Brig. Gen. Robert Brown, 49, of Hawaii, congratulates Spc. William Robert, 22, of Sacramento, California, for re-enlisting March 4. Robert re-enlisted for six more years of service to the Army.
Spc. Krista Lynn, a member of the 1st Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard, low crawls through an obstacle as part of the Oklahoma Army National Guard's Best Warr More
Members of the Oklahoma Army National Guard talk to role players acting as residents of a mock village affected by a tornado at Camp Gruber, Okla. During the exercise, the soldiers established a perimeter and c More
Command Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Raby, of Okmulgee, Okla., prepares to pass the colors of the 120th Engineer Battalion to outgoing commander Col. Jackie R. Ritter, of Tulsa, Okla., during the unit's change of comma More
Spc. Eric Bandy and Staff Sgt. Kimberly Bratic stand at attention to receive recognition from the 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers for their work in providing public affairs coverage of the joint training be More
Paratroopers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade welcome Soldiers from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade June 13 after landing their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in Rukla, Lithuan More
Paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade meet Sgt. Maj. Arunas Birbalas (center right), sergeant major of the Lithuanian armed forces June 15 at Rukla, Lithuania. Birbalas thanked the Soldiers for their har More
U.S. paratroopers from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, made their final airborne jump in Lithuania on June 17 before returning to their home station. Joining the U.S. paratro More
Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, participate in the Saber Strike 2014 closing ceremony, June 18, in Rukla, Lithuania. Saber Strike is a long-standing, multi More
Paratroopers from Troop A, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, arrive in Rukla, Lithuania, June 24 to train with Lithuanian Land Forces for NATO training exercises. They replaced paratr More
Leaders from Troop A, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, visit the U.S. Embassy June 26 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Paratroopers assigned to 1st Squadron recently arrived in Lithuania to tr More
The Honorable Brad Carson (left), under secretary of the Army and Maj. Gen. Myles Deering (right), adjutant general for Oklahoma, discuss issues faced by the Oklahoma National Guard during Carson's visit to Okl More
Command Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Raby, of Okmulgee, Okla., passes the unit colors of the 120th Engineer Battalion to outgoing commander Col. Jackie R. Ritter, of Tulsa, Okla., during the unit's change of command ce More
Command Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Raby (right), of Okmulgee, Okla., passes the unit colors of the 120th Engineer Battalion to outgoing commander Col. Jackie R. Ritter, of Tulsa, Okla., during the unit's change of co More
Soldiers with the 436th Chemical Company, Texas National Guard, aid role players during disaster relief training at Camp Gruber, Okla. Members of the Army, Army National Guard, Air National Guard and civilian More
Paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade stand in front of formation to receive promotions to the ranks of sergeant and specialist. The paratroopers are participating in training exercises in Lithuania to inc More
Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade welcome Soldiers from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade June 13 after landing their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in Rukla, Lit More
Sgt. Maj. Arunas Birbalas (center left), sergeant major of the Lithuanian armed forces, speaks with paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade June 15 in Rukla, Lithuania, to recognize them for their c More
Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, participate in the Saber Strike 2014 closing ceremony, June 18, in Rukla, Lithuania. Saber Strike is a long-standing, multil More
Brig. Gen. Robbie Asher (right), director of the joint staff for the Oklahoma National Guard, and Maj. Gen. Myles Deering (center), adjutant general for Oklahoma, brief The Honorable Brad Carson (left), under s More
Lt. Col. Mark W. Clifton (center right), of Edmond, Okla., passes the unit colors of the 120th Engineer Battalion to Sgt. Maj. James J. Ivy (center left), of Newcastle, Okla., during a change of command ceremon More
Soldiers with the 436th Chemical Company, Texas National Guard, escort a chemically injured resident towards a decontamination area during Operation Joint Eagle. The weeklong disaster training exercise was held More
First Sgt. David Dzwik (left), of Dearborn, Mich., first sergeant for the 173rd Airborne Brigade, shakes hands with newly promoted paratroopers during a promotion ceremony June 6. The paratroopers are conducti More
Cpl. Oeesaviour Scott (right), a forward observer assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, gives direction to Spc. Matthew Hutton (center), a machine gunner assigne More
Sgt. Maj. Arunas Birbalas (left), sergeant major of the Lithuanian armed forces, takes a moment to speak with a group of paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade June 15 in Rukla, Lithuania. Birbalas thanke More
Sgt. Matthew Henry, infantryman assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, holds the American flag, June 18, during the closing ceremony for Saber Strike 2014 in Rukla, Lith More
Maj. Gen. Myles Deering (right), adjutant general for Oklahoma, briefs The Honorable Brad Carson (left), under secretary of the Army, on current and future operations of the Oklahoma National Guard during Carso More
Brig. Gen. Robbie Asher (left), director of the joint staff for the Oklahoma National Guard, awards Lt. Col Mark W. Clifton (right), 120th Engineer Battalion commander, the Legion of Merit following a change of More
Soldiers of the 836th Engineer Company, Texas National Guard, rush a role player with an injury to an aid station during a disaster relief exercise at Camp Gruber, Okla. The engineer company conducted search an More
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Hall (left), of LeGrange, Ga., platoon sergeant for Company B, 173rd Airborne Brigade, pins Pfc. Michael Kennedy (right), of Stafford, Va., an M240 assistant gunner, to the rank of specia More
Staff Sgt. Robert Hughes, an infantry squad leader assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, takes a break during a pause in the action of Exercise Saber Strike June 14 as para More
Sgt. Maj. Arunas Birbalas (left), sergeant major of the Lithuanian armed forces, speaks with paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, June 15, in Rukla, Lithu More
Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules June 17 for an airborne jump over Rukla, Lithuania, as part of Saber More
Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, participate in the Saber Strike 2014 closing ceremony, June, 18, in Rukla, Lithuania. The exercise trains participants on co More
The Honorable Brad Carson (right), under secretary of the Army, listens as Chaplain (Capt.) Josh Byrd (left), chaplain for Camp Gruber Regional Training Center, discusses the spiritual services that are offered More
Col. Jackie R. Ritter (far right), of Tulsa, Okla., addresses the soldiers of the 120th Engineer Battalion on Sunday, Sept. 15, about the level of commitment he has seen during his time as the battalion command More
Soldiers with the 436th Chemical Company, and the 836th Engineer Company, of the Texas National Guard, assist role players affected by a mock tornado during an exercise at Camp Gruber, Okla. The training includ More
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Hall (left), of LaGrange, Ga., platoon sergeant for Company B, 173rd Airborne Brigade, pins Pfc. Joshua Paolucci (right), of Atlanta, Ga., an M240 assistant gunner, to the rank of special More
Cpl. Oeesaviour Scott, a forward observer assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, listens to radio communication June 14 during defensive training with Lithuanian Land Forces More
Sgt. 1st Class Corey Thomas (left), senior enlisted adviser of the 173rd paratroopers, reads a plaque presented to the paratroopers of the 173rd by Sgt. Maj. Arunas Birbalas (right), sergeant major of the Lithu More
Staff Sgt. Javier Hernandez (left), a platoon sergeant assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conducts a pre-jump inspection for a paratrooper with the 2nd Danish More
Staff Sgt. Robert Hughes, infantry squad leader assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, participates in the closing ceremony for Saber Strike 2014 in Rukla, Lithuania, Ju More
The Honorable Brad Carson (right), under secretary of the Army, listens to Col. Curtis Arnold, commander of Camp Gruber, as he describes some of the issues faced by Camp Gruber. Carson received a tour of Camp More
First Sgt. Brain Curtis (right), a member of the 1220th Engineer Company, rides in the University of Oklahoma's Sooner Schooner during the Sooners' game against the Iowa State Cyclones Saturday. Moments later, More
Maj. Anthony Costello (left), of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, awards Staff Sgt. Kimberly Bratic (right), photojournalist with Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan National Guard, with the Army Achievement Medal Ju More
Second Lt. Andrew Gray, a platoon leader assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, listens to radio communication June 14 during defensive training with Lithuanian L More
Sgt. 1st Class Corey Thomas (left), senior enlisted adviser of the 173rd paratroopers in Lithuania, receives a plaque on behalf of the 173rd Airborne Brigade presented by Sgt. Maj. Arunas Birbalas (right), serg More
Staff Sgt. Devon Diaz (right), armorer and jump master assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conducts a final inspection June 17, for a paratrooper assigned to the 2nd More
Paratroopers assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, participate in the closing ceremony for Saber Strike 2014 in Rukla, Lithuania, June 18. Saber Strike is a lon More
Maj. Gen. Myles Deering (right), adjutant general for Oklahoma, shows The Honorable Brad Carson (left), under secretary of the Army, a plaque honoring Brig. Gen. William King, a chaplain who served with the 45t More
Maj. Anthony Castello (left), of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, awards Spc. Eric Bandy (center), broadcast correspondent with Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard, and Staff Sgt. Kimberly Bratic More
Cpl. Oeesaviour Scott, a forward observer assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, keeps watch for opposing forces June 14 during defensive training with Lithuanian Land Force More
Sgt. Maj. Arunas Birbalas (center right), sergeant major of the Lithuanian armed forces, shakes hands with 2nd Lt. Sergio Rolon, logistics officer assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, after presenting a plaq More
Paratroopers with the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, do a final safety brief with the 2nd Danish Brigade on June 17, in Siauliai, Lithuania. The airborne operation wrapped up se More
Paratroopers assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, participate in the closing ceremony for Saber Strike 2014 in Rukla, Lithuania, June 18. The exercise trains p More
The Honorable Brad Carson (right), under secretary of the Army, listens to Col. Curtis Arnold, commander of Camp Gruber, as he describes some of the issues faced by Camp Gruber. Carson received a tour of Camp G More
Spc. Eric Bandy, broadcast correspondent with Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard, receives the Army Achievement Medal, June 6, for his efforts in providing public affairs coverage during tra More
First Lt. Joseph Gelinas (center), executive officer for Company B, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, talks with 2nt Lt. Andrew Gray (right) and Staff Sgt. Juan Zetino (left) also More
Lt. Col. Dave Parker (right), executive officer for the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, briefs The Honorable Brad Carson (left), under secretary of the Army, and Maj. Gen. Myles More
Paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade applaud their fellow "Sky Soldiers" during a promotion ceremony, June 6. The 173rd IBCT is conducting training missions throughout the Baltic region to improve NATO More
Spc. Phillip Wilson, an M240B machine gunner assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, keeps watch for opposing forces June 14 during defensive training with Lithuan More
Staff Sgt. Devon Diaz, armorer and jumpmaster with the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, makes a few final adjustments to a parachute worn by a paratrooper with the 2nd Danish Brig More
Lt. Col. Dave Parker, executive officer for the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, briefs The Honorable Brad Carson (left), under secretary of the Army, and Maj. Gen. Myles Deering More
Sgt. Lukas Alvarez, a medic assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Support Battalion, keeps watch for opposing forces June 14 during defensive training with Lithuanian Land Forces against in Rukla, Lithuania as More
Spc. Sam Scholten, M249 squad automatic gunner, Company B., 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, keeps watch for opposing forces June 14 during defensive training with Lithuanian Land More
The Honorable Brad Carson (right), under secretary of the Army, listens as Maj. Michael Urrutia (left), operations officer with the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, discusses tra More
A paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, sets his gloves and advanced combat helmet down as he takes a break June 14 where paratroopers from the 173rd and Lithua More
The Honorable Brad Carson (left), under secretary of the Army, listens as Lt. Col. Dave Parker (right), executive officer for the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, discusses train More
Cpl. Oeesaviour Scott, a forward observer assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, listens to radio communications June 14 during defensive training with Lithuanian Land Force More
Maj. Gen. Wesley Craig (left), adjutant general of the Pennsylvania National Guard, shakes hands with Maj. Anthony Costello (right), commander of troops from the 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers in Lithuania More
Brad Carson (left), under secretary of the Army, listens as Lt. Col. Dave Parker (right), executive officer for the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, discusses training operations More
Maj. Gen. Mark McQueen (center), deputy chief of staff, U.S. Army Europe, talks with paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, June 16 during a visit to Rukla, Lit More
Col. Curtis Arnold (left), Camp Gruber Regional Training Center commander, briefs Brad Carson (center), under secretary of the Army, and his staff before entering the newly constructed shoot house on Camp Grube More
Maj. Gen. Mark McQueen (left), deputy chief of staff, U.S. Army Europe, renders a salute to Spc. Malachi Lavergne (center), a small arms repair technician assigned to Company E, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Re More
Col. Curtis Arnold (right), Camp Gruber Regional Training Center commander, briefs Brad Carson (left), under secretary of the Army, and Dr. Brodi J. Kotila, special assistant to the Under Secretary of the Army, More
Col. Curtis Arnold (center), Camp Gruber Regional Training Center commander, gives a tour of the newly constructed shoot house on Camp Gruber to Brad Carson (far right), under secretary of the Army, and his sta More
Paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct an awards ceremony to honor eight with a coin from the Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John M. McHugh, and 46 paratroopers with Army Achievement Medals More
Col. Curtis Arnold (right), Camp Gruber Regional Training Center commander, gives John Bonsell (center), ministry staff director for the senate armed services committee, and Maj. Gen. Myles Deering (left), adju More