Noncommissioned officers and Soldiers stand together
Noncommissioned officers and Soldiers stand together after completing warrior task and drills during the 2016 I Corps Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 24. The competition was des... 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, holds a plastic knife in his mouth to make more room o... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Zachary Feterl, left, the executive
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Zachary Feterl, left, the executive officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, discusses an answer with his teammate, S... More
U.S. Army Spc. Wesley Wallace-Sipp, intelligence analyst
U.S. Army Spc. Wesley Wallace-Sipp, intelligence analyst with 3rd Battalion, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, storms the virtual battlefield with a game controller in “Call of Duty... More
Valerie Alston, a performance enhancement specialist
Valerie Alston, a performance enhancement specialist with the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness-Performance and Resilience Enhancement Program on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., talks to Sgt. 1st Class Mark Reid A... More
Soldiers attached to the 308th Brigade Support Battalion,
Soldiers attached to the 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, are presented with the Phillip A. Connelly award in the ‘Active Field Kitchen’ category by U.S. Army Forces Command Deputy Chief of ... More
Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza, 7th Infantry Division commanding
Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza, 7th Infantry Division commanding general, poses for a photo.
Staff Sgt. Patrick Malone, a High Mobility Artillery
Staff Sgt. Patrick Malone, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System section chief with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, and a volunteer emergency medical technician for the Bald ... More
Part of a longstanding tradition within Army rocket
Part of a longstanding tradition within Army rocket and missile units, soldiers from 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, taped the hat of one of their new leaders, 2nd Lt. Michael Tollerton of Sarasot... 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
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
Brown City, Mich., native Sgt. Nicholas Bogert, 4th
Brown City, Mich., native Sgt. Nicholas Bogert, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, takes a break following an eight-mile road march on Joint Base Lewi... 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
Aarin Mathis, 6, signs the word, "Yummy," as he eats
Aarin Mathis, 6, signs the word, "Yummy," as he eats Smores at Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Northwest Adventure Center's lakeside cabins, Aug. 18. The Exceptional Family Member Program hosted a camp to provide an... More
Staff Sgt. Patrick Malone, a High Mobility Artillery
Staff Sgt. Patrick Malone, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System section chief with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, and a volunteer emergency medical technician for the Bald ... More
The 7th Infantry Division provides mission command
The 7th Infantry Division provides mission command and training oversight for 2nd, 3rd and 4th Stryker Brigades of the 2nd Infantry Division, the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, the 17th Fires Brigade and the 555... 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
Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery
Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade offload High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems from a C-17 aircraft to conducted a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration exercise ... More
Staff Sgt. Maria Soriano, a platoon sergeant with the
Staff Sgt. Maria Soriano, a platoon sergeant with the 295th Quartermaster Company, concentrates on stacking a collection of threaded nuts, Sept. 13, during a five-day course by the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness... 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
An infrared light illuminates U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class
An infrared light illuminates U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Bobby M. Scharton, a platoon sergeant with 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, during a sleep study at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis... 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
Training exercise - A military vehicle with a missile in the backgroun...
Battery B, 1-121 Field Artillery a National Guard unit from Wisconsin executes a live fires exercise using a High -Mobility Artillery System (HIMARS). The training exercise set-up by 5-3 FA, based at Joint Base... 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
The 7th Infantry Division held its inaugural 7th Infantry
The 7th Infantry Division held its inaugural 7th Infantry Division Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at French Theater on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Nov. 21. (Staff Sgt. Mark Miranda)
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
Capt. Marcus Perkins, operations officer for the Expert
Capt. Marcus Perkins, operations officer for the Expert Field Medical Badge, 1st Special Forces Group, briefs Maj. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commander, 7th Infantry Division, on the Expert Field Medical Badge trainin... More
1st Sgt. Tyler Arnold, first sergeant with C Troop,
1st Sgt. Tyler Arnold, first sergeant with C Troop, 8th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, navigates an obstacle as part of the I Corps First Sergeant of the Year competition at Jo... 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
Soldiers from brigades within the 7th Infantry Division
Soldiers from brigades within the 7th Infantry Division took part in a division Ranger School assessment program, March 10. Soldiers meeting the standards set by the Ranger-qualified evaluators will have their ... 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. 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. Damien Stowers, an Austell, Ga., native with the
Spc. Damien Stowers, an Austell, Ga., native with the 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, prepares his equipment for inspection following an eight-mile road march and just prior to his M4 weapo... 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
Spc. Chris Peckman, a Renton, Wash., native with the
Spc. Chris Peckman, a Renton, Wash., native with the 4th (Recon) Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade,darts to the finish line during an Army Physical Fitness test, May 15, as part of th... 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. Caleb Rhoades (left), a North Wilkesboro, N.C.,
Spc. Caleb Rhoades (left), a North Wilkesboro, N.C., native with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, and Sgt. Nicholas Bogert, of Brown City, Mich., wit... 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 sign shows that a study is in progress at the sleep
A sign shows that a study is in progress at the sleep clinic in Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Wash., Nov. 22, 2013. Sleep technicians connect 26 sensors to patients that measure eye and... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Bobby M. Scharton, a platoon
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Bobby M. Scharton, a platoon sergeant with 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, lies down during calibrations for a sleep study at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-Mc... More
Spc. Damien Stowers, an Austell, Ga., native with the
Spc. Damien Stowers, an Austell, Ga., native with the 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, prepares to climb a rope during an obstacle course, May 15. Stowers was named the Thunderbolt Soldier o... 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
Sgt. Marcus Stepney, with the Brigade Special Troops
Sgt. Marcus Stepney, with the Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, completes half-squat laterals through a maze of boards May 15 during a portion of a... 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
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
Soldiers of Team 102 jump over an obstacle during the
Soldiers of Team 102 jump over an obstacle during the Gunga Din competition hosted by 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade April 18, 2013. The Gunga Din tested Soldiers physically and mentally wi... More
Soldiers with the 610th Engineer Support Company and
Soldiers with the 610th Engineer Support Company and 17th Fires Brigade construct a physical fitness training module in the 17th Fires Brigade courtyard July 9. The 610th ESC has constructed 10 of the PT areas ... More
Ward Eldridge, right, the business development coordinator
Ward Eldridge, right, the business development coordinator for the Army's Program Executive Office Soldier, explains the XM25 air burst grenade launcher to Soldiers from the 7th Infantry Division during a Weapo... 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
Sgt. David Evans of Polson, Mont., a 256th Signal Company
Sgt. David Evans of Polson, Mont., a 256th Signal Company platoon sergeant, confronts the occupants of a suspicious van that came from the same direction as a simulated attack on the tactical operations center ... 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
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
C-17 loadmasters with the 62nd Airlift Wing tie down
C-17 loadmasters with the 62nd Airlift Wing tie down a vehicle before taking off on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 22. Soldiers with the 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade al... 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
Staff Sgt. Joshua Urtz, a platoon sergeant with Company
Staff Sgt. Joshua Urtz, a platoon sergeant with Company C., 296th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, navigates an obstacle as part of the 2016 I Corps Best Warrior Competition at Joi... More
Staff Sgt. Patrick Malone (right), a High Mobility
Staff Sgt. Patrick Malone (right), a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System section chief with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, and a volunteer emergency medical technician for t... More
Kelly Jones (background, left) and Valerie Alston
Kelly Jones (background, left) and Valerie Alston (background, right), both performance enhancement specialists with the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness-Performance and Resilience Enhancement Program on Joint Bas... More
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
Christopher Taylor, a sleep technician with Madigan
Christopher Taylor, a sleep technician with Madigan Army Medical Center, calibrates sensors during a sleep study at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 22, 2013. Sleep technicians connect 26 sensors to patien... More
Winter Haven, Fla., native Sgt. Thomas Bertiparrish,
Winter Haven, Fla., native Sgt. Thomas Bertiparrish, with the 1st Squadron (Attack), 229th Aviation Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, gives his all to make it across a slippy set of monkey bars May 15 dur... More
Volunteers receive a standing ovation for their efforts
Volunteers receive a standing ovation for their efforts in support of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community. The 7th Infantry Division held its inaugural 7th Infantry Division Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at... More
Sgt. Laura A. Reid, 17th Fires Brigade, reacts to direct
Sgt. Laura A. Reid, 17th Fires Brigade, reacts to direct fire at one of the six Army Warrior Tasks testing stations during the I Corps Soldier of the Year Competition on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, June 7. The w... 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. 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
Seventh Infantry Division soldiers participate in the
Seventh Infantry Division soldiers participate in the Sisters in Arms event at the American Lake Community Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan. 7. The event was a forum to educate, train and mentor female s... 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
Pfc. Devandra Love, a retransmission operator with
Pfc. Devandra Love, a retransmission operator with 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, crawls under an obstacle during the Gunga Din competition, April 18, 2013. The Gunga Din tested Soldiers p... 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
Lt. Col. Celia Florcruz, 7th Infantry Division’s Sexual
Lt. Col. Celia Florcruz, 7th Infantry Division’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program manager, speaks with a Sgt. Jennifer Phillips, an intel analyst with Headquarters and Headquarters Comp... More
Soldiers from the six brigades within the 7th Infantry
Soldiers from the six brigades within the 7th Infantry Division conduct a Weapons, Ammunition, and Devices Symposium on Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash., Jan. 25, 2013. The training was conducted January 24 thro... More
Valerie Alston (center), a performance enhancement
Valerie Alston (center), a performance enhancement specialist with the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness-Performance and Resilience Enhancement Program on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., talks to Sgt. 1st Class Ma... More
A portrait of Spc. Auzdon A. Anothen on May 9, 2013
A portrait of Spc. Auzdon A. Anothen on May 9, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis. Anothen is a communications manager with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, recounted his experience durin... More
Spc. Sabrina Vigeant, a Lowell, Mass., native, and
Spc. Sabrina Vigeant, a Lowell, Mass., native, and meteorology and survey specialist with Battery F, 26th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, storms the virtual battlefield in “Call of Duty: Black Ops... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric D. Allen, an electronics
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric D. Allen, an electronics maintenance chief with the 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, unscrews a detachable locking bar he modified with his section as a more ... More
Soldiers from brigades within the 7th Infantry Division
Soldiers from brigades within the 7th Infantry Division attempt to meet the eight-pullup standard as part of a division Ranger School assessment program, March 10. Soldiers meeting the standards set by the Rang... More
Kelly Jones, a performance enhancement specialist with
Kelly Jones, a performance enhancement specialist with the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness-Performance and Resilience Enhancement Program on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and Bill Howard, the program's site ma... More
Pfc. Justin Stuart, 256th Signal Company, 308th Brigade
Pfc. Justin Stuart, 256th Signal Company, 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, fights above Spc. Justin Owens, a multiple launch rocket system crew member with Battery A, 5th Battalion (HIMARS),... More
From right, Sgt. 1st Class Thomas A. Robinson, a Newport
From right, Sgt. 1st Class Thomas A. Robinson, a Newport News, Va., native, and the fire control chief and digital master gunner with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, with his ... More
Staff Sgt. Oliver Arado, an Escondido, Calif., native
Staff Sgt. Oliver Arado, an Escondido, Calif., native with 1st Battalion, 94th Infantry Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, signals to range safety that is ready to qualify May 15. Arado, and the top soldiers and non... More
U.S. Army Spc. Chris Payne, left, listens as Sgt. Aaron
U.S. Army Spc. Chris Payne, left, listens as Sgt. Aaron Pierce, center, and Spc. Joseph Miles, work through a problem during a written test administered as part of a battalion arms room competition at Joint Bas... 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
The top soldiers and noncommissioned officers from
The top soldiers and noncommissioned officers from seven brigades maneuver through a day land navigation course May 16 on day two of the 7th Infantry Division Bayonet and Soldier of the Year competition.
U.S. Army Sgt. Stephen Hagadus, center, with the 4th
U.S. Army Sgt. Stephen Hagadus, center, with the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, plots his points and gets the correct azimuth before attempting to ... More