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.
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
Afghan National Army soldiers train in mortar use at
Afghan National Army soldiers train in mortar use at the Consolidated Fielding Center in Kabul.
A young school girl sits in a dark classroom behind
A young school girl sits in a dark classroom behind a warped window studying.
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.
School girls wait for their chance to get school supplies.
School girls wait for their chance to get school supplies.
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
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.
Portuguese infantry Capt. Fausto Ferreira de Campos
Portuguese infantry Capt. Fausto Ferreira de Campos offers some insight to an Afghan National Army soldier on Kabul Military Training Center, Jan. 12, 2011. Part of the first contingent of Portuguese trainers t... More
The Wounded Warriors' Matt Kinsey, left, looks over
The Wounded Warriors' Matt Kinsey, left, looks over his options down field as Matias Ferreira, foreground, rolls out as a possible receiver during the Team Gleason vs. Wounded Warriors fundraising event at Isid... 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
Members of the Wounded Warriors pose with current U.S.
Members of the Wounded Warriors pose with current U.S. Marines supporting a fundraising event Jan. 30 at Isidore Newman School. The game, which pitted the Wounded Warriors vs. Team Gleason, was held in support ... 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.
The Wounded Warriors team bow their heads before kickoff
The Wounded Warriors team bow their heads before kickoff during the Team Gleason vs. Wounded Warriors fundraising event at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, Jan. 30, 2013. The event was held to support the ... More
(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
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
Safiullah Maniwal, 18, paints the window frames of
Safiullah Maniwal, 18, paints the window frames of the new "Afghan Local Made Clothing" facility.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ken Wieners, the SAO's
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ken Wieners, the SAO's acquisitions program manager, checks new equipment purchased for the facility.
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)
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)
Alias Baderdem, an 18-year-old electrician, works to
Alias Baderdem, an 18-year-old electrician, works to put in lights at the new "Afghan Local Made Clothing" facility.
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.
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
The 20th CBRNE Command, the U.S. Department of Defense's
The 20th CBRNE Command, the U.S. Department of Defense's only command that combats chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive hazards, marked its 10th anniversary Oct. 16, 2014. (U.S. Army photo ... 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
Afghan National Army students execute their knowledge
Afghan National Army students execute their knowledge of the "Military Decision Making Process" as part of a validation exercise Sept. 14, 2010, at the Consolidated Fielding Center.
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)
Afghan National Army soldiers train at Kabul Military
Afghan National Army soldiers train at Kabul Military Training Center. The vast majority of their frontline trainers are now Afghans -- a big step toward ANA self-sufficiency.
A Safi Apparel Corporation employee cuts bulk material
A Safi Apparel Corporation employee cuts bulk material for use in building uniforms for the Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and Afghan National Civil Order Police.
Kabul Melli employees work with patterns used to make
Kabul Melli employees work with patterns used to make boots for the Afghan National Security Force.
Fort Irwin’s Dave Crichton poses for a photo at the
Fort Irwin’s Dave Crichton poses for a photo at the Mojave River Trail Days event held Oct. 5-6 in Helendale, Calif. The two-day event saw many from the local community, plus members of the Fort Irwin family at... More
At right, British Brig. Gen. David Paterson, commander
At right, British Brig. Gen. David Paterson, commander of the Combined Training Advisory Group - Army, responds to questions from NPR's Renee Montagne, far left, regarding Afghan National Army training. Montagn... More
Staff Sgt. Kevin Hanuszczak, 32, securely packages
Staff Sgt. Kevin Hanuszczak, 32, securely packages material taken from a suspected "chemical weapons" facility during a training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31.
Afghan National Army students execute their knowledge
Afghan National Army students execute their knowledge of the "Military Decision Making Process" as part of a validation exercise Sept. 14, 2010, at the Consolidated Fielding Center.
Afghan National Army recruits take a driver training
Afghan National Army recruits take a driver training course on Kabul Military Training Center Sept. 14, 2010. Marine Cpl. Sidney Johnson, 28, said "It's like teaching the typical 16 year old how to drive. They ... More
Sirya, at 6 years of age, wasn't sure what to make
Sirya, at 6 years of age, wasn't sure what to make of all the commotion at her school in Kabul. So she just stood there on the window ledge watching -- sucking on her fingers.
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
Afghan Soldiers Trained by Tens of Thousands
Afghan National Army soldiers take a break from training at Kabul Military Training Center.
A Sarco Abad employee works on pillows destined for
A Sarco Abad employee works on pillows destined for Afghan security forces.
An employee at Sarco Abad works on pillows destined
An employee at Sarco Abad works on pillows destined for Afghan security forces.
A member of the 2-3rd Infantry Battalion of the 3-2nd
A member of the 2-3rd Infantry Battalion of the 3-2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team stands guard around a suspected "chemical weapons" facility during a training exercise Jan. 31 at Fort Irwin's National Training Center.
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
Portuguese infantry Capt. Fausto Ferreira de Campos
Portuguese infantry Capt. Fausto Ferreira de Campos discusses training with his Afghan National Army counterpart at Kabul Military Training Center, Jan. 12, 2011. Part of the first contingent of Portuguese trai... More
The Wounded Warriors' Saul Bosquez cuts back against
The Wounded Warriors' Saul Bosquez cuts back against the defense during the Team Gleason vs. Wounded Warriors fundraising event at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, Jan. 30, 2013. The event was held to supp... 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)
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
Training exercise in Kabul
At left Army Maj. James Freehart, 49, deputy commander of Advanced Combat Training at the Kabul Military Training Center Afghanistan, and, at right, Capt. Fred McCoy, 41, Combat Service Kandak Senior Mentor, wo... More
Joint Venture signing another step toward increased Afghan industrial ...
Dr. Anwarulhaq Ahady, Afghan minister of commerce and industry, thanks those who made the event a reality. Officials at Camp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan, hosted the signing of a joint venture between Aziz Nation... More
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.
Students at Bibi Morrow grade school in Kabul await
Students at Bibi Morrow grade school in Kabul await for and receive school supplies, courtesy of local Afghan businesses, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan and the Afghan Ministry of Interior's Support Command.
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.
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.
ANCOP reaching out to local Afghans
Young girls wait for school supplies being handed out by the Afghan National Civil Order Police Oct. 7 at Amir Dost Muhammad Khanmore.
An employee of the plant irons shoulder epaulettes
An employee of the plant irons shoulder epaulettes for Afghan National Police uniforms.
A young schoolgirl waits behind a door for her chance
A young schoolgirl waits behind a door for her chance at the new school supplies being handed out by Afghan National Civil Order Police.
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
An employee at the Safi Apparel Corporation adds tags
An employee at the Safi Apparel Corporation adds tags before the material is sent to build the entire uniform.
Students at Bibi Morrow grade school in Kabul await
Students at Bibi Morrow grade school in Kabul await for and receive school supplies, courtesy of local Afghan businesses, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan and the Afghan Ministry of Interior's Support Command.
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
From left: Col. Ed Fleming, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
From left: Col. Ed Fleming, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District commander, the Wounded Warriors' Col. Greg Gadson, and ex-NFLer Mort Anderson share a laugh prior to the flag football fundraising 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
The Sarco Abad management team from left to right:
The Sarco Abad management team from left to right: 19-year-old Arzoo, floor supervisor; Sharifa, manager; and Deputy Managing Director, 29-year-old Angela. Together, the team of junior businesswomen are strivin... 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
The Wounded Warriors' Matt Kinsey looks down the field
The Wounded Warriors' Matt Kinsey looks down the field for an open receiver during the Team Gleason vs. Wounded Warriors fundraising event at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, Jan. 2013. The event was held ... More
The "Islam and Human Rights" symposium Sept. 20 at
The "Islam and Human Rights" symposium Sept. 20 at Camp Eggers Kabul, Afghanistan. Professor Ashraf Rasuli, legal advisor to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, provides insight into the government's focus on human ... More
A Kabul Melli employee adds eyelets to one of the boots
A Kabul Melli employee adds eyelets to one of the boots the company made for the Afghan National Security Force. Kabul Melli stands as an example of successful industrial achievement in Kabul, a priority for NA... 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.
A Kabul Melli employee buffs one of the many boots
A Kabul Melli employee buffs one of the many boots they produced in support of the Afghan National Security Force. Kabul Melli stands as an example of successful industrial achievement in Kabul, a priority for ... More
Bundles of finished uniforms await transfer to units
Bundles of finished uniforms await transfer to units from the Safi Apparel Corporation plant.
From left: Col. Ed Fleming, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
From left: Col. Ed Fleming, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District commander; the Wounded Warriors' Col. Greg Gadson; and ex-NFLer Mort Anderson chat prior to the flag football fundraising event Jan.... More
Canadian Lt. Jen Martin gives school supplies to one
Canadian Lt. Jen Martin gives school supplies to one of the young girls.
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.
A young boy focuses on the school supplies in front
A young boy focuses on the school supplies in front of him, waiting patiently to get his hands on them.
Fort Irwin EOD welcomes Bahamas Defense Force delegation
Staff Sgt. Stephen Shubert, EOD team leader, and Royal Bahamas Defense Force Leading Seaman Malford Ingraham discuss the results of an EOD training exercise.
School boys wait for their chance at supplies, shouting
School boys wait for their chance at supplies, shouting down to the crowd below.
The Safi Apparel Corporation plant General Manager
The Safi Apparel Corporation plant General Manager stands amid hundreds of uniforms being produced by his workforce.
The U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard performs prior to
The U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard performs prior to the start of the Team Gleason vs. Wounded Warriors fundraising event at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, Jan. 30, 2013. The event was held to support the... More
Veterans who attended the Fort Irwin Vietnam Veterans
Veterans who attended the Fort Irwin Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony March 28 show their respect during the national anthem.
Veterans and their supporters who attended the Fort
Veterans and their supporters who attended the Fort Irwin Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony March 28 make their way to the fort in a motorcycle convoy.
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.
Staff Sgt. Kevin Hanuszczak, 32, securely packages
Staff Sgt. Kevin Hanuszczak, 32, securely packages material taken from a suspected "chemical weapons" facility during a training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31.