The 224th Transportation Company, shortly after mustering
The 224th Transportation Company, shortly after mustering for their annual training period at Camp Ripley, assemble for a group photo at the Camp Ripley amphitheater on Aug. 12, 2017.
Ten Soldiers made up the field for the 347th Regional
Ten Soldiers made up the field for the 347th Regional Support Group’s Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Training Center from Oct. 14 to 16, 2016. During the 3-day event, competitors underwent a rigorous t... More
Sgt. 1st Class Ksepka keeps watch at the entry control
Sgt. 1st Class Ksepka keeps watch at the entry control point of the 347th Regional Support Group’s operations area at Camp Ripley on Aug. 17, 2017. The 34th MPs are tasked with providing security and entry poin... More
Spc. William Roberson, 147th Human Resources Company,
Spc. William Roberson, 147th Human Resources Company, sets an ambitious pace while conducting a 12-mile road march during Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Trai... More
347th Regional Support Group Best Warrior Competition
347th Regional Support Group Best Warrior Competition Soldiers pose with the brigade command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Marcus Erickson (back row): (front row, from left) Spc. Shivani Nash, 114th Transpo... More
The mess crew was the first to wake on Day 2 of the
The mess crew was the first to wake on Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s annual training at Camp Ripley Training Center on Aug. 6, 2017. Never under-appreciated, the dedicated crew is (to the delight ... More
The mess crew was the first to wake on Day 2 of the
The mess crew was the first to wake on Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s annual training at Camp Ripley Training Center on Aug. 6, 2017. Never under-appreciated, the dedicated crew is (to the delight ... More
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander,
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Marcus Erickson, 347th RSG command sergeant major, visit Soldiers with the 147th Financial Management Support Detachment taking p... More
Pvt. Solomon Macon shows off the commander/sergeant
Pvt. Solomon Macon shows off the commander/sergeant major coin her received from Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, at Fort McCoy on Aug. 15, 2017. Macon, a chemical operations specialis... More
The mess crew was the first to wake on Day 2 of the
The mess crew was the first to wake on Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s annual training at Camp Ripley Training Center on Aug. 6, 2017. Never under-appreciated, the dedicated crew is (to the delight ... More
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander,
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, coins Pvt. Solomon Macon, during a visit to the 204th Area Support Medical Group’s operations area at Fort McCoy on Aug. 15, 2017. Macon, a chemical op... More
Soldiers with the 204th Area Support Medical Company
Soldiers with the 204th Area Support Medical Company stand at the ready to respond to any call for medical support while conducting the Operation Global Medic exercise at Fort McCoy on Aug. 15, 2017. The 204th ... More
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander,
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, prepares to coin Spc. Ekwegbalum Unachukwu at Fort McCoy on Aug. 15, 2017. Unachukwu distinguished himself by getting all communication systems up and ... More
Sgt. Jonathon Pobuda (left), 147th Human Resources
Sgt. Jonathon Pobuda (left), 147th Human Resources Company, calls in a situation report after observing enemy activity during a tactical movement exercise during Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s Best... More
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, a novel look at Tactical Assembly Area Buckeye was had for a few Soldiers of the 347th Regional Support Group. The 983rd Eng... More
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, a novel look at Tactical Assembly Area Victory was had for a few Soldiers of the 347th Regional Support Group. The location,... More
Sgt. Nathaniel Roddy, an equipment operator with the
Sgt. Nathaniel Roddy, an equipment operator with the 961st Horizontal Engineer Company, 983rd Engineer Battalion, was part of the advance party, driving 14 hours from Ohio to partake in the Combat Support Train... More
Soldiers with the 983rd Engineer Battalion take a moment
Soldiers with the 983rd Engineer Battalion take a moment from efforts to bolster base defense at Tactical Assembly Area Buckeye, on the north end of Camp Ripley, on Aug. 10, 2017. The 983rd EN BN is one of seve... More
Pfc. Lydia Dally secures a Paladin Howitzer onto a
Pfc. Lydia Dally secures a Paladin Howitzer onto a trailer, helping the 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery, move their equipment back to home station following their annual training at Camp Ripley. Dally, wit... More
347th Regional Support Group Best Warrior Competition
347th Regional Support Group Best Warrior Competition Soldiers included: (front row, from left) Spc. Shivani Nash, 114th Transportation Company; Cpl. Naomi Taylor, 114th Transportation Company; Spc. Olivia Bran... More
114th Transportation Company reports for AT
After mustering for their 2017 annual training period at Camp Ripley, Soldiers of the 114th Transportation Company lined up for a group shot on Aug. 12, 2017.
Soldiers with the 114th Transportation Company, 347th
Soldiers with the 114th Transportation Company, 347th Regional Support Group, prepare to load a few Howitzers for the 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery, at Camp Ripley on Aug. 14, 2017. The loading maneuver ... More
A Soldier with the 983rd Engineer Battalion takes a
A Soldier with the 983rd Engineer Battalion takes a position in his two-man fighting position in the north end of Camp Ripley on Aug. 10, 2017. The 983rd EN BN, undertaking the Combat Support Training Exercise ... More
Spc. William Roberson, 147th Human Resources Company,
Spc. William Roberson, 147th Human Resources Company, pulls security during a tactical movement exercise during Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Training Cente... More
Sgt. John Itzin mans the radios during Operation Global
Sgt. John Itzin mans the radios during Operation Global Medic at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on Aug. 15, 2017.
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander,
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, recognizes Staff Sgt. Zena Reta while visiting Soldiers with the 147th Financial Management Support Detachment taking part in the Diamond Saber exercis... More
Soldiers with the 204th Area Support Medical Group’s
Soldiers with the 204th Area Support Medical Group’s take a moment while conducting the Operation Global Medic exercise at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on Aug. 15, 2017.
Spc. Olivia Brandjord, Headquarters and Headquarters
Spc. Olivia Brandjord, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, treks through the land navigation course at Camp Ripley Training Center on Oct. 15, 2016. The land navigation course was one of several mentally- an... More
Soldiers with the 34th Military Police Company man
Soldiers with the 34th Military Police Company man the entry control point of the 347th Regional Support Group’s operations area at Camp Ripley on Aug. 17, 2017. The 34th MPs are tasked with providing security ... More
Soldiers with the 34th Military Police Company man
Soldiers with the 34th Military Police Company man the entry control point of the 347th Regional Support Group’s operations area at Camp Ripley on Aug. 17, 2017. The 34th MPs are tasked with providing security ... More
Soldiers with the 983rd Engineer Battalion discuss
Soldiers with the 983rd Engineer Battalion discuss how to move forward in bolstering base defense at Tactical Assembly Area Buckeye, on the north end of Camp Ripley, on Aug. 10, 2017. The 983rd EN BN is one of ... More
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, a novel look at Tactical Assembly Area Buckeye was had for a few Soldiers of the 347th Regional Support Group. The 983rd Eng... More
Spc. Jacob Moseng, 147th Financial Management Detachment,
Spc. Jacob Moseng, 147th Financial Management Detachment, steps out the 12-mile road march during Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Training Center from Oct. 14... More
A water purification specialist with the 968th Quartermaster
A water purification specialist with the 968th Quartermaster Company out of California defends her sector in an improved fighting position near Ferrell Lake on Camp Ripley on Aug. 13, 2017. The 968th, which swa... More
A Soldier with the 983rd Engineer Battalion takes a
A Soldier with the 983rd Engineer Battalion takes a moment from efforts to bolster base defense at Tactical Assembly Area Buckeye, on the north end of Camp Ripley, on Aug. 10, 2017. The 983rd EN BN is one of se... More
Maj. Brian Nutter (left) and Capt. Brian Lupelow used
Maj. Brian Nutter (left) and Capt. Brian Lupelow used a boost from Master Sergeant Chris Strangstalien, operating the fork lift, to turn vehicle barriers upright as the 347th Regional Support Group continues to... More
A Soldier with the 34th Military Police Company attempts
A Soldier with the 34th Military Police Company attempts to clear out his area after several days of steady rainfall while manning the entry control point of the 347th Regional Support Group’s operations area a... More
The family of Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Clark, incoming first
The family of Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Clark, incoming first sergeant of the 224th Transportation Company, is recognized before a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Camp Ripley on Aug. 12, 2017.
Spc. Kennedy Kaeding shows off the commander/sergeant
Spc. Kennedy Kaeding shows off the commander/sergeant major coin her received from Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, at Fort McCoy on Aug. 15, 2017.
Sgt. Maj. Rick Culver, the 224th Transportation Company’s
Sgt. Maj. Rick Culver, the 224th Transportation Company’s outgoing first sergeant, poses with the incoming first sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Clark, following a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Camp Ripley... More
Sgt. Jonathon Pobuda (3rd from left), 147th Human Resources
Sgt. Jonathon Pobuda (3rd from left), 147th Human Resources Company, leads a squad during a tactical movement exercise during Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley ... More
1st Lt. Osa McGillick, 224th Transportation Company
1st Lt. Osa McGillick, 224th Transportation Company commander, presents the NCO saber to the incoming first sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Clark, during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Camp Ripley on Aug. 12, 2017.
Spc. Olivia Brandjord, Headquarters and Headquarters
Spc. Olivia Brandjord, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, treks through the land navigation course at Camp Ripley Training Center on Oct. 15, 2016. The land navigation course was one of several mentally- an... More
Sgt. Daniel Selinger, 204th Area Support Medical Company,
Sgt. Daniel Selinger, 204th Area Support Medical Company, steps out the 12-mile road march during Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Training Center from Oct. 14... More
Capt. Brian Lupelow (left) and Maj. Brian Nutter plan
Capt. Brian Lupelow (left) and Maj. Brian Nutter plan movement of vehicle barriers as the 347th Regional Support Group continues to improve its base defense during Day 2 of annual training at Camp Ripley on Aug... More
Pfc. Lydia Dally guides a Paladin Howitzer onto a trailer,
Pfc. Lydia Dally guides a Paladin Howitzer onto a trailer, helping the 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery, move their equipment back to home station following their annual training at Camp Ripley. Dally, with... More
Spc. Rodriguez sets the picket pounder as Spc. Kelieher
Spc. Rodriguez sets the picket pounder as Spc. Kelieher holds the picket steady while emplacing a wire obstacle around the perimeter of Tactical Assembly Area Victory on Day 2 of annual training at Camp Ripley ... More
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, a novel look at Tactical Assembly Area Victory was had for a few Soldiers of the 347th Regional Support Group. The location,... More
Spc. Kathryn Ranfranz, 224th Transportation Company,
Spc. Kathryn Ranfranz, 224th Transportation Company, finds one of her points on the land navigation course at Camp Ripley Training Center on Oct. 15, 2016. The land navigation course was one of several mentally... More
Staff Sgt. Kimm secures a Paladin Howitzer onto a trailer,
Staff Sgt. Kimm secures a Paladin Howitzer onto a trailer, helping the 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery, move their equipment back to home station following their annual training at Camp Ripley. Dally, with... More
Spc. William Roberson, 147th Human Resources Company,
Spc. William Roberson, 147th Human Resources Company, pieces together a portable radio before conducting a patrol during Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Train... More
Spc. William Roberson, 147th Human Resources Company,
Spc. William Roberson, 147th Human Resources Company, plots points on a map before beginning the land navigation course at Camp Ripley Training Center on Oct. 15, 2016. The land navigation course was one of sev... More
Spc. Justin Webster is the day-shift lead for the 968th
Spc. Justin Webster is the day-shift lead for the 968th Quartermaster Company as they ramp up to begin water purification operations at Ferrell Lake on Camp Ripley on Aug. 13, 2017. The 968th, which swaps purif... More
Pfc. Lydia Dally guides a Paladin Howitzer onto a trailer,
Pfc. Lydia Dally guides a Paladin Howitzer onto a trailer, helping the 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery, move their equipment back to home station following their annual training at Camp Ripley. Dally, with... More
Sgt. Maj. Rick Culver, the 224th Transportation Company’s
Sgt. Maj. Rick Culver, the 224th Transportation Company’s outgoing first sergeant, hands off the NCO saber to 1st Lt. Osa McGillick, 224th commander, during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Camp Ripley on... More
Members of the the 204th Area Support Medical Group’s
Members of the the 204th Area Support Medical Group’s ambulance crew pose for a photo at Fort McCoy on Aug. 15, 2017. The 204th ASMC is undertaking Operation Global Medic, a two-week field exercise designed to ... More
Spc. William Roberson, 147th Human Resources Company,
Spc. William Roberson, 147th Human Resources Company, sets an ambitious pace while conducting a 12-mile road march during Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Trai... More
Soldiers with the 147th Financial Management Support
Soldiers with the 147th Financial Management Support Detachment take part in the Diamond Saber exercise at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on Aug. 15, 2017. The 147th FMSD, a 25-Soldier operation set to deploy early nex... More
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander,
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Marcus Erickson, 347th RSG command sergeant major, visit Soldiers with the 968th Quartermaster Company out of California while th... More
Spc. Shivani Nash, 114th Transportation Company, and
Spc. Shivani Nash, 114th Transportation Company, and Spc. Olivia Brandjord, representing Headquarters and Headquarters Company, find their first point on the land navigation course at Camp Ripley Training Cente... More
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander,
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, recognizes Soldiers with the 204th Area Support Medical Group’s operations area at Fort McCoy on Aug. 15, 2017. The 204th ASMC is undertaking Operation... More
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander,
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, recognizes Pfc. Campos while visiting Soldiers with the 147th Financial Management Support Detachment taking part in the Diamond Saber exercise at Fort... More
Spc. Jacob Moseng, 147th Financial Management Detachment,
Spc. Jacob Moseng, 147th Financial Management Detachment, steps out the 12-mile road march during Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Training Center from Oct. 14... More
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander,
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, juxtaposed next to Spc. Her following a recognition ceremony during a visit with the 147th Financial Management Support Detachment taking part in the D... More
Pfc. Angela Greer, a concrete and asphalt equipment
Pfc. Angela Greer, a concrete and asphalt equipment operator with the 601st Engineer Detachment out of Michigan (currently assigned to the 983rd Engineer Battalion) takes a moment from her efforts to bolster ba... More
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, a novel look at Tactical Assembly Area Victory was had for a few Soldiers of the 347th Regional Support Group. The location,... More
Spouse of Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Clark, incoming first
Spouse of Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Clark, incoming first sergeant of the 224th Transportation Company, is recognized before a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Camp Ripley on Aug. 12, 2017.
Soldiers with the 34th Military Police Company man
Soldiers with the 34th Military Police Company man the entry control point of the 347th Regional Support Group’s operations area at Camp Ripley on Aug. 17, 2017. The 34th MPs are tasked with providing security ... More
Relics of field exercises many years ago were unearthed
Relics of field exercises many years ago were unearthed by Soldiers with the 983rd Engineer Battalion while digging out fighting position on the north end of Camp Ripley on Aug. 10, 2017. The 983rd EN BN, under... More
Sgt. Reed, 114th Transportation Company, 347th Regional
Sgt. Reed, 114th Transportation Company, 347th Regional Support Group, guides a Paladin Howitzer onto a trailer at Camp Ripley on Aug. 14, 2017. The loading maneuver requires precision and teamwork, as the Pala... More
Spc. Gruber, 34th Military Police Company, waits for
Spc. Gruber, 34th Military Police Company, waits for a call as part of the quick reaction force at the entry control point of the 347th Regional Support Group’s operations area at Camp Ripley on Aug. 17, 2017. ... More
Pfc. Lydia Dally guides a Paladin Howitzer onto a trailer,
Pfc. Lydia Dally guides a Paladin Howitzer onto a trailer, helping the 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery, move their equipment back to home station following their annual training at Camp Ripley. Dally, with... More
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, a novel look at Tactical Assembly Area Victory was had for a few Soldiers of the 347th Regional Support Group. The location,... More
Soldiers with the 114th Transportation Company, 347th
Soldiers with the 114th Transportation Company, 347th Regional Support Group, prepare to load a few Howitzers for the 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery, at Camp Ripley on Aug. 14, 2017. The loading maneuver ... More
Spc. Shivani Nash, 114th Transportation Company, plots
Spc. Shivani Nash, 114th Transportation Company, plots points on a map before beginning the land navigation course at Camp Ripley Training Center on Oct. 15, 2016. The land navigation course was one of several ... More
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander,
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Marcus Erickson, 347th RSG command sergeant major, visit Soldiers with the 147th Financial Management Support Detachment taking p... More
Master Sergeant Chris Strangstalien uses a mechanical
Master Sergeant Chris Strangstalien uses a mechanical advantage to position vehicle barriers as the 347th Regional Support Group continues to improve its base defense during Day 2 of annual training at Camp Rip... More
Staff Sgt. Rick Watson, from Alabama, grabs a bit before
Staff Sgt. Rick Watson, from Alabama, grabs a bit before getting back to work at Tactical Assembly Area Buckeye, on the north end of Camp Ripley, on Aug. 10, 2017. The 983rd EN BN is one of several units from a... More
Soldiers with the 204th Area Support Medical Company
Soldiers with the 204th Area Support Medical Company utilize the waking hours to practice their skills to keep Soldiers on the battlefield at Fort McCoy on Aug. 15, 2017. The 204th ASMC is undertaking Operation... More
Soldiers with the 34th Military Police Company man
Soldiers with the 34th Military Police Company man the entry control point of the 347th Regional Support Group’s operations area at Camp Ripley on Aug. 17, 2017. The 34th MPs are tasked with providing security ... More
1st Lt. Osa McGillick, 224th Transportation Company
1st Lt. Osa McGillick, 224th Transportation Company commander, recognizes outgoing first sergeant, Sgt. Maj. Rick Culver, following a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Camp Ripley on Aug. 12, 2017.
Sgt. Matthew Skallerud, with the 389th Engineer Battalion
Sgt. Matthew Skallerud, with the 389th Engineer Battalion out of Iowa (currently attached to the 983rd Engineer Battalion) joins a crew assembling camo netting at Tactical Assembly Area Buckeye, on the north en... More
1st Lt. Osa McGillick, 224th Transportation Company
1st Lt. Osa McGillick, 224th Transportation Company commander, recognizes outgoing first sergeant, Sgt. Maj. Rick Culver, following a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Camp Ripley on Aug. 12, 2017.
Spc. Kathryn Ranfranz, 224th Transportation Company,
Spc. Kathryn Ranfranz, 224th Transportation Company, takes a steady pace throughout her 12-mile road march during Day 2 of the 347th Regional Support Group’s Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Training Cen... More
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander,
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, recognizes Spc. Leis while visiting Soldiers with the 147th Financial Management Support Detachment taking part in the Diamond Saber exercise at Fort M... More
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander,
Col. Lowell Kruse, 347th Regional Support Group commander, recognizes Spc. Her while visiting Soldiers with the 147th Financial Management Support Detachment taking part in the Diamond Saber exercise at Fort Mc... More
Soldiers with the 224th Transportation Company assemble
Soldiers with the 224th Transportation Company assemble for a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Camp Ripley on Aug. 12, 2017.
Sgt. Maj. Rick Culver, the 224th Transportation Company’s
Sgt. Maj. Rick Culver, the 224th Transportation Company’s outgoing first sergeant, takes the NCO saber as he prepares to pass the reigns of responsibility on to the incoming first sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Ryan ... More
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, a novel look at Tactical Assembly Area Victory was had for a few Soldiers of the 347th Regional Support Group. The location,... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Marcus Erickson, 347th RSG command
Command Sgt. Maj. Marcus Erickson, 347th RSG command sergeant major, coins Spc. Kennedy Kaeding during a visit to the 204th Area Support Medical Group’s operations area at Fort McCoy on Aug. 15, 2017. The comma... More
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of
With a lift in a Black Hawk helicopter, courtesy of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, a novel look at Tactical Assembly Area Buckeye was had for a few Soldiers of the 347th Regional Support Group. The 983rd Eng... More
Soldiers with the 204th Area Support Medical Company
Soldiers with the 204th Area Support Medical Company utilize the waking hours to practice their skills to keep Soldiers on the battlefield at Fort McCoy on Aug. 15, 2017. The 204th ASMC is undertaking Operation... More