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
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
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
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Ellis Kelsey (left)
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Ellis Kelsey (left) and Col. Anthony Nesbitt (right), members of the 1st Medical Brigade out of Fort Hood, Texas, joke with a construction worker after the Department of Defen... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Richard Stone, U.S. Army deputy
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Richard Stone, U.S. Army deputy surgeon general, poses with U.S. Army service members from 1st Medical Brigade, based out of Fort Hood, Texas, during a barbecue dinner April 17.
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
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
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
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
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
115th Field Hospital Maj. James Winstead, a registered
115th Field Hospital Maj. James Winstead, a registered nurse, doctor of philosophy in epidemiology and a master of physician assistant studies, lectures local-Kosovo medical professionals at a U.S. Army-led pro... 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
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell, commanding general
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell, commanding general of III Corps and Fort Hood, and U.S. Army Col. Bruce McVeigh, 1st Medical Brigade commander, talk outside the emergency room doors of Craig Joint Theater H... 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
U.S. Forces Afghanistan Deputy Commanding General-Support
U.S. Forces Afghanistan Deputy Commanding General-Support U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Rapp, presents U.S. Army Lt. Col. Steven Greiner, 72nd Medical Detachment Veterinary Services, with the Order of Military Me... 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
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
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ashley Keiser, a native of West
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ashley Keiser, a native of West Springfield, Mass., with Charlie Company 3/82 Aviation Medical Evacuation, 1st Medical Brigade, an Enroute Critical Care Nurse dons her proper gear in preparati... 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
Medical professionals from throughout Afghanistan pose
Medical professionals from throughout Afghanistan pose for a group picture during a commander’s conference hosted by Task Force Medical Afghanistan’s Commander U.S. Army Col. Bruce McVeigh, May 29-31.
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
U.S. Army Sgt. Tyler Bizio with 1st Medical Brigade
U.S. Army Sgt. Tyler Bizio with 1st Medical Brigade poses for a photo at Fort Gordon, Ga, Jan. 22, 2021. Bizio is a competitor in the 2021 Command Sgt. Maj. Jack L. Clark, Jr. U.S. Army Best Medic Competition ... More
Task Force Medical Afghanistan’s command team receives
Task Force Medical Afghanistan’s command team receives briefings by medical commanders from Regional Commands North, East, Central, South, South-West and West as they discuss the potential challenges to be face... 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
A medical team of the 566th Area Support Medical Company,
A medical team of the 566th Area Support Medical Company, 61st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 1st Medical Brigade, perform patient decontamination with assistance from the 181st Chemical Company, 2nd Chemic... 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
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
U.S. Army soldiers of the 68th Engineering Construction
U.S. Army soldiers of the 68th Engineering Construction Company, from Fort Hood, Tx, assess the casualties of a simulated bus rollover during Guardian Response 19, a homeland emergency response exercise which t... 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
A local-Kosovo medical professional attends a U.S.
A local-Kosovo medical professional attends a U.S. Army-led medical lecture Oct. 10, 2020, in Vitina/Viti, Kosovo. More than one dozen local physicians and nurses from across Kosovo attended the day-long series... 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. 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
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
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
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ashley Keiser, a native of West
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ashley Keiser, a native of West Springfield, Mass., with Charlie Company 3/82 Aviation Medical Evacuation, 1st Medical Brigade, an Enroute Critical Care Nurse sits aboard a Black Hawk that is ... 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
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
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
Dr. Vjollca Kadolli-Halili, director of the Qendra
Dr. Vjollca Kadolli-Halili, director of the Qendra Kryesore E Mjekesise Familjare (Main Center of Family Medicine) in Vitina/Viti speaks at a U.S. Army-led medical lecture Oct. 10, 2020, in Vitina/Viti, Kosovo.... 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
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
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
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