Soldiers, leaders and Family members from the 13th
Soldiers, leaders and Family members from the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command conduct a Family fun run Sept. 24 during 13th ESC’s birthday week celebration. The 13th ESC’s 54th birthday celebration last... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Garner, 13th Expeditionary
Command Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Garner, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, listens as a Soldier answers questions from a board member during the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Best Warrior Competition ... More
Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commanding general of III
Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commanding general of III Corps and Fort Hood, talks with military veterans and JROTC cadets looking to join in the future. Service members, veterans and community leaders gathered fo... More
The 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Commanding
The 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, wishes Soldiers well as they deplane May 11. 260 medics from the 9th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade, returned... More
Maj. Denise R. Simon from 115th Combat Support Hospital,
Maj. Denise R. Simon from 115th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Polk, Louisiana, receives a an Army Individual Award of Excellence Aug. 26 from Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, Commander, 13th Expeditionary Sustainme... More
The 1st Medical Brigade’s outgoing commander, Col.
The 1st Medical Brigade’s outgoing commander, Col. Robert F. Howe II, speaks with Soldiers before his ceremony. The 1st Medical Brigade held a change-of-command ceremony Jan. 14 on Cameron Field between Howe,... More
Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary Support Command
Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary Support Command brave the rainy weather in their festive holiday attire. In celebration of the holiday season, the Soldiers and leaders of 13th ESC participated in the annu... More
Attendees render respects as the colors are being placed
Attendees render respects as the colors are being placed before the start of the 34th Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon in Temple on Tuesday. The almost 900 service members, veterans, community leaders and ... More
Family members, loved ones and friends eagerly await
Family members, loved ones and friends eagerly await the return of the 126th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team Aug. 23 in 1st Medical Brigade’s classroom. Medical specialists from the 126th Forward Resuscita... More
The medical professionals of the 9th Hospital Center,
The medical professionals of the 9th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade, return home May 11. After deploying March 25, the medics helped establish medical operations out of the Javits New York Medical Statio... More
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, Commander, 13th Expeditionary
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, Commander, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, presents Spc. Kaylee C. Stone, 21st Combat Support Hospital, with an Army Individual Award of Excellence Aug. 26. Stone was one o... More
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Medical
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Medical Brigade's Sgt. Jeffrey Criswell, dons his protective mask reacting to a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threat. During the Soldier and Noncommi... More
A Soldier continues to the six mile turn around point
A Soldier continues to the six mile turn around point eagerly trying to make up time and catch the Soldier infront of him. The 2019 13th ESC BWC May 20-23 included a grueling 12-mile ruck march, and the Soldie... More
13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Commanding
13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner and Sgt. Maj. Erick Detrich place a wreath at the 13th ESC Memorial on Hildner Field Sept. 27. The culminating event on ... More
Brigadier General Darren Werner, 13th Expeditionary
Brigadier General Darren Werner, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command commander, administers the Oath of Reenlistment at AT&T Center Sunday. The ceremony was organized by Sgt. Maj. Rex A. Fortner, 13th ESC’s... More
Before the retreat ceremony concludes, the color guard
Before the retreat ceremony concludes, the color guard NCOIC inspects the flag ensuring it is to standard before the team marches off the field securing the flag. Soldiers and leaders from Headquarters and Hea... More
The 13th ESC’s Deputy Commander, Col. Matthew Ruedi,
The 13th ESC’s Deputy Commander, Col. Matthew Ruedi, pins the Army Commendation Medal on the winner of the 13th ESC CCOY Oct. 16. Sgt. 1st Class Josue Morales, the 61st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, won t... More
Laura Yarvis receives the Public Service Commendation
Laura Yarvis receives the Public Service Commendation Medal Dec.12. Yarvis received the award for her accomplishments during outgoing 9th Hospital Center Commander, Col. Jeffrey S.Yarvis’ tenure as commander o... More
Twenty-five Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment
Twenty-five Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 1st Medical Brigade, 61st Quartermaster Battalion and 49th Transportation Battalion stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, participate in a mass ree... More
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, Commander, 13th Expeditionary
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, Commander, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, along with award recipients Spc. Kaylee C. Stone, 21st Combat Support Hospital, Ft. Hood, Texas, and Maj. Denise R. Simon, 115th C... More
61st MMB’s Sgt. Christopher Muiruri, assesses a casualty
61st MMB’s Sgt. Christopher Muiruri, assesses a casualty Jan. 12. After a grueling competition, Muiruri and his teammate, Sgt. Tyler Bisio, earned the Best Medic honors. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kelv... More
Sgt. Richard A. Blackwell, 21st Combat Support Hospital,
Sgt. Richard A. Blackwell, 21st Combat Support Hospital, 1st Medical Brigade, addresses his fellow Soldiers Monday at Fort Hood after receiving the Purple Heart from wounds received while deployed in support of... More
Capt. Emily Shinogle and Capt. Timothy Ruiz, 13th
Capt. Emily Shinogle and Capt. Timothy Ruiz, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, use teamwork to flip a tire Sept. 25 during a team building event. During the 13th ESC’s birthday week Sept. 24-27, events i... More
Army Individual Award for Excellence in Safety winners;
Army Individual Award for Excellence in Safety winners; Sgt. 1st Class Jason Eccles, 61st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, Maj. Denise Simon, 115th Combat Support Hospital and Spc. Kaylee Stone, 21st CSH, rec... More
The 13th ESC’s Deputy Commander, Col. Matthew Ruedi,
The 13th ESC’s Deputy Commander, Col. Matthew Ruedi, pins the Army Commendation Medal on the winner of the 13th ESC CCOY Oct. 16. Sgt. 1st Class Josue Morales, the 61st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, won t... More
Moorpark, California native, Capt. Carin Stevens, a
Moorpark, California native, Capt. Carin Stevens, a veterinary corps officer with Public Health Activity, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, receives one of the top honors during EFMB presentations Oct. 30. After an unsuc... More
Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary Support Command
Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary Support Command brave the rainy weather in their festive holiday attire. In celebration of the holiday season, the Soldiers and leaders of 13th ESC participated in the annu... More
Col. Robert F. Howe II, the outgoing 1st Med. Bde.
Col. Robert F. Howe II, the outgoing 1st Med. Bde. Commander, passes the guidon to the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Ronald R. Ragin Jan. 14. During a change-of-comman... More
Brig. Gen. Clark W. LeMasters Jr., commanding general
Brig. Gen. Clark W. LeMasters Jr., commanding general of the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), presents the Purple Heart citation to Sgt. Richard A. Blackwell, 21st Combat Support Hospital, 1st Medical ... More
1st Medical Brigade's command team of Lt. Col. Robert
1st Medical Brigade's command team of Lt. Col. Robert F. Howe and Command Sgt. Maj. Jennifer Redding, along with 528th Hospital Command's Lt. Col. Deon Maxwell and Master Sgt. Arianna Pickens-Thomas, join Unite... More
HHC, 13th ESC Sgt. Robert West checks the seal on this
HHC, 13th ESC Sgt. Robert West checks the seal on this protective mask before being checked by his grader. During the 13th ESC Best Warrior Competition May 20-23, Soldiers navigated CBRN lanes where there donn... More
Outgoing 9th Hospital Center Commander, Col. Jeffrey
Outgoing 9th Hospital Center Commander, Col. Jeffrey S.Yarvis, passes the unit colors to 1st Medical Brigade Commander, Col. Robert F. Howe, during the change-of-command ceremony Dec. 12. Yarvis served as the ... More
13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s color guard
13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s color guard salutes the United States flag as the bugle call for To the Color plays, and the flag is lowered. Soldiers and leaders from Headquarters and Headquarters Co... More
Sgt. Tyler Bisio from 61st Multifunctional Medical
Sgt. Tyler Bisio from 61st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, reacts to indirect gunfire while navigating through Army Warrior Task lanes Jan. 12. Medical professionals from units across the 1st Medical Brigad... More
Sgt. Andrew Blowe, 49th Transportation Battalion, makes
Sgt. Andrew Blowe, 49th Transportation Battalion, makes a highlight reel catch during the Commander’s Cup flag football tournament Sept. 25. After a grueling day of physical activities, 49th Transportation Ba... More
United States Army Forces Command Commander, Gen. Michael
United States Army Forces Command Commander, Gen. Michael X. Garrett, stands with one of the two Army Exceptional Organization Safety Award winners; 1st Medical Bde. Commander, Col. Robert F. Howe and Command S... More
Maj. Sterling Coleman, receives the Meritorious Service
Maj. Sterling Coleman, receives the Meritorious Service Medal during the Phantom Honors ceremony Oct. 30. Coleman retired after 21 years of honorable service as the human resources manager for Headquarters and... More
During the 13th ESC CCOY competition, Master Sgt. Opheline
During the 13th ESC CCOY competition, Master Sgt. Opheline Moore, the 13th ESC Senior Retention Operations NCO, watches as the competitors take their written exam. Career counselors from the 13th Expeditionary... More
Petroleum fuel specialist and Scottsville, Virginia
Petroleum fuel specialist and Scottsville, Virginia native, Spc. Kaylee Stone from 115th Combat Support Hospital, receives an award from United States Army Forces Command Commander, Gen. Michael X. Garrett. St... More
Staff Sgt. Oscar Lopez, a career counselor from the
Staff Sgt. Oscar Lopez, a career counselor from the 627th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade, answers questions from the board Oct. 12 during the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Career Counselor of t... More
Dental company validates capabilities in simulation center
Maj. Jenna Nakanishi, dental corps officer, and dental specialist, Spc. Breanna Ellis, the 502nd Dental Company Area Support (DCAS), conduct dental operations at the Dental Clinic Simulation Center. Dental spe... More
Erica Willis, Central Texas College self-defense instructor,
Erica Willis, Central Texas College self-defense instructor, teaches the crowd how to protect themselves against a threat. Soldiers and leaders from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 13th Expeditionary Su... More
Cabot, Arkansas native, Spc. Brittany Basye (top right
Cabot, Arkansas native, Spc. Brittany Basye (top right corner on right), a nutrition care specialist with the 627th Hospital Center, 10th Field Hospital, shares an elbow-bump with her noncommissioned officer Ma... More
Master Sgt. Marshall Dykes, the 13th Expeditionary
Master Sgt. Marshall Dykes, the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, reviews a board packet Oct. 16. Career counselors from the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command and 1st Medical Brigade participated in... More
University of Houston Defensive Linebacker Coach Brian
University of Houston Defensive Linebacker Coach Brian Early fist bumps the Soldiers after they participate in the ceremony on the field Oct. 24. The University of Houston Cougars faced the Mustangs of Souther... More
Medical services officer recognized for exceptional leadership
Maj. James. C. Maker, the chief of the 1st Medical Brigade current operations cell poses for a photo holding the Capt. John R. Teal Leadership Award on Dec. 13, 2013, at the 1st Med. Bde. headquarters building ... More
Brig. Gen. Clark W. LeMasters Jr., commanding general
Brig. Gen. Clark W. LeMasters Jr., commanding general of the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), pins the Purple Heart on Sgt. Richard A. Blackwell, 21st Combat Support Hospital, 1st Medical Brigade, duri... More
Soldiers and leaders from 1st Medical Brigade greet
Soldiers and leaders from 1st Medical Brigade greet the 126th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team as they return from a nine month deployment in Syria Aug. 23. The 126th was the first fully equipped and staff... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Garner, 13th Expeditionary
Command Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Garner, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, welcomes medics back May 11. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Soldiers from 9th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade, deployed to New York... More
Master Sgt. Lashawnda Cole, receives an American flag
Master Sgt. Lashawnda Cole, receives an American flag during the Phantom Honors ceremony Oct. 30. Cole retired after 20 years of honorable service as the logistics noncommissioned officer-in-charge for Headqua... More
Soldiers, leaders and community members participate
Soldiers, leaders and community members participate in the Purple Ribbon Relay and one-mile run or walk Oct. 17 during 13th ESC’s domestic violence awareness event. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month... More
Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary Support Command
Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary Support Command brave the rainy weather in their festive holiday attire. In celebration of the holiday season, the Soldiers and leaders of 13th ESC participated in the annu... More
Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command,
Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 1st Medical Brigade, 61st Quartermaster Battalion and 49th Transportation Battalion wait for halftime to participate in a mass reenlistment ceremony Oct... More
Sgt. 1st Class Shannon Newsome, chief of operations,
Sgt. 1st Class Shannon Newsome, chief of operations, 502nd Dental Company Area Support, is awarded the Order of Military Merit (O2M3) Dec. 19, 2019. Founded by the Commanding General of U.S. Army Health Servic... More
Sgt. 1st Class Shannon Newsome, 502nd Dental Company
Sgt. 1st Class Shannon Newsome, 502nd Dental Company Area Support, participates in a Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony. Newsome was awarded the NCO Award of Excellence for fiscal year 2020 by the Army... More
Soldiers from 9th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade
Soldiers from 9th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade provide lifesaving medical intervention to casualties involved in an accident on July 10. While conducting convoy operations, the Soldiers noticed a dark,... More
Sgt Alyssa White (bottom left on right) is an Allentown,
Sgt Alyssa White (bottom left on right) is an Allentown, Pennsylvania native and practical nurse specialist from the 214th Surgical Detachment, 131st Field Hospital, participates during the virtual board May 12... More
Sgt. Tyler Bisio from 61st Multifunctional Medical
Sgt. Tyler Bisio from 61st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, dons his protective mask after encountering a CBRN threat. During the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Best Medic competitions, ... More
Soldiers raise their right hand as the recite the Oath
Soldiers raise their right hand as the recite the Oath of Reenlistment at the AT&T Center here. Fourteen Soldiers from 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, participated in a m... More
New 1st Med. Bde. Commander, Col. Roger Giraud, hands
New 1st Med. Bde. Commander, Col. Roger Giraud, hands the guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Jackson Jan. 14. During a change-of-command ceremony, the transfer of the guidon to the senior enlisted noncommissio... More
(from L to R) Col. Anthony Nesbitt, outgoing 1st Medical
(from L to R) Col. Anthony Nesbitt, outgoing 1st Medical Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Darren Werner, Coming General of the 13th ESC, and Col. Robert Howe II, incoming commander of the 1st Medical Brigade, afte... More
After retreat plays and after the flag is lowered,
After retreat plays and after the flag is lowered, 13th’s ESC’s Color Guard neatly and ceremoniously folds the flag before it is inspected. Once used to signal orders to service members on the battlefield and ... More
Col. Robert Howe II, the commander of the 1st Medical
Col. Robert Howe II, the commander of the 1st Medical Brigade, addresses the formation and audience after assuming command of the 1st Medical Brigade at the Change of Command Ceremony on Sadowski Field on Fort ... More
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, Commanding General of
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, Commanding General of the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, administers the Oath of Enlistment to the Soldiers on the field. Twenty-five Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary ... More
Outgoing 1st Medical Brigade Commander, Col. Anthony
Outgoing 1st Medical Brigade Commander, Col. Anthony Nesbitt, passes the 1st Med. Bde. colors to Brig. Gen. Darren Werner, commanding general of the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, during Thursday’s Cha... More
Soldiers from 9th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade,
Soldiers from 9th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade, pose for a picture during a recent training event. On July 10 during convoy operations, Soldiers from 9th Hospital Center provided lifesaving medical int... More
Col. Robert F. Howe II, Commander, 1st Medical Brigade,
Col. Robert F. Howe II, Commander, 1st Medical Brigade, elbow-bumps returning medics May 11. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Soldiers from 9th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade, deployed to New York in suppor... More
Spc. Kay Hosford, 1st Medical Brigade shares her experiences
Spc. Kay Hosford, 1st Medical Brigade shares her experiences with domestic violence to those in attendance at Fort Hood Stadium Oct. 17. Soldiers and leaders from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 13th E... More
Gypsum, Colorado native, Pfc. Tiegan Torbett, HHC,
Gypsum, Colorado native, Pfc. Tiegan Torbett, HHC, 1st Med. Bde., takes over first place in the seven-mile ruck event Jan. 12. Part of developing Soldiers into strong sergeants means teaching them to be resilie... More
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, commander, 13th Expeditionary
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, commander, 13th Expeditionary Support Command, runs with his Soldiers around Fort Hood Dec. 18. During the annual Jingle Run, Soldiers from the 13th ESC participated in the annual ... More
Maj. Kayla Vickers, commander, 554th Med. Det. (Opt.),
Maj. Kayla Vickers, commander, 554th Med. Det. (Opt.), salutes as the ceremony is about to begin. After 12 years of service, 554th’s guidon was cased for possibly the last time as the unit was inactivated duri... More
Sgt. Tyler Poston from the 61st QM Battalion and Pfc.
Sgt. Tyler Poston from the 61st QM Battalion and Pfc. Christopher Muiruri from 1st MED Bde. win the 2019 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Best Warrior Competition. Noncommissioned officers and junior enl... More
The 126th FRST’s Commander Maj. Elizabeth Wheeler and
The 126th FRST’s Commander Maj. Elizabeth Wheeler and Detachment Sergeant Sgt. 1st Class Nathaniel Durand unfurl their unit guidon from its casing as red, white and blue confetti flies out to the delight of tho... More
13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Commanding
13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, along with Pfc. Jada Williams, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Brian Palmer and Sgt. Maj. Erick Detrich, cut the birthday cake Sept.... More
During the one-mile run or walk at 13th ESC’s domestic
During the one-mile run or walk at 13th ESC’s domestic violence awareness event at Ft. Hood Stadium Oct. 17, participants run with signs to help raise awareness for issues related to domestic violence. (U.S. Ar... More
(From left to right) Maj. Kayla Vickers and Sgt. Kiyuana
(From left to right) Maj. Kayla Vickers and Sgt. Kiyuana Strong, the command team for the 554th Med. Det. (Opt.), gently case the unit’s colors signaling the unit’s inactivation at Fort Hood on Oct. 15. Part o... More
Incoming 9th Hospital Center Commander, Col. David
Incoming 9th Hospital Center Commander, Col. David Hamilton, receives the unit colors from 1st Medical Brigade Commander, Col. Robert F. Howe, signaling the transfer of command during the change-of-command cere... More
United States Army Forces Command Commander, Gen. Michael
United States Army Forces Command Commander, Gen. Michael X. Garrett shakes hands before presenting 528th Hospital Command's Lt. Col. Deon Maxwell and Master Sgt. Arianna Pickens-Thomas with their FORSCOM award... More
Pfc. Christopher Muiruri, 1st MED Bde., tosses the
Pfc. Christopher Muiruri, 1st MED Bde., tosses the 40 lbs. sand bags back over the bars to complete this portion of the Soldier readiness test May 22. The BWC was held May 20-23 and during the SRT, Soldiers ha... More
After field treatment, Sgt. Caleb Nyholm, 627th Hospital
After field treatment, Sgt. Caleb Nyholm, 627th Hospital Center, drags his patient to a safe area Jan. 12 during the Soldier and NCO of the Year and Best Medic competitions. Soldiers competed in a seven-mile r... More
Staff Sgt. Chares Garcia, an ear, nose and throat specialist
Staff Sgt. Chares Garcia, an ear, nose and throat specialist from Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, has his Expert Medical Badge pinned on by his Family. Medical professionals from across the nation participated in EFMB... More
Cpt. Thomas Franzen, 126th Forward Resuscitative Surgical
Cpt. Thomas Franzen, 126th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team, steps off the plane and enters the Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group Aug. 23 at West Fort Hood, Texas. Medical specialists from the 126th ... More
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, Commanding General of
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, Commanding General of the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, administers the Oath of Enlistment to the Soldiers on the field. Twenty-five Soldiers from the 13th Expeditionary ... More
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, the commanding general
Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, the commanding general of the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, and his spouse Melissa speak with two World War II veteran's spouses before the luncheon begins. Service membe... More
Sgt. Tyler Poston, 61st QM Battalion, tries to secure
Sgt. Tyler Poston, 61st QM Battalion, tries to secure an armbar as Sgt. Robert West positions himself to maneuver out of the attempt. Soldiers from the 13th competed in the Best Warrior Competition May 20-23, ... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Jackson, 1st Medical Brigade,
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Jackson, 1st Medical Brigade, welcomes home Soldiers from the 9th Hospital Center May 11. 260 medics from 9th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade, returned after supporting COVID-19 e... More
Col. Roger Giraud, Commander, 1st Med. Bde., looks
Col. Roger Giraud, Commander, 1st Med. Bde., looks to his new unit formation before the ceremony comes to an end. The 1st Medical Brigade held a change-of-command ceremony Jan. 14 on Cameron Field between Robe... More