Combat Training Center Fires Academy
The Combat Training Center held a graduation ceremony for the Armed Forces of Ukraine Soldiers who attended the Fires Training Academy, May 30 in Yavoriv, Ukraine. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navin)
Maj. John Paul Wright, Combined Arms Training Group
Maj. John Paul Wright, Combined Arms Training Group commander for Operation Unifier, speaks to the Ukrainian Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the opening ceremony for the 93rd Mechanized Brigade a... More
Cpt. Thomas Bentley talis with a British Major during
Cpt. Thomas Bentley talis with a British Major during an exercise, Sept. 4, 2018.
Task Force Carentan Soldiers conducted foreign weapons
Task Force Carentan Soldiers conducted foreign weapons training at the Combat Training Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navin)
Soldiers assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion,
Soldiers assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment perform building clearing procedures during an urban operations demonstration for a multinational audience at Combat Training Center-Yav... More
Local Girl Scouts gives homemade treats to members
Local Girl Scouts gives homemade treats to members of the Tennessee Army National Guard during Patriot Games competition held by the Self-Defense Organization in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Oct.14.
SVD and M700 Marksmanship Training
Soldiers of Task Force Carentan joined Combat Training Center-Yavoriv OC/T's and the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade as they conducted marksmanship training with the SVD and M700 sniper rifles, Aug. 29. (U.S. Arm... More
Task Force Carentan welcomed a Congressional Delegation
Task Force Carentan welcomed a Congressional Delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives at the Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine, Sept. 28, Yavoriv Ukraine. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Justin Na... More
Soldiers of Task Force Carentan visited a summer camp
Soldiers of Task Force Carentan visited a summer camp for high school aged children from around the Lviv oblast, Ukraine, June 12. Soldiers spoke to campers about their service and roles at the Joint Multinatio... More
Maj. Simon Mailloux (right) comets in rowing competition
Maj. Simon Mailloux (right) comets in rowing competition during the Invictus Games held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Oct. 20.
1st Lt. Evan Kreamer loads the M17 pistol. Twenty-two
1st Lt. Evan Kreamer loads the M17 pistol. Twenty-two Soldiers from Task Force Carentan conducted pistol marksmanship training with the M17 pistol at Gallery 9, Yavoriv, Ukraine June 22. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt... More
Ukraine Capt. Komar Mykhailo, International Peacekeeping
Ukraine Capt. Komar Mykhailo, International Peacekeeping and Security Simulation Center, left, and U.S. Army Capt. Kyun Choi, opposing forces adviser for the Joint Multinational Simulation Center, 7th Army Trai... More
The 10th Mountain Assault Brigade conducts combined
The 10th Mountain Assault Brigade conducts combined arms operations during their brigade field training exercise (FTX) at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Sept. 25 2019.
The Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine bid
The Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine bid farwell to the 95th Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during a rotational training closing ceremony July 13, Yavoriv Ukraine. (U.S. Army pho... More
278th ACR Soldiers on a team with Canadian Soldiers
278th ACR Soldiers on a team with Canadian Soldiers compete in a Tug-of-War during the Invictus Games held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Oct. 20.
A Ukraine soldier applies a tourniquet to a fellow
A Ukraine soldier applies a tourniquet to a fellow soldier during a simulated casualty course at the medical situational training exercise as part of Rapid Trident 2019 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 19, 2019. RT19... More
Soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment out
Soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment out of Tennessee, deployed in Ukraine, participate in an obstacle course as part of a best platoon competition, Nov. 19 at the International Peacekeeping and Sec... More
Starychi School Students
Task Force Carentan Soldiers gather with the children of Starychi High School. Soldiers come to Starychi to help teach the children English. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navin)
Task Force Carentan mentors joined the Soldiers of
Task Force Carentan mentors joined the Soldiers of the 95th Air Assault Brigade as they conducted a Fire Coordination Exercise as part of battalion-level training July 2, Yavoriv, Ukraine. (U.S. Army photo by S... More
Task Force Carentan Speaks with Ambassador Taylor
Task Force Carentan had the privilege of welcoming William B. Taylor, Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy Kyiv, to the Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine, Aug. 14. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navi... More
10th Mountain Assault Brigade LFX
The 10th Mountain Assault Brigade, Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted a defense live fire exercise as part of their company field training exercise, Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 13. Ukrainian o... More
Canadian and U.S. mentors joined the 95th Air Assault
Canadian and U.S. mentors joined the 95th Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as they conducted a live fire exercise with the 120mm mortars in the Combat Training Center, Yavoriv, Ukraine June 19... More
Ukrainian cadets engage with U.S. Soldiers on a variety
Ukrainian cadets engage with U.S. Soldiers on a variety of topics from leadership and the U.S. National Guard to the Ukrainian culture.
YAVORIV, Ukraine - Soldiers from Task Force Carentan
YAVORIV, Ukraine - Soldiers from Task Force Carentan and partners from Canada, and Great Britain conduct a physical training event here, May 6 in honor of D-Day. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navin)
A Ukrainian infantryman assigned to the 10th Mountain
A Ukrainian infantryman assigned to the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade prepares to fire a RPG-7.
Col. Jimmie Cole (right) and Col. Tim Cleveland, of
Col. Jimmie Cole (right) and Col. Tim Cleveland, of the Tennessee Army National Guard, greet the Commander of the Ukrainian Land forces Academy, LGen Pavlo Tkachuk during the Canadian transfer of Authority cere... More
The Boys and Girl Scouts team up to run a land navigation
The Boys and Girl Scouts team up to run a land navigation course in the International Peacekeeping and Security Center, Ukraine, Dec. 9.
Tennessee Guardsmen recognized for excellence in Ukraine
Members of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment from Tennessee deployed in Ukraine pose for a picture after receiving the USAREUR Commander's and Command Sgt. Maj.'s coins for excellence. From left: JMTG-U Comman... More
Sgt. Burton Holloway of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Sgt. Burton Holloway of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment from Tennessee deployed to Ukraine, demonstrate room clearing procedures in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Nov. 15.
Newly promoted Brig. Gen. Michelle Schmidt talks with
Newly promoted Brig. Gen. Michelle Schmidt talks with Spc. Shannon Ailey of the Tennessee National Guard during Capstone visit to Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Feb. 16.
Soldiers of Task Force Carentan, 2nd Brigade Combat
Soldiers of Task Force Carentan, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Soldiers from Operation Unifier participated in the opening ceremony for the 93rd Mechanized Brigade of the Ar... More
A group photo of the participants at the end of the
A group photo of the participants at the end of the first Multinational Conference for Collective Training Capabilities, July 31, Yavoriv, Ukraine. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navin)
A student at the Rehabilitation Center of Children
A student at the Rehabilitation Center of Children with Special Needs plays games with Multinational Soldiers during a visit to the orphanage in Krakovets, Ukraine, March 4.
Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry
Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Infantry Division (Air Assault), discuss ongoing defensive maneuvers during Rapid Trident 2019 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Se... More
Sgt. Justin Covert from the 2789th Armored Cavalry
Sgt. Justin Covert from the 2789th Armored Cavalry Regiment performs mystery event during the Spur Ride event held at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, April 5.
U.S. and Ukraine forces, discuss ongoing operations
U.S. and Ukraine forces, discuss ongoing operations during the wet gap crossing rehearsal, Sept. 18, 2019, as part of Rapid Trident 2019, which involves approximately 3,700 personnel from 14 nations, Sept. 13-2... More
The 10th Mountain Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces
The 10th Mountain Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted an attack as part of a brigade-level field training exercise during Rapid Trident 19, Sept. 25, Combat Training Center-Yavoriv. The rot... More
Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine Soldier
Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine Soldier dressed up leads children during the Trick or Treat Halloween event at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, Oct. 27.
Task Force Carentan officers and senior NCOs learn
Task Force Carentan officers and senior NCOs learn about how bunkers were utilized during the Battle of Brody.
A Ukrainian infantryman assigned to the 10th Mountain
A Ukrainian infantryman assigned to the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade fires his PKM machine gun.
A Ukrainian teacher performs traditional customs in
A Ukrainian teacher performs traditional customs in a skit at an orphanage in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Dec. 12.
1st Lt. Evan Kraemer walks back from the target after
1st Lt. Evan Kraemer walks back from the target after checking his score, Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine. (U.S. Photo by Sgt. Justin Navin)
Children from local orphanage perform skit about traditional
Children from local orphanage perform skit about traditional customs at Yavoriv, Ukraine, Dec. 12.
From left: Ukrainian General Pavel Tkachuk, Command
From left: Ukrainian General Pavel Tkachuk, Command Sgt. Maj. of U.S. Army Europe, Command Sgt. Maj. Rob Abernethy and U.S. Army Europe Commanding Officer, Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli talk during their visit to... More
A Ukrainian artilleryman fires the D-30 Howitzer.
A Ukrainian artilleryman fires the D-30 Howitzer. Public domain photograph of military forces, army, artillery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Staff Sgt. Alfredo Vigil reloads the M17 pistol. Twenty-two
Staff Sgt. Alfredo Vigil reloads the M17 pistol. Twenty-two Soldiers from Task Force Carentan conducted pistol marksmanship training with the M17 pistol at Gallery 9, Yavoriv, Ukraine June 22. (U.S. Army photo ... More
Task Force Carentan's Brigade Staff Mentor OIC Maj.
Task Force Carentan's Brigade Staff Mentor OIC Maj. Hector Rueda converses with a Ukrainian Land Forces Academy cadet.
Ssg. James McBee of the 278th ACR deployed to Ukraine,
Ssg. James McBee of the 278th ACR deployed to Ukraine, poses with children from the Academic Rehabilitation Center for Children with Special Needs, Nov. 7.
A soldier from the Armed Forces of Ukraine enters a
A soldier from the Armed Forces of Ukraine enters a window during a fire team movement and room clearing demonstration as part of Rapid Trident 2019 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 20, 2019. RT19 is an annual, multi... More
From left: Spc. John Rutland, Cpt. Benjamin Kemker
From left: Spc. John Rutland, Cpt. Benjamin Kemker and Maj. Kenny Rivard, of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, plunge into a lake for Ukrainain religious holiday in Soluky, Ukraine, Jan. 19.
Ukrainian Soldier running drills in the field at Yavoriv
Ukrainian Soldier running drills in the field at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Oct. 18.
Children play musical chairs during the Trick or Treat
Children play musical chairs during the Trick or Treat Halloween event at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine, Oct. 27.
Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine conduct building
Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine conduct building to room clearing as a demonstration for Rapid Trident 2019, Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 20. Rapid Trident 2019 is an annual, multinational exercise occurri... More
Ukrainian Soldiers from new rotational unit train with
Ukrainian Soldiers from new rotational unit train with RPG's n the field at Yavoriv CTC, Ukraine, Oct. 18.
Command Sgt. Maj. Darren Pleskach, Command Sergeant
Command Sgt. Maj. Darren Pleskach, Command Sergeant Major headquarters branch (left) and Lt. Col. Michael Stars, Combat Training Center branch commander, (right) cut a birthday cake in celebration of the Army's... More
1st Lt. Lynn Chui poses with members of the Józef Piłsudski
1st Lt. Lynn Chui poses with members of the Józef Piłsudski "Strzelec" Riflemen's Association.
A Soldier assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion,
A Soldier assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment provides security during an urban operations demonstration for distinguished visitors as part of Rapid Trident 2019 at Combat Training ... More
Col. Oleksandr Schvets, Deputy Chief of the J7 General
Col. Oleksandr Schvets, Deputy Chief of the J7 General Administration of Training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, right, speaks about the Multinational Conference for Collective Training Capabilities, July 29,... More
Cpt. Michael Hawker and 2nd Lt. Richard Mayfield lead
Cpt. Michael Hawker and 2nd Lt. Richard Mayfield lead a group of local boys and girls Scouts with games, Oct. 14, 2018.
Soldiers of Task Force Carentan visited a summer camp
Soldiers of Task Force Carentan visited a summer camp for high school aged children from around the Lviv oblast, Ukraine, June 12. Soldiers spoke to campers about their service and roles at the Joint Multinatio... More
Task Force Carentan Soldiers conducted Preliminary
Task Force Carentan Soldiers conducted Preliminary Marksmanship Training and a M4 Qualification at the Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, using the Alternate Course of Fire Target. The Alternate Course of Fire Tar... More
Soldiers assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion,
Soldiers assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment react to contact and prepare to clear a multistory building during a demonstration for distinguished visitors as part of Rapid Trident 2... More
Delta Company, 1-26 Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Delta Company, 1-26 Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and 10th Mountain Assault Brigade from the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted a combined live fire exercise a... More
Tennessee Army National Guardsmen deployed to Ukraine
Tennessee Army National Guardsmen deployed to Ukraine help build a playground for the Academic Rehabilitation Center for Children with Special Needs, Nov. 7.
Task Force Carentan welcomed a Congressional Delegation
Task Force Carentan welcomed a Congressional Delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives at the Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine, Sept. 28, Yavoriv Ukraine. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Justin Na... More
A firing squad from 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment,
A firing squad from 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Infantry Division (Air Assault), in a High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle right, and a Ukrainian armored military vehicle f... More
Lt. Col. Michael Starz, commander of the CTC mentor-ship
Lt. Col. Michael Starz, commander of the CTC mentor-ship branch and lead mentor, spoke to the Soldiers of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Oct. ... More
Staff Sgt. Jorge Olivo, Movement NCOIC, held a paintball
Staff Sgt. Jorge Olivo, Movement NCOIC, held a paintball day with the help of the MWR June 1. Soldiers and partners work together in small teams to try and eliminate each other using paintball markers at the MO... More
Task Force Carentan Soldiers pay their respects at
Task Force Carentan Soldiers pay their respects at the annual commemoration ceremony for the Battle of Zadwórze, Lviv, Ukraine, Aug. 15. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navin) This year marks the 99th anniversa... More
The 95th Air Assault Brigade conducted squad and section
The 95th Air Assault Brigade conducted squad and section react to contact drills against Polish-mentored opposition forces, June 7 in Yavoriv Combat Training Center. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navin)
U.S. Army Col. Tim Cleveland, one of the co-directors
U.S. Army Col. Tim Cleveland, one of the co-directors for Rapid Trident 2019 (RT19) and Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine Advisor, and Ukraine army Col. Olksandr Zhakun, the other co-director for RT19 ... More
Soldiers of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed
Soldiers of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stand in formation at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Oct. 18. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Justin Navin)
U.S. Army Col. Tim Cleveland, one of the co-directors
U.S. Army Col. Tim Cleveland, one of the co-directors for Rapid Trident 2019 (RT19) and Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine Advisor, and Ukraine Col. Olksandr Zhakun, the other co-director for RT19 and d... More
Capt. (CH) Adam Muda concelebrates the Holy Mass with
Capt. (CH) Adam Muda concelebrates the Holy Mass with Polish and Ukrainian priests from various denominations.
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Soldiers practice reflexive
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Soldiers practice reflexive fire while deployed in Ukraine, Oct. 2.
Children's Educational and Rehabilitation Center
Task Force Carentan visited the Children's Educational and Rehabilitation Center in Krakovets, Ukraine May 16. This center is designed to help children with special needs. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navin)
YAVORIV, Ukraine – Soldiers of Task Force Carentan,
YAVORIV, Ukraine – Soldiers of Task Force Carentan, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) observed Memorial Day at the Joint Multinational Training Group – Ukraine here, May 27. (U.S. p... More
A Soldier assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion,
A Soldier assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment engages the opposing force (OPFOR) with the M2 .50 caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise conducted as part of Rapid Trident 2... More
A Ukrainian Soldier gives the peace symbol during room
A Ukrainian Soldier gives the peace symbol during room clearing procedures in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Nov. 15.
Soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment out
Soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment out of Tennessee, deployed in Ukraine, participate in an obstacle course as part of a best platoon competition, Nov. 19 at the International Peacekeeping and Sec... More
Sfc. John Bryant (left) and 1st Lt. Phat Le observe
Sfc. John Bryant (left) and 1st Lt. Phat Le observe training operations with a linguist at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, Ukraine, Nov. 28.
Personnel assigned to the Department of State Guard
Personnel assigned to the Department of State Guard of Ukraine perform an aeromedical evacuation during an antiterrorism raid rehearsal conducted as part of Rapid Trident 2019 at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv,... More
Armed Forces of Ukraine Lt. Gen. Pavlo Tkachuk, commander
Armed Forces of Ukraine Lt. Gen. Pavlo Tkachuk, commander of the Herman Petro Sahaidachnyi Land Forces Academy in Lviv, Ukraine, delivers a speech during the RT19 opening ceremony, Sept. 13-28, 2019, at the Int... More
Traditional Ukrainian dancers perform during the Rapid
Traditional Ukrainian dancers perform during the Rapid Trident 2019 opening ceremony, Sept. 13-28, 2019, at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre near Yavoriv, Ukraine. RT19 is an annual, multinational... More
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Soldiers deployed in
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Soldiers deployed in Ukraine, pose for a picture at Yavoriv, Ukraine, Nov. 22.
The Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine bid
The Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine bid farwell to the 95th Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during a rotational training closing ceremony July 13, Yavoriv Ukraine. (U.S. Army pho... More
Task Force Carentan Soldiers conducted foreign weapons
Task Force Carentan Soldiers conducted foreign weapons training at the Combat Training Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navin)
JMTG-U Welcomes 10th Mountain Assault Brigade
The Joint Multinational Training Group – Ukraine welcomed the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The brigade’s seven week training rotation here will culminate in exercise Rapid Tride... More
Lt. Col. Robert Tracy, Commander (left), and Command
Lt. Col. Robert Tracy, Commander (left), and Command Sgt. Maj. Darren Pleskach, Command Sergeant Major (right), uncased their unit colors during a ceremony here, May 2.
Staff Sgt. Jorge Olivo, Movement NCOIC, held a paintball
Staff Sgt. Jorge Olivo, Movement NCOIC, held a paintball day with the help of the MWR June 1. Soldiers and partners work together in small teams to try and eliminate each other using paintball markers at the MO... More
Soldiers of the 95th Air Assault Brigade conducted
Soldiers of the 95th Air Assault Brigade conducted hasty defensive operations training, June 6 at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center, Ukraine. Task Force Carentan Mentors were joined by their Polish counterpart... More
Soldiers attend a celebration of the Army's 244th Birthday
Soldiers attend a celebration of the Army's 244th Birthday at the Joint Multinational Training Group Dining Facility in Yavoriv, Ukraine June 14. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navin)
Task Force Carentan listen to an explanation of the
Task Force Carentan listen to an explanation of the history and structure of Olesko Castle.
Task Force Carentan, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Task Force Carentan, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and fourteen allied and partnered nations conducted the final planning conference for the upcoming Rapid Trident 2019, July 15... More
The Joint Multinational Training Group – Ukraine conducted
The Joint Multinational Training Group – Ukraine conducted a ceremony for the end of Rapid Trident 19, Sept. 28. This also marks the conclusion of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigades training rotation here at th... More
Task Force Carentan welcomed a Congressional Delegation
Task Force Carentan welcomed a Congressional Delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives at the Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine, Sept. 28, Yavoriv Ukraine. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Justin Na... More
From left, Maj. Colby Tippens, 2Lt. Ran Pressley and
From left, Maj. Colby Tippens, 2Lt. Ran Pressley and 1Lt Chase Mitchell pose for a picture. Top three finishers of the Veterans Da Ruck March held at the International Peacekeeping ands Security Center, Ukraine, Nov. 11.
From left: Command Sgt. Maj. Dale Crockett and Brig.
From left: Command Sgt. Maj. Dale Crockett and Brig. Gen. Jimmie Cole speak with Land Forces General, Lt. Gen. Pavlo Tkachuk during a visit by Tennessee's Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes to the Yavoriv ... More
Spc. Kristina Brown poses at the start of a bicycle
Spc. Kristina Brown poses at the start of a bicycle tour through Lviv, Ukraine.
Canadian and U.S. mentors joined the 95th Air Assault
Canadian and U.S. mentors joined the 95th Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as they conducted a live fire exercise with the 120mm mortars in the Combat Training Center, Yavoriv, Ukraine June 19... More