Dr. Maxine Mimms talks about what she experienced throughout
Dr. Maxine Mimms talks about what she experienced throughout the civil rights movement during the JBLM 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration at McChord Field Collocated Club, Jan. 22. (U.S. Army ... More
Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Schmenk, along with Spc. Jimmy
Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Schmenk, along with Spc. Jimmy D. Dunlap and Spc. Joseph C. Mazzella, all with communications section, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Fires Brigade, connect an armored truck co... More
Pfc. Amber J. Dauge, a Las Vegas native, and a signal
Pfc. Amber J. Dauge, a Las Vegas native, and a signal support systems specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Fires Brigade, paints the walls at the Child and Youth Services basketball court... More
Tumwater Mayor Pete Kmet and other members from the
Tumwater Mayor Pete Kmet and other members from the city of Tumwater talk to soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, after observing a livefire demonstration during a Co... More
Spc. Jerry Ledesma, a Weslaco, Texas, native, and a
Spc. Jerry Ledesma, a Weslaco, Texas, native, and a radar operator with Battery F (Target Acquisition), 26th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, fights against Spc. Shanun Seymore, a motor transport o... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Dwalyn Dasher, left, the
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Dwalyn Dasher, left, the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, greets Secretary of the Army John McHugh du... More
Thunderbolt brigade strikes connection in Olympia
From right, Col. Ken Kamper, commander of 17th Fires Brigade, speaks with Stephen H. Buxbaum, city of Olympia mayor, on the importance of relationships between the military and the city during a meeting at Olym... More
17th Fires Brigade hosts vehicle recovery course
Soldiers from across brigades under 7th Infantry Division command conduct vehicle recovery training, hosted by 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31, 201... More
Pfc. William Gusman, a signal support systems specialist
Pfc. William Gusman, a signal support systems specialist with 1st Battalion (155 mm Towed), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, takes Sgt. David Evans, a platoon sergeant with 256th Signal Compa... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gabriel Suarez, second from left, a
U.S. Army Maj. Gabriel Suarez, second from left, a simulations officer with the 17th Fires Brigade, speaks with Secretary of the Army John McHugh during McHugh's visit to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb. 4... More
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno,
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, listens as Col. Ken Kamper, the 17th Field Artillery Brigade commander, briefs him on a blended live, virtual and constructive training initiative at Joint Ba... More
Col. Timothy Kehoe, the 17th Fires Brigade commander,
Col. Timothy Kehoe, the 17th Fires Brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Edward E. Russell, the 17th Fires Brigade command sergeant major, speak to their formation after participating in the Lakefair Grand P... More
Pfc. Mitchell R. Thornton, a Redlands, Calif., native,
Pfc. Mitchell R. Thornton, a Redlands, Calif., native, and fire directions control specialist with Battery B, 1st Battalion (155mm Towed), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Divisi... More
Col. Ken Kamper, the 17th Fires Brigade commander,
Col. Ken Kamper, the 17th Fires Brigade commander, is handed the traditional noncommissioned officer sword by Command Sgt. Maj. Dan Moriarty, the outgoing 17th Fires Bde. command sergeant major, during a change... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Russell, the incoming 17th
Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Russell, the incoming 17th Fires Brigade command sergeant major, holds the traditional noncommissioned officer sword during a change of responsibility ceremony at a brigade motor bay, D... More
Spc. Sara Terrell, a Blairstown, N.J., native, and
Spc. Sara Terrell, a Blairstown, N.J., native, and a wheeled vehicle mechanic with 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, gets belted up before the fly-weight/feather-weight championship round of ... More
Spc. Sara Terrell, a Blairstown, N.J., native, and
Spc. Sara Terrell, a Blairstown, N.J., native, and a wheeled vehicle mechanic with 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, fights off Spc. Linn Kim, a construction equipment repairer with 606th For... More
Sgt. Tyler Osborn, an ammunition team chief with Battery
Sgt. Tyler Osborn, an ammunition team chief with Battery A, 1st Battalion (155 mm Towed), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, struggles to break free from Cpl. Salvador Guerrero, a fire directions control chief wit... More
Pfc. Michael T. McDermott, a Palm Beach, Fla., native
Pfc. Michael T. McDermott, a Palm Beach, Fla., native and a fire directions controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, walks off the ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Krista Searle, center, with the 1st
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Krista Searle, center, with the 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, proctors the written component of a battalion arms room competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChor... More
Artillerymen with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field
Artillerymen with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, clean the barrel of a 155 mm howitzer before a live fire demonstration during Warrior Forge training here July 16, 2012.
Spc. Jean Bishop, with 657th Forward Support Company,
Spc. Jean Bishop, with 657th Forward Support Company, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, seasons steaks on the grill as Spc. Terry Doty, also with 657th FSC, prepares roasted potat... More
Sgt. 1st Class Chris T. Hackett, a Waupaca, Wis., native,
Sgt. 1st Class Chris T. Hackett, a Waupaca, Wis., native, and career counselor with Reserve Component Career Counselors, 1st Corps, talks to his daughter before skydiving during a teambuilding event at Skydive!... More
First Lt. Danni Stanford, a platoon leader with 5th
First Lt. Danni Stanford, a platoon leader with 5th Battalion (Avenger), 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, learns about due process along with Sgt. 1st Class Charles Hobbs, a maintenance control sergeant with... More
Spc. William J. White, a Worcester, Mass., native,
Spc. William J. White, a Worcester, Mass., native, and radar operator with Battery F, 26th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, two months after he used skills he learned in Applied Suicide Interventio... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Clinton Hamilton, left, and
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Clinton Hamilton, left, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Alfredo Lewis discuss and refine their targeting analysis during a staff exercise in the Mission Command Training Complex at Joint Ba... More
Sgt. 1st Class Eric D. Allen, a Huntsville, Ala., native,
Sgt. 1st Class Eric D. Allen, a Huntsville, Ala., native, and the former electronics maintenance chief with 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, grips an AM-7239D vehicular amplifier adapter tha... More
Master Sgt. Strate V. Flessas, a Kelso-Longview, Wash.,
Master Sgt. Strate V. Flessas, a Kelso-Longview, Wash., native, now the brigade senior career counselor with 17th Fires Brigade, stands with his wife and Col. Ken Kamper, the 17th FiB commander, as he's promote... More
Spc. Samuel H. Hesse, a St. Paul, Minn., native, along
Spc. Samuel H. Hesse, a St. Paul, Minn., native, along with Spc. William J. White, a Worcester, Mass., native, both senior radar operators with F/26, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Br... More
Army Sgt. Andrew Haelen, left, a fire control sergeant,
Army Sgt. Andrew Haelen, left, a fire control sergeant, and Staff Sgt. Alexander Gliottone, the brigade fire directions chief, both with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Fires Brigade, establish comm... More
Spc. Jerry Ledesma, a Weslaco, Texas, native, and senior
Spc. Jerry Ledesma, a Weslaco, Texas, native, and senior radar operator with Battery F, 26th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, skateboards in Tacoma, Wash., April 13, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. ... More
The lemon-glazed chicken prepared by Spc. Curtis W.
The lemon-glazed chicken prepared by Spc. Curtis W. McFarland, an Alexandria, Va., native, and food service specialist with 606th Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fir... More
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, join with units across Joint Base Lewis McChord and Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers during the Operation Rising Thunder ... More
First Sgt. Jason Arneson, the Headquarters and Headquarters
First Sgt. Jason Arneson, the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Fires Brigade first sergeant, serves food to a soldier as is Thanksgiving tradition in the Army at the Cannon and Castle Grill dining fa... More
Pfc. William Gusman, a signal support systems specialist
Pfc. William Gusman, a signal support systems specialist with 1st Battalion (155 mm Towed), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, takes Sgt. David Evans, a platoon sergeant with 256th Signal Compa... More
Spc. Mitchell Peterson, a Pleasantville, Iowa, native,
Spc. Mitchell Peterson, a Pleasantville, Iowa, native, and a combat medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 5th Battalion (Avenger), 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, pulls his opponent down to the ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Miles, right, with the 125th
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Miles, right, with the 125th Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, reassembles an M240B machine gun during a battalion-level competitio... More
From right, Spc. Cameron Caruthers, a Mena, Ark., native,
From right, Spc. Cameron Caruthers, a Mena, Ark., native, and motor transport operator with 606th Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, steps back as Sgt. E... More
U.S. Army Col. Ken Kamper, the 17th Fires Brigade commander,
U.S. Army Col. Ken Kamper, the 17th Fires Brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Edward E. Russell lead their Soldiers during the Independence Day parade at Tumwater, Wash., July 4, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by... More
Capt. Chris McConnell, the commander with C Battery,
Capt. Chris McConnell, the commander with C Battery, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, and 1st Sgt. Clement Julian, the C Battery first sergeant, wrap up and case the battery col... More
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew R. Summers, a Bowman, S.C.,
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew R. Summers, a Bowman, S.C., native, now a platoon sergeant with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, watches a CH-47 Chinook helicopter take off a... More
Pfc. Joseph M.C. Cooper, a Rocky River, Ohio native,
Pfc. Joseph M.C. Cooper, a Rocky River, Ohio native, now a cannon crewmember, braces Pfc. Douglas H. Newlon, a Summersville, W. Va., native, now a cannon crewmember, both with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Fi... More
Soldiers with 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th
Soldiers with 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, prepare food for the Philip A. Connelly Award competition here June 27, 2012. Soldiers with 308th BSB won first place in the best field kitchen... More
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, reunite with families and friends during a welcome home ceremony here Sept. 3, 2012. The ceremony brought families and Soldiers c... More
From right, Col. Michael J. Brokovich, retired, talks
From right, Col. Michael J. Brokovich, retired, talks to Lt. Col. Charles H. Roede, commander for 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, and soldiers with the battalion after being i... More
Sgt. Gerardo Carrion, a radio telephone operator with
Sgt. Gerardo Carrion, a radio telephone operator with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Fires Brigade, keeps a close eye on a computer monitor while conducting battle tracking during digital systems s... More
Red Lions conduct situational training
First Lt. Steve Whitton, a platoon leader with Company A, 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, briefs his platoon before they convoy through an improvised-explosive-device training lane during a... More
Lt. Col. Gary Spearow, an Olsburg, Kan., native and
Lt. Col. Gary Spearow, an Olsburg, Kan., native and the commander for 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, presents a monetary donation to Dan Shelfer, the branch director for the Tumwater Boys ... More
U.S. Army Col. Ken Kamper, the 17th Fires Brigade commander,
U.S. Army Col. Ken Kamper, the 17th Fires Brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Edward E. Russell, lead their Soldiers during the Independence Day parade at Tumwater, Wash., July 4, 2013. (U.S. Army photo b... More
Capt. Christina A. Payne, the incoming battery commander
Capt. Christina A. Payne, the incoming battery commander with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, takes charge of her battery for the first ... More
Spc. Andrew J. Ashby, a multichannel transmissions
Spc. Andrew J. Ashby, a multichannel transmissions systems operator-maintainer with 256 Network Support Company, 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, fills fuel cans with Spc. Quinn Smith, a pet... More
Pfc. Luke A. Francis, a Beaverton, Ore., native, an
Pfc. Luke A. Francis, a Beaverton, Ore., native, an early warning system operator with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Fires Brigade, operates a power washer to clean the entrance to Child and Youth... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Dwalyn E. Dasher, the command sergeant
Command Sgt. Maj. Dwalyn E. Dasher, the command sergeant major with 1st Battalion (HIMARS), 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, takes notes during a resilient marriage seminar given by Dr. Tim Ki... More
Lt. Col. Gary Spearow, an Olsburg, Kan., native and
Lt. Col. Gary Spearow, an Olsburg, Kan., native and the commander for 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, speaks to children about the importance of soldiers volunteering in the community while... More
Soldiers with Battery B, 1st Battalion (155mm Towed),
Soldiers with Battery B, 1st Battalion (155mm Towed), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Division conduct tactical movement training during "Dog Days," a two-day training exercise,... More
Soldiers with the 308th Brigade Support Battalion,
Soldiers with the 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, unravel camouflage netting to cover their tactical operating center with during a brigade support area "jump" at Yakima Training Center, No... More
Sgt. Maurice Wilson, a Marks, Miss., native, and an
Sgt. Maurice Wilson, a Marks, Miss., native, and an air defense battle management system operator with Battery A, 5th Battalion (Avenger), 5th Air Defense Artillery, battles it out with Spc. Francisco Abreu, a ... More
Pfc. Joseph M.C. Cooper, a Rocky River, Ohio native,
Pfc. Joseph M.C. Cooper, a Rocky River, Ohio native, now a cannon crewmember, braces 1st Lt. Domonique Hittner, a Brandon, Fla., native, now a fire directions officer, both with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th ... More
Lt. Col. Alan R. Wagner, the battalion commander for
Lt. Col. Alan R. Wagner, the battalion commander for 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, prepares to case the unit colors alongside Command Sgt. Maj. Walter... More
Pfc. Gabriel Santiago, a forward observer, goes over
Pfc. Gabriel Santiago, a forward observer, goes over counterfire battle drill procedures with Spc. Gerald Rosinski, a fire control sergeant, Pfc. Jason Miller, a forward observer, and Spc. Zachary Ross, a forwa... More
Sgt. Sarah Spencer, an East Galesburg, Ill., native,
Sgt. Sarah Spencer, an East Galesburg, Ill., native, and horizontal construction engineer with 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade, battles against Spc. Ricardo Diaz, a Bronx, N.Y., native, and mort... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Lanza, the commanding general
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Lanza, the commanding general of the 7th Infantry Division passes the brigade colors to Col. Timothy Kehoe, left, the incoming 17th Fires Brigade commander, during the brigade change... More
Soldiers with 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery
Soldiers with 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment fire an FIM-92 Stinger missile during a live fire exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds here Sept. 30, 2012.
Pfc. Joseph D. Jackson, an Overland Park, Kan., native,
Pfc. Joseph D. Jackson, an Overland Park, Kan., native, and Pfc. Brian Deverey, both cannon crew members with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, fill up plates with fo... More
A soldier with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field
A soldier with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, gets ready to connect an M777 155 mm howitzer cannon to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter through a swirling cloud of dust a... More
From left, Sgt. 1st Class Matthew R. Summers, a Komen,
From left, Sgt. 1st Class Matthew R. Summers, a Komen, S.C., native, now a platoon sergeant, watches Pfc. Joseph M.C. Cooper, a Rocky River, Ohio native, now a cannon crewmember, brace Pfc. Douglas H. Newlon, a... More
Soldiers with C Battery, 1st Battalion, 94th Field
Soldiers with C Battery, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, stand in formation during a casing of the colors ceremony here signifying the inactivation of the battery Oct. 11, 2012... More
Spc. Samuel H. Hesse, a St. Paul, Minn., native, and
Spc. Samuel H. Hesse, a St. Paul, Minn., native, and a senior radar operator with F/26, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, checks on a turkey he’s cooking for soldiers in the bar... More
First Lt. Krista Searle, a Chesterfield, Va., native,
First Lt. Krista Searle, a Chesterfield, Va., native, and an intelligence officer with 1st Battalion (HIMARS), 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, before she attends selection for the U.S. Army C... More
Maj. Bryan Coleman, an Indiana, Pa., native, and the
Maj. Bryan Coleman, an Indiana, Pa., native, and the executive officer with 1st Battalion (HIMARS), 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, observes a resilient marriage seminar given by Dr. Tim Kimm... More
17th Fires Brigade saber dedication ceremony
U.S. Army Col. Ken Kamper, right, the 17th Fires Brigade commander, unveils a saber memorial alongside Marion Ball whom presented the sword to the brigade, during a saber dedication ceremony at Joint Base Lewis... More
Soldiers with 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th
Soldiers with 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, prepare food for the Philip A. Connelly Award competition here June 27, 2012. Soldiers with 308th BSB won first place in the best field kitchen... More
Soldiers, airmen and civilians from across Joint Base
Soldiers, airmen and civilians from across Joint Base Lewis-McChord bow their heads in reverence for the opening invocation during the JBLM 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration at McChord Field ... More
Spc. William J. White, a Worcester, Mass., native,
Spc. William J. White, a Worcester, Mass., native, and radar operator with Battery F, 26th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, two months after he used skills he learned in Applied Suicide Interventio... More
U.S. Soldiers with 17th Fires Brigade, led by their
U.S. Soldiers with 17th Fires Brigade, led by their commander Col. Ken Kamper, march at the front of the Independence Day parade at Tumwater, Wash., July 4, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan Goodall/Released)
Lt. Col. Luis M. Rivera, the commander for 1st Battalion,
Lt. Col. Luis M. Rivera, the commander for 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, cases the battalion colors with Command Sgt. Maj. Cesar J. Zertuche, the 1-94 ... More
Sgt. Trina M. Billett, a Carlisle, Pa., native, now
Sgt. Trina M. Billett, a Carlisle, Pa., native, now the regimental host unit noncommissioned officer in charge for the 11th Regiment for Warrior Forge, with 657th Forward Support Company, 308th Brigade Support ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Otis, the Detachment D first
Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Otis, the Detachment D first sergeant, 5th Battalion (Avenger), 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, learns about due process and the Uniform Code of Military Justice during Junior Office... More
On May 9, 2013, Spc. Auzdon A. Anothen, a Seattle native,
On May 9, 2013, Spc. Auzdon A. Anothen, a Seattle native, and communications manager with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, recounts his experience during the Boston Marathon bom... More
Sgt. Christopher Todd, a Yuma, Ariz., native, and senior
Sgt. Christopher Todd, a Yuma, Ariz., native, and senior radar operator with Battery F, 26th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, storms the virtual battlefield in “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” during t... More
Spc. William K. Edsall (holding the guidon, left side),
Spc. William K. Edsall (holding the guidon, left side), a Chico, Calif., native, and member of the color guard with 17th Fires Brigade, looks back toward the streets he just finished marching through after the ... More
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, join with units across Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers during the Operation Rising Thunder ... More
Spc. Kyle Iacono, an Aurora, Ill., native, and an air
Spc. Kyle Iacono, an Aurora, Ill., native, and an air defense battle management system operator with Battery A, 5th Battalion (Avenger), 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, battles it out with Spc. Jacob Rexfor... More
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, reunite with families and friends during a welcome home ceremony here Sept. 3, 2012. The ceremony brought families and Soldiers c... More
Pfc. Joseph M.C. Cooper, a Rocky River, Ohio native,
Pfc. Joseph M.C. Cooper, a Rocky River, Ohio native, now a cannon crewmember, braces 1st Lt. Domonique Hittner, a Brandon, Fla., native, now a fire directions officer, both with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th ... More
Soldiers with 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery
Soldiers with 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment head to the firing point at a range for a briefing on how to fire FIM-92 Stinger missiles before a live fire exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds here... More
Pfc. Jacob A. Byram, a Broken Arrow, Okla., native,
Pfc. Jacob A. Byram, a Broken Arrow, Okla., native, and cannon crew member, conducts tactical movement training with Sgt. Corey S. McCue, a Simi Valley, Calif., native, and team leader, and Pvt. Drew D. Gallagh... More
Pfc. Joshua P. Fortin, a Warwick, R.I., native, and
Pfc. Joshua P. Fortin, a Warwick, R.I., native, and a cannon crew member with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, fills up a plate with food cooked in the barracks duri... More
Spc. Kyle Iacono, an Aurora, Ill., native, and an air
Spc. Kyle Iacono, an Aurora, Ill., native, and an air defense battle management system operator with Battery A, 5th Battalion (Avenger), 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, battles it out with Spc. Jacob Rexfor... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Salvador Guerrero, a fire directions
U.S. Army Cpl. Salvador Guerrero, a fire directions control chief in Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery (FA) Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, parries a kick from Sgt. Tyler Osborn, an ammunition... More
A soldier with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field
A soldier with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, gets ready to connect an M777 155 mm howitzer cannon to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter through a swirling cloud of dust a... More
Spc. Roberto Mendoza, a Fairfield, Calif., native,
Spc. Roberto Mendoza, a Fairfield, Calif., native, and a fire directions controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion (HIMARS), 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, battles... More
U.S. Army Spc. Cameron Caruthers, a motor transport
U.S. Army Spc. Cameron Caruthers, a motor transport operator with the 606th Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, works on a faulty lawn mower during spring... More
Spc. Jerry Ledesma, a Weslaco, Texas, native, and senior
Spc. Jerry Ledesma, a Weslaco, Texas, native, and senior radar operator with Battery F, 26th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, skates a quarter-pipe ramp at a skate park in Lakewood, Wash., April 11... More
Spc. Auzdon A. Anothen, a Seattle native, and communications
Spc. Auzdon A. Anothen, a Seattle native, and communications manager with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, crosses the finish line at the Boston Marathon, April 15, 2013. Anothe... More
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, present arms while the national anthem plays during an inactivation ceremony at Watkins Field, Joint Base ... More
Spc. Thomas Naron, a Jamestown, N.C., native, and a
Spc. Thomas Naron, a Jamestown, N.C., native, and a multiple launch rocket systems specialist with Battery A, 1st Battalion (HIMARS), 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, battles it out with Sgt. ... More
The Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Fires
The Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Fires Brigade, color guard enters the Washington State Supreme Court room at the Washington State Capitol building in Olympia, Wash., during the annual James Otis... More
Sgt. Daemon Hunter, a Rice Lake, Wis., native, and
Sgt. Daemon Hunter, a Rice Lake, Wis., native, and team leader with Battery F, 26th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, storms the virtual battlefield in “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” during the 7th In... More
U.S. Army Spc. Travis Kerr, right, an intelligence
U.S. Army Spc. Travis Kerr, right, an intelligence analyst with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Fires Brigade, gives a briefing to the brigade staff during an exercise at the Mission Command Traini... More