Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Jeremy Johns (left) and OKARNG SPC Osbaldo Espinoza, Truck Drivers, 1345th Transportation Company (TRANS CO), OKARNG, Ardmore, Oklahoma (OK). USA SPC Johns and USA SPC Espinoza are part of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) the first reach New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina devastated the area and worked non-stop for about three weeks. They activated with over 2,000 other Soldiers from the 45th Infantry Brigade. The Christian Life Academy, a private school in Baton Rouge invited 300 Soldiers to attend a tailgate party and football game to show their appreciation for the hard work the Soldiers did to assist in the relief...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Jeremy Johns (left) and OKARNG SPC Osbaldo Espinoza, Truck Drivers, 1345th Transportation Company (TRANS CO), OKARNG, Ardmore, Oklahoma (OK). USA SPC Johns and USA SPC Espinoza are part of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) the first reach New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina devastated the area and worked non-stop for about three weeks. They activated with over 2,000 other Soldiers from the 45th Infantry Brigade. The Christian Life Academy, a private school in Baton Rouge invited 300 Soldiers to attend a tailgate party and football game to show their appreciation for the hard work the Soldiers did to assist in the relief efforts. They watch the football game and enjoy their snow cones during this well deserved break.

Base: New Orleans

State: Louisiana (LA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: 1LT Tiffany D. Beasley, USA

Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files