Georgia National Guard, Sgt. Maj. Randy Parker salutes
Georgia National Guard, Sgt. Maj. Randy Parker salutes during the national anthem at the Afghanistan Uniformed Police awards ceremony. The Afghanistan Uniform Police deputy of administration and district police... More
The 1638th Transportation Company guidon bearer. (U.S.
The 1638th Transportation Company guidon bearer. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Col. Randall V. Simmons, Jr., brigade commander, presents an American Flag flown at Camp Phoenix to Sen. Saxby Chambliss during his tour of Camp Phoenix... More
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen Mein talks to Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss about his multiple deployments and experience overseas.
The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team invited employers
The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team invited employers of Georgia Guardsmen and state representatives to attend a combined arms live-fire exercise at Fort Stewart during the 48th IBCT's eXportable Combat Train... More
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Col. Randall V. Simmons, Jr., brigade commander, meets with Sen. Saxby Chambliss during his tour of Camp Phoenix. The Macon Volunteers guided the congre... More
Contractors from Diplomatic Protection Training Institute
Contractors from Diplomatic Protection Training Institute provide an opposition force for the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team during training at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center. The contractors are a... More
The 26th Bulgarian Contingent logistics officer, Lt.
The 26th Bulgarian Contingent logistics officer, Lt. Col. Kalin Gaydarov, presents certificates of appreication to 1638th Transportation Company soldiers. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Sgt. 1st Class Juan Vazquez creates controlled shots using advanced marksmanship skills during mobilization training at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Tra... More
Indiana National Guard Capt. Daniel Downey and 1st
Indiana National Guard Capt. Daniel Downey and 1st Sgt. Bradley Willhite case the colors at the end of tour awards ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
Georgia National Guard, British reserve, and Canadian
Georgia National Guard, British reserve, and Canadian reserve soldiers train together as part of the 48th Highlanders alliance. Training with the three Canadian regiments, The Queen's Own Rifles, 48th Highlande... More
Afghan officials inspect a ballot box upon arrival
Afghan officials inspect a ballot box upon arrival to Kabul International airport for damage and tampering. Independent Election Commission officials travel with the ballots from their province for oversight in... More
Georgia Army National Guard Maj. Kris Marshall purchases
Georgia Army National Guard Maj. Kris Marshall purchases some Afghan blankets from the Camp Phoenix women's bazaar. During the relief in place and transfer of authority between the Georgia Army National Guard 4... More
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Capt. Craig Keller creates controlled, paired shots building on advanced marksmanship skills during mobilization training at the Camp Shelby Joint Force... More
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel B. Allyn toured Fort Stewart to observe the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s eXportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) exercise. The XCTC program ... More
North Carolina National Guard 211th Military Police
North Carolina National Guard 211th Military Police Company Sgt. Millie Gilfilian receives the CNGB coin from Gen. Frank Grass.
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Lewis, 48th Infantry Brigade
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Lewis, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Capt. Matthew Johnston, commander of Charlie Company, 1-121 Infantry Battalion, discuss observations from the platoon attack exercise.
The 226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and 48th Infantry
The 226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team held a transfer of authority ceremony as the 226th MEB, Task Force Tarpon completed their relief in place and transfer of the Kabul b... More
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Maj. Matt Howard works with a local village leader through a language specialist during a key leader engagement exercise at Camp Shelby Joint Force... More
An AH-64 Apache helicopter waits on station to fire
An AH-64 Apache helicopter waits on station to fire during the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team combined arms live-fire exercise.
AH-64 Apache helicopters fire the M230 130mm chain
AH-64 Apache helicopters fire the M230 130mm chain gun at targets during the combined arms live-fire exercise. The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team invited employers of Georgia Guardsmen and state representati... More
The 2014 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road
The 2014 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan Division group photo on patriot square.
Kabul police maintain security during the Emergency
Kabul police maintain security during the Emergency Deployment Response Exercise. The EDRE provides the Afghan police units the opportunity to synchronize their efforts across the capital. Role players simulate... More
At Kabul's Massoud Circle, Mayor Muhammad Nawandish
At Kabul's Massoud Circle, Mayor Muhammad Nawandish performed a ribbon cutting ceremony for the ongoing construction of a small park and a drainage system that will help alleviate flooding in the area by redire... More
Georgia National Guard, 48th IBCT Maj. Matt Howard
Georgia National Guard, 48th IBCT Maj. Matt Howard reinforces comments by Sgt. 1st Class Eddie Fonoti, an observer-coach/trainer from the 158th Infantry Brigade evaluating the "Macon Volunteers." “This is the n... More
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Sgt. Michael Warren practices advanced marksmanship skills during mobilization training at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel B. Allyn toured Fort Stewart to observe the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s eXportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) exercise. The XCTC program ... More
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Capt. Craig Keller creates controlled, paired shots building on advanced marksmanship skills during mobilization training at the Camp Shelby Joint Force... More
Georgia National Guard, British reserve, and Canadian
Georgia National Guard, British reserve, and Canadian reserve soldiers train together as part of the 48th Highlanders alliance. Training with the three Canadian regiments, The Queen's Own Rifles, 48th Highlande... More
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel B. Allyn toured Fort Stewart to observe the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s eXportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) exercise. The XCTC program ... More
Afghan army improves logistics with sergeants major collaboration
An Afghanistan National Army sergeant major looks at new equipment during an August logistics conference. ANA senior noncommissioned officers toured warehouses of equipment to develop a logistics and maintenanc... More
The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team invited employers
The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team invited employers of Georgia Guardsmen and state representatives to attend a combined arms live-fire exercise at Fort Stewart during the 48th IBCT's eXportable Combat Train... More
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel B. Allyn toured Fort Stewart to observe the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s eXportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) exercise. The XCTC program ... More
Sgt. Maj. Kevin O'Hara, 7th Battalion, Royal Regiment
Sgt. Maj. Kevin O'Hara, 7th Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, after a platoon attack exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga. Soldiers from the Georgia National Guard, Royal Regiment of Scotland and the 32nd Canadian... More
Commanding General for U.S. Army Forces Command Gen.
Commanding General for U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel Allyn talks with the 48h Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander Col. Randall V. Simmons Jr. during a platoon attack lane. Gen. Allyn toured the 48th I... More
An Afghan worker unloads ballot boxes from a cargo
An Afghan worker unloads ballot boxes from a cargo truck at the Independent Election Commission compound in Kabul. IEC officials oversee the ballot boxes during transport and delivery to the warehouses for each... More
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel B. Allyn toured Fort Stewart to observe the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s eXportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) exercise. The XCTC program ... More
A PARSA Afghanistan Scout wears a firefighter suit
A PARSA Afghanistan Scout wears a firefighter suit and helmet for the first time, noting that it is heavy as he walks around the room. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
California National Guard Col. Albert DiNicola provides
California National Guard Col. Albert DiNicola provides overall patient care as the medical center physician. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
AH-64 Apache helicopters launch Hellfire missiles on
AH-64 Apache helicopters launch Hellfire missiles on to targets during the combined arms live-fire exercise. The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team invited employers of Georgia Guardsmen and state representative... More
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel B. Allyn toured Fort Stewart to observe the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s eXportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) exercise. The XCTC program ... More
Jahad Yar, a senior vendor of Camp Phoenix and coordinator
Jahad Yar, a senior vendor of Camp Phoenix and coordinator for the women's bazaar, hands out cookies at the start of the event. During the relief in place and transfer of authority between the Georgia Army Nati... More
Running past the skeleton frame of a wooden barracks
Running past the skeleton frame of a wooden barracks on Camp Phoenix, 82nd Airborne, 2-508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Sgt. Wade Coleman makes his last lap to finish as the overall top runner with a time of ... More
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Sgt. Michael Warren practices advanced marksmanship skills during mobilization training at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.
Max, a German Shepherd with AMK9, demonstrates his
Max, a German Shepherd with AMK9, demonstrates his skills during a kennel dog show to Afghan children as part of Operation Outreach Afghanistan. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
Army footsteps, US Army Photo
Spc. Brittny Palmerston, with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepares for deployment at Camp Shelby, Miss. Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center became a mobilization site in June 2004 and continues ... More
The Operation Outreach Afghanistan volunteers with
The Operation Outreach Afghanistan volunteers with local students of Kabul. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
A First Army Division East soldier observes Georgia
A First Army Division East soldier observes Georgia Guardsmen at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center live-fire shoot house. First Army Division East subordinate units, the 177th Armored Brigade and the... More
An Afghan student moves a box during the AMK9 kennel
An Afghan student moves a box during the AMK9 kennel dog show at Camp Phoenix as part of Operation Outreach Afghanistan. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
Soldiers from the Georgia National Guard, Royal Regiment
Soldiers from the Georgia National Guard, Royal Regiment of Scotland and the 32nd Canadian Brigade Group have combined forces for the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team's eXportable Combat Training Capabilities ... More
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel B. Allyn toured Fort Stewart to observe the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s eXportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) exercise. The XCTC program ... More
Alabama National Guard Capt. Ryan Bean, 1151st Engineer
Alabama National Guard Capt. Ryan Bean, 1151st Engineer Company commander, vertical construction, briefs Gen. Frank Grass on the descope of wooden barracks as part of a transistion to Camp Phoenix.
Runners of the Camp Phoenix Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Runners of the Camp Phoenix Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race shadow run line patriot square to start. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
The Afghanistan Uniform Police Deputy of Administration
The Afghanistan Uniform Police Deputy of Administration and police chiefs, representing each district of Kabul, gathered at Camp Phoenix to present awards for the 226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade departure an... More
Retired Army Spc. Andrew Miller answers questions from
Retired Army Spc. Andrew Miller answers questions from the Camp Phoenix audience during his tour of Afghanistan with Operation Proper Exit. Miller lost his left leg when he stepped on an anti-personnel mine in ... More
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Staff Sgt. Steven Berry and Sgt. Ryan Holman hold security while two other Georgia Guardsmen breach a door at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training... More
Sgt. Maj. Kevin O'Hara, 7th Battalion, Royal Regiment
Sgt. Maj. Kevin O'Hara, 7th Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, highlights one of his soldiers to Army National Guard Director Lt. Gen. William Ingram Jr., who toured Fort Stewart to observe the 48th Infantr... More
General Frank Grass, chief of the National Guad Bureau
General Frank Grass, chief of the National Guad Bureau presents presents an Army Commendation Medal to Staff Sgt. Juanita Elliston for her efforts in the base transfer of Camp Eggers.
Indiana National Guard, 1638th Transportation Company
Indiana National Guard, 1638th Transportation Company Capt. Daniel Downey and 1st Sgt. Bradley Willhite are presented the Bronze Star Medal for exceptional service by Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry ... More
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Lt. Col. Jeffrey Dickerson asks the soldiers of Operation Proper Exit about their experiences.
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Capt. Aquita Patillo provides security to the medical center during a training exercise.
Chief of the National Guard Bureau Gen. Frank Grass
Chief of the National Guard Bureau Gen. Frank Grass speaks to soldiers of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Georgia National Guard.
Col. Randall V. Simmons, Jr., 48th Infantry Brigade
Col. Randall V. Simmons, Jr., 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander, observes rounds hitting targets down range.
North Carolina National Guard 211th Military Police
North Carolina National Guard 211th Military Police Company detachment at Camp Phoenix with Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau.
The 226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and 48th Infantry
The 226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team held a transfer of authority ceremony as the 226th MEB, Task Force Tarpon completed their relief in place and transfer of the Kabul b... More
Indiana National Guard, 1638th Transportation Company,
Indiana National Guard, 1638th Transportation Company, Sgt. Joshua Kohne detaches a coupling that holds a cargo container to the trailer during movement. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
During the relief in place and transfer of authority
During the relief in place and transfer of authority between the Georgia Army National Guard 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Alabama National Guard 226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, the National Guard u... More
The 226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and 48th Infantry
The 226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team held a transfer of authority ceremony as the 226th MEB, Task Force Tarpon completed their relief in place and transfer of the Kabul b... More
Indiana National Guard, 1638th Transportation Company,
Indiana National Guard, 1638th Transportation Company, Spc. Chase Kimberling detaches a coupling that secures a cargo container to the trailer during movement. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thom... More
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Sgt. Jeffrey Carroll practice advanced marksmanship skills during mobilization training at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.
A row of Afghanistan Uniform Police district chiefs'
A row of Afghanistan Uniform Police district chiefs' hats line the stage of the awards ceremony held at Camp Phoenix. The Afghanistan Uniform Police Deputy of Administration and police chiefs, representing each... More
Afghan police Lt. Col. Mohammed Ali of Provinical
Afghan police Lt. Col. Mohammed Ali of Provinical Response Company (PRC) Kabul addresses partrolmen before the Emergency Deployment Response Exercise. The EDRE provides the Afghan police units the opportunity ... More
A 1638th Transportation Company soldier salutes after
A 1638th Transportation Company soldier salutes after recieving his award. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
Chief of National Guard Bureau Gen. Frank Grass presents
Chief of National Guard Bureau Gen. Frank Grass presents 302nd Military Police Company Spc. Brenton Jumper for service on the Police Adviser Team.
Indiana National Guard, 1638th Transportation Company
Indiana National Guard, 1638th Transportation Company Capt. Daniel Downey persents awards during an end of tour ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Sgt. Michael Warren practices advanced marksmanship skills during mobilization training at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel B. Allyn toured Fort Stewart to observe the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s eXportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) exercise. The XCTC program ... More
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Col. Randall V. Simmons Jr. creates controlled shots while building on advanced marksmanship skills during mobilization training at the Camp Shelby... More
Georgia National Guard, British reserve, and Canadian
Georgia National Guard, British reserve, and Canadian reserve soldiers train together as part of the 48th Highlanders alliance. Training with the three Canadian regiments, The Queen's Own Rifles, 48th Highlande... More
48th IBCT assumes missions in Afghanistan and Kuwait
Georgia National Guard Capt. Daniel Chicola, Logistics Civil Augmentation Program operations officer describes some of the installations capabilities and consumption rates. Chicola is a graduate of the Georgia ... More
Camp Phoenix lined the street to form a hero's parade
Camp Phoenix lined the street to form a hero's parade to welcome the soldiers of Operation Proper Exit.
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Sgt. Daniel Lavelle checks his mirrors as a non-tactical vehicle driver and maintains security during a key leader engagement.
U.S. Air Force Reserve, Col. Lindsey Graham met with
U.S. Air Force Reserve, Col. Lindsey Graham met with members of Task Force Volunteer, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers as part of his visit to Kabul with Sen. John McCain. Graham is also a United Sta... More
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel
Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Daniel B. Allyn toured Fort Stewart to observe the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s eXportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) exercise.
Teams from the 1-121st Infantry Regiment fall in line
Teams from the 1-121st Infantry Regiment fall in line on fighting positions for the combined arms live-fire exercise.
U.S. Air Force Reserve, Col. Lindsey Graham met with
U.S. Air Force Reserve, Col. Lindsey Graham met with members of Task Force Volunteer, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers as part of his visit to Kabul with Sen. John McCain. Graham is also a United Sta... More
Kabul police maintain security during the Emergency
Kabul police maintain security during the Emergency Deployment Response Exercise. The EDRE provides the Afghan police units the opportunity to synchronize their efforts across the capital. Role players simulate... More
Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss tours Camp Phoenix with
Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss tours Camp Phoenix with the Task Force Volunteer Commander, Col. Randall V. Simmons, Jr. after meeting with Georgia Guardsmen in the dining facility.
Army National Guard Director Lt. Gen. William Ingram
Army National Guard Director Lt. Gen. William Ingram Jr. and Assistant Adjutant General, Georgia Department of Defense Brig. Gen. Joe Jarrard discuss the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team's eXportable Combat Tr... More
A Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
A Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Sgt. Bernard Cheeley creates controlled shots with advanced marksmanship skills during mobilization training at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.
The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team soldiers pose
The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team soldiers pose with wounded warriors and sponsors of Operation Proper Exit.
The 1638th Transportation Company formation during
The 1638th Transportation Company formation during their end of tour awards ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompson/Released)
Georgia National Guard, British reserve, and Canadian
Georgia National Guard, British reserve, and Canadian reserve soldiers train together as part of the 48th Highlanders alliance. Training with the three Canadian regiments, The Queen's Own Rifles, 48th Highlande... More
A U.S. Soldier with the Georgia Army National Guard
A U.S. Soldier with the Georgia Army National Guard participates in the eXportable Combat Training Capabilities exercise, sponsored by the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, accompanied by members of the Britis... More
A First Army Division East soldier makes sure Georgia
A First Army Division East soldier makes sure Georgia Guardsmen are complete on the final room of the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center live-fire shoot house. First Army Division East subordinate units, ... More
Kabul police provide a security position during the
Kabul police provide a security position during the Emergency Deployment Response Exercise. The EDRE provides the Afghan police units the opportunity to synchronize their efforts across the capital. Role player... More
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Georgia National Guard, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Lt. Col. Alex McLemore introduces the guest speakers of Operation Proper Exit.
Wisconsin Army National Guard Capt. Rebecca Nieves,
Wisconsin Army National Guard Capt. Rebecca Nieves, physician assistant, provides overall assessment of patient care and confirms documentation during an exercise at Camp Phoenix. (U.S. Army National Guard phot... More
An Afghan Independent Election Commission official
An Afghan Independent Election Commission official takes notes and counts ballot boxes upon delivery to the IEC warehouse where the ballots will be audited. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Mike Thompso... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William Ingram Jr., center, the
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William Ingram Jr., center, the director of the Army National Guard observes the eXportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) exercise, during his visit to Fort Stewart, Ga., Sept. 12, 2013... More