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
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
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)
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)
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 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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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.)
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
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)
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)