guard members gather for a Continuous Process Improvement Program being held at 200th RED HORSE Detachment 1 in Mansfield, Ohio, March 16, 2016. The program integrates Lean Sigma Six course materi More
A CH-47 Chinook from Ohio Army National Guard’s Company B, 3rd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment, located in North Canton, Ohio, performed a sling load of a heavy drop pallet in a muddy drop zone at the 179th More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Ward, a boatswain’s mate stationed aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Valiant, in Mayport, Florida, is the Coast Guard’s Enlisted Person of the Year for 2015. Ward was selected for his l More
Ohio Air National Guard members welcome Richland County Commissioner, Marilyn S. John, as the keynote speaker at a LEAD360 event, Mar. 30, 2016, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. LEAD360 is a leadersh More
Ohio Air National Guard members work early morning, April 13, 2016, on the flightline at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The four turbo-prop engines still need warming as frost covers the ground during More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, hosted veterans from the Knox County Joint Veterans Council to a tour of the installation, April 20, 2015. The veterans are given the opportunity to fly the M More
Master Sgt. Tom Barrow and MSgt Daryl Walters of the 200th REDHORSE Squadron, Port Clinton, Ohio, look at the future job site where they will be helping to build an all accessible playground using the Innovativ More
Ashland County-City Health Commissioner, Sarah Humphrey, and 179th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. Gary McCue, sign a Training Affiliation Agreement (TAA) as members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, hos More
Members of the 200th RED HORSE, Camp Perry, Ohio, operate reverse osmosis water purification equipment as they participate in a Field Training Exercise (FTX), May 14, 2016. Different scenarios are presented by More
Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, commanding general of USARJ, and his son Luke, lead Soldiers and community members during the Community Fun Run/Walk June 17 for Camp Zama’s Army Birthday Week celebration, hoste More
Over 100 Ohio Air National Guard members are returning from deployment to the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, July 6, 2016, following three to six months in support of the C-130H Hercules tactical airlift More
179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group members prepare the flightline as Brig. Gen. Todd M. Audet, joins 179th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. James R. Camp, during an "engines running quick crew change" on July 21, More
179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group members work in the tail of a C-130H Hercules on a hot day on the flightline, July 21, 2016, in Mansfield, Ohio. The members used an industrial sized fan to help cool the in More
A C-130H Hercules performs touch and go training manuevers at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, July 28, 2016. The Ohio Air National Guard unit is always on mission to respond with highly qualified citiz More