Chief of the National Guard Bureau, General Joseph Lengyel shakes hands with the Commander of the Land Force Academy, Lt. Gen. Tkachuk, July 31 in Yavoriv, Ukraine.
SPC John Craft lifts a casualty into a field liter ambulance (FLA) during a mass casualty exercise, Aug. 4 at Yavoriv, Ukraine.
The 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment stands at attention during the Transfer of Authority ceremony, Aug. 8.
A Polish soldier salutes the flag during the opening ceremony of the Polish Armed Forces Day event held at Yarvoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, Aug. 15.
The Ukrainian Independence Day parade in Kyiv, Ukraine, Aug. 24. Public domain photograph of military parade, army ceremony, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cpt. William Carter stands alongside multinational Soldiers during the Ukrainian Independence Day parade in Kyiv, Aug. 24.
U.S. Soldiers from the Tennessee and California National Guard stand in formation during the Rapid Trident 18 opening ceremony held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Ukraine , Sept. 3.
Lt. Col. Matthew Smith of the Tennessee Army National Guard speaks with a Ukrainian Soldier during Rapid Trident 18 held at the Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 3.
Tanks in the field during Rapid Trident 18 held at the Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 4.
U.S. Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard stand in a field to observe the water crossing event during Rapid Trident 18 held at the Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 6.
Ukrainian Soldiers in a fire fight during a training exercise at Rapid Trident 18 held at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 7.
A Ukrainian Soldiers looks through binoculars during Rapid Trident 18 held at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 10.
A BMP drives up a hill during a training exercise at Rapid Trident 18 held at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 12.
SFC Fryer from the Tennessee National Guard stands at attention during the closing ceremony of Rapid Trident 18, Sept. 14.
Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard visited the Lviv National School with Advanced Military and Physical Training named after the Battle of Kruty, here, to speak with young cadets.
Col. Jimmie Cole (right) and Col. Tim Cleveland, of the Tennessee Army National Guard, greet the Commander of the Ukrainian Land forces Academy, LGen Pavlo Tkachuk during the Canadian transfer of Authority cere More
Service members from Hungary salute along side Ukraine, Romania and Slovakia as each countries national anthem is played during the opening ceremony, held at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Oct. 2.
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Soldiers practice reflexive fire while deployed in Ukraine, Oct. 2.
Ukrainian Soldiers work to lay a bridge section during exercise Blonde Avalanche held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Ukraine, Oct. 4.
Maj. Wes Wingo from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment out of Tennessee listens to a speaker during a visit by local university students at the Yavoriv CTC Sim Centre, Oct. 10.
Local Girl Scouts gives homemade treats to members of the Tennessee Army National Guard during Patriot Games competition held by the Self-Defense Organization in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Oct.14.
Ukrainian Soldier from new rotational unit, trains with RPG's in the field at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Oct. 18.
Maj. Simon Mailloux (left) speaks with Ukrainian Soldier during the Invictus Games held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Oct. 20.
Multinational Soldiers run the 40 meter dash during the Invictus Games held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Oct. 20.
Spc. Kristina Brown of the 278th ACR face paints during the Trick or Treat Halloween event at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, Oct. 27.
1st Lt. Geoff Coleman of the 278th ACR deployed to Ukraine shows a Ukrainian child his watch during the Tennessee Army National Guards visit to the center, Nov. 7.
Members of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment from Tennessee participate in Veterans Day Ruck March at the International Peacekeeping ands Security Center, Ukraine, Nov. 11.
Sfc. Nick Carter and Sgt. Burton Holloway of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment from Tennessee deployed to Ukraine, demonstrate room clearing procedures in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Nov. 15.
Soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment out of Tennessee, deployed in Ukraine, participate in an obstacle course as part of a best platoon competition, Nov. 19 at the International Peacekeeping and Sec More
Sgt. Daniel Masinjila of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment deployed in Ukraine, gets his Thanksgiving dinner at Yavoriv, Ukraine, Nov. 22.
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Soldiers deployed in Ukraine, pose for a picture at Yavoriv, Ukraine, Nov. 22.
A Ukrainian Soldier fires a paintball gun during the Best Platoon Competition at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Ukraine, Nov. 26.
A Ukrainian Soldier looks out a BTR as it drives down a road in the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Ukraine, Nov. 28.
Senator Ron Johnson, R-WI, greets Soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment at the YCTC, Ukraine, Dec. 8.
The Boys and Girl Scouts team up to run a land navigation course in the International Peacekeeping and Security Center, Ukraine, Dec. 9.
Ukrainian child shows traditional customs during skit at orphanage in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Dec. 12.
JMTG-U Soldier, Sgt. Julia Rozman works a M2 50 Caliber machine gun during a gunnery skills test at Yavoriv, Ukraine, Jan. 8.
From left: Spc. John Rutland, Cpt. Benjamin Kemker and Maj. Kenny Rivard, of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, plunge into a lake for Ukrainain religious holiday in Soluky, Ukraine, Jan. 19.
Command Sgt. Maj. John Sampa speaks with 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Soldiers attending Basic Leadership Course (BLC) while visiting in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Jan. 25.
U.S. Army Europe Commanding Officer, Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli (center) poses for a picture with multinational Soldiers from the United States, Britain and Ukraine at Yavoriv, Ukraine, Feb. 8.
Command Sergeant Major of the 7th Army Training Command, Command Sgt. Maj. William L. Gardner II speaks to the students graduating from Basic Leader Course in Ukraine, Feb. 8.
Members of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment from Tennessee deployed in Ukraine pose for a picture after receiving the USAREUR Commander's and Command Sgt. Maj.'s coins for excellence. From left: JMTG-U Comman More
19 Generals visit Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine for Capstone, Feb. 16. They visited with Soldiers and toured the area.
Reenlistment ceremony held for Cpl. Ryan Rivers including U.S. Ambassador Earl R. Miller, Cpt. Terri Calvert, and Embassy staff.
Maj. Terry Bell from the Tennessee Army National Guard stands with the director of the Rehabilitation Center for the Children of Special Needs, Natalia Frankiv during a visit to the orphanage in Krakovets, Ukra More
The speakers and audience members pose for a group photo at the International Forum Regarding Gender Politics in the Defense Sector in Lviv, Ukraine, March, 5.
Canadian Officer, Cpt. Christine Hurov speaks at the International Forum Regarding Gender Politics in the Defense Sector in Lviv, Ukraine, March, 5.
U.S. Senator, Marsha Blackburn (TN) stands with U.S. and Ukrainian leaders during her visit to the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, March 23.
A BTR moves through the smoke during a demonstration performed by the 72nd Mechanized Brigade at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, April 5.
multinational Soldiers and civilians from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Lithuania and Ukraine finish a four-mile run during the Spur Ride event held at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, April 5.
Lt. Col. Timothy Cleveland, Commander (left), and Command Sgt. Maj. Dale Crockette, Command Sergeant Major, of 278th Calvary Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard (right), case their unit colors here, May 2.
Group Photo of General Lengyel and representatives of the Ukrainian Army and members of the 278th ACR and 27th IBCT, July 31 at Yavoriv, Ukraine.
SPC John Craft tends to a casualty patient during a mass casualty exercise, Aug. 4 at Yavoriv, Ukraine.
Col. Jimmie Cole, Commmander of the 278th ACR speaks during the Transfer of Authority ceremony, Aug. 8.
A Polish soldier stands at attention during the opening ceremony of the Polish Armed Forces Day held at Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, Aug. 15.
Multinational Soldiers talk with Tennessee National Guardsmen in Kyiv, Aug. 22.
Soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment march in the Ukrainian Independence Day parade in Kyiv, Aug. 24.
Rapid Trident Co-Directors, Col. Tim Cleveland and MG E.M. Moskaliov walk and greet each formation during the opening ceremony to Rapid Trident 18 held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Ukr More
A dog sits with Ukrainian Soldiers on top of a BMP during Rapid Trident 18 held at the Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 3.
From left: Cpl. Jason Stawn, Spc. Nick Keith and 2Lt. Richard Mayfield at a training exercise during Rapid Trident 18 held at the Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 4.
Two helicopters flying overhead in the field during Rapid Trident 18 held at the Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 6.
Ukrainian Soldiers as the opposition force scramble during a fire fight exercise during Rapid Trident 18 held at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 7
Ukrainian Soldier at a check point orders vehicle to side of road during Rapid Trident 18 held at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 10.
Ukrainian Soldiers conduct medevac during Rapid Trident 18 held at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 11.
Ukrainian Soldiers take up positions as a BMP drives through during a training exercise at Rapid Trident 18 held at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Sept. 12.
Ukraine’s Lt. Gen. Anatolii Petrenko, deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine for European Integration, speaks during the closing ceremony of Rapid Trident 18, Sept. 14.
Maj.Wes Wingo speaks to the auditorium of cadets on the importance of self-discipline.
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Commander, Col. Jimmie Cole (left) speaks with the Ukrainian Commander of Land Forces, LGen Pavlo Tkachuk, during the Canadian transfer of Authority ceremony, held at Yavoriv CTC More
Lt. Col. Matthew Smith of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment out of Tennessee salutes with with service members from Ukraine, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia during the opening ceremony, held at Yavoriv CTC, Ukra More
A helicopter reels in a multinational Soldier during exercise Blonde Avalanche held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Ukraine, Oct. 4.
Multinational service members speak with local university students during the students visit at the Yavoriv CTC Sim Centre, Oct. 10.
Tennessee Army National Guardsmen demonstrate an event during Patriot Games competition held by the Self-Defense Organization in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Oct.14.
Ukrainian Soldier running drills in the field at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Oct. 18.
Soldiers from the 278th ACR speak with a Ukrainian Soldier during the Invictus Games held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Oct. 20.
Children play musical chairs during the Trick or Treat Halloween event at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, Oct. 27.
Ssg. Brandi Rhone (left) and Spc. Justin Smith digging up sod to be placed on the playground during the Tennessee Army National Guards visit to the center, Nov. 7.
1Lt. Clayton Carroll holds the American flag as he crosses the finish line of the Veterans Day march at the International Peacekeeping ands Security Center, Ukraine, Nov. 11.
Sgt. Burton Holloway of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment from Tennessee deployed to Ukraine, demonstrate room clearing procedures in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Nov. 15.
1st Lt. Cruz Tomblin (left) of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment deployed in Ukraine talk with multinational Soldiers with a Linguist in the field art Yavoriv, Ukraine, Nov. 22.
Soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment deployed to Ukraine, in line for the Thanksgiving dinner at Yavoriv, Ukraine, Nov. 22.
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Soldier competes in the Best Platoon Competition at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Ukraine, Nov. 26.
1st Lt. Logan Shrum (left) and 1st Lt. Avery Tomblin observe training exercise at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Ukraine, Nov. 28.
Senator Ron Johnson, R-WI, talks to Soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment at the YCTC, Ukraine, Dec. 8.
Members of the Boys and Girls Scouts fold the Ukraine flag during a land navigation course held at International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Ukraine, Dec. 9.
A Ukrainian teacher performs traditional customs in a skit at an orphanage in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Dec. 12.
1st Lt. Caitlin Maguire of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment deployed in Ukraine speaks with reporter after taking the plunge into the frozen lake at Soluky, Ukraine, Jan. 19.
Spc. Ulysses Miranda stands at attention during the BLC graduation ceremony at Yavoriv, Ukraine, Feb.8.
U.S. Army Europe Commanding Officer, Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli speaks with the Ukrainian media during his visit to Yavoriv, Ukraine, Feb. 8.
19 newly promoted Generals are given a tour through the Sim Center at Yavoriv CTC in Ukraine, Feb. 16.
Cpt. Teri Calvert reenlists U.S. nephew Cpl. Ryan Rivers. Public domain photograph related to army, military forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A student at the Rehabilitation Center of Children with Special Needs plays games with Multinational Soldiers during a visit to the orphanage in Krakovets, Ukraine, March 4.
1st Lt. Caitlin Maguire, Tennessee National Guard, speaks at the International Forum Regarding Gender Politics in the Defense Sector in Lviv, Ukraine, March, 5.
U.S. Senator, Marsha Blackburn (center) poses for a picture with (from left): Lt. Col. Pierre Leroux, JTF-U, Op Unifier Commander, Maj. Gen. John Gronski, Deputy Commanding General for Army National Guard, Lt. More
Tennessee's Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes (center) poses for photo with multinational leaders from the U.S. and Ukraine during his visit to the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, April 5.
278th ACR Soldiers perform medical tasks during the Spur Ride event held at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, April 6.
Lt. Col. Robert Tracy, Commander (left), and Command Sgt. Maj. Darren Pleskach, Command Sergeant Major (right), uncased their unit colors during a ceremony here, May 2.
Group photo of General Lengyel and representatives of the Ukrainian Army and members of the 278th ACR and 27th IBCT, July 31 at Yavoriv, Ukraine.