The July 4 Valkyrie medevac rescue crew. (From left to right) U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lee Jones, of Roxboro, N.C.; U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Aronson, of Austin, Texas; U.S. Army Spc. Terry Mills, of Bran More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jason Bouchard (left), 35, of Redlands, Calif., and U.S. Army 1st Lt. June Ciaramitaro, 26, of Fort Worth, Texas, prepare a UH-60 Black Hawk medevac helicopter for take-off on More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Samuel Banks, a survivor from a Liberian refugee camp in the Ivory Coast, holds up the only things he had with him when he was forced to flee his home country of Liberia when rebels led More
Col. Mark R. Hollahan, of Decatur, Ga., addresses the crown gathered before him during the 2nd Marine Logistics Group change of command ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 12, 2012. Maj. Gen. Michael G. Da More
While training and in real-world operations, NATO allies work together seamlessly, executing their orders with unwavering precision. Helping continue worldly freedom and stability is the fact that the Alliance More
Cpl. Tyler Jones, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, marks evidence found in a classroom during Exercise Joint For More
Pfc. Eddy D. TineoMateo, an administrative specialist with Combat Logistics 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, takes a shot over his opponent during the Red Bull King of the Rock tournament aboard Camp Lejeune, N. More
A French air force EC 725 Caracal helicopter of Task Force Mousquetaire sits on display at Kabul International Airport for a contingent of U.S. Army aviators and commanders from Task Force Pegasus, 82nd Combat More
Sergeant Raymond Cole, an MV-22B avionics technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs pre-flight maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey rotor aboard the More
Lance Cpl. Peter J. Brink, radio technician, Repairable Management Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, repairs a radio chip at his workshop aboard Camp More
A paratrooper watches as a UH-60 Black Hawk passes overhead towing a humvee. Paratroopers assigned to 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, partnered with members of More
Crewmembers from Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet, N.C., participate in a lyle gun demonstration, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. The demonstration was part of a local American Heroes Day celebration in Rodanthe, N.C. More
Petty Officer 1st Class Bret Fogle, a rescue swimmer from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C, gets hoisted into an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from the air station, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. The crews conduct More
Petty Officer 1st Class Bret Fogle, a rescue swimmer from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., stabilizes the rescue basket as a cadet prepares to be hoisted from the Pasquotank River near the air sta More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Avery, a flight mechanic from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., connects a rescue basket to the hoist cable of the helicopter over the Pasquotank River near the air More
Petty Officer 1st Class Bret Fogle, a rescue swimmer from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C, dons his swimmer equipment as he prepares to go into the Pasquotank River for training out of an MH-60 Jayh More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Avery, a flight mechanic from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., lowers Petty Officer 1st Class Bret Fogle, a rescue swimmer from Air Station Elizabeth City, into the More
Petty Officer 1st Class Bret Fogle, a rescue swimmer from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C, helps guide a rescue basket containing an Academy cadet up to a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from the air stati More
U.S. Army Sgt. Shantelle Campbell, signal person, directs crane operator Spc. Daniel Frederick during a missile reload certification Aug. 4, 2012. Campbell and Frederick are deployed with the 1st Battalion, 7th More
Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune military police as well as Scruff McGruff, watch the opening ceremony at the National Night Out in Jacksonville, N.C., Aug. 7. The National Night Out is a nation-wide More
Cpl. Gary E. Meadows, an aircraft rescue fire fighter, teaches cadets with the West Carteret High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps about some of the equipment the Marine fire fighters have to More
Dr. Sharon W. Cooper, retired U.S. Army colonel and expert in forensic pediatrics, is photographed Aug. 7, 2012 at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, N.C. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Equite, 4 More
Lance Cpl. Luke Capranica, a powerline mechanic with Marine Attack Squadron 223, stands in front of an AV-8B Harrier Aug. 9, outside of the squadrons hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.
An Afghan policewoman shares the art of Henna tattoos with Capt. Erin Barrett, 503rd Military Police Battalion (Airborne), 16th Military Police Brigade Female Engagement Team (FET) officer-in-charge, during a F More
The front of the “Chesty Pullers” dragon boat as they push it into the Neuse River for a boat race Saturday, Aug. 11, at Oriental, N.C.
U.S. Army Spc. William Rhodes of Shelbyville, Tenn., a CH-47F Chinook crew chief and mechanic, observes for enemy activity from the rear ramp of the massive bird. The fastest helicopter in the Army inventory, C More
An F-5N Tiger with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 takes off from the flight line, Aug 14, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The F-5N Tiger was on its way out to conduct air-to-air combat trai More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston, a native of Teachey, N.C., pulls security during a patrol near Combat Outpost Charkh in Logar Province, Afghanistan, Aug. 17, 2012. Coston is the 51-year-old senior More
Three dog handlers and their military working dogs with the Provost Marshal’s Office stand outside the dog kennels during a retirement ceremony Aug. 17, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The mi More
Gunnery Sgt. Dean Francini and his wife, Anne, were named Service Family of the Quarter Aug. 24, at the Beaufort Elks Lodge in Morehead City, N.C. Francini and his wife were awarded for their volunteer work wit More
U.S. Army Reserve Command employees honored Billy Thomas after he was named the 2012 Fort Bragg Executive of Year. Thomas, who was the team leader for the USARC headquarters move from Fort McPherson, Ga. to For More
Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Warren, a maritime enforcement specialist, stands next to a student prior to leading him through the corridor drill during a basic tactical operator's course at Camp Lejune, N.C., W More
A Coast Guard basic tactical operator's course instructor runs next to a student after leading him through the corridor drill at Camp Lejune, N.C., Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. They rush back to the start of the c More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District recently completed construction on a new $13.5 million chapel at Fort Bragg, N.C., which will serve as a permanent facility for religious worship, education, More
Soldiers form the 3rd Long Range Surveillance Detachment, Company C, 1st Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, participate in tactical beach assaults and More
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) soldiers participate in the Spirit of America Show in the Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, N.C., Sept. 14, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart/Released)
U.S. Army Cpl. Teneka Mercado, a human resource specialist assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, poses for a photo in Paktika province, Afghanistan.
Command teams look on as the 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion prepares for a patch ceremony. The 82nd Sustainment Brigade assumed control of the battalion Sept. 14 at Fort Lee, Va. The battalion was p More
Master Sgt. Caleb B. Green III, a member of the U.S. Army Band Downrange, performs in the Army Spirit of America show at the Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, N.C., Sept. 13, 2012.
A member of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" plays a song during the Spirit of America Show in the Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, N.C., Sept. 15, 2012.
Lance Cpl. Carlos B. Chacon, the driver for the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding officer, checks his rearview mirror aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 17, 2012. Chacon, a native of Trinidad, Colo., was hand More
Michael Jay Breuer gives a thumbs-up from the window of a CH-53E Super Stallion during his visit to Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sept. 20.
(Left to right) Lance Cpl. Clayton Barker, Sgt. Trey Thomasee, and Cpl. Zachary Willard, perform an operational check on an EA-6B Prowler ejection seat during a 364 day inspection in Southwest Asia, Sept. 25, 2 More
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group check-in troops during a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 2, 2012. Servicemembers learned ho More
Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group put on protective gear at a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 17, 2012. Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists taught the serv More
Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith, U.S. Army Reserve, director, Army Reserve Human Capital Core Enterprise, listens to a comment from Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Faris, U.S. Special Operations Command, during the Forward Marc More
Marine Corps Lt. Col. William Carroll, 22-Combat Logistics Battalion commander and Mount Gilead, N.C., native, briefs 82nd Sustainment Brigade and Air Force leaders about Marine Corps logistics capabilities, Oc More
Sgt. Peter J. Mayoliz, a transportation management coordinator with the 329th Movement Control Team (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C., shops for a gift Oct. 23, 2012 in a post exchange at Fort Bragg. Mayoliz plans t More
Sgt. Cheyne White, a Meteorology and Oceanography analyst forecaster at the Regional Meteorology and Oceanography Center at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., looks up the weather forecast for Cherry More
(L-R) Brig. Gen. Doncheol Choi, Republic of Korea Army, Maj. Gen. James "Bo" Young, U.S. Army Reserve chief of staff, and Republic of Korea Army Maj. Gen. Beom-Soo Lee, pose for a photograph in front of the Min More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kamarreo Jernigan, a ship serviceman with the USS Carter Hall based out of Little Creek, Norfolk, Va., controls a hose during the excavation of water that flooded the basement of an apar More
Hector Morales will retire in March 2013 with over 60 years of combined military and civil service. Morales, who works in the U.S. Army Reserve Command G-1 directorate at Fort Bragg, N.C., previously retired in More
Five-year North Carolina National Guard veteran 1st Lt. Sean Daily, deputy command historian for the NCNG, explains the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day to fifth graders at Rankin Elementary Sch More
More than 1100 Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participated in a 2.5 mile run Nov. 9, 2012 in commemoration of the Marine Corps' 237th birthday. The run was lead by Maj. Gen. Glenn Walters, commanding More
More than 300 Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point participate in a motivational run Nov. 9, to commemorate the Marine Corps' 237th birthday.
Maj. Gen. Marcia M. Anderson, right, deputy chief, U.S. Army Reserve, talks with Harvey E. Stewart, Sr., past commander of All American Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 670, prior to the start of the 2012 Fayettev More
The U.S. Army Reserve Honor Guard presents the colors during a ceremony where Walmart executives signed a statement of support of the Army Reserve and National Guard, Nov. 12, 2012 in Fayetteville, N.C. Walmart More
Two girls listen intently to the puck, a device that speaks words based on environmental readings at the North Caroline USO in Jacksonville Nov. 14. The girls where there investigating with members of a local r More
Pfc. Frank Natal, left, and Lance Cpl. Autumn Williams, from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Unit Cherry Point, receive Toys for Tots donations at the Guitar Pull concert Nov. 14. The do More
Shakyia Pendleton tries out the seat in a UH-60 Black Hawk during a Nov. 19, 2012, school visit to Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C. The students, from New Century International Elementary School, Fayette More
Parachute Riggers from the 824th Quartermaster Company (Heavy Airdrop Supply) at Fort Bragg, N.C., pack personnel parachutes Nov. 20, 2012, in preparation for the 15th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy D More
More than 200 food items were donated to the USO in Jacksonville, N.C., by Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, Nov. 20, 2012. The battalion hosted the food drive More
Staff Sgt. Jaime Butler, left, administration chief, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, enjoys a Thanksgiving Day meal with Sgt. Corey Branner, logistics and supply chief with the bat More
Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) participate in a training exercise at Cherry Point’s tactical air command center Nov. 28. Behind the scenes of every aviation combat element success is the tactic More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal sits down for an interview with Reginald Roggers, assistant editor of the Paraglide, about the state of the Army, Dec. 4, 2012, at Fort Bragg, N.C. The purpose of More
Capt. Allen Buckhalt kicks a soccer ball around with his daughter, Ava, 4, during his son, Joel‚ during soccer practice at Tokay Park in Fayetteville, N.C., Dec. 3. The Buckhalts are one of three 82nd Combat Av More
Pvt. Travis Samate, from Colorado Springs, Colo., And a signal support systems specialist with HHT, 4th 'Dark Horse' Sqdn., 9th U.S. Cav. Regt., 2nd BCT, 1st Cav. Div., simulates applying a tourniquet to a sold More
The Community Emergency Services Station (CESS), located in Fort Bragg N.C., as seen on Dec. 4, 2012, provides fire, emergency, and police services to approximately 5,500 Soldiers and Family members residing in More
Chilean army Lt. Col. Aquiles Gloffka, a jumpmaster, coordinates with U.S. Army jumpmasters at Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., on Dec. 5, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Equite)
A Coast Guard aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., takes off from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, N.J. carrying an aid to navigation tower, Wednes More
A Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group takes notes during an environmental awareness seminar aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 5, 2012. Speakers encouraged the Marines to write down important information for th More
Craig E. Ten Brink, a Glen Rock, N.J., native, and the base threatened and endangered species program manager, discusses the negative impact humans can have on the environment during a training seminar with 2nd More
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., prepares their helicopter on the tarmac at sunrise, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Air Station Elizabeth City has Jayh More
Crewmembers from Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Cape May, N.J., set up a newly placed tower on the Barnegat Light jetty, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The tower was placed via an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from C More
Coast Guard personnel assist an MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew stage an aid to navigation tower at Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, N.J., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The tower was shipped to Atlantic City and then fl More
Personnel from Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Cape May, N.J., place a dayboard and lighting equipment on a newly replaced tower at the Barnegat Light jetty, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The previous tower was More
XVIII Airborne Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Daniel Allyn and his wife, Debbie, present the Lewandowski family, of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, with their nomination plaque prior to announcing th More
The Platinum Wrench award is presented by Michael Chotkowski of Pratt and Whitney, to Lt. Col. Jeffrey M. Bolduc, commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, in the squadron’s hangar Dec. 7. Th More
Soldiers bring in toys in hopes of earning a coveted seat for the 15th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 7, 2012. The first phase of Toy Drop includes bringing in an unwrap More
Tiffany Wellbrock, takes a quick nap as her father, Willie Wellbrock, looks on during the 15th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 7, 2012. Wellbrock, who was an Air Force ma More
Paratroopers wait in the dark at Sicily Drop Zone during the 15th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 8, 2012. Soldiers donated a new, unwrapped toy yesterday at Pope Army Ai More
More than 1,600 paratroopers drop on Sicily Drop Zone during the 15th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 8, 2012. Soldiers donated a new, unwrapped toy yesterday at Pope Arm More
Kristy Lee Cook, a country singer, performs for U.S. Army soldiers, families, and members of the community Dec. 8, 2012, at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Equite)
Sgt. Maj. Anthony L. Crutcher, the outgoing sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to formations of Marines during an appointment and relief ceremony aboard Camp Lejeu More
82nd Combat Aviation Brigade Executive Officer Maj. Kenric Smith presents the colors during the brigade change of command ceremony on Pike Field, Dec. 13. Col. T.J. Jamison, 82nd CAB commander, relinquished com More
Col. Gary F. Keim (right), the new commander of Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Col. Mark R. Hollahan, CLR-27's previous commander, salute the regiment's servicemembers during the More
Petty Officer 1st Class Kenyo McLain, a member of the Tactical Law Enforcement Team South based in Opa Locka, Fla., receives his graduation certificate from Capt. Mark Wilbert, of the Special Missions Training More
Lance Cpl. Robert Walters, combat photographer, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, takes a photograph while on a patrol through the battalion’s area of operations, Nov. 11, 2012. Walt More
Senior Airman Keith Passmore, 100th Communications Squadron postal worker from Raleigh, N.C., makes his way down the court Dec. 18, 2012, at the Hardstand Fitness Center at RAF Mildenhall, England. The base int More
Sgt. Chas Martinetz, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., stands in the air traffic control tower aboard the air station Jan. 20.
Brig. Gen. Jon A. Norman, Director to the United States Air Forces in Europe, United Kingdom, serves Airman 1st Class Laurentis Crowson, 352nd Special Operations Squadron and Burlington, N.C., native, at the Ga More
Master Sgt. Rafael Caceres, III, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Epp workout in the U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S Army Reserve Command Special Troops Battalion Fitness Center, Jan. 7, 2013. Located in the o More
A delegation of business leaders from the Botswana Innovation Hub visited North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall in Raleigh, N.C. “When people are looking for business opportunities, we are the prove More
Morgan McCann, a sophomore and outfielder for the University of North Carolina - Wilmington softball team, scales a wooden plank to reach an 8-foot platform on the leaders reaction course on Fort Bragg, N.C., J More
Buffalo, N.Y. native, Sgt. Maj. Brett C. Sheuer, addresses the gathered Marines and audience at the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment Sergeant Major post and relief ceremony at W.P.T. Field, Jan. 10. “The Ma More
Marines prepare a ditching shot, January 10 at Engineer Training Area 3, under the supervision of an instructor to ensure safety for the Marines and that the charge is properly put together. Marines practiced t More
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve Command, Fort Bragg, N.C., listen as Lt. Col. Al Alvarez, retired, gives a guided tour of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, N.C., Jan. 11, 2013. Alvar More