Sgt. Corey Smith, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery
Sgt. Corey Smith, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., assembles the M249 machine gun after completing the 10-kilometer road m... More
Brig. Gen. Darren James, commander of the 379th Air
Brig. Gen. Darren James, commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, talks to Lt. Col. Brian Jacobs (right), deputy commander of the 69th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, and Maj. Nikolai Moore, operations of... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Temple (right), a Minneapolis,
Staff Sgt. Christopher Temple (right), a Minneapolis, Minnesota native and standardization noncommissioned officer, and, Chief Warrant 3 Kenneth Body (left), a Jackson, Mississippi native and the command and co... More
A Soldier with the Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air
A Soldier with the Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery “Top Notch” Brigade signals another Soldier when to stop rotating the MIM-104 Patriot launching stati... More
Spc. Cordell St. Amant, a Fort Smith, Arkansas native
Spc. Cordell St. Amant, a Fort Smith, Arkansas native and Patriot launching station enhanced operator and maintainer with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artiller... More
Spc. Elias Rodriguez, on top while grappling, 2nd Battalion,
Spc. Elias Rodriguez, on top while grappling, 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, out of Fort Bliss, Texas, competes against Pfc. Adam Coolbroth, 1st Battalio... More
Brig. Gen. John Epperly, Deputy Commanding General
Brig. Gen. John Epperly, Deputy Commanding General for the 29th Infantry Division, awards Spc. Kong, radio telephone operator for Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, with his coin for his bri... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Pat White, Combined Joint Task Force
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Pat White, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve commanding general, left, talks to officers at Al Asad Air Base during a visit June 20, 2020. All are wearing masks to help pre... More
German Soldiers receive an operational brief for the
German Soldiers receive an operational brief for the Patriot site during the Patriot Open House, Dec. 2 in the U.S. Army Central’s area of responsibility. Militaries from various countries attended the open hou... More
Soldiers from Battery C, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense
Soldiers from Battery C, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment’s Hot Crew race to position to begin a missile reload operation March 7, 2019. The Soldiers continually train and conduct battle drill... More
The 10 competitors, with their sponsors behind them,
The 10 competitors, with their sponsors behind them, line up before the final portion of the Top Notch Brigade Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year competition, the board, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, A... More
Al UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar - Pvt. Frika Ryman (left)
Al UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar - Pvt. Frika Ryman (left) and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Anthony Martinez (right), who represent the youngest and oldest Soldier assigned to 5th, 52nd Air Defense Artillery "Team Deuce" Re... More
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Davis, an Athens, Alabama native
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Davis, an Athens, Alabama native and standardization noncommissioned officer with the 69th Air Defense Artillery “Top Notch” Brigade, verifies the 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery... More
Spc. Elizabeth Caulder, healthcare specialist, 4th
Spc. Elizabeth Caulder, healthcare specialist, 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, right, performs pushups during the Top Notch Brigade Soldier of the Year com... More
1st Sgt. Thomas Barrios, first sergeant of Battery
1st Sgt. Thomas Barrios, first sergeant of Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery “Top Notch” Brigade, talks about the Army’s air defense history during the Pa... More
The 10 competitors in the Top Notch Brigade’s
The 10 competitors in the Top Notch Brigade’s Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year event range-walk out to the firing line at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, April 27. The competitors zeroed their weapons and... More
Soldiers with the Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air
Soldiers with the Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery “Top Notch” Brigade conduct a march order and emplacement drill, Oct. 14 in the U.S. Army Central’s ar... More
Spc. Billy Kong, radio telephone operator for Charlie
Spc. Billy Kong, radio telephone operator for Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, briefs Brig. Gen. John Epperly, Deputy Commanding General for the 29th Infantry Division, on the layout and f... More
Brig. Gen. Darren James, commander of the 379th Air
Brig. Gen. Darren James, commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, talks to Pfc. Michael Mango, Patriot launcher crew member with the 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, at the Patriot Open... More
Army Cpl. Scotty Porter a Hot Crew member and
Army Cpl. Scotty Porter a Hot Crew member and radio/telephone operator, relays status updates as the rest of the Hot Crew prepares a Patriot missile for a simulated launch, March 6, 2019. The Soldiers continual... More
A Soldier participating in the Top Notch Brigade Soldier
A Soldier participating in the Top Notch Brigade Soldier of the Year competition uses a chem-light and a red-lens flashlight to plot grid coordinates on a map during the night-land navigation portion of the eve... More
1st Lt. Sarah Renforth, an Alexandria, Alabama native
1st Lt. Sarah Renforth, an Alexandria, Alabama native and battle captain for the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery “Top Notch”... More
Spc. Jordan Thomas, a Louisville, Kentucky native and
Spc. Jordan Thomas, a Louisville, Kentucky native and Patriot launching station enhanced operator and maintainer with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery “T... More
Sgt. Corey Smith, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery
Sgt. Corey Smith, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., plots grid points on the second day of the Top Notch Brigade Soldier of... More
Capt. David Scheys, a Detroit, Michigan native and
Capt. David Scheys, a Detroit, Michigan native and commander of Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, familiarizes Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and members from coalitio... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Jerry E. Jacobitz, right, senior
Command Sgt. Maj. Jerry E. Jacobitz, right, senior enlisted adviser, helps Spc. Drummond Smithson, both 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade, home station Joint Base L... More
Spc. Robert Dixon, a Statesville, North Carolina native,
Spc. Robert Dixon, a Statesville, North Carolina native, and, tactical planner and early warning specialist with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Stephan Frennier, Third Army/ARCENT
Command Sgt. Maj. Stephan Frennier, Third Army/ARCENT senior enlisted advisor and Whitehouse, Texas, native, is briefed on the capabilities of the MIM-104 Patriot here Dec. 4. Third Army remains committed to of... More
Army Pfc. Mark Monroe, left, hands a socket wrench
Army Pfc. Mark Monroe, left, hands a socket wrench to Spc. Hunter Grimes, both Hot Crew members, Battery C, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, during a missile reload for the Patriot missile sy... More
Army Pfc. John Whittle, a Patriot Hot Crew members
Army Pfc. John Whittle, a Patriot Hot Crew members with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, loosens a bolt on a Patriot missile during a missile reload operation March 7, 2019. The So... More
Spc. Jordan Thomas, a Louisville, Kentucky native and
Spc. Jordan Thomas, a Louisville, Kentucky native and Patriot launching station enhanced operator and maintainer with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery “T... More
Sgt. 1st Class Caroline Colomer, noncommissioned officer
Sgt. 1st Class Caroline Colomer, noncommissioned officer in charge for the supply support activity for Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, gives Brig. Gen. John Epperly, Deputy Com... More
Army Cpl. Scotty Porter, a Hot Crew member and
Army Cpl. Scotty Porter, a Hot Crew member and radio/telephone operator with Battery D, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, provides updates on a Patriot missile simulated launch while Staff Sgt... More
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Davis, an Athens, Alabama native
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Davis, an Athens, Alabama native and standardization noncommissioned officer with the 69th Air Defense Artillery “Top Notch” Brigade, inspects the outside of the information coordination c... More
Spc. Billy Kong, radio telephone operator for Charlie
Spc. Billy Kong, radio telephone operator for Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, and Spc. Adrien Arias, early warning specialist with 3rd Crew, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, brief Br... More
Army Cpl. Joe Lopez, a squad leader with Battery C,
Army Cpl. Joe Lopez, a squad leader with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, unhooks cables prior to completing a Patriot missile reload March 7, 2019. The Soldiers continually train ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Davis, an Athens, Alabama native
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Davis, an Athens, Alabama native and standardization noncommissioned officer with the 69th Air Defense Artillery “Top Notch” Brigade, performs his checks on all of the 1st Battalion, 43rd ... More
Staff Sgt. Jesus Escaruela, site noncommissioned officer
Staff Sgt. Jesus Escaruela, site noncommissioned officer in charge for Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, gives Brig. Gen. Epperly, Deputy Commanding General for the 29th Infan... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Carina L. Kelley, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Carina L. Kelley, 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, commander, second from left, briefs Lt. Gen. Pat White, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve commanding g... More
Spc. Jordan Thomas, a Louisville, Kentucky native and
Spc. Jordan Thomas, a Louisville, Kentucky native and Patriot launching station enhanced operator and maintainer with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery “T... More
A Soldier with the British Armed Forces asks a question
A Soldier with the British Armed Forces asks a question about air defense operations during the Patriot Open House, Dec. 2 in the U.S. Army Central’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Ban... More
Spc. Nyh-kwquan McCauley, a Harrisonburg, Virginia
Spc. Nyh-kwquan McCauley, a Harrisonburg, Virginia native and Patriot launching station enhanced operator and maintainer with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Arti... More
Air Defense Relief in Place, Transfer of Authority
Soldiers of Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, welcome the advanced party of Alpha Battery, 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment... More
Spc. Nyh-kwquan McCauley, a Harrisonburg, Virginia
Spc. Nyh-kwquan McCauley, a Harrisonburg, Virginia native and Patriot launching station enhanced operator and maintainer with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Arti... More
Attendees of the Patriot Open House take a tour throughout
Attendees of the Patriot Open House take a tour throughout Battery B, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment’s Patriot site Dec. 2 in the U.S. Army Central’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo... More
Soldiers from Battery C, 43rd Air Defense Artillery
Soldiers from Battery C, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment work together to prepare a Patriot missile launcher for reloading March 7, 2019. The Soldiers continually train and conduct battle drills to ensure t... More
Army Pfc. Mark Monroe, a Hot Crew member with Battery
Army Pfc. Mark Monroe, a Hot Crew member with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, uses a socket wrench to loosen a bolt duringa Patrior missile reload drill March 7, 2019. The Soldier... More
Sgt. Brandon Henry, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense
Sgt. Brandon Henry, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, out of Fort Bragg, N.C., assembles an M249 machine gun after completing the 10-kilometer road march on... More
Staff Sgt. Raniel Nebrida, a Houston, Texas native
Staff Sgt. Raniel Nebrida, a Houston, Texas native and launcher section chief and Spc. Cordell St. Amant, a Fort Smith, Arkansas native and a Patriot launching station enhanced operator and maintainer, both wit... More
Al UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar - Lt. Col. Daniel Swanson
Al UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar - Lt. Col. Daniel Swanson (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond Belk (right), the command team for the 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery "Team Deuce" Regiment, 11th Air Defense A... More
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Davis, an Athens, Alabama native
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Davis, an Athens, Alabama native and standardization noncommissioned officer with the 69th Air Defense Artillery “Top Notch” Brigade, walks takes notes as he inspects a generator, Jan. 23 ... More
All of the noncommissioned officers who participated
All of the noncommissioned officers who participated in the Top Notch Brigade NCO of the Year competition recited the creed of the noncommissioned officer piece by piece as Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Pinkney, 11th... More
Sgt. Eric Colon Santos, a Cidra, Puerto Rico native
Sgt. Eric Colon Santos, a Cidra, Puerto Rico native and tactical control station noncommissioned officer in charge with the 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery “Top No... More
Spc. Derek Alcorn, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery,
Spc. Derek Alcorn, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bliss, Texas, runs towards the finish line of the 10-kilometer road march at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, April 30. (... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Stephan Frennier, Third Army/ARCENT
Command Sgt. Maj. Stephan Frennier, Third Army/ARCENT senior enlisted advisor and Whitehouse, Texas, native, thanks Pfc. Shon Hatfield, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment and Sacr... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Stephan Frennier, Third Army/ARCENT
Command Sgt. Maj. Stephan Frennier, Third Army/ARCENT senior enlisted advisor and Whitehouse, Texas, native, answers questions about changes being implemented in the Army from more than 200 soldiers here Dec. 4... More
Attendees of the 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade’s
Attendees of the 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade’s Patriot Open House read about the different types of missiles the MIM-104 Patriot can fire, Dec. 2 in the U.S. Army Central’s area of responsibility. The op... More
A noncommissioned officer sits before the six-member
A noncommissioned officer sits before the six-member board as the final event of the Top Notch Brigade NCO and Soldier of the Year competition held at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, April 30. The board members consiste... More
Staff Sgt. Adrian Gonzalez, platoon sergeant, 4th Battalion,
Staff Sgt. Adrian Gonzalez, platoon sergeant, 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, out of Fort Hood, Texas, conducts a functions check on an M16 rifle during th... More
Pfc. Adam Coolbroth, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense
Pfc. Adam Coolbroth, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, out of Fort Bragg, N.C., removes his chemical protective gear after performing decontamination at the... More