Fort Polkl ombudsman - A man standing in front of an american flag
Fort Polk ombudsman Kevin Stuart.
New Fort Polk app - A blue ribbon with a logo on it
Fort Polk has a new app.
Fort Polk welcomes Roseberry as new garrison commander
During a garrison change of command ceremony held at Warrior Field June 13, outgoing commander Col. Jarrett A. Thomas II relinquished command to Col. Ryan K. Roseberry as Brenda Lee McCullough, director, IMCOM-... More
Eighth anvil takes its place at entrance of Anvil Field
Sean McCroary, supervisory sports specialist, unveils the eighth of 10 anvil sculptures at Anvil Field June 15 as Fort Polk command and representatives from Morale, Welfare and Recreation, G3 and sports, fitnes... More
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, commander of the Joint
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, commander of the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, discusses education initiatives, the 2028 Campaign Plan and the installation’s response to COVID-19 on the Natchitoch... More
This patient has (simulated) facial burns and trouble
This patient has (simulated) facial burns and trouble breathing so the medical team is setting up a respirator and taking note of vital signs.
Spc. McKayla S. Taylor, 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation
Spc. McKayla S. Taylor, 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment, and her squad ruck marching, prior to COVID-19.
Learn everything from upping your metabolism to healthy
Learn everything from upping your metabolism to healthy sleeping habits and more in the Fort Polk Army Wellness Center classroom.
Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram (center), Commanding General,
Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram (center), Commanding General, U.S. Army Installation Management Command, and Brig. Gen. David Doyle, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk commanding general, visit Child Develop... More
Spc. Patrician Fuentez, 115th CSH, takes her turn at
Spc. Patrician Fuentez, 115th CSH, takes her turn at kick ball as her teammates look on during the unit's sports day March 23 at Fort Polk Soldiers Athletic Complex.
Soldiers for 4th SFAB retrieve a vehicle from the
Soldiers for 4th SFAB retrieve a vehicle from the centralized receiving and shipping point on Fort Polk.
Line handlers on the ground keep a close eye on their
Line handlers on the ground keep a close eye on their counterparts as they rapel down the tower at the Air Assault compound at Fort polk Feb. 5.
Boys, Girls Club Youth of Year chosen to represent Fort Polk
Fort Polk Child and Youth Services Middle School and Teen program Youth of the Year for 2019 is Destiny Ross, 15. She is the daughter of Staff Sgt. Allan Ross, Joint Readiness Training Center Operations Group, ... More
Xenia Vazquez, a Family Child Care provider, gives
Xenia Vazquez, a Family Child Care provider, gives Jaxon Davis, 23 months (right), and Andrew Varrasco, 11 months, a little extra attention.
A mother alligator watches over her brood at the Sabine
A mother alligator watches over her brood at the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge Wetland Walkway.
Gary Sinese and the Lt. Dan Band entertain Fort Polk
Gary Sinese and the Lt. Dan Band entertain Fort Polk Soldiers and Family members during a free concert on Headquarters Field June 9.
A veteran OH-58 helicopter receives a "water salute,"
A veteran OH-58 helicopter receives a "water salute," in keeping with aviation tradition, following the Kiowa helicopters’ last flight July 9 at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk's airfield.
A color guard from317th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade
A color guard from317th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division lead by Staff Sgt. Deric Burnett presented the colors during the Anacoco POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony on Sep. 18. Fro... More
It’s best to to look up and be aware of danger as
It’s best to to look up and be aware of danger as temperatures warm and icicles begin to melt and fall off roofs and light fixtures.
Oxendine - A close up of a person in a uniform
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Air Assault students reach ground level after rapelling
Air Assault students reach ground level after rapelling down the tower at Fort Polk's Air Assault compound Feb. 5.
JRTC, Fort Polk set to honor Vietnam veterans
Fort Polk’s Tigerland was the jumping off point for thousands of Soldiers headed to Vietnam in the 1960s and 70s. On Nov. 8, The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk will give those Warriors the welcom... More
Louisiana’s most famous resident, the alligator, can
Louisiana’s most famous resident, the alligator, can often be spotted soaking up the sun in the bayous that are located along the Creole Nature Trail, and All-American Road located about 50 miles south of Fort ... More
Cafeteria Conversation - A group of people standing around a table fil...
Fort Polk parents and students attending the annual Cafeteria Conversation event at Parkway Elementary School Aug. 1 pick up free backpacks and school supplies thanks to Operation Homefront. Area businesses, Fo... More
Capt. Miguel Moyeno, team leader, Bravo Company, 1st
Capt. Miguel Moyeno, team leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade and former commander of Fort Polk’s Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 353rd Infantry Regiment (left), and 1st Sg... More
Polk residents recommend AFAP topics
Col. Jody Dugai, commander, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, addresses medical issues during an Army Family Action Plan topic discussion meeting at the Fort Polk Warrior Community Center Oct. 7. Dugai was j... More
Firefighters show Faith Training Christian Academy
Firefighters show Faith Training Christian Academy students what to expect should a firefighter come to their house April 10 at the Fort Polk Fire Station. The students toured the station on a field trip to lea... More
Aaron O'Dowd, soccer instructor, (left) get his team
Aaron O'Dowd, soccer instructor, (left) get his team — team Ireland — pumped up before their match against team England July 26 at Fort Polk's Challenger International Soccer Camp.
Maj. Ashley Cesar, chief of behavioral health for the
Maj. Ashley Cesar, chief of behavioral health for the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital.
The M24, Chaffee light tank is named after Gen. Adna
The M24, Chaffee light tank is named after Gen. Adna R. Chaffee who pioneered the use of tanks in the Army.
Brig. Gen. Patrick Frank, commander, Joint Readiness
Brig. Gen. Patrick Frank, commander, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, greets Fort Polk Soldiers as they finish the 2018 Fort Polk SHARP Torch Run April 3.
A sign welcomes home Soldiers of Fort Polk's 3rd Brigade
A sign welcomes home Soldiers of Fort Polk's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division from their nine-month deployment to the Middle East at Warrior Fitness Center May 4.
Spc. Kiyana Hart (right) and Spc. John Mitchell, 48th
Spc. Kiyana Hart (right) and Spc. John Mitchell, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard, serve Soldiers of their unit breakfast May 23 at the North Fort Polk Dining Facility following a ... More
Certificate of appreciation
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank (left), commanding general, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk,presents guest speakers Rabbi Cantor Raina Siroty (second from left) and Dr. Aliza Wong (middle) with certif... More
Fort Polk Family makes masks together as community project
Courtney Bell works at her sewing machine as her children form an assembly line to feed her the pieces she needs to make masks. Antonio, 9, (right) irons mask fabric squares for Gabriel, 5, (left) who takes the... More
TTX preps leaders for severe weather event
Leaders from across the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk gathered in the installation's Bayou Theater May 19 for a tabletop exercise to test their ability to respond to a catastrophic weather event... More
Sgt. Patrick Maher, Delta Troop, 1st Battalion, 509th
Sgt. Patrick Maher, Delta Troop, 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne) Geronimos, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, ran into traffic on a four-lane highway near Fort Polk, La., and secu... More
The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk Crisis
The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk Crisis Action Team conduct a 7 a.m. shift change briefing and prepare for a commander’s update. The briefing updates incoming personnel on the status of their ... More
Spc. Rafael Caraballo Rodriguez, Patriot Warrior Restaurant
Spc. Rafael Caraballo Rodriguez, Patriot Warrior Restaurant culinary specialist, stirs taco meat in the Patriot Warrior Restaurant kitchen Oct. 27.
Spc. Joe Hall hugs his father, John Hall, during a
Spc. Joe Hall hugs his father, John Hall, during a redeployment ceremony for Soldiers with the 3rd BCT, 10th Mtn Div May 4 at Fort Polk's Warrior Fitness Center.
A brown pelican soars through the skies over Galveston
A brown pelican soars through the skies over Galveston Island.
This young man looks like an old pro as he surveys
This young man looks like an old pro as he surveys the crowd from the hatch of a tactical vehicle Aug. 17 during the Box Tour.
Brig. Gen. Gary Brito (center), commanding general,
Brig. Gen. Gary Brito (center), commanding general, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, meets with senior leadership from the Tunisian army element going through rotation 17-07 June 26.
With the start of the new year, many people take the
With the start of the new year, many people take the opportunity to get in better physical condition or lose a little weight. Those who call Fort Polk home have several places that offer fitness classes where t... More
Col. Christopher Moretti Sr., Joint Readiness Training
Col. Christopher Moretti Sr., Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk chief of staff, presents a flag to Lynn Fleming, sister of Korean War veteran Pfc. Edward M. Jones, during a repatriation ceremony in ... More
As David Broyles, Fort Polk Directorate of Public Works
As David Broyles, Fort Polk Directorate of Public Works energy manager, and other students cheer him on, Elijah Nelson, 5, pedals the bike at the electricity booth during the Interactive Health Fair held at Sie... More
Kenny White (6), 519th Military Police Battalion "Strike
Kenny White (6), 519th Military Police Battalion "Strike Hard," puts in two of his nine points during his team;s 44-37 win over 41st Transportation Company during Fort Polk intramural basketball play Feb. 26 at... More
Fort Polk's 705th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company
Fort Polk's 705th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company marches into Warrior Gym April 2 in front of Fort Polk leadership and Family members for a redeployment ceremony to welcome them home.
Geronimo hosts change of command
Col. David Gardner, Joint Readiness Training Center Operations Group commander, passes the colors to Lt. Col. Henry Moltz, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment commander, June 26 at a change of com... More
Vernon Parish students read for fun
Vernon Parish elementary students participate in a Summer Fun Book Club hosted by the Vernon Parish School Board. More than 250 students participated in the event.
From l to r: Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher M. Ausbun,
From l to r: Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher M. Ausbun, garrison command sergeant major, Daniel Bartlett, Corvias Property Management facilities director, Col. Ryan K. Roseberry, Fort Polk garrison commander, Wil... More
Col. Lee A. Burnett, 32nd Hospital Command commander,
Col. Lee A. Burnett, 32nd Hospital Command commander, addresses his Soldiers from the podium during an activation and conversion ceremony held March 20 at Engineer Fiield.
A Soldier checks his mask for proper fit and seal during
A Soldier checks his mask for proper fit and seal during the PHA-Hood Soldier of the Year competition in the Castor Training Area at Fort Polk Sept. 25.
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank (right), commanding general
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank (right), commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, presents Vietnam veteran Sgt. Kibbie Pillette with a 50-year commemoration of the Vietnam War lapel ... More
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, commander, Joint Readiness
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, commander, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, congratulates 1st Lt. Isydra Lujan, 32nd Hospital Center, on earning the EFMB Feb. 14.
Once trainIng is complete, it’s time for a little play.
Once trainIng is complete, it’s time for a little play.
Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, stand in formation during a redeployment ceremony May 4 at Fort Polk's Warrior Fitness Center. The Soldiers are returning home after a nine-mon... More
A competitor throws a grenade during the 2019 JRTC
A competitor throws a grenade during the 2019 JRTC and Fort Polk Soldier and NCO od the Year competition.
Gary Sinese and members of his Lt. Dan Band perform
Gary Sinese and members of his Lt. Dan Band perform during a free concert at Fort Polk June 9.
Spectacular sunsets are just one of the benefits of
Spectacular sunsets are just one of the benefits of a dinner cruise on Toledo Bend Reservoir.
DeRidder High School senior guard Domonique Davis (23
DeRidder High School senior guard Domonique Davis (23 showing), daughter of retired Sgt. 1st Class Victoria Davis and Army veteran Nathaniel Davis, drives against two Helen Cox basketball players Feb. 18 during... More
JRTC retention team
Your Joint Readiness Training Center retention career counselor team is ready to assist. Front row from left: Sgt. Thomas Bates, Staff Sgt. Kory Jamison and Sgt. 1st Class Claudio Delgado; Back row, from left: ... More
Alvarez sets example for 5-25 Soldiers to emulate
Sgt. Jessica Alvarez, a fire control specialist assigned to Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10 Mountain Division, operates an Advanced Field Artillery Tac... More
Jump training - A group of men in uniform standing next to a truck
Jumpmasters assigned to the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk go through refresher training at one of the aircraft mock-up sites on the installation May 13 as they prepare for the resumption of airb... More
Brig. Gen. David S. Doyle, Joint Readiness Training
Brig. Gen. David S. Doyle, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk commanding general, and other participants in the JRTC and Fort Polk walking town hall held Nov. 4, stopped along the route through Palme... More
Fort Polk’s Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and
Fort Polk’s Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Youth Sports continued its basketball season Jan. 29 with a couple of games. Here are a few pictures of the youth in action.
A Soldier of the Year candidate sits before the board
A Soldier of the Year candidate sits before the board on the final day of the 2019 JRTC and Fort Polk NCO and Soldier of the Year competition.
First Sgt. Oyeyemi "Superman" Akinreton, B Company,
First Sgt. Oyeyemi "Superman" Akinreton, B Company, 115th CSH, tackles the tires during the functional fitness event at the 115th CSH sports day March 23.
519th Military Police Battalion Soldiers participate
519th Military Police Battalion Soldiers participate in the push up event, part of the Army Combat Fitness Test, at Fort Polk Jan. 30. The Soldiers received training from a Mobile Training Team, part of the Arm... More
A Soldier from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
A Soldier from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, keeps company a couple of pups placed in the Fort Polk Veterinary Treatment Facility’s Pet Safe Haven during Hurricane Laura recovery.
Capt. Matthew Putnam, Fort Polk Treatment Facility
Capt. Matthew Putnam, Fort Polk Treatment Facility veterinarian looks at a slide on a microscope at the vet clinic Aug. 30.
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank (left), commanding general,
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank (left), commanding general, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, shakes hands and presents a coin to 1st Lt. Russell Mortinger, one of the Soldiers tha competed in Best Ran... More
Women celebrate100 years of making progress at polls
Angie Thorne, Guardian staff writer
Brig. Gen. David S. Doyle, Joint Readiness Training
Brig. Gen. David S. Doyle, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk commanding general, and Sgt. 1st Class Adriana Fox, JRTC Operations Group, salute after laying the wreath at a Veterans Day ceremony held... More
Lt. Gen. Douglas M. Gabram (center), Commanding General,
Lt. Gen. Douglas M. Gabram (center), Commanding General, U.S. Army Installation Management Command, exits Woodfill Hall (bldg 350) with Fort Polk leaders on their way to touring housing areas on the installation.
Command Sgt. Maj. Jerry Dodson, Fort Polk garrison
Command Sgt. Maj. Jerry Dodson, Fort Polk garrison command sergeant major, gives a present to 8-year-old Vinton, Louisiana resident Drake Quibodeaux, Dec. 19. Dodson, along with his spouse, Kim, and Fort Polk B... More
Mark Leslie, chief of Plans and Operations, Fort Polk
Mark Leslie, chief of Plans and Operations, Fort Polk Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security and conference organizer, discusses the process to request MEDEVAC operations during the MEDEVAC Conference.
CYS gymnastics instructor Kayla Walker watches as class
CYS gymnastics instructor Kayla Walker watches as class participants take turns showing their arm strength on a bar apparatus.
Col. (retired) Gregory D. Gadson receives a standing
Col. (retired) Gregory D. Gadson receives a standing ovation after sharing his resiliency story with Fort Polk Soldiers Jan. 29 at Fort Polk's Bayou Theater.
Battered, but not beaten. The steeple of the Fort Polk
Battered, but not beaten. The steeple of the Fort Polk Main Post Chapel might have been knocked from its perch, but the building stands strong.
Pictured from left to right: Honorable Dr. E. Casey
Pictured from left to right: Honorable Dr. E. Casey Wardynski, assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs; James Williams, Vernon Parish superintendent; Col. Ryan K. Roseberry, Fort Polk g... More
Khosho - A close up of a person in a uniform
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A Soldier directs a truck to back into the spot designated
A Soldier directs a truck to back into the spot designated for a water tank to be off loaded.
Jenna Mallon, Child & Youth Services Sport and Fitness
Jenna Mallon, Child & Youth Services Sport and Fitness Program Specialist, (left) and Alexis Gasby, CYS Sport and Fitness Program associate, dance to the music at Skating Through the Decades event between handi... More
Incoming Soldiers participate in newcomers PT at Fort
Incoming Soldiers participate in newcomers PT at Fort Polk Feb. 14.
Gary Sinese salutes Fort Polk Soldiers during a free
Gary Sinese salutes Fort Polk Soldiers during a free concert on Headquarters field June 9.
Vow renewal makes date night romantic
Couples stood in a horseshoe formation as Chap. (Maj.) William Glenn, Fort Polk Family Life Chaplain, performed the vow renewal ceremony for the 17 couples at the Army Community Service Date Night held Feb. 8.
383rd Modular Movement Control Team deploys
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, commander, JRTC and Fort Polk, walks through the ranks of the 383rd Modular Movement Control Team, 519th Military Police Battalion, after speaking at their deployment ceremony June ... More
Ops Grp Change of Command
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk commanding general, passes the colors to Col. Jason A. Curl, the incoming Operations Group commander, at the change of command ceremony... More
Command team offers leadership tips
Fort Polk Army Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Ausbun (left) and Col. Ryan K. Roseberry, commander, Fort Polk Army Garrison, teach a class on leadership to members of the city of Leesville’s administrati... More
Rotational Soldiers with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
Rotational Soldiers with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) arrive at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk Aug. 12 after a bus ride from Fort Campbell, Ky., for Rota... More
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, commander, Joint Readiness
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, commander, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk (center, facing Soldiers), welcomes home members of Dog Troop, 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment “Geronimos” after thei... More
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, commander, Joint Readiness
Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, commander, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk (right) speaks with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (middle) and Louisiana Fourth District Congressman Mike Johnson duri... More
A briefing for 4th SFAB took place May 26, while observing
A briefing for 4th SFAB took place May 26, while observing social-distancing and face-covering guidelines.
Despite sweltering humidity, hundreds of people challenged
Despite sweltering humidity, hundreds of people challenged themselves at the 2018 Warrior Swamp Mud Run 5K event Sept. 14 and 15. Soldiers went through the 15-obstacle course Sept. 14 and Fort Polk Families, ci... More
Polk, Rosepine sign IGSA for custodial services
Col. Jarrett A. Thomas II, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Polk (left) and Rosepine Mayor Donna Duvall sign in intergovernmental support agreement for custodial services at a Rosepine Town Council meeting June 5.
Corvias, Army partnership improves Fort Polk quality of life
Palmetto Terrace Neighborhood Center with its large swimming pool, pool house, playground and picnic area is one of four neighborhood centers Corvias Military Living has built since taking over the day-to-day o... More
DPTMS team learns CPR, AED operation
Vincent Engel performs CPR on a test dummy as David Dancer observes during a Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security CPR and AED class March 11 at Fort Polk’s Berry Mission Training Center.
Ariana Stanley makes her way across the "Tarzan" obstacle.
Ariana Stanley makes her way across the "Tarzan" obstacle.