Units present arms during the Multinational Battle
Units present arms during the Multinational Battle Group East transfer of authority ceremony Dec. 10, 2011 at Camp Bondsteel. At the ceremony, official responsibility for Multinational Battle Group East operati... More
Lt. Col. Matthew A. McDermott, Task Force Cash commander,
Lt. Col. Matthew A. McDermott, Task Force Cash commander, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Earnestine A. Judge, Task Force Cash command sergeant major, uncase their unit flag during a transfer of authority ceremony ... More
Bruises, scrapes and even broken toes are common injuries
Bruises, scrapes and even broken toes are common injuries during a basic combatives course. The course, part of Modern Army Combatives, is the entry level program to prepare soldiers to close with and defeat th... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Marks, 3rd Squadron, 108th
Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Marks, 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard, provides perimeter security support during roadblock removal operations June 1, 2012. Two Kosovo Force soldier... More
U.S. Army Spc. Marcos Barragan from Powder Springs,
U.S. Army Spc. Marcos Barragan from Powder Springs, Ga., an infantryman from the Georgia Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, carries a log from a roadblock near Jaringe, Kosovo, Feb. 17, 2012.
Pfc. Brandon Grasked, Wisconsin Army National Guard
Pfc. Brandon Grasked, Wisconsin Army National Guard military policeman, left, attempts to close in and grapple with an instructor during the basic combatives course. The course, part of Modern Army Combatives, ... More
Subduing and securing an attacker is a necessary skill
Subduing and securing an attacker is a necessary skill for all military policemen. Multinational Battle Group East military policemen participated in an active shooter response training exercise at Camp Bondst... More
Mark Sier, training and development specialist for
Mark Sier, training and development specialist for the Job Connection Employment Program, coaches Spc. Andrew Plummer, a medic with 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard, during a ré... More
(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Joseph Currey, Staff Sgt.
(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Joseph Currey, Staff Sgt. Andrew Harris, Capt. Craig. Keller, Spc. Anthony Collins, Sgt. Johnny Ferreira and Sgt. Alexander Henninger, 32nd Military Police Company members, finished t... More
Spc. Anastasia Fedorova, left, and Sgt. Adam Kiepert,
Spc. Anastasia Fedorova, left, and Sgt. Adam Kiepert, Multinational Battle Group East military policemen, clear a building during an active shooter response training exercise at Camp Bondsteel, May 16, 2012. Th... More
Army Sgt. Jessica Simmons, left, mail clerk, and Spc.
Army Sgt. Jessica Simmons, left, mail clerk, and Spc. Stephen Minutolo, Multinational Battle Group East commanders' enlisted aide, help a customer take his well-traveled package from the postal center.
Sgt. Alexander Henninger, top, subdues Spc. Kevin Hamilton,
Sgt. Alexander Henninger, top, subdues Spc. Kevin Hamilton, Multinational Battle Group East policemen, during an active shooter response training exercise at Camp Bondsteel, May 16, 2012. The training is part o... More
Sgt. Eric Raatz, an intelligence analyst with the Wisconsin
Sgt. Eric Raatz, an intelligence analyst with the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, receives coaching on his résumé from Maj. J. Blair Ward, 157th MEB command judge advocate, a... More
U.S. Army Spc. Ronald Williams from Athens, Ga., left,
U.S. Army Spc. Ronald Williams from Athens, Ga., left, an infantryman from the Georgia Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, helps remove a tree from a roadblock near Jaringe, Kosovo, Feb. 17, 2012.
Chap. (Capt.) Joseph Ledger, Wisconsin Employment Resource
Chap. (Capt.) Joseph Ledger, Wisconsin Employment Resource Connection manager, teaches a résumé and interview workshop at Camp Bondsteel, June 14, 2012. The workshop, held June 11-15, provided 189 soldiers fro... More
Pfc. Koty Slough, left, and Staff Sgt. Marvin Hannah,
Pfc. Koty Slough, left, and Staff Sgt. Marvin Hannah, participate in a flag retirement ceremony to properly retire the American Flag by cutting out the Union stars recently at Camp Butmir, Bosnia. Five members ... More
A platoon from 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment,
A platoon from 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard, rests during roadblock removal operations, June 1, 2012. Two Kosovo Force soldiers were injured by gunfire during the operation ... More
Staff Sgt. Jeff Peets, a scout with the Georgia Army
Staff Sgt. Jeff Peets, a scout with the Georgia Army National Guard, top, grapples with an opponent during the basic combatives course. The course, part of Modern Army Combatives, is the entry level program to ... More
A soldier from 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment,
A soldier from 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard, provides security during roadblock removal operations June 1, 2012. Two Kosovo Force soldiers were injured by gunfire during the... More
Sgt. Rodney Cabezas, of Bismarck, N.D., hugs his sons
Sgt. Rodney Cabezas, of Bismarck, N.D., hugs his sons before loading the bus destined for his unit’s post-mobilization duty station, Camp Atterbury, Ind., Sept. 24. Earlier in the day his unit, the North Dakota... More
Kosovo Force removed a roadblock on the outskirts of
Kosovo Force removed a roadblock on the outskirts of Rudare preventing freedom of movement to the people of Kosovo, June 1, 2012. Two KFOR soldiers were injured by gunfire during the operation after unidentifie... More
First Lt. James Kump, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew
First Lt. James Kump, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Marks, members of 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard, provides perimeter security during roadblock removal operations Jun... More
Army Capt. Johnathan Koeppen, Multinational Battle
Army Capt. Johnathan Koeppen, Multinational Battle Group East deputy logistics officer, leaves the postal center with holiday packages, Dec. 12, 2011.
Spcs. Jovan Duhart, left, and Spc. Darriel Thomas,
Spcs. Jovan Duhart, left, and Spc. Darriel Thomas, Georgia Army National Guard, restrain a potential adversary during combatives instruction, Aug. 14, 2012. U.S. soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East pa... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Eubank, left, and Spc. Kyle Black,
Staff Sgt. Matthew Eubank, left, and Spc. Kyle Black, both with the Multinational Battle Group East's (MNBG E) U.S. Contingent (U.S. COY), consult a road map in the pre-dawn hours before a ruck march, Aug. 21, ... More
Spc. Adam Kiepert, front, and Sgt. Nicholas Kusko,
Spc. Adam Kiepert, front, and Sgt. Nicholas Kusko, Multinational Battle Group East policemen, practice room-clearing procedures during an active shooter response training exercise at Camp Bondsteel, May 16, 201... More
Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers (left to right)
Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers (left to right) Lt. Col. Kerry Morgan, chief of staff, Lt. Col. Jon Russell, operations officer, and Maj. Matthew Beilfuss, deputy operations officer, cross the finish lin... More
Pfc. Clinton Glenn, a driver and administrative assistant
Pfc. Clinton Glenn, a driver and administrative assistant from the Georgia Army National Guard assigned to Multinational Battle Group - East, sorts through stacks of mail.
Sgt. 1st Class Danny Belisle, senior instructor, mediates
Sgt. 1st Class Danny Belisle, senior instructor, mediates a combatives match between an instructor and student. The course, part of Modern Army Combatives, is the entry level program to prepare soldiers to clos... More
Spc. Justin Sprewer, front, and Sgt. Matthew Kulpa,
Spc. Justin Sprewer, front, and Sgt. Matthew Kulpa, Wisconsin Army National Guard military police, conduct room-clearing exercises during combatives training, Aug. 16, 2012. U.S. soldiers from Multinational Bat... More
Spc. Stephen Minutolo, a command administrative assistant
Spc. Stephen Minutolo, a command administrative assistant with the Wisconsin Army National Guard, right, attempts to fend off an attack during the basic combatives course. The course, part of Modern Army Combat... More
Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers (left to right)
Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers (left to right) Lt. Col. Kerry Morgan, chief of staff; Lt. Col. Jon Russell, operations officer; and Maj. Matthew Beilfuss, deputy operations officer, cross the finish lin... More
Spc. Joshua Robinson, a combat engineer with 3rd Squadron,
Spc. Joshua Robinson, a combat engineer with 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard, consults a “military to civilian thesaurus” as he creates his résumé during a a résumé and intervi... More
Spc. Joshua Ludecke, center, with Multinational Battle
Spc. Joshua Ludecke, center, with Multinational Battle Group East's (MNBG E) U.S. Contingent (U.S. COY), readies himself at the starting line for a ruck march in the pre-dawn hours, Aug. 21, 2012. Ludecke, depl... More
Gov. Dalrymple presents the leadership of the North
Gov. Dalrymple presents the leadership of the North Dakota National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment (Security and Support), with a North Dakota flag to disp... More
Army Col. Jeffrey J. Liethen, Wisconsin Army National
Army Col. Jeffrey J. Liethen, Wisconsin Army National Guard's 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade commander, left, receives the NATO flag from German Army Maj. Gen. Erhard Drews, Kosovo Forces commander, in a tr... More
Spc. Brandon Graske, top, Wisconsin Army National Guard
Spc. Brandon Graske, top, Wisconsin Army National Guard with Task Force Military Police, tackles an adversary during combatives training, Aug. 14, 2012. U.S. soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East partic... More
Soldiers, family members and guests listen to Gov.
Soldiers, family members and guests listen to Gov. Dalrymple render remarks at the “send off” ceremony for 55 soldiers assigned to the North Dakota National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the ... More
U.S. Army soldiers from Multinational Battle Group
U.S. Army soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E) participated in the Kosovo Force (KFOR15) soldier and NCO of the Rotation board at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Aug. 18-21, 2012. The competitors, sel... More
Maj. David Mazi, Area Support Team Balkans director
Maj. David Mazi, Area Support Team Balkans director of security, plans and operations, right, instructs a group of military policemen during an active shooter response training exercise at Camp Bondsteel, May 1... More
Lt. Col William G. Watson, Task Force Talon commander,
Lt. Col William G. Watson, Task Force Talon commander, left and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert J. Schuchard, Task Force Talon command sergeant major, case their unit flag during a transfer of authority ceremony at Ca... More
Sgt. Nathan Rivard, Vermont Army National Guard, provides
Sgt. Nathan Rivard, Vermont Army National Guard, provides perimeter security during roadblock removal operations June 1, 2012. Two Kosovo Force soldiers were injured by gunfire during the operation after uniden... More
Soldiers with the North Dakota National Guard's Headquarters
Soldiers with the North Dakota National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment (Security and Support), stand in formation in Bismarck, N.D., before leaving f... More
Spc. Marcos Barragan, an infantryman with 3rd Squadron,
Spc. Marcos Barragan, an infantryman with 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard, top, demonstrates a combatives technique to instructor Staff Sgt. Jair Cranmore, combatives instructo... More
Members of the Georgia Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron,
Members of the Georgia Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, patrol a road in the town of Rudare, Kosovo, June 1, 2012, during roadblock removal operations. Two Kosovo Force soldiers were ... More
KFOR's newest citizen-soldier
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rodrigo Mondaca, a supply sergeant with the Georgia Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, officially became a U.S. citizen in a naturalization ceremony conducted at Ca... More
32nd Military Police Company members (left to right)
32nd Military Police Company members (left to right) Staff Sgt. Joseph Currey, Staff Sgt. Andrew Harris, Capt. Craig. Keller, Spc. Anthony Collins, Sgt. Johnny Ferreira and Sgt. Alexander Henninger finished thi... More
Sgt. Terry Morris, a ground ambulance medic assigned
Sgt. Terry Morris, a ground ambulance medic assigned to Multinational Battle Group East's (MNBG E) Task Force Medical, assembles an M249 Squad Assault Weapon during NCO of the Rotation competition at Camp Bonds... More
Multinational Battle Group East's (MNBG E) aviation
Multinational Battle Group East's (MNBG E) aviation unit, Task Force Talon, passed responsibility to Task Force Cash in a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Sept. 1, 2012. National Guard ... More
Army Sgt. Jessica Simmons, mail clerk assigned to
Army Sgt. Jessica Simmons, mail clerk assigned to Multinational Battle Group - East and a member of the Georgia Army National Guard, processes holiday mail at Camp Bondsteel.
U.S. Army Spcs. Ronald Williams from Athens, Ga., left,
U.S. Army Spcs. Ronald Williams from Athens, Ga., left, and Marcos Barragan from Powder Springs, Ga., both infantrymen from the Georgia Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, clear a log fr... More
Spc. Angela Teel, an animal care specialist with
Spc. Angela Teel, an animal care specialist with Multinational Battle Group East's (MNBG E) Task Force Medical, participates in a ruck march competition for MNBG E Soldier of the Rotation competition, Aug. 21, ... More