Soldiers defend the tactical operations center of 5th
Soldiers defend the tactical operations center of 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, Nov. 11, during a simulated attack. The soldiers were taking part in a training exercise at Yakima Training Center.
Lydell Spry, a boxing coach at the installation’s Youth
Lydell Spry, a boxing coach at the installation’s Youth Boxing Academy, tightens a student’s hand wraps before practice at the SKIES Unlimited Youth Academy April 2, 2013. The JBLM Youth Boxing Academy teaches ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Andrew, with the Warrior Transition
U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Andrew, with the Warrior Transition Battalion, picks up a shot put during a track and field practice at Cowan Stadium in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 16, 2013. Andrew will repres... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Miguel Kirstien, an infantry squad
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Miguel Kirstien, an infantry squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, loads up his plate during the Iron Luau on Joint Base Lewis-McChord,... More
Singapore Armed Forces Lance Cpl. Hadi Hemzah, a Matador
Singapore Armed Forces Lance Cpl. Hadi Hemzah, a Matador gunner with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment, pulls security with U.S. Army Spc. John Wright, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 4... More
Vice President Joe Biden jokes with fellow University
Vice President Joe Biden jokes with fellow University of Delaware alumni Sgt. 1st Class George Watson of Hockessin, Del., during a surprise visit to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, where he personally met and th... More
Cadet Alexander Henriod, an ROTC student at University
Cadet Alexander Henriod, an ROTC student at University of Nevada, loads a magazine during an M4 qualification range with 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 26, 2013. H... More
Staff Sgt. Anthony Beck from Bothell, Wash., with the
Staff Sgt. Anthony Beck from Bothell, Wash., with the 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion clears leaves and other debris at the Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery, Nov. 9, Orting, Wash. To build stronger comm... More
Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, commander, 1st Cavalry Division
Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, commander, 1st Cavalry Division speaks to the crowd during the Combined Joint Task Force-101 to Combined Joint Task Force-1 transfer of authority ceremony held at Bagram Air Field, Af... More
President Barack Obama excepts a gift from U.S. Army
President Barack Obama excepts a gift from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Campbell, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force 101, during the president’s surprise visit to Bagram Airfield Dec. 3.
U.S. 1st Sgt. Johnny Hamilton, 101st Headquarters
U.S. 1st Sgt. Johnny Hamilton, 101st Headquarters Headquarters Battalion Operations Company, first sergeant, takes accountability of all personnel leaving FOB Lightning, Afghanistan, after in improvised explosi... More
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Michael Quinn, a Davenport,
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Michael Quinn, a Davenport, Iowa native, now a training noncommissioned officer with 191st Infantry Brigade, pushes his son Aiden to the starting line before the JBLM Half Marathon and 5K... More
Soldiers have a moment of silent prayer during a memorial
Soldiers have a moment of silent prayer during a memorial ceremony in honor U.S. Army Sgt. Vincent Ashlock at FOB Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 11. Ashlock was assigned to the 176th Engineer Brigade.
Singapore Armed Forces soldiers with 2nd Battalion,
Singapore Armed Forces soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment, practice returning fire in an urban environment during training during Exercise Lightning Strike in Singapore, July 23, 2013. Lig... More
U.S. Army Spc. Drew Evans, a medic with Bravo Company,
U.S. Army Spc. Drew Evans, a medic with Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, works with soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment, to s... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Duran of Downey, Calif.,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Duran of Downey, Calif., with Operations Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Task Force Maverick, 1st Cavalry Division, directs his security force while providing secur... More
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, I Corps deputy commanding
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, I Corps deputy commanding general, awards the Purple Heart to Pfc. Gene Bills, a horizontal engineer with 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade, during a ceremony on Able F... More
Christine Oliver, a Jacksonville, Fla., native, now
Christine Oliver, a Jacksonville, Fla., native, now an education adviser, talks to service members about the benefits of the college level examination program at the McChord Library during a CLEP fair Dec. 4. T... More
U.S. Army Spc. Timothy Patino, left, assigned to the
U.S. Army Spc. Timothy Patino, left, assigned to the 547th Medical Company (Area Support), 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 62nd Medical Brigade, participates in a mission oriented protective posture gea... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Andrew, with the Warrior Transition
U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Andrew, with the Warrior Transition Battalion, JBLM, stretches before his track and field practice at Cowan Stadium April 16, 2013. Andrew will represent the Army in shot put and discus at... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers form a line
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers form a line with tanks after completing their part of a joint U.S. and Japanese live-fire exercise during exercise Rising Thunder 2013 at Yakima Training Center, Wash., ... More
Tony Humphreys of Pittsburgh, and Lisette Bonano of
Tony Humphreys of Pittsburgh, and Lisette Bonano of Tampa, Fla., light the unity candle during their marriage commitment ceremony at Forward Operating Base Lightning Feb. 7. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. ... More
Sgt. Matthew Hoyt, a Eureka, Mont., native and a vehicle
Sgt. Matthew Hoyt, a Eureka, Mont., native and a vehicle commander with 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, helps balance Logan Allen, 3, as he gets out of a Stryker Army Combat Vehicle duri... More
Lester Holt of NBC's Today Show joins the 101st Airborne
Lester Holt of NBC's Today Show joins the 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division band, Manifest Destiny to perform the song Brick House during a live television broadcast at Bagram Air Field, Nov. 21. Members of... More
Members of the 287th Engineer Mobile Augmentation Company
Members of the 287th Engineer Mobile Augmentation Company render one final salute in memory of Sgt. Vincent Ashlock during his memorial ceremony at FOB Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 11.
Today Show anchor Lester Holt interviews Sfc. Bryn
Today Show anchor Lester Holt interviews Sfc. Bryn Reynolds of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Task Force Wolverine, Vermont National Guard and presented him with a surprise video conference with his wife Debbie and ne... More
During a training exercise at Yakima Training Center,
During a training exercise at Yakima Training Center, 2nd Lt. Michael Tollerton of Sarasota, Fla., a platoon leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, shows the re... More
Spc. Cody Hanks, an Everett, Wash., native and Spc.
Spc. Cody Hanks, an Everett, Wash., native and Spc. Richard Thompson, a Houston native, both combat engineers with 555th Engineer Brigade encourage people to donate to the 3rd Annual Lakewood Fallen Officer Foo... More
Cindy Spane, a reference librarian, discusses the college
Cindy Spane, a reference librarian, discusses the college level examination program, study material offered at the McChord Library during a CLEP fair Dec. 4. The next fair is scheduled for February. (Photo by U... More
U.S. Army Pfc. William Hope, center, a squad automatic
U.S. Army Pfc. William Hope, center, a squad automatic weapon gunner with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division demonstrates how to call in a situation... More
(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Jonathan Mills, a native
(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Jonathan Mills, a native of San Jose, Calif., now a squad leader for Headquarters Support Company, I Corps; Staff Sgt. Carlos Llaverias, a New York native, now a maintenance sergeant ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Andrew, with the Warrior Transition
U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Andrew, with the Warrior Transition Battalion, JBLM, and member of the Army team for the 2013 Warrior Games, launches a shot put through the air during a track and field practice at Cowan ... More
President Barack Obama sends a holiday message to service
President Barack Obama sends a holiday message to service members during his surprise visit to Bagram Airfield Dec. 3.
A member of the Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights,
A member of the Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, descends toward McChord Field as part of their July 21 aerial demonstration for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo 2012.
Members of the Honor Guard detail present arms after
Members of the Honor Guard detail present arms after the 21 Gun Salute during the memorial ceremony for Sgt. Vincent Ashlock held at FOB Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2010. Ashlock was assigned to the 176th... More
Johnathan Richerson, a guitar player and back-up vocals
Johnathan Richerson, a guitar player and back-up vocals for the band Mysterious Ways of Austin, Texas, played songs from the band U-2 for servicemembers, as a part of Operation HOT (Honoring Our Troops) a progr... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Patrick McCoy, a Phoenix, Ariz., native
U.S. Army Pfc. Patrick McCoy, a Phoenix, Ariz., native and rifleman with 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, walks through the jungle during training in Singapore, July 18... More
The chaplain dunk at the celebration of the 237th birthday
The chaplain dunk at the celebration of the 237th birthday of the chaplain corps ended with Maj. Dan Rice of Caracas, Venezuela, 1st Special Forces Group chaplain, often falling into the pool at Joint Base Lewi... More
Team Chihuly finishes a piece of glass art designed
Team Chihuly finishes a piece of glass art designed by founder Dale Chihuly at the Museum of Glass Feb. 18, 2013, in Tacoma, Wash. More than 1,500 participants, predominately based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Dustin Peregrin and Staff Sgt. Kevin
Sgt. 1st Class Dustin Peregrin and Staff Sgt. Kevin Presgraves, members of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights make their final approach as the kick off the Golden Knights show during the 2012 Joint Base Lewis-McCho... More
Participants of the memorial ceremony in honor of Sgt.
Participants of the memorial ceremony in honor of Sgt. Vincent Ashlock pay their final respects in front of a battlefield cross at FOB Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 11. Ashlock was assigned to the 176th Engineer Brigade.
Participants of the memorial ceremony in honor of Sgt.
Participants of the memorial ceremony in honor of Sgt. Vincent Ashlock pay their final respects in front of a battlefield cross at FOB Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2010. Ashlock was assigned to the 176th En... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Douglas Walter, commander, 5th Battalion,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Douglas Walter, commander, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, awards Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member Sgt. Maj. Munetsugu Matsuba a certificate of appreciation for his participation... More
U.S. snipers with 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment
U.S. snipers with 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participated in a marksmanship awards ceremony at Yakima Training Center, Sept. 18. The awards ceremony... More
Service members honor struggle for equality
Marilyn Strickland, the mayor of Tacoma, Wash., speaks to Service members during the Women Equality Day observance at French Theater, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 20, 2013. This year marks the 93rd ann... More
Sgt. Matthew Hoyt, a Eureka, Mont., native and a vehicle
Sgt. Matthew Hoyt, a Eureka, Mont., native and a vehicle commander with 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, helps a child get out of a Stryker Army Combat Vehicle during the Lakewood Truck a... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Candice Summers of Chicago, an operations
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Candice Summers of Chicago, an operations officer with the 308th Brigade Support Battalion, fires a 9 mm pistol during the stress shoot portion of the Gunga Din Competition. The competition co... More
Soldiers with 1st Battalion (155mm Towed), 377th Field
Soldiers with 1st Battalion (155mm Towed), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, prepare to fire a M777A2 howitzer during a best section competition May 1, 2013. Artillerymen with 1st Section, 1st... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, practice the proper procedures for firing an anti-tank weapon known as an AT4, during Expert ... More
Johnathan Richerson, a guitar player and back-up vocals
Johnathan Richerson, a guitar player and back-up vocals for the band Mysterious Ways of Austin, Texas, played songs from the band U2 for service members, as a part of Operation HOT (Honoring Our Troops) a progr... More
Participants of the memorial ceremony in honor of Sgt.
Participants of the memorial ceremony in honor of Sgt. Vincent Ashlock pay their final respects in front of a battlefield cross at FOB Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 11. Ashlock was assigned to the 176th Engineer Brigade.
U.S Army Capt. Karen A. Hallett of Vernon, chaplain,
U.S Army Capt. Karen A. Hallett of Vernon, chaplain, N.J., performs a marriage commitment ceremony for Tony Humphreys of Pittsburgh, and Lisette Bonano of Tampa, Fla., at Forward Operating Base Lightning Feb. 7... More
Soldiers with the 308th Brigade Support Battalion move
Soldiers with the 308th Brigade Support Battalion move across wet bars in a race to complete the Gunga Din Competition, April 26, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The competition was started by the unit's com... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Douglas Walter, commander, 5th Battalion,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Douglas Walter, commander, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, awards members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force certificates of training for completing sniper training at Yakima Train... More
Chef Rick Moonen from Food Networks Iron Chef, participates
Chef Rick Moonen from Food Networks Iron Chef, participates in a cook off with fellow Chef Rick Tramonto on June 12, as a part of Operation HOT (Honoring Our Troops) a program that was put together by a group o... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Derrik Browne of Columbus, Ind.,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Derrik Browne of Columbus, Ind., and U.S. Army Sgt. Jason Andrade of Bastrob, Texas, both squad leaders in Operations Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Task Force Maverick, ... More
Singapore Armed Forces Cpl. Desmond Kwa, a signaler
Singapore Armed Forces Cpl. Desmond Kwa, a signaler with C Company, 2nd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment, tries to get around Spc. Edwin Maganda, a squad automatic weapon gunner with with B Company, 4th B... More
Soldiers stand in formation during a memorial ceremony
Soldiers stand in formation during a memorial ceremony in honor U.S. Army Sgt. Vincent Ashlock at FOB Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2010. Ashlock was assigned to the 176th Engineer Brigade.
The incoming commander of Regional Command - East,
The incoming commander of Regional Command - East, Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, commander, 1st Cavalry Division speaks to the crowd during the Combined Joint Task Force-101 to Combined Joint Task Force-1 Transfer... More
Gen. David Petraeus spoke to nearly 4000 service members
Gen. David Petraeus spoke to nearly 4000 service members and civilians and introduced President Barack Obama who made a surprise visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Dec. 3.
Members of the Honor Guard detail fire the 21 Gun Salute
Members of the Honor Guard detail fire the 21 Gun Salute during the memorial ceremony for Sgt. Vincent Ashlock held at FOB Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2010. Ashlock was assigned to the 176th Engineer Brigade.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Douglas Walter, commander of the
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Douglas Walter, commander of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, awards Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members Sgt. 1st Class Koichiro Shibata and Sgt. Akifumi Izumi certificates of a... More
Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, participates in the AFN shoutouts to the service members of Afghanistan at Bagram Air field Dec. 15, 2010.
Service members conduct an award ceremony and casing
Service members conduct an award ceremony and casing of the guidon for the Cooperative Medical Assistance team at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, April 25, 2011.
President Barack Obama sends a holiday message to service
President Barack Obama sends a holiday message to service members during his surprise visit to Bagram Airfield Dec. 3.
Service members conduct an award ceremony and casing
Service members conduct an award ceremony and casing of the guidon for the Cooperative Medical Assistance team at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, April 25, 2011.
Soldiers with 555th Engineer Brigade, police officers
Soldiers with 555th Engineer Brigade, police officers and members of Lakewood, Wash., collect donations at the 3rd Annual Lakewood Fallen Officers Food Drive Nov. 29. The drive honored four officers killed at a... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Johnathan Perry, a team leader with
U.S. Army Sgt. Johnathan Perry, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, teaches a group of Soldiers the proper way to fire an AT4 during Expert Infantryman B... More
U.S. Airforce Capt. Josephy Andresky, of Crystal Lake,
U.S. Airforce Capt. Josephy Andresky, of Crystal Lake, Ill., with the 33rd Rescue Sqaudron, 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, gives Lester Holt a preflight briefing before taking ride on a U.S. Airforce HH-6... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert Hay, a Pasco, Wash., native,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert Hay, a Pasco, Wash., native, now a physician assistant with Company A, Madigan Army Medical Center, demonstrates a routine physical on Master Sgt. Ramiro Cantu, a Lansing, Mich., nativ... More
First Lt. Zack Feterl, a Boulder, Colo., native with
First Lt. Zack Feterl, a Boulder, Colo., native with 1st Battalion (HIMARS), 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, and 1st Lt. Brian Bierwirth, a Clifton, Va., native with 1-94 FA, listen to a safe... More
President Barack Obama sends a holiday message to service
President Barack Obama sends a holiday message to service members during his surprise visit to Bagram Airfield Dec. 3.
Vice President Joe Biden made a surprise stop to Bagram
Vice President Joe Biden made a surprise stop to Bagram Air Field where he had breakfast with about 400 troops, Jan. 12.
Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soar through
Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soar through the sky in formation during their presentation at the 2012 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo, June 21, 2012.
Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan,
Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan, speaks with Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, commander, Regional Command - East during the Combined Joint Task Force-101 to Combined Joint Task Force-1 Tra... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Douglas Walter, commander, 5th Battalion,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Douglas Walter, commander, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, awards members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force certificates of training for completing sniper training at Yakima Train... More
Vice President Joe Biden made a surprise stop to Bagram
Vice President Joe Biden made a surprise stop to Bagram Air Field where he had breakfast with about 400 troops, Jan. 12.
Noncommissioned officers participate in dance aerobics
Noncommissioned officers participate in dance aerobics to become certified leaders of the Pregnancy-Postpartum Physical Training Program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Sept. 27.
Pete Carroll, the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks,
Pete Carroll, the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, speaks to 7th Infantry Division soldiers and former NFL players about raising awareness of traumatic brain injury during a conference at Virginia Mason Athl... 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
U.S. Army Spc. Dario Frazier, a tanker with B Company,
U.S. Army Spc. Dario Frazier, a tanker with B Company, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, leads stretches for soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment, af... More
Afghan National Army soldiers Staff Sgt. Fareedallah
Afghan National Army soldiers Staff Sgt. Fareedallah of Mazar Shareef, Sgt. Abdul Hamid of Sanagan and Capt. Mohammad Raheem of Logar stand outside their office at the Afghan National Army’s 203rd Thunder Corps... More
Spc. Michael Baumann of Deland, Fla., an all wheel
Spc. Michael Baumann of Deland, Fla., an all wheel mechanic with the 295th Quartermaster Company, waits to help pull a canoe onto a trailer. The canoe landing was part of Paddle to Squaxin 2012, an annual event... 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
Vice President Joe Biden jokes with fellow University
Vice President Joe Biden jokes with fellow University of Delaware alumni Sgt. 1st Class George Watson of Hockessin, Del., during a surprise visit to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, where he personally met and th... More
Spc. Julie Dao of Lake Forest, Calif., holds her opponent,
Spc. Julie Dao of Lake Forest, Calif., holds her opponent, Spc. Timothy Andariese of Chelsea, Mich., in her guard while he picks her up off the mat. The combatives match on May 17 was part of First Army’s 2012 ... More
Sgt. Fred Prince of Olympia, Wash., with Company B,
Sgt. Fred Prince of Olympia, Wash., with Company B, Warrior Transition Battalion, works with a résumé consultant at the Hire America’s Heroes job fair at Safeco Field, Sept. 7, to improve his chances of finding... More
Staff Sgt. Kyle Powers (left), a combat engineer with
Staff Sgt. Kyle Powers (left), a combat engineer with 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade, shakes hands with a fellow soldier after receiving a Purple Heart at a ceremony on Able Field Oct. 22. Powe... More
U.S. Army Pfc. William Hope, a squad automatic weapon
U.S. Army Pfc. William Hope, a squad automatic weapon gunner with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division demonstrates how to react to enemy contact duri... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, Regional Command-East,
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, Regional Command-East, Combined Joint Task Force-101 commander, conducts an interview with Today Show anchor Lester Holt during NBC's live broadcast at the CJTF-101 headqua... More
President Obama made a surprise visit to Bagram Airfield,
President Obama made a surprise visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan where he thanked all of the service members and civilians for their hard work and dedication Dec. 3.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dustin Moore, a squad leader with
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dustin Moore, a squad leader with Bravo Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment directs his squad with his fire team Spc. Gearl Girrens, a rifleman, and Sgt. Paul Fredricksen, a squa... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Vince Gill (left) gives a casualty
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Vince Gill (left) gives a casualty report to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Gillingham after an improvised explosive device detonates on FOB Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 5, 2010. The e... More
Members of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit look
Members of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit look through the debris and damage for additional explosive devices after an improvised explosive device detonated at the bazaar near the entrance of Forward Ope... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Douglas Walter, commander, 5th Battalion,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Douglas Walter, commander, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, awards Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member 1st Lt. Akihisa Kubota a certificate of appreciation for his participation in s... More
A memorial in honor U.S. Army Sgt. Vincent Ashlock
A memorial in honor U.S. Army Sgt. Vincent Ashlock stands before his Memorial Ceremony at FOB Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2010. Sgt. Ashlock was assigned to the 176th Engineer Brigade.
Vice President Joe Biden jokes with fellow University
Vice President Joe Biden jokes with fellow University of Delaware alumni Sgt. 1st Class George Watson of Hockessin, Del., during a surprise visit to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, where he personally met and th... More
Afghan army Staff Sgt. Fareedallah of Mazar Shareef
Afghan army Staff Sgt. Fareedallah of Mazar Shareef watches the road in front of the garrison command at the Afghan National Army’s 203rd Thunder Corps. (Photo by Afghan Army Sgt. 1st Class Abdul Kareem Arghandiwol)
Dressed for job interviews, members of the Warrior
Dressed for job interviews, members of the Warrior Transition Battalion prepare to travel to Seattle, Sept. 7, for a Hire America’s Heroes job fair.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marshay Harper, a Sacramento,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marshay Harper, a Sacramento, Calif., native, now a supply noncommissioned officer with A Company, 47th Combat Support Hospital, writes in his journal as part of a stress reduction exercise... More