The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, receive a lesson in armor history at the Armor Museum Restoration Shop. The facility houses tanks, armored vehicles and weapons from the Natio... More
Cozzo drives a tank simulator designed to replicate
Cozzo drives a tank simulator designed to replicate in real-time the look and feel of driving a tank in a combat. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning Public Affairs
Ornelas spends some of his personal time performing
Ornelas spends some of his personal time performing maintenance on his M4 Carbine. For 30 minutes daily trainees get “personal time” in which they can do what they choose. Generally the trainees spend the time... More
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar passes waits to fire the M1 Abrams
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar passes waits to fire the M1 Abrams tank for the first time. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning Public Affairs.
Ornelas rappels down the Confidence Tower on Harmony
Ornelas rappels down the Confidence Tower on Harmony Church during training Week 6 of one station unit training. Repelling the tower obstacle correctly is a graduation requirement for trainees. U.S. Army photo ... More
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company,
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment will receive their U.S. Army Armor insignia, at a transition ceremony on Harmony Church. The insignia features an M... More
Cozzo drives a tank simulator designed to replicate
Cozzo drives a tank simulator designed to replicate in real-time the look and feel of driving a tank in a combat. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning Public Affairs
Pvt. Karl Gamble negotiates the rope crawl on the
Pvt. Karl Gamble negotiates the rope crawl on the conditioning course. This obstacle course strengthens trainees' cardio and helps with maintaining fitness and endurance. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright... More
Ornelas and other trainees pay close attention to
Ornelas and other trainees pay close attention to instructions from drill sergeants on the first official day of one station unit training (OSUT). Soldiers in some military occupational specialties, or MOSs, mo... More
Cozzo and other trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion,
Cozzo and other trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, are instructed on general maintenance and the components of the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. Trainees spend several day... More
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, negotiate the Confidence Tower on Harmony Church during training Week 6 of one station unit training. Rappelling the tower obstacle correctly i... More
After 20 weeks of one station unit training, Pvt. Adam
After 20 weeks of one station unit training, Pvt. Adam Ornelas, along with the men and women of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, graduate. They are now officially 19 kilos or U.S. Army Tanker... More
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar negotiates the horizontal ladder
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar negotiates the horizontal ladder midway through the conditioning course. This obstacle course strengthens trainees’ cardio and helps with maintaining fitness and endurance. U.S. Army photo... More
Trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor
Trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, are instructed on general maintenance and the components of the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. Trainees spend several days learning the i... More
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company,
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, receive their U.S. Army Armor insignia, at a transition ceremony on Harmony Church. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. A... More
Ornelas runs to the next obstacle after low crawling
Ornelas runs to the next obstacle after low crawling under barbed wire midway through the conditioning course. This obstacle course strengthens trainees’ cardio and helps with maintaining fitness and endurance... More
Pvt. Adam Ornelas prepares to rappel down the Confidence
Pvt. Adam Ornelas prepares to rappel down the Confidence Tower on Harmony Church during training Week 6 of one station unit training. Repelling the tower obstacle correctly is a graduation requirement for train... More
After 20 weeks of one station unit training, Pvt. Roxanne
After 20 weeks of one station unit training, Pvt. Roxanne Salazar, along with the men and women of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, graduate. They are now officially 19 kilos or U.S. Army Tan... More
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, negotiate the Confidence Tower on Harmony Church during Week 6 of training. Rappelling the tower correctly is a graduation requirement for trai... More
After 20 weeks of one station unit training, Pvt. Karl
After 20 weeks of one station unit training, Pvt. Karl Gamble, along with the men and women of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, graduate. They are now officially 19 kilos or U.S. Army Tankers.... More
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company,
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, receive their U.S. Army Armor insignia, at a transition ceremony on Harmony Church. The insignia features an M26 Pe... More
Pvt. Karl Gamble loads a magazine before attempting
Pvt. Karl Gamble loads a magazine before attempting to "zero" the M4 carbine rifle using the backup iron sights. During Week 2, the trainees begin to fire rifles with live ammunition. Up to this point, weapons ... More
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company,
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment will receive their U.S. Army Armor insignia, at a transition ceremony on Harmony Church. The insignia features an M... More
Ornelas practices assembling and disassembling the
Ornelas practices assembling and disassembling the M2A1 .50 Caliber Machine Gun. Trainees are required to break the gun down into eight major parts, adjust head space and timing, and reassemble the weapon. U.S.... More
Pvt. Karl Gamble and other trainees pay close attention
Pvt. Karl Gamble and other trainees pay close attention to instructions from drill sergeants on the first official day of one station unit training (OSUT). Soldiers in some military occupational specialties, or... More
Pvt. Karl Gamble, left, and other trainees in his squad
Pvt. Karl Gamble, left, and other trainees in his squad react to contact during assault course training. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning Public Affairs.)
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar completes the low crawl under
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar completes the low crawl under barbed wire midway through the conditioning course. This obstacle course strengthens trainees’ cardio and helps with maintaining fitness and endurance. U.S. A... More
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar climbs a ladder that leads to
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar climbs a ladder that leads to the top of the Confidence Tower. Rappelling the tower obstacle correctly is a graduation requirement for trainees. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Man... More
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company,
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, receive their U.S. Army Armor insignia, at a transition ceremony on Harmony Church. The insignia features an M26 P... More
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, negotiate the Confidence Tower on Harmony Church during Week 6 of training. Rappelling the tower correctly is a graduation requirement for trai... More
After 20 weeks of one station unit training, Pvt. Roxanne
After 20 weeks of one station unit training, Pvt. Roxanne Salazar, along with the men and women of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, graduate. They are now officially 19 kilos or U.S. Army Tan... More
Ornelas and all the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st
Ornelas and all the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, fire the main gun on the U. S. Army’s M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. The M1 Abrams uses a 120 mm smoothbore gun that fires a vari... More
Salazar uses some of her personal time to write a letter
Salazar uses some of her personal time to write a letter to family. For 30 minutes daily trainees get “personal time” in which they can do what they choose. Generally the trainees spend the time washing clothe... More
Pvt. Karl Gamble and other trainees of Bravo Company,
Pvt. Karl Gamble and other trainees of Bravo Company, 1 st Battalion, 81 st Armor Regiment, are instructed on general maintenance and the components of the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. Trainees spend... More
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, drive M1 Abrams tanks around the Ground Mobility Division’s course at Sandy Hook Range. The M1 has a maximum speed of 42 mph and a range of 256... More
Ornelas practices assembling and disassembling the
Ornelas practices assembling and disassembling the M2A1 .50 Caliber Machine Gun. Trainees are required to break the gun down into eight major parts, adjust head space and timing, and reassemble the weapon. U.S.... More
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar passes waits to fire the M1 Abrams
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar passes waits to fire the M1 Abrams tank for the first time. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning Public Affairs.
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar low crawls under barbed wire midway
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar low crawls under barbed wire midway through the conditioning course. This obstacle course strengthens trainees’ cardio and helps with maintaining fitness and endurance. U.S. Army photos by... More
After 20 weeks of one station unit training, Pvt. Karl
After 20 weeks of one station unit training, Pvt. Karl Gamble, along with the men and women of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, graduate. They are now officially 19 kilos or U.S. Army Tankers.... More
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar rappels the Confidence Tower on
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar rappels the Confidence Tower on Harmony Church. Rappelling the tower obstacle correctly is a graduation requirement for trainees. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of... More
Pvt. Karl Gamble spends some of his personal time to
Pvt. Karl Gamble spends some of his personal time to reading a letter from family. For 30 minutes daily trainees get "personal time" in which they can do what they choose. Generally the trainees spend the time ... More
Ornelas practices assembling and disassembling the
Ornelas practices assembling and disassembling the M2A1 .50 Caliber Machine Gun. Trainees are required to break the gun down into eight major parts, adjust head space and timing, and reassemble the weapon. U.S.... More
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, drive M1 Abrams tanks around the Ground Mobility Division’s course at Sandy Hook Range. The M1 has a maximum speed of 42 mph and a range of 265... More
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, negotiate the Confidence Tower on Harmony Church during training Week 6 of one station unit training. Rappelling the tower obstacle correctly i... More
From the bus through the briefing and heading toward
From the bus through the briefing and heading toward the company area, Salazar maintains possession of the duffle bags that contain essentials she’ll need for one station unit training (OSUT). Soldiers in some... More
We followed seven civilians as they traveled the path
We followed seven civilians as they traveled the path from civilian to Soldier. This is their story.
Salazar and the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion,
Salazar and the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, fire the main gun on the U. S. Army’s M1 Abrams main battle tank. The M1 Abrams uses a 120 mm smoothbore gun that fires a variety ... More
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, execute the night infiltration at Young Range on Fort Benning, Georgia. Trainees low crawl under barbed wire while explosives and live rounds ... More
Pvt. Bassam Cozzo retrieves ammunition as he prepares
Pvt. Bassam Cozzo retrieves ammunition as he prepares to fire the M1 Abrams tank for the first time. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning Public Affairs.
Cozzo and other trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion,
Cozzo and other trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, are instructed on general maintenance and the components of the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. Trainees spend several day... More
Pvt. Bassam Cozzo and the trainees of Bravo Company,
Pvt. Bassam Cozzo and the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, fire the main gun on the U.S. Army's M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. The M1 Abrams uses a 120 mm smoothbore gun that fires a ... More
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, drive M1 Abrams tanks around the Ground Mobility Division's course at Sandy Hook Range. The M1 has a maximum speed of 42 mph and a range of 256... More
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, negotiate the Confidence Tower on Harmony Church during Week 6 of training. Rappelling the tower correctly is a graduation requirement for trai... More
Salazar and other trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion,
Salazar and other trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, take notes as an instructor describes the components of the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. Trainees spend several days ... More
Ornelas practices assembling and disassembling the
Ornelas practices assembling and disassembling the M2A1 .50 Caliber Machine Gun. Trainees are required to break the gun down into eight major parts, adjust head space and timing, and reassemble the weapon. U.S.... More
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company,
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, receive their U.S. Army Armor insignia, at a transition ceremony on Harmony Church. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. A... More
Pvt. Bassam Cozzo and other trainees pay close attention
Pvt. Bassam Cozzo and other trainees pay close attention to instructions from drill sergeants on the first official day of Armor One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. Cozzo joined to serve as a U... More
Cozzo attempts to "zero" the M4 carbine rifle using
Cozzo attempts to "zero" the M4 carbine rifle using the backup iron sights. During Week 2, the trainees begin to fire rifles with live ammunition. Up to this point, weapons training has focused on breathing and... More
Pvt. Bassam Cozzo and other trainees pay close attention
Pvt. Bassam Cozzo and other trainees pay close attention to instructions from drill sergeants on the first official day of Armor One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. Cozzo joined to serve as a U... More
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, watch as drill sergeants demonstrate how to engage targets using the M4 carbine rifle and the M68 close-combat optic. Soldiers must hit minimum... More
We followed seven civilians as they traveled the path
We followed seven civilians as they traveled the path from civilian to Soldier. This is Pvt. Adam Ornelas's story.
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar passes ammunition to a tank crew
Pvt. Roxanne Salazar passes ammunition to a tank crew member as they prepare to fire the M1 Abrams tank for the first time. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Bennin... More
Pvt. Karl Gamble and the trainees of Bravo Company,
Pvt. Karl Gamble and the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, fire the main gun on the U. S. Army's M1 Abrams main battle tank. The M1 Abrams uses a 120 mm smoothbore gun that fires a ... More
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company,
After a 12-mile ruck march, the trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, receive their U.S. Army Armor insignia, at a transition ceremony on Harmony Church. The insignia features an M26 P... More
Cozzo and other trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion,
Cozzo and other trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, are instructed on general maintenance and the components of the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. Trainees spend several day... More
Pvt. Karl Gamble and other trainees of Bravo Company,
Pvt. Karl Gamble and other trainees of Bravo Company, 1 st Battalion, 81 st Armor Regiment, are instructed on general maintenance and the components of the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. Trainees spend... More
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st
The trainees of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, drive M1 Abrams tanks around the Ground Mobility Division's course at Sandy Hook Range. The M1 has a maximum speed of 42 mph and a range of 256... More
Discarded sabot round cases stack up as trainees take
Discarded sabot round cases stack up as trainees take turns firing. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning Public Affairs.
Salazar attempts to “zero” the M4 carbine rifle using
Salazar attempts to “zero” the M4 carbine rifle using the backup iron sights. During Week 2, the trainees begin to fire rifles with live ammunition. Up to this point, weapons training has focused on breathing a... More