New York Army National Guard Sgt. Jared Twigg, a flight

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Jared Twigg, a flight engineer assigned to Co. B, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation in Rochester, N.Y., installs the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) equipment on a CH-47 “Chinook” helicopter at Ft. Polk, La., Wednesday, July 13. The aviation Soldiers join more than 5,000 Soldiers from other state Army National Guard units, active Army and Army Reserve troops as part of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team task force. The Soldiers will hone their skills and practice integrating combat operations ranging from infantry troops engaging in close combat with the enemy to artillery and air strikes, July 9-30, 2016. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Maj. Corine Lombardo.