Seth Finn, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance
Seth Finn, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance specialist from the USACE Louisville District, stands near a pile of vegetative debris at the Office for the Improvement of Public Schools of Puerto R... More
Ladder Truck 152 was on hand for the 9/11 Memorial
Ladder Truck 152 was on hand for the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held at Fort Irwin Sept. 11, 2014. The ladder truck was originally stationed in Queens, N.Y., at station 152 and responded to the attacks on the World... More
Scott Williamson, a Qaulity Assurance technician from
Scott Williamson, a Qaulity Assurance technician from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, inspects a roof in Cayey, Puerto Rico Dec. 26. In support of FEMA's Operation Blue Roof mission, the Cor... More
Blue roofs are visible Dec. 26 on homes in Cayey, Puerto
Blue roofs are visible Dec. 26 on homes in Cayey, Puerto Rico, tucked into the island's central mountains. The reinforced-plastic sheeting roofs were installed as part of FEMA's Operation Blue Roof Program in t... More
A contractor truck hauling debris stops for a check
A contractor truck hauling debris stops for a check by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance personnel before entering a debris collection site on the island of Vieques Jan. 2. The Corps of Engineers i... More
Mr. William Gang, civilian aide to the secretary of
Mr. William Gang, civilian aide to the secretary of the Army, speaks to those in attendance at the Vietnam Veterans tribute held at Fort Irwin, Calif., March 28.
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Lance Howton performs
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Lance Howton performs during the 2013 Mojave River Trail Days extreme cowboy competition in Helendale, Calif. Oct. 5.
NTC Commander Brig. Gen. Jeff Broadwater and Pvt. Deadrick
NTC Commander Brig. Gen. Jeff Broadwater and Pvt. Deadrick Person of the 2/11 Armored Cavalry Regiment attempt to Facetime Person's family to share the moment they cut the Army Birthday cake June 14.
Donovian forces, depicted U.S. Army soldiers from the
Donovian forces, depicted U.S. Army soldiers from the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, advance through the city of Razish at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., March 17. The Donovian forces are use... More
It was a hot Mojave Desert day for Soldiers training
It was a hot Mojave Desert day for Soldiers training here, but that didn't stop Spc. Christian Dryer, 22, from Vancouver, Wash., from cooking up a feast for troops. Inside the field kitchen, temperatures soared... More
Zaylin McIntosh, who’s currently a summer intern working
Zaylin McIntosh, who’s currently a summer intern working in the NTC Safety Office, inspects training equipment at the National Training Center.
(Left to right) Teresa Bullock, Spc. Zachary Brooks,
(Left to right) Teresa Bullock, Spc. Zachary Brooks, Staff Sgt. Amber Brooks and Maj. Gen. Ted Martin, commanding general of the National Training Center, pose with a Gold Star Banner presented the two young so... More
SMA Grinston discusses the future of large-scale training
SMA Grinston discusses the future of large-scale training rotations while taking precautionary health protection measures at the National Training Center.
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas,
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas, labels and prepares to send suspected "chemical weapons" related material out of a facility during a WMD training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Ce... More
U.S. Army senior Leaders review COVID-19 mitigation
U.S. Army senior Leaders review COVID-19 mitigation measures to safe guard the health protection of the force while continuing large-scale training rotations at the National Training Center.
Members of the congressional staff delegation, who
Members of the congressional staff delegation, who visited Fort Irwin and the National Training Center Sept. 23, participate in a foot patrol during their time in “the box” as part of an overview of the mission... More
Soldiers, families and community members gathered to
Soldiers, families and community members gathered to march at Fort Irwin’s sixth annual Denim Day walk April 2, 2018 to raise awareness about sexual assault and harassment. Photo by Dave Dupree (NTC / Fort Irwin PAO)
Gold Star Families, active duty Soldiers and members
Gold Star Families, active duty Soldiers and members of the local communities who support both pose for a group photo in front of Fort Irwin's painted rocks Nov. 25, 2014.
Seth Finn, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance
Seth Finn, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance specialist from the USACE Louisville District, points out vegetative debris piles from Hurricane Maria that are being cleared from the Office for the ... More
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Horse Detachment
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Horse Detachment led hundreds of Soldiers and community members during Fort Irwin’s sixth annual Denim Day walk April 2, 2018. The walk aimed to raise awareness about sexual as... More
Cody Mercer, a government contractor mechanic, works
Cody Mercer, a government contractor mechanic, works on repairing a generator that powers a flood control pump near San Juan, Puerto Rico Dec. 27. The repairs are part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Non-F... More
A truck is loaded with debris at the Office for the
A truck is loaded with debris at the Office for the Improvement of Public Schools of Puerto Rico in Bayamón, Puerto Rico Jan. 17. The site was used as a temporary disposal site for debris from Hurricane Maria b... More
Fueled by the Fallen Angel Cars honors those who lost
Fueled by the Fallen Angel Cars honors those who lost their lives during the attacks of 9/11. They were featured at the Fort Irwin, Calif., 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Sept. 11, 2014.
Personnel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris
Personnel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris management team for Puerto Rico Zone 1 review operations at a quality assurance checkpoint on the island of Vieques Jan. 2. To date, the Corps of Engineers... More
Citizens of Razish, role-players used to provide the
Citizens of Razish, role-players used to provide the town population at the National Training Center, react to nearby explosions during a training exercise at Fort Irwin, Calif., March 17. The explosions were u... More
A CBRNE Response Team member takes and securely packages
A CBRNE Response Team member takes and securely packages possible "chemical weapons" related material during a training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31. CBRNE refers to the team's spec... More
Contract workers make progress on temporary repairs
Contract workers make progress on temporary repairs at the Lares Police Station in Lares, Puerto Rico Jan. 9 as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Critical Public Facilities mission. The goal of the missi... More
Citizens of East Lake Village Community lined the entryway
Citizens of East Lake Village Community lined the entryway into the clubhouse, giving a warm welcome as U.S. Army Soldiers and families from Fort Irwin arrived to eat a traditional Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 24.
Col. Jeffery Broadwater, National Training Center Operations
Col. Jeffery Broadwater, National Training Center Operations Group commander, briefs members of the Congressional Staff Delegation who visited Fort Irwin and the National Training Center Sept. 23.
U.S. Army Soldier Stands Ready, Fort Irwin, California
U.S. Army Soldier with A Co., 2916th Aviation Battalion, 916th Support Brigade, stands ready to welcome the acting secretary of the U.S. Army Robert M. Speer, during a visit to the village of Ujen, at the Natio... More
Maj. Gen. Ted Martin, commanding general of the National
Maj. Gen. Ted Martin, commanding general of the National Training Center, presents distinquished visitors to the Vietnam Veteran's Ceremony held at Fort Irwin March 28 with commemorative pins.
An insurgent, depicted by a Canadian Army soldier,
An insurgent, depicted by a Canadian Army soldier, takes aim at an enemy position during the Decisive Action Rotation at Fort Irwin, Calif., March 17. The DA Rotation incorporates a hybrid threat environment of... More
Staff Sgt. Marcus McCormick, of the 289th Quartermaster
Staff Sgt. Marcus McCormick, of the 289th Quartermaster Company, provides a convoy its mission brief Aug. 20 during a morning supply mission. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Irwin Public Affairs)
These flood control pumps near San Juan, Puerto Rico
These flood control pumps near San Juan, Puerto Rico are just one of the sites U.S. Army Corps of Engineers teams are visiting as part of a unique mission to repair local generators and keep critical infrastruc... More
A "wounded" Soldier is loaded onto transportation in
A "wounded" Soldier is loaded onto transportation in preparation for further treatment. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Irwin Public Affairs)
Decisive Action Rotation 16-09, Fort Irwin, California
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, monitors an entry gate as part of Decisive Action Rotation 16-09 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Sept. 4, 2... More
A contract crew working as part of the U.S. Army Corps
A contract crew working as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' debris management mission in Puerto Rico clears vegetative debris from Hurricane Maria from a road in Guaynabo Jan. 10. Vegetative debris co... More
Shelby Deal, a quality assurance specialist with the
Shelby Deal, a quality assurance specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' temporary emergency power mission in Puerto Rico, inspects a temporary emergency generator at a water pumping station Jan. 4.
Power pole shipments are loaded onto trucks at a pier
Power pole shipments are loaded onto trucks at a pier in San Juan, Puerto Rico Jan. 8. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received 14,050 poles and 330 miles of conductor wire to date as part of the federal e... More
Flags and streamers adorned DFAC #2 at the National
Flags and streamers adorned DFAC #2 at the National Training Center June 14 as Fort Irwin celebrated the Army's 243rd birthday.
Col. Jon Braga, Fort Irwin Army Garrison commander,
Col. Jon Braga, Fort Irwin Army Garrison commander, accepts a military appreciation plaque from Ron Clark, Helendale Community Services District vice president, Oct. 5. The presentation was part of the two-day ... More
Contract workers use backhoes to clear curbside debris
Contract workers use backhoes to clear curbside debris from Hurricane Maria in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Jan. 10. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leads the federal debris management mission in response to the hurr... More
Juliette Bascom plays the Army song during the Memorial
Juliette Bascom plays the Army song during the Memorial Day commemoration at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Apple Valley, Calif., May 28.
Young Soldiers from Fort Irwin, Calif., visit the Fallen
Young Soldiers from Fort Irwin, Calif., visit the Fallen Soldier Memorial table at the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held Sept. 11, 2014.
Static Display at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Apple Valley,
Static Display at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Apple Valley, Calif., on Memorial Day, May 28.
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas,
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas, labels and prepares to send suspected "chemical weapons" related material out of a facility during a WMD training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Ce... More
Col. Jon Braga, garrison commander at Fort Irwin, Calif.,
Col. Jon Braga, garrison commander at Fort Irwin, Calif., welcomes Gold Star families, active duty Soldiers and those from the local communities who support both to Fort Irwin's "A Day of Gratitude" event held ... More
Army National Guard's 56th SBCT heads to NTC
Strykers tied down and staged for departure at the Navy Depot, Mechanicsburg PA. on June 19th 2018. (Pennsylvania Army National Guard Photo by MAJ, Gregory McElwain)
Donovian forces, depicted by U.S. Army soldiers from
Donovian forces, depicted by U.S. Army soldiers from the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, prepare to invade the city of Razish at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., March 16. The attack was part of... More
Col. Sherrie L Bosley, commander 916th Support Brigade,
Col. Sherrie L Bosley, commander 916th Support Brigade, Fort Irwin, Calif., smiles as a fly-by passes over the Memorial Day commemoration at Victor Valley Memorial Park in Victorville, Calif., May 28.
Power pole shipments are loaded onto trucks at a pier
Power pole shipments are loaded onto trucks at a pier in San Juan, Puerto Rico Jan. 8. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received 14,050 poles and 330 miles of conductor wire to date as part of the federal e... More
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas,
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas, labels and prepares to send suspected "chemical weapons" related material out of a facility during a WMD training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Ce... More
Thirteen Congressional Staff Delegates visited the
Thirteen Congressional Staff Delegates visited the National Training Center Jan. 25-26. During thier visit, they patrolled through the town and eventually came under attack by a guerrilla insurgent force.
From Left: Honorable Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary
From Left: Honorable Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army; Col. Peter Helmlinger, Commander of South Pacific Div. USACE; cut the ceremonial cake, officially opening Irwin Water Works, providing dr... More
Neil Medlin (left), from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Neil Medlin (left), from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, and Mike Bauman, from the Honolulu District, serve as Quality Assurance technicians for the Non-Federal Generator Operation and Maint... More
RSS briefs advances in additive manufacturing and 3-D
RSS briefs advances in additive manufacturing and 3-D printing in support of our OPFOR fleet.
After the ceremonial cutting of the Army Birthday cake,
After the ceremonial cutting of the Army Birthday cake, the dining facility's culinary team finished the job at Fort Irwin's DFAC #2 June 14.
Sgt. Shane Hayes, 30, from Memphis, Tenn., straps down
Sgt. Shane Hayes, 30, from Memphis, Tenn., straps down gear in preparation for rolling out on a mission. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Irwin Public Affairs)
Soldiers from the 2-3rd Infantry Battalion of the 3-2nd
Soldiers from the 2-3rd Infantry Battalion of the 3-2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., secure a possible "chemical weapons" facility during a training exercise at Fort Irwin... More
Fort Irwin's Pentagon-shaped 9/11 Memorial will include
Fort Irwin's Pentagon-shaped 9/11 Memorial will include steel from the World Trade Center surrounded by a reflecting pool and walls specific to the Pentagon, the Twin Towers, and Flight 93 which crashed in a Pe... More
Chris Woodruff, Energy Project Manager, Directorate
Chris Woodruff, Energy Project Manager, Directorate of Public Works, gives community members a tour of the most advanced water treatment facilities in the Army, Oct. 13.
Recall Nurse amid COVID-19 Testing
Ltc. Rebecca Mione tests Fort Irwin soldier for COVID-19 Public domain photograph of nurses, hospital, medical care, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Chief of Staff of the Army James C. McConville and
Chief of Staff of the Army James C. McConville and the National Training Centers commanding General, Brig. Gen. David Lesperance, overlook the 1/34 ABCT as they participate in the first Decisive Action Rotation... More
Col. Jon Braga, Fort Irwin Army Garrison commander,
Col. Jon Braga, Fort Irwin Army Garrison commander, accepts a military appreciation plaque from Ron Clark, Helendale Community Services District vice president, Oct. 5. The presentation was part of the two-day ... More
A CBRNE Response Team makes their way toward a suspected
A CBRNE Response Team makes their way toward a suspected "chemical weapons" facility during a WMD training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31. CBRNE refers to the team's specialty of miti... More
Vegetative debris from Hurricane Maria is collected
Vegetative debris from Hurricane Maria is collected and processed at the Los Alamos Temporary Debris Reduction Site (TDRS) in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Jan. 10. The site is used to grind the vegetative debris into ... More
Ken Kurtze joined members of the Helendale community
Ken Kurtze joined members of the Helendale community during their Mojave River Trail Days event Oct. 5-6 by showing how horseshoes were made in the good old days. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Irwin Public Affairs)
As a Quality Assurance technician for the U.S. Army
As a Quality Assurance technician for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Puerto Rico, Scott Williamson helps support FEMA's Operation Blue Roof program. The program provides temporary roofs made of reinforced-... More
Joe Hammond, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Joe Hammond, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, inspects a contractor truck hauling debris at the Los Alamos Temporary Debris Reduction Site (TDRS) in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Jan. 10. The ... More
In the mountains of central Puerto Rico, Tim Campion
In the mountains of central Puerto Rico, Tim Campion checks in on a home Dec. 26 that received a temporary roof through FEMA's Operation Blue Roof program. Campion is a Quality Assurance technician for the U.S.... More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance personnel
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance personnel with the USACE Critical Public Facilities team check on temporary repair work at the Lares Police Station in Lares, Puerto Rico Jan. 9. During Hurricane ... More
Nina Shelat tries her hand on an M240 during her visit
Nina Shelat tries her hand on an M240 during her visit to Fort Irwin and the National Training Center Sept. 23, 2014, as Spc. Mark Dumaguin Binlot, A Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, helps he... More
The National Training Center's dining facilities served
The National Training Center's dining facilities served up special holiday meals in celebration of the Army's 243rd birthday June 14.
Pfc. Kim Landicho, 24, monitors a soldier for possible
Pfc. Kim Landicho, 24, monitors a soldier for possible "chemical weapons" contamination during a WMD elimination exercise held at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31. Landicho, in the green gloves, sa... More
Power pole shipments await loading onto trucks at a
Power pole shipments await loading onto trucks at a pier in San Juan, Puerto Rico Jan. 8. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received 14,050 poles and 330 miles of conductor wire to date as part of the federa... More
A CBRNE Response Team member inspects a possible "chemical
A CBRNE Response Team member inspects a possible "chemical weapons" facility during a training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31. CBRNE refers to the team's specialty of mitigating chemi... More
Veterans who attended the Fort Irwin Vietnam Veterans
Veterans who attended the Fort Irwin Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony March 28 salute during the national anthem.
Mike Bauman, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mike Bauman, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District, inspects a generator for a flood control pump near San Juan, Puerto Rico Dec. 27. Bauman has been working in Puerto Rico as a Quality Assura... More
Shelby Deal, a quality assurance specialist with the
Shelby Deal, a quality assurance specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' temporary emergency power mission in Puerto Rico, inspects a temporary emergency generator at a water pumping station Jan. 4.
Shelby Deal, a quality assurance specialist with the
Shelby Deal, a quality assurance specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' temporary emergency power mission in Puerto Rico, inspects a temporary emergency generator at a water pumping station near Jayu... More
Utilities Mate 1st Class Patrick Koelle, assigned to
Utilities Mate 1st Class Patrick Koelle, assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 23, embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, levels out a section of wall, to put in beams for a new roof a... More
A soldier from the CBRNE Response Team prepares to
A soldier from the CBRNE Response Team prepares to inspect suspected "chemical weapons" material during a WMD elimination exercise held Jan. 31 at Fort Irwin's National Training Center.
From left: Staff Sgt. Joshua Reed, 32, from Canon City,
From left: Staff Sgt. Joshua Reed, 32, from Canon City, Colo., Sgt. 1st Class Dallas Jackson, 35, from Jonesboro, La., and Spc. Alejandro Perez, 24, of Sweetwater, Texas, take cover during an "indirect fire" sc... More
The Fallen Soldier Memorial at the Fort Irwin, Calif.,
The Fallen Soldier Memorial at the Fort Irwin, Calif., 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held Sept. 11, 2014.
Fort Irwin Garrison Commander Col. Jon Braga speaks
Fort Irwin Garrison Commander Col. Jon Braga speaks at the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held Sept. 11, 2014.
A contract crew works to clear curbside debris from
A contract crew works to clear curbside debris from Hurricane Maria in a residential neighborhood in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Jan. 10 as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris management mission. The debr... More
The second grade class of Lewis Elementary School supporting
The second grade class of Lewis Elementary School supporting the 9/11 memorial procession Sept. 11, 2014, at Fort Irwin.
Power pole shipments are loaded onto trucks at a pier
Power pole shipments are loaded onto trucks at a pier in San Juan, Puerto Rico Jan. 8. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received 14,050 poles and 330 miles of conductor wire to date as part of the federal e... More
Spc. Alejandro Perez, 24, of Sweetwater, Texas, takes
Spc. Alejandro Perez, 24, of Sweetwater, Texas, takes cover during an "indirect fire" scenario Aug. 20 in "the box." Perez is from the 44th Chemical Company out of Fort Hood, Texas. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Ir... More
U.S. Army Soldier with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
U.S. Army Soldier with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment slouches in the driver seat after a fierce battle at the embassy gate with Devil Coy, 5th Battalion Singapore Infantry Regiment, Razish, Jan. 19. "An in... More
After repairs have been completed on a generator, a
After repairs have been completed on a generator, a load bank test is performed to make sure the generator is fully mission capable. The test gradually increases the load -- the amount of electricity being made... More
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Lance Howton performs
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Lance Howton performs during the 2013 Mojave River Trail Days extreme cowboy competition in Helendale, Calif., Oct. 5. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Irwin Public Affairs)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance personnel
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance personnel with the USACE Critical Public Facilities team check on temporary repair work at the Lares Police Station in Lares, Puerto Rico Jan. 9. During Hurricane ... More
CSA James McConville, Brig. Gen. David Lesperance and
CSA James McConville, Brig. Gen. David Lesperance and Brig. Gen. Michael Wickman overlook the 1/34 ABCT as they battle against the 11th ACR, known as the OPFOR, in the town of RAZISH.
Power pole shipments await loading onto trucks at a
Power pole shipments await loading onto trucks at a pier in San Juan, Puerto Rico Jan. 8. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received 14,050 poles and 330 miles of conductor wire to date as part of the federa... More
Trucks carrying vegetative debris from Hurricane Maria
Trucks carrying vegetative debris from Hurricane Maria deposit their loads at the Los Alamos Temporary Debris Reduction Site (TDRS) in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Jan. 10. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is leading ... More
Power pole shipments are loaded onto trucks at a pier
Power pole shipments are loaded onto trucks at a pier in San Juan, Puerto Rico Jan. 8. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received 14,050 poles and 330 miles of conductor wire to date as part of the federal e... More
1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th ID defends against "Donovian" forces at t...
Elements of the 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division defend against "Donovian" forces portrayed by the COEFOR (Contemporary Operating Environment Force) of the National Training Center on Nov. 7. NTC Rotation 13... More
Operation Blue Roof progresses across Puerto Rico
Andrew Lorenz (right), a Quality Assurance specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, works with contractors to make a material adjustment at a home receiving a temporary blue roof in Mayagüez, Puerto Ri... More
Contract workers make progress on temporary repairs
Contract workers make progress on temporary repairs at the Lares Police Station in Lares, Puerto Rico Jan. 9 as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Critical Public Facilities mission. The goal of the missi... More