Michael Vankirk, the son of Maj. Patrick Vankirk, the
Michael Vankirk, the son of Maj. Patrick Vankirk, the human resources officer of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, smiles for a photo near the Leaning Tower of Pisa, in Italy. Every April, childr... More
Brig. Gen. Patrick Donahoe (left), 10th Mountain Division
Brig. Gen. Patrick Donahoe (left), 10th Mountain Division acting commanding general, takes the guidon from Col. Scott Himes (left), the outgoing commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, during a change of command ... More
Col Paul Larson, incoming commander of 2nd Brigade
Col Paul Larson, incoming commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, holds the guidon during a change of command ceremony, May 9, at Fort Drum, New York. Larson took command of the brigade from Col. Scott Himes, the... More
Twelve year-old James Vankirk, smiles while heating
Twelve year-old James Vankirk, smiles while heating a meal, ready-to-eat during his Family’s MRE night, April, 2018, near Fort Drum, New York. Maj. Patrick Vankirk, the human resources officer of 2nd Brigade Co... More
Col. Paul Larson (right), and Col. Scott Himes, the
Col. Paul Larson (right), and Col. Scott Himes, the incoming and outgoing commanders of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, stand side by side in front of the brigade during a change of command cer... More
An AH-64 Apache Helicopter with 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry,
An AH-64 Apache Helicopter with 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, hovers during a training exercise at Fort Drum, New York, on October 3. A similar helicopter was used in the rescue effor... More
Angelina Vankirk, age 6, smiles while taking a bite
Angelina Vankirk, age 6, smiles while taking a bite of a meal, ready-to-eat cracker with peanut butter during her Family’s MRE night, April, 2018, near Fort Drum, New York. Angelina’s father, Maj. Patrick Vanki... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Fortenberry (right), the 2nd
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Fortenberry (right), the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division senior noncommissioned officer, takes the guidon from the color guard during a change of command ceremony, May 9... More
Col. Paul Larson (right), and Col. Scott Himes, the
Col. Paul Larson (right), and Col. Scott Himes, the incoming and outgoing commanders of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, stand side by side in front of the brigade during a change of command cer... More
Five of the six Vankirk children lay on the Caserta
Five of the six Vankirk children lay on the Caserta Palace museum’s floor as their father, Maj. Patrick Vankirk, the human resources officer of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, stands nearby. Ev... More
Col. Scott Himes (left), outgoing commander of 2nd
Col. Scott Himes (left), outgoing commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, says a few words after receiving the Order of Saint Maurice for his distinctive service to the infantry, May 9, at... More
The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division detachment presents to the outgoing commander during a change of command ceremony, May 9, at Fort Drum New York. Col Scott Himes, the 2BCT outgoing commander... More
Col. (R) Mike Plummer (left), the Man of the Mountain
Col. (R) Mike Plummer (left), the Man of the Mountain and the first commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and Col. Scott Himes (right), the outgoing 2BCT commander, present the Shield of... More
Brig. Gen. Patrick Donahoe (right), 10th Mountain Division
Brig. Gen. Patrick Donahoe (right), 10th Mountain Division acting commanding general, leads the reviewing party of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team change of command ceremony, May 9, at Fort Drum, New York. Col Scot... More
Col. Scott Himes, the outgoing commander of 2nd Brigade
Col. Scott Himes, the outgoing commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, makes his last speech to the Commando brigade during a change of command ceremony, May 9, at Fort Drum, New York. Him... More
Col. (R) Mike Plummer (left), the Man of the Mountain
Col. (R) Mike Plummer (left), the Man of the Mountain and the first commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Fortenberry (right), the 2BCT senior noncommissione... More
Brig. Gen. Patrick Donahoe (center), 10th Mountain
Brig. Gen. Patrick Donahoe (center), 10th Mountain Division acting commanding general, marches alongside Col. Scott Himes (left), and Col Paul Larson, the outgoing and incoming commanders of 2nd Brigade Combat ... More
Brig. Gen. Patrick Donahoe (center), 10th Mountain
Brig. Gen. Patrick Donahoe (center), 10th Mountain Division acting commanding general, marches alongside Col. Scott Himes (left), and Col Paul Larson, the outgoing and incoming commanders of 2nd Brigade Combat ... More
Michael Vankirk, the son of Maj. Patrick Vankirk, the
Michael Vankirk, the son of Maj. Patrick Vankirk, the human resources officer of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, smiles for a photo near the Leaning Tower of Pisa, in Italy. Every April, childr... More
The 10th Mountain Division Band marches across Sexton
The 10th Mountain Division Band marches across Sexton Field during the 2nd Brigade Combat Team change of command ceremony, May 9, at Fort Drum, New York. Col. Scott Himes, the outgoing 2BCT commander, relinquis... More
An HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with C Company, 3-10
An HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with C Company, 3-10 General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, hovers during a training exercise at Fort Drum, New York, on October 3. A similar helicopter... More