U.S., Ukraine Chaplains share best practices
Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert of Chicago and assigned to Task Force Illini, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois National Guard, speaks to a group of Armed Forces Ukraine chaplains in Lviv, Ukraine Sep... More
Task Force Illini commander, Col. Clayton Kuetemeyer
Task Force Illini commander, Col. Clayton Kuetemeyer briefs personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine, about the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine mission during an official visit Collective Tra... More
Supply Specialist Spc. Gianna Polizzi, Chicago resident,
Supply Specialist Spc. Gianna Polizzi, Chicago resident, practices the leg tuck event in the U.S. gym at Collective Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine Oct. 21. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. Alyssa Artola)
Military Attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Airforce
Military Attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Airforce Col. Brittany Stewart and Army Attaché Col. Paul Schmitt (front center) from pose for a group photo after riding over Collective Training Center-Yavoriv Uk... More
Cpt. Joshua Palacios conducts a wargaming seminar with
Cpt. Joshua Palacios conducts a wargaming seminar with Ukrainian Army Advisors in attendance Oct. 6. (Photo by Sgt. Gregory Glosser, Task Force Illini Public Affairs.)
1st Lt. Makiya Turner stands in front of Ukrainian
1st Lt. Makiya Turner stands in front of Ukrainian troops riding a BRDM2 tank during training exercise Rapid Trident at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine Sept. 3. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)
Task Force Illini Soldiers cultivate relationships, observe combat veh...
Logistics assistant and Illinois Army National Guardsmen Spc. Isaac Sanchez calls attention to an object in the distance during Armed Forces Ukraine’s amphibious wheeled vehicle water crossing training at Comba... More
2nd Lt. Christopher Zolner and 2nd Lt. Anton Hopkins
2nd Lt. Christopher Zolner and 2nd Lt. Anton Hopkins speak English with Armed Forces of Ukraine cadets during a course at the Ukrainian National Army Academy in Lviv, Ukraine Nov. 26. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. S... More
Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert offers a prayer to
Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert offers a prayer to a large congregation gathered at the Saints Peter and Paul Garrison Church during a Defender’s Day memorial service, Oct. 14. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. Shaylin ... More
Task Force Illini Soldiers cultivate relationships, observe combat veh...
Armed Forces Ukraine Soldiers observe a BM-21 Grad rocket-mounted truck team preparing to fire at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine Sept. 11. (Photo by Cpl. Shaylin Quaid, JMTG-U Public Affairs)
School director Natalia Frankiv thanks Task Force Illini
School director Natalia Frankiv thanks Task Force Illini Soldiers for donating supplies to the Krakovets Rehabilitation Center for Children with Disabilities in Krakovets, Ukraine, Jan. 11. (U.S. Army Photo, Cp... More
Armed Forces Ukraine Soldiers from the 59th Separate
Armed Forces Ukraine Soldiers from the 59th Separate Motorifle Brigade clear a building during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 29. (Photo by U.S A... More
Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert meets with Father Andriy
Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert meets with Father Andriy Zelinskyy to discuss the development of Ukrainian Military Chaplains in Kyiv, Ukraine, Oct. 21. (Photo by Sgt. Gregory Glosser Task Force Illini Public Affairs.)
Sgt. Maj. Michael Alvis of Champaign, Illinois,
Sgt. Maj. Michael Alvis of Champaign, Illinois, Non-commissioned Officer-in-Charge of Task Force Illini’s Brigade Advisors briefs Tactical Operation Center operations to Combat Training Center-Yavoriv instructo... More
Sgt. Maj. Michael Alvis of Champaign, Illinois,
Sgt. Maj. Michael Alvis of Champaign, Illinois, Non-commissioned Officer-in-Charge of Task Force Illini’s Brigade Advisors briefs Tactical Operation Center operations to Combat Training Center-Yavoriv instructo... More
Cpt. Christopher Gorman speaks with Armed Forces of
Cpt. Christopher Gorman speaks with Armed Forces of Ukraine cadets during a course instructed primarily in English at the Ukrainian National Army Academy in Lviv, Ukraine Nov. 26. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. Shaylin Quaid)
German Lt. Col Gregor Brand, an Advisor to the Ukraine
German Lt. Col Gregor Brand, an Advisor to the Ukraine National Army Academy (second from left) discusses lines of communication with a multinational military delegation at a battalion Tactical Operations Cente... More
Cpt. Joshua Palacios discusses the Military Decision
Cpt. Joshua Palacios discusses the Military Decision Making Process with battalion representatives from the 59th Separate Motorifle Brigade Oct. 16. (U.S. Army Photo)
Capt. Ryan Calmone, an exercise support officer with
Capt. Ryan Calmone, an exercise support officer with Task Force Illini shakes hands with Canadian Capt. Jeremy Remillard, Sept. 15, after publicly recognizing Remillard for his exceptional support to the Task F... More
Task Force Illini Soldiers share a meal on Thanksgiving
Task Force Illini Soldiers share a meal on Thanksgiving at the National Army Academy in Lviv, Ukraine, Nov. 26. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. Shaylin Quaid)
Armed Forces of Ukraine soldiers stand among attendees
Armed Forces of Ukraine soldiers stand among attendees of the Defender’s Day memorial ceremony at the historical Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine, Oct. 14. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. Shaylin Quaid, JMTG-U Public Affairs)
Task Force Illini Soldiers cultivate relationships, observe combat veh...
Two Armed Forces Ukraine Soldiers ready their assigned BM-21 Grad rocket-mounted truck during live fire training at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine Sept. 11. (Photo by Cpl. Shaylin Quaid, JMTG-U Public Affairs)
Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Danielson holds a candle
Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Danielson holds a candle votive as he waits among a crowd to place it during a Defender’s Day memorial ceremony at the historical Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine, Oct. 14. (Photo by... More
Armed Forces Ukraine Soldiers from the 59th Separate
Armed Forces Ukraine Soldiers from the 59th Separate Motorifle Brigade clear a building during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 29. (Photo by U.S A... More
Task Force Illini Soldiers cultivate relationships, observe combat veh...
Canadian Forces Master Bombadeer Dave Sopkow (left) stands for a photo with U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Wolff and Capt. Charles Levy after the BM-21 Grad rocket-mounted truck live-fire training at Combat ... More
A Ukrainian Army Platoon Leader from the 58th Motorifle
A Ukrainian Army Platoon Leader from the 58th Motorifle Brigade oversees platoon level elements during a live-fire exercise at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv on Nov. 14. (Photo by Sgt. Gregory Glosser, Task For... More
Maj. Douglas McGinnis explains the use of chess as
Maj. Douglas McGinnis explains the use of chess as a tool for current and future planning to battalion representatives from the 59th Separate Motorifle Brigade Oct. 16. (U.S. Army Photo)
Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert learns about the history
Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert learns about the history of Ukrainian Military Chaplains in Kyiv, Ukraine, Oct. 21. (Photo by Sgt. Gregory Glosser Task Force Illini Public Affairs.)
Military Attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Airforce
Military Attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Airforce Col. Brittany Stewart attends a multinational briefing overviewing Rapid Trident 2020 at Collective Training Center-Yavoriv Ukraine during an official visi... More
Lt. Col. Darren Horton, Task Force Illini Operations
Lt. Col. Darren Horton, Task Force Illini Operations Group Officer in Charge presents a plaque to Canadian Capt. Jeremy Remillard, Sept. 15, recognizing him for exceptional support to the Operations Group. (U.S... More
1st Lt. Makiya Turner poses for a photo with her new
1st Lt. Makiya Turner poses for a photo with her new book, “God is Always Speaking to Us: Are We Listening?” Dec. 5. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)
Task Force Illini advisors oversee Ukrainian workshop training
1st Lt. Johnny Vazquez teaches NATO safety standards to Armed Forces of Ukraine Soldiers during their Observer Controller Trainer academy, Feb. 3 at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Shaylin Quaid)
2nd Lt. Christopher Zolner and Cpt. Candace White speak
2nd Lt. Christopher Zolner and Cpt. Candace White speak English with Armed Forces of Ukraine cadets in the English Club at the National Army Academy in Lviv, Ukraine Nov. 26. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. Shaylin Quaid)
Task Force Illini Soldiers enjoy traditional Ukrainian
Task Force Illini Soldiers enjoy traditional Ukrainian donuts and tea provided by the Krakovets Rehabilitation Center for Children with Disabilities in Krakovets, Ukraine, Jan 11. (U.S. Army Photo, Cpl. Shaylin Quaid)
Spc. Vitalii Anchakivskyi and Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas
Spc. Vitalii Anchakivskyi and Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Danielson bow their heads in prayer alongside other multinational partners during the Defender’s Day memorial ceremony at the historical Lychakiv Cemetery... More
Capt. Christopher Gorman renders a salute to pay respect
Capt. Christopher Gorman renders a salute to pay respect to fallen Armed Forces of Ukraine soldier Taras Pazin during a memorial service at the Intercession of the Holy Virgin Church in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Oct. 1... More
Armed Forces Ukraine Soldiers from the 59th Separate
Armed Forces Ukraine Soldiers from the 59th Separate Motorifle Brigade prepare to enter a building during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 24. (Pho... More
U.S Army Europe Chief Information Officer Brig. Gen.
U.S Army Europe Chief Information Officer Brig. Gen. Joseph Papenfus (right) speaks to Armed Forces Ukraine General Pavlo Tkachuk shortly after arriving to Collective Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine, for an of... More
The Armed Forces Ukraine’s 58th Motorifle Brigade uses
The Armed Forces Ukraine’s 58th Motorifle Brigade uses a Tactical Operation Center to control communications during battle drills at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv on Nov. 14. (Photo by Sgt. Gregory Glosser, Ta... More
Sgt. Maj. Michael Alvis of Champaign, Illinois,
Sgt. Maj. Michael Alvis of Champaign, Illinois, Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge of Task Force Illini’s Brigade Advisors demonstrates how to prepare a simulator during Javelin anti-tank missile training at the... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Danielson listens as General
Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Danielson listens as General Pavlo Tkachuk thanks him and the other multinational partners for their attendance of the Defender’s Day memorial ceremony at the historical Lychakiv Cemet... More
U.S., Ukraine Chaplains share best practices
Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert of Chicago and assigned to Task Force Illini, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois National Guard, speaks to a group of Armed Forces Ukraine chaplains in Lviv, Ukraine Sep... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Garza of Chicago, Illinois, watches
Staff Sgt. Joshua Garza of Chicago, Illinois, watches a monitor of a simulated target during Javelin anti-tank missile training at the Armed Forces Ukraine’s 209th Separate Anti-tank Battalion Sept. 10. (U.S. ... More
Task Force Illini Expands Ukraine Mission to Kyiv
Lt. Col. Darren Horton, leader of the Training Center Advisory Team, addresses members of his operations group during a promotion ceremony at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine Jan. 4.
Task Force Illini Soldiers carry in donated supplies
Task Force Illini Soldiers carry in donated supplies to the Krakovets Rehabilitation Center for Children with Disabilities in Krakovets, Ukraine, Jan. 11. (U.S. Army Photo, Cpl. Shaylin Quaid)
U.S Army Europe Chief Information Officer Brig. Gen.
U.S Army Europe Chief Information Officer Brig. Gen. Joseph Papenfus attends a multinational briefing overviewing Rapid Trident 2020 at Collective Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine, during an official visit Sept... More
U.S., Ukraine Chaplains share best practices
Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert of Chicago and religious support specialist, Staff Sgt. Gregory Baumgartner, assigned to Task Force Illini, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois National Guard, pose with ... More
Task Force Illini Soldiers deployed overseas cast absentee ballots
Task Force Illini Soldier Sgt. Kristina Brown submits her absentee voter ballot to the mail drop-off box at the U.S. Army Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine Headquarters, Oct. 6. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt... More
Armed Forces Ukraine Maj. Roman Znak, Senior Officer
Armed Forces Ukraine Maj. Roman Znak, Senior Officer of Combat Training Center-Yavoriv’s Simulation Center (center) and 1st. Lt. Viktor Khvyl, Combat Training Center-Yavoriv instructor (right) asked clarifying ... More
Supply Specialist Spc. Gianna Polizzi, Chicago resident,
Supply Specialist Spc. Gianna Polizzi, Chicago resident, practices the hand release push-up event in the U.S. gym at Collective Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine Oct. 2. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. Alyssa Artola)
Soldiers from Armed Forces Ukraine’s 209th Separate
Soldiers from Armed Forces Ukraine’s 209th Separate Anti-tank Battalion learn to operate the Javelin Anti-tank Missile system on a simulator Sept. 10. (U.S. Army photo)
A Danish soldier pays his respects during the Defender’s
A Danish soldier pays his respects during the Defender’s Day memorial ceremony at the historical Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine, Oct. 14. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. Shaylin Quaid, JMTG-U Public Affairs)
Maj. Douglas McGinnis uses chess as a tool to demonstrate
Maj. Douglas McGinnis uses chess as a tool to demonstrate current and future planning to battalion representatives from the 59th Separate Motorifle Brigade Oct. 16. (U.S. Army Photo)
Lt. Col. Jens Jakobsen Danish Military Advisor from
Lt. Col. Jens Jakobsen Danish Military Advisor from the Ukraine National Army Academy, discusses brigade movement and maneuver with U.S. Army Cpt. Matthew Carlson during Exercise Rapid Trident 2020 at Collecti... More
Ukrainian Army Advisors attend a Wargaming seminar
Ukrainian Army Advisors attend a Wargaming seminar given by Task Force Illini representatives Oct. 6. (Photo by Sgt. Gregory Glosser, Task Force Illini Public Affairs.)
Maj. Nate Barnes gives a presentation on the Military
Maj. Nate Barnes gives a presentation on the Military Decision Making Process to battalion representatives from the 59th Separate Motorifle Brigade Oct. 16. (U.S. Army Photo)
Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Danielson lays a candle votive
Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Danielson lays a candle votive on the grave of a fallen soldier during a Defender’s Day memorial ceremony at the historical Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine, Oct. 14. (Photo by U.S. ... More
Task Force Illini’s Unit Ministry Team, Staff Sgt.
Task Force Illini’s Unit Ministry Team, Staff Sgt. Gregory Baumgartner and Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert meet with the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Deputy Head of Military Chaplaincy, Father Andriy Zelinskyy in ... More
Ukrainian Soldiers with the 58th Motorifle Brigade
Ukrainian Soldiers with the 58th Motorifle Brigade prepare to conduct company level offensive battle drills at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv on Nov. 14. (Photo by Sgt. Gregory Glosser, Task Force Illini Public Affairs.)