CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Soldiers participate
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Soldiers participate in the 9/11 Memorial Ruck March at Camp Humphreys, September 11. The 24-hour ruck march and competition served as a memorial to those who gave their live... More
Col. Richard W. Wright passes the CTF Defender guidon
Col. Richard W. Wright passes the CTF Defender guidon to Lt. Col. Wilson during the Assumption of Command ceremony held November 19 at CP Carroll, South Korea.
Pvt. Mike Rivera and Pvt. Keaton Kahn from Salem, Oregon
Pvt. Mike Rivera and Pvt. Keaton Kahn from Salem, Oregon maneuver a canister during Alpha Batter, 2-1 ADA PATRIOT Missile Reload Training and receive guidance from Pfc. Matthew Berko from Clark, New Jersey and ... More
2018 Missile Defenders of the Year winners with former
2018 Missile Defenders of the Year winners with former NFL player Riki Ellison; and 35th ADA Brigade command team Col. Richard Wright and Command Sgt. Maj. Wilfredo Suarez.
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Col. Joseph M.
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Col. Joseph M. Pishock, 1st Signal Brigade commander, gives remarks during the closing ceremony of the 9/11 Memorial Ruck March at Camp Humphreys Sept. 12. The 24-hour ruck m... More
Brigadier Gen. Michael T. Morrissey and Command Sgt.
Brigadier Gen. Michael T. Morrissey and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric R. McCray, commander and command sergeant major, respectively, of The 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, visited 35th Air Defense Artillery... More
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander,
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander, spoke at a press conference Aug. 22 held at the Battery D, 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, tactical site on Osan Air Base, South Korea, in front o... More
PAJU, Republic of Korea - Private 1st Class Emily A.
PAJU, Republic of Korea - Private 1st Class Emily A. Sperling, Dallas native, and combat medic, 3rd Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. ... More
Col. Richard W. Wright, 35th ADA Brigade commander,
Col. Richard W. Wright, 35th ADA Brigade commander, congratulates the new Patriot Master Gunners following the ceremony on November 14, at the brigade headquarters on Osan Air Base, South Korea.
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— A Soldier runs
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— A Soldier runs with the flag of the United States of America during the 9/11 Memorial Ruck March at Camp Humphreys, September 11. The 24-hour ruck march and competition serve... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 River Mitchell, Sgt. Daren
Chief Warrant Officer 2 River Mitchell, Sgt. Daren Bailey, Pv2 Arturo Cortez, Pv2 Ian Dick, Pv2 Francisco Mendoza and D-2 Commander, Kate Theilacker worked tirelessly to prepare the Thanksgiving meal for U.S. a... More
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Father and son walk
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Father and son walk hand-in-hand for the first day of school at Humphreys Central Elementary School, August 27. Schools on Camp Humphreys opened their doors on August 27 for t... More
Lt. Col. Geoffrey Cole, and Command Sgt. Maj. Aaron
Lt. Col. Geoffrey Cole, and Command Sgt. Maj. Aaron Wheeler present the panel members with Guardian coins to the panel.
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Bills, Eighth Army commanding general;
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Bills, Eighth Army commanding general; Brigadier Gen. Kim Tae Up, Eighth Army deputy commanding general; and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Schmidt, Eighth Army command sergeant major; and Col. Ric... More
Staff Sgt. Joseph Butler from Charlie Battery, 2-1
Staff Sgt. Joseph Butler from Charlie Battery, 2-1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, presented guest speaker, Command Sgt. Maj. Randy B. Gray, 30th Air Defense Artillery Brigade command sergeant major, from Fort... More
Sgt. Thomas Manor was one of 14 Air Defenders from
Sgt. Thomas Manor was one of 14 Air Defenders from across the globe that graduated on November 14, from Class 701-18 Patriot Master Gunner (PMG) course held at Osan Air Base, South Korea, with senior leaders an... More
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea commander, spoke at a press conference Aug. 22 held at the Battery D, 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, tactic... More
Pvt. Mike Rivera and Pvt. Keaton Kahn from Salem, Oregon
Pvt. Mike Rivera and Pvt. Keaton Kahn from Salem, Oregon maneuver a canister during Alpha Batter, 2-1 ADA PATRIOT Missile Reload Training and receive guidance from Pfc. Matthew Berko from Clark, New Jersey and ... More
PAJU, Republic of Korea - Private 1st Class Emily A.
PAJU, Republic of Korea - Private 1st Class Emily A. Sperling, Dallas native, and 3rd Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, approaches the finish line of the 12-mile... More
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander;
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander; Gen. John E. Hyten, United States Strategic Command commander; Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces ... More
35th ADA Brigade food service officer Chief Warrant
35th ADA Brigade food service officer Chief Warrant Officer 2 River Mitchell gives the 8A and 35th ADA command teams a tour of the new Skyhill Dining Facility Kitchen where soldiers prepared the Thanksgiving dinner.
Guest speaker, Command Sgt. Maj. Randy B. Gray, 30th
Guest speaker, Command Sgt. Maj. Randy B. Gray, 30th Air Defense Artillery Brigade command sergeant major, from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, challenged the new graduates to live up to the standards of a Patriot Master ... More
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Bills, Eighth Army commanding general;
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Bills, Eighth Army commanding general; and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Schmidt, recognized Sgt. Daren Bailey, Pv2 Arturo Cortez, Pv2 Ian Dick, and Pv2 Francisco Mendoza worked tirelessly to prep... More
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Members of the
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Members of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Korea Chapter present 348th Composite Supply Company, 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.... More
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Sgt. 1st Class
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Sgt. 1st Class Terrance Widmer, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear specialist assigned to 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division and native of Streat... More
Gen. John E. Hyten, United States Strategic Command
Gen. John E. Hyten, United States Strategic Command commander, spoke at a press conference Aug. 22 held at the Battery D, 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, tactical site on Osan Air Base, South Korea, in fr... More
The author, 2nd Lt. Kelsey Burns, and her team earned
The author, 2nd Lt. Kelsey Burns, and her team earned the title of 2018 Missile Defenders of the Year (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense crew). From left, Pfc. Patrick Griffin, Pfc. Jacob Kuchar, 2nd Lt. Kels... More
35th ADA Brigade commander, Col. Richard Wright speaks
35th ADA Brigade commander, Col. Richard Wright speaks with the award winning Missile Defender of the Year winners following the MDOY Banquet at Osan Air Base on Nov. 16.
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Soldiers salute
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Soldiers salute as the National Anthem plays during the closing ceremony of the 9/11 Memorial Ruck March at Camp Humphreys Sept. 12. The 24-hour ruck march and competition se... More
Staff Sgt. Joseph Butler from Charlie Battery, 2-1
Staff Sgt. Joseph Butler from Charlie Battery, 2-1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, received top honors and was recognized as the PMG honor graduate.
Pvt. Mike Rivera and Pvt. Keaton Kahn from Salem, Oregon
Pvt. Mike Rivera and Pvt. Keaton Kahn from Salem, Oregon maneuver a canister during Alpha Batter, 2-1 ADA PATRIOT Missile Reload Training and receive guidance from Pfc. Matthew Berko from Clark, New Jersey and ... More
Avenger Master Gunner Staff Sgt. Richard Carter verifies
Avenger Master Gunner Staff Sgt. Richard Carter verifies the Avenger Team Chief has properly cleared the .50 Cal after successfully engaging Table VIII targets. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Bray McCollum, Echo B... More
Members of a 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Patriot
Members of a 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Patriot missile system launcher reload crew conduct a reload drill during the brigade's Missile Defender of the Year competition, October 15, at Suwon Air Base, S... More
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander,
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander, spoke at a press conference Aug. 22 held at the Battery D, 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, tactical site on Osan Air Base, South Korea, in front o... More
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— The Eighth Army
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— The Eighth Army Band plays the National Anthem during the opening ceremony of the 9/11 Memorial Ruck March at Camp Humphreys, September 11. The 24-hour ruck march and competi... More
Capt. Kate A. Theilacker, D-2 Battery commander, provides
Capt. Kate A. Theilacker, D-2 Battery commander, provides the Defenders the mission brief prior to executing their Terminal High Altitude Area Defense gunnery certification. (Courtesy photo)
Spc. Kyle McBride, Team TC provides direction to Pfc.
Spc. Kyle McBride, Team TC provides direction to Pfc. Justin Kunkle during the Avenger Table VIII qualifications range. They were the first team to qualify 5/5 on the range.
The grand opening of the new Skyhill Dining Facility
The grand opening of the new Skyhill Dining Facility at CTF Defender brought both U.S. and ROK soldiers together to share a Thanksgiving meal.
Beach Master Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Mapel conducts pre-fire
Beach Master Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Mapel conducts pre-fire safety checks before the Avenger crew proceeds to the Ammunition Supply Point to receive rounds for the Table VIII Qualification. (U.S. Army photo by 2... More
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Bills, Eighth Army commanding general;
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Bills, Eighth Army commanding general; and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Schmidt, serve up the Thanksgiving meal to U.S. and ROK soldiers at CTF Defender.
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander,
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander, spoke at a press conference Aug. 22 held at the Battery D, 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, tactical site on Osan Air Base, South Korea, in front o... More
Guardian Soldiers take a group photo with the panel.
Guardian Soldiers take a group photo with the panel.
Guardian Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Geoffrey Cole,
Guardian Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Geoffrey Cole, and Command Sgt. Maj., Aaron Wheeler, highlight the importance of the Female Mentorship program and event.
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea commander, waits to speak at a press conference Aug. 22 held at the Battery D, 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalio... More
Staff Sgt. Gilberto Ramirez, Staff Sgt. Kevin Macadam
Staff Sgt. Gilberto Ramirez, Staff Sgt. Kevin Macadam and Staff Sgt. Ryan Ahern evaluate Spc. Natalia Nattress and Spc. Preston Pyle on Sentinel Radar Emplacement Table IV during a recent training event.
Pvt. Mike Rivera from Indianapolis, Indiana receives
Pvt. Mike Rivera from Indianapolis, Indiana receives instruction from his leadership during Alpha Battery, 2-1 ADA PATRIOT missile reload training.
Staff Sgt. Chase Dehart presents Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio
Staff Sgt. Chase Dehart presents Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Estrada, Patriot Master Gunner Course Mentor with a thank you gift from the class.
Lt. Gen. Samuel A. Greaves, Missile Defense Agency
Lt. Gen. Samuel A. Greaves, Missile Defense Agency commander, spoke at a press conference Aug. 22 held at the Battery D, 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, tactical site on Osan Air Base, South Korea, in fr... More
On November 19, Lt. Col. John D. Wilson became the
On November 19, Lt. Col. John D. Wilson became the first officer to take command of the Joint Task Force. Additionally, CTF Defender is the first Combined Task Force commanded by a National Guard Officer.
PAJU, Republic of Korea - Private 1st Class Emily A.
PAJU, Republic of Korea - Private 1st Class Emily A. Sperling, Dallas native, and combat medic, 3rd Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, sports her Expert Field Med... More
Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Estrada, Patriot Master Gunner
Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Estrada, Patriot Master Gunner Instructor, discusses Patriot Missile Reload with students Sgt. Thomas Manor, Staff Sgt. Robert Moscatelli and Staff Sgt. Chase Dehart at the D/6-52 motorp... More
Gen. John E. Hyten, United States Strategic Command
Gen. John E. Hyten, United States Strategic Command commander, spoke at a press conference Aug. 22 held at the Battery D, 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, tactical site on Osan Air Base, South Korea, in fr... More
94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command senior enlisted
94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command senior enlisted advisor and commander, Command Sgt. Maj. Eric McCray and Brig. Gen Michael Morrissey; Brigadier Gen. Park Chan Sik, Republic of Korea 2nd Air Defense Ar... More
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Participants of
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Participants of the 9/11 Memorial Ruck March raise their guidons after the closing ceremony at Camp Humphreys Sept. 12. The 24-hour ruck march and competition served as a mem... More
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Students, family
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Students, family and the Eighth Army Band fill the hallway of Humphreys Central Elementary School for the first day of school, August 27. Schools on Camp Humphreys opened thei... More
Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Estrada, Patriot Master Gunner
Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Estrada, Patriot Master Gunner Instructor, discusses Patriot Missile Reload with students Sgt. Thomas Manor, Staff Sgt. Robert Moscatelli and Staff Sgt. Chase Dehart at the D/6-52 motorp... More
Lt. Gen. Thomas Vandal MVP Award recipients: Staff
Lt. Gen. Thomas Vandal MVP Award recipients: Staff Sgt. Phillip Toole and 1st Lt. Nathen Jackson with former NFL player Riki Ellison, Brig. Gen Park Chan Sik, commander of Republic of Korea 2nd Air Defense Arti... More
Lt. Col. John D. Wilson passes the guidon to Sgt. Maj.
Lt. Col. John D. Wilson passes the guidon to Sgt. Maj. Ramirez and assumes command as the first National Guard Officer of an active duty Air Defense Combined Task Force.
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Sgt. Courtney Davis,
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Sgt. Courtney Davis, a public affairs specialist assigned to 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, and her husband, walk their daughters to their first day of school at Humphreys Centr... More
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Sparky the Fire
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Sparky the Fire Dog, the Camp Humphreys Fire Department mascot, greets students and family for the first day of school at Humphreys Central Elementary School, August 27. Schoo... More
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander;
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander; Gen. John E. Hyten, United States Strategic Command commander; Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces ... More
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Soldiers move towards
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Soldiers move towards the starting point of the 9/11 Memorial Ruck March at Camp Humphreys, September 11. The 24-hour ruck march and competition served as a memorial to those... More
Spc. Matteau Tanner, Spc. Nickolas Cruz and Pfc Kelvin
Spc. Matteau Tanner, Spc. Nickolas Cruz and Pfc Kelvin Huynh operate the Sentinel Radar to detect targets and participate in Avenger training scenarios during a recent training event
FIRE3 leads, Capt. Gabriel Bull and Sfc. Shari Stewart,
FIRE3 leads, Capt. Gabriel Bull and Sfc. Shari Stewart, present the panel with FIRE3 t-shirt as a token of appreciation.
During a past site visit to CTF Defender Soldiers briefed
During a past site visit to CTF Defender Soldiers briefed The 94th Army Air and Missile Defense command team, Brig. Gen. Michael Morrissey and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric McCray, on the different functions of the eq... More
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Tiffany M. Bryant,
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea— Tiffany M. Bryant, principal of Humphreys Central Elementary School, rings the bell with other key leaders to signify the beginning of class for the first day of school, Augus... More
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander,
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander, spoke at a press conference Aug. 22 held at the Battery D, 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, tactical site on Osan Air Base, South Korea, in front o... More
Fourteen Air Defenders from across the globe graduated
Fourteen Air Defenders from across the globe graduated on November 14, from Class 701-18 Patriot Master Gunner (PMG) course held at Osan Air Base, South Korea, with senior leaders and family members in attendance.
Staff Sgt. Matthew Heptner from D/2-1 ADA presents
Staff Sgt. Matthew Heptner from D/2-1 ADA presents his portion of a 12-month long training strategy brief to 35th ADA Master Gunner Course evaluators. (Photo by Capt. Marion Jo Nederhoed)
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander;
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander; Gen. John E. Hyten, United States Strategic Command commander; Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces ... More
During a past site visit, Col. Richard W. Wright, 35th
During a past site visit, Col. Richard W. Wright, 35th ADA commander, talks with Soldiers at Combined Task Force Defender about the importance of the mission and equipment capabilities on site.
Panel members discuss the challenges and unspoken
Panel members discuss the challenges and unspoken expectations of the female Soldiers.