Soldiers gather with observer-controllers including

Soldiers gather with observer-controllers including Colorado National Guard Chief of Staff Col. Angela Stowell and CONG Land Component Commander Col. Laura Clellan, after completing a real-life rescue training event with squad unit support vehicles (SUSVs) to conduct an after-action review (AAR), Jan. 28, 2015. The AAR identifies the teams strengths and weaknesses and provides leaders the opportunity for growth and reflection on future missions. All 39 Soldiers from Colorado's Front Range who gained experience and knowledge in deep snow driving, winch recovery, wide-area search, cold weather survival and first aid during the training exercise in Routt National Forest near Clark, Colo., Jan. 26 to 29, benefit from this process as it also informs training needs for the next year. The annual training is an integral part of CONG's domestic emergency preparedness. Snow response training means CONG is always ready, always there to meet the needs of Colorado and surrounding states. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Manda Walters/Released)