'Thunderbolt' sergeants stand up for SHARP
U.S. Army Col. Ken Kamper, center, the commander of the 17th Fires Brigade talks to all sergeants in the brigade about preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment during a briefing as part of the 7th Infant... More
Spc. Evan C. Waddy, a Fayetteville, Ga., native, and
Spc. Evan C. Waddy, a Fayetteville, Ga., native, and fire directions control specialist with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, called the police when he noticed two children ille... More
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment,
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, compete in a game of ultimate football during the Deep Steel Winter Games at Cowan Stadium, Joint Base Lewi... More
Leaders with 17th Fires Brigade serve food to soldiers
Leaders with 17th Fires Brigade serve food to soldiers and their families as is tradition on Thanksgiving at the Cannon and Castle Grill dining facility Nov. 22. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan Goodall, 17th Fi... More
U.S. Army Spc. Timothy Blanchard, second from left,
U.S. Army Spc. Timothy Blanchard, second from left, with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, reassembles a .50-caliber machine gun under supe... More
From right, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Thomas A. Robinson,
From right, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Thomas A. Robinson, the fire control chief and digital master gunner with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, shakes hands with Col. Ken Kampe... More
Col. Ken Kamper, the 17th Fires Brigade commander,
Col. Ken Kamper, the 17th Fires Brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Edward E. Russell, the 17th Fires Brigade command sergeant major, lead their soldiers during the Fourth of July parade in Tumwater, Wash.... More
Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery,
Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, react to a simulated attack while training instructors gauge their performance during a training e... More
Col. Michael J. Brokovich, retired, talks to soldiers
Col. Michael J. Brokovich, retired, talks to soldiers with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, after being inducted as the honorary commander of the 377th Field Artillery Regiment... More
Ryan French, a producer with the Institute for Creative
Ryan French, a producer with the Institute for Creative Technologies demonstrates Bravemind to U.S. Army Maj. Ryan McCormack, a operations officer with the 17th Fires Brigade, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.... More
Soldiers with 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery
Soldiers with 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, configure a radio control unit before a live fire exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds here, Sept. 30, 2012.
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
Soldiers with 17th Fires Brigade tow a M777 Howitzer
Soldiers with 17th Fires Brigade tow a M777 Howitzer 155mm cannon during the Fourth of July parade in Tumwater, Wash., July 4, 2013. The 17th Fires Bde. soldiers, led by Col. Ken Kamper, the 17th Fires Bde. com... More
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment,
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, compete in a game of gatorball during the Deep Steel Winter Games at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. ... More
Artillerymen with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field
Artillerymen with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, load rounds into a 155 mm howitzer during a live fire demonstration for Warrior Forge training here July 16, 2012.
Capt. Walter Kruse, the 125th Forward Support Company
Capt. Walter Kruse, the 125th Forward Support Company commander, 1st Battalion (HIMARS), 94th Field Artillery Regiment, learns about due process and the Uniform Code of Military Justice during Junior Officer Le... 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 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 1, 2013. (U.S. Arm... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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, is pinned with the rank of master sergeant by his wife during a promotion ceremon... 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, tightens the barrel of a .50-caliber mac... More
Australian army Maj. Gen. Richard M. Burr, left, deputy
Australian army Maj. Gen. Richard M. Burr, left, deputy commanding general of operations, listens as Brig. Gen. Billy D. Farris II, 7th Infantry Division deputy commanding general of operations, speaks about th... More
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno,
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, shakes hands with Command Sgt. Maj. Edward E. Russell, senior enlisted adviser for the 17th Field Artillery Brigade, before a briefing at Joint Base Lewis-McC... More
Air defense artillery battery change of command ceremony
Capt. Benny Lee, the outgoing commander with Battery A, 5th Battalion (Avenger), 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, walks with Lt. Col. B.J. Herman, the 5-5 ADA commander, and Capt. Pranish Sharma, the incomin... More
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment,
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, present arms in formation during a casing of the colors ceremony at North Lewis, Joint Base Lewis McChord, ... 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. Evan C. Waddy, a Fayetteville, Ga., native, and
Spc. Evan C. Waddy, a Fayetteville, Ga., native, and fire directions control specialist with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, called the police when he noticed two children ille... More
Pfc. Christopher D. Espinoza, a Somerset, Ky., native,
Pfc. Christopher D. Espinoza, a Somerset, Ky., native, and human resources specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry D... More
From right, Capt. Christina A. Payne, the incoming
From right, Capt. Christina A. Payne, the incoming battery commander with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, gives 1st Sgt. Wallace Doss, t... More
At right, Sgt. 1st Class David K. Costantini, the tactical
At right, Sgt. 1st Class David K. Costantini, the tactical operating center noncommissioned officer in charge with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Fires Brigade, discusses tactical operations with s... 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
U.S. Army Sgt. Renato Capistrano, center, with the
U.S. Army Sgt. Renato Capistrano, center, with the 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, checks a .50-caliber machine gun assembled by Soldiers during a battalion-level competition a... 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 holds a detachable locking bar he modified with his section, as a more cost-... More
Pfc. Tyler R. Enokian, a Claremont, N.H., native, now
Pfc. Tyler R. Enokian, a Claremont, N.H., native, now an M-1097 Avenger Air Defense System gunner, and Spc. Scott. L. Oppel, a Pensacola, Fla., native, now an Avenger crew chief, both with Battery C, 5th Battal... More
Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery,
Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Fires Brigade, establish operations within the brigade area during digital systems sustainment training on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 15, 201... More
Officers and noncommissioned officers with 17th Fires
Officers and noncommissioned officers with 17th Fires Brigade learn about due process and the Uniform Code of Military Justice during Junior Officer Legal Orientation training Jan. 7. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N... More
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
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Anderson, right, looks
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Anderson, right, looks on as Sgt. Aaron Pierce, Spcs. Chris Payne and Joseph Miles reassemble an M240B machine gun during a battalion-level competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord... 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. Bryson Gibson, a generator mechanic with 606th
Spc. Bryson Gibson, a generator mechanic with 606th Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, and Spc. Jerry Ledesma, a Weslaco, Texas, native, and a radar oper... More
Spc. Sean K. Kershner, a Marysville, Wash., native
Spc. Sean K. Kershner, a Marysville, Wash., native and a wheeled vehicle mechanic with Company B, 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Fires Brigade, covers a sector of fire as part of a perimeter defense team... More
Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery,
Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, clamber up a hill toward a gas training chamber during a training exercise at Yakima Trainin... More
Spc. Kahlil Ellison, a Dallas native, and human intelligence
Spc. Kahlil Ellison, a Dallas native, and human intelligence collector with 109th Military Intelligence Battalion, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, storms the virtual battlefield in “Call of Duty: Black ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel McElhanni, infantryman with 2nd
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel McElhanni, infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, battles against 1st Lt. James Taylor, platoon leader with 2nd Battalion, 3... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Okins, medical evacuation
U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Okins, medical evacuation non-commissioned officer in charge with 8th Battalion, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, lands a high kick against Spc. Andrew... 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