Soldiers in 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery
Soldiers in 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery finish taking the new Counseling Enhancement Course Jan. 14, 2021, inside the Graham Performance Enhance Center at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Taught by the R2 Perf... More
Soldiers talk to an Oklahoma City Dodgers fan during
Soldiers talk to an Oklahoma City Dodgers fan during military appreciation night July 26 at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Military pieces and Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Field Artillery; 2nd Battalion,... More
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner waits to throw the first
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner waits to throw the first pitch at the Oklahoma City Dodgers game July 26 in Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. It was military appreciation night at the stadium and Soldiers from 2nd Battal... More
Basic Combat trainees stand ready to walk down their
Basic Combat trainees stand ready to walk down their rifle marksmanship lane and see if they zeroed their weapons Jan. 14, 2021, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. About 3,000 trainees left for holiday block leave and wer... More
The Oklahoma City Dodgers render the proper honors
The Oklahoma City Dodgers render the proper honors during the national anthem July 26. It was military appreciation night and the players donned special camouflage uniforms in support. (Photo by Marie Berberea)
A Soldier in 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery
A Soldier in 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery performs a maintenance check during a mission rehearsal exercise at Thompson Hill Range Complex Feb. 8.
The audience in Kerwin Auditorium was part of those
The audience in Kerwin Auditorium was part of those called to action to build cohesive teams get after the basics of being a Soldier.
Izamar Rosario and her 1-year-old child, Xerxes, pick
Izamar Rosario and her 1-year-old child, Xerxes, pick out gifts Dec. 7 in the Toys for Kids program. Xerxes instantly went to a toy keyboard and was content to play with it. Each child gets up to four gifts thr... More
The Fires Center of Excellence leaders, along with
The Fires Center of Excellence leaders, along with Fires Soldiers across the globe tuned in to Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston's presentation during the 2020 Fires Conference.
Lt. Col. John Garcia, Oklahoma City Recruiting Battalion
Lt. Col. John Garcia, Oklahoma City Recruiting Battalion commander, and Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, salute the flag during the national anthem July 26... More
Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander,
Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander, explained to an eager audience that it takes a good Soldier, and Fires leader to become an FA40 Space Officer when asked how one could transition later on.
Soldiers in 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery download
Soldiers in 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery download equipment Oct. 15 after their latest National Training Center rotation and participation in Danger Gauntlet IV. They acted as the Multiple Launch Rocket ... More
Darrell Youngman, Air and Missile Defense Cross Functional
Darrell Youngman, Air and Missile Defense Cross Functional Team deputy director, answered questions from the online and in-person audience for the 2020 Fires Conference.
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence and commanding general, waits to throw the first pitch at the Oklahoma City Dodgers game July 26 in Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. It was military appreciat... More
Highest ranking FA female officer
Lt. Col. Marny Skindrud, Army Targeting Center joint integration officer at Fort Sill, Okla., is among the Army's 'female firsts,' as the highest ranking female active-duty field artillery officer.
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, throws the first pitch for military appreciation night July 26 at an Oklahoma City Dodgers game in Chickasaw Bricktown Bal... More
Sill Soldier shapes Army force
Capt. Steven Paez calls out orders from the tower of a rifle marksmanship range on Fort Sill, Okla. He said shaping Soldiers as the commander of D Battery, 1st Battalion, 19th Field Artillery has been the best ... More
Brig. Gen. Brian Gibson, Air and Missile Defense Cross
Brig. Gen. Brian Gibson, Air and Missile Defense Cross Functional Team director, spoke of progress in his pre-recorded remarks for the 2020 Fires Conference.
Soldiers were jotting down instruction from the Chief
Soldiers were jotting down instruction from the Chief of Staff of the Army as he laid the framework of how to be a successful leader.
Soldier signs up for passion in Army profession
Pvt. Daniel Moore, D Battery, 1st Battalion, 19th Field Artillery, said he is using his enlistment bonus to fuel his passion of photography, while his service to the Army will focus on his second passion: cars.
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston offers
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston offers two questions leaders could ask their Soldiers to get to a more racially inclusive environment: How did you grow up? And, are you experiencing any issues in yo... More
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, shifts a baseball in his hands before taking to the field to throw the first pitch at the Oklahoma City Dodgers game July ... More
Soldier leads despite language barrier
First Lt. Alex Shen said he joined the Army to challenge himself. And that challenge is a daily one he does not regret accepting.
Col. Richard Harrison, Air Defense Artillery commandant
Col. Richard Harrison, Air Defense Artillery commandant and ADA chief, told an audience of leaders they must first take care of themselves before they could offer advice and care for their Soldiers.
Veteran gives back - A group of people standing on a road
Cynthia Holland (far right) shows a group of Lawton Academy of Arts and Sciences students and their parents how to view the stars Oct. 13 in the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge. The "star party" was one of man... More
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, throws the first pitch for military appreciation night July 26 at an Oklahoma City Dodgers game in Chickasaw Bricktown Bal... More
Soldiers posted colors for the national anthem at the
Soldiers posted colors for the national anthem at the Oklahoma City Dodgers game July 26 in Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. (Photo by Marie Berberea
FB_JCAT_N_USA_infographic.jpg - A diagram of the different stages of a...
This info graphic was published in the Fires Bulletin, May 27, 2016 on Page 29 to accompany the "Keeping the King on His Throne" series. (Info graphic by Rick Paape) https://www.dvidshub.net/publication/issues/30330
Baseball fans meet Big Deuce July 26 in front of Chickasaw
Baseball fans meet Big Deuce July 26 in front of Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The donkey along with his sidekick, Short Round, were at the stadium for the Oklahoma City Dodgers' military appreciation night. (P... More
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner poses for a quick photo with
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner poses for a quick photo with the Oklahoma City Dodger's mascot and catcher. It was military appreciation night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark July 26 and Shoffner threw out the first ... More
It is fitting that the Space Force commanding general
It is fitting that the Space Force commanding general was a guest speaker of the first virtual Fires Conference. Limited in-person attendees were spaced out inside Kerwin Auditorium as all others watched online... More
The new Counseling Enhancement Course goes over
The new Counseling Enhancement Course goes over communication skills and gives the counselor practice in handling tough scenarios to build and maintain cohesive teams.
Gen. James McConville, the 40th Chief of Staff of the
Gen. James McConville, the 40th Chief of Staff of the Army, explains that every unit needs to outline what winning looks like for them so Soldiers know what goals to work toward.
Gen. James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army,
Gen. James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army, discusses the way ahead for the Fires Force and what leaders can do to ensure they have cohesive teams.
Soldiers in 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery,
Soldiers in 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery, move ammunition closer to the Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System Feb. 8 at Thompson Hill Range Complex.
Capt. Christina Johnston, B Battery, 2nd Battalion,
Capt. Christina Johnston, B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery, is the second female to take command of that unit. She said she is proud to continue on the legacy of female integration and leadership.
The brief showed how having overmatch in space allows
The brief showed how having overmatch in space allows the United States to enjoy every day functions and freedoms. The Space Command mission is to deter and defend.
As part of military appreciation night at the Oklahoma
As part of military appreciation night at the Oklahoma City Dodgers game July 26, new recruits took the oath of enlistment before the first pitch. (Photo by Marie Berberea)
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, shakes the hands of the newest members of the military after they took the oath of enlistment July 26 at the Oklahoma City... More
It was military appreciation night at Chickasaw Bricktown
It was military appreciation night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark and Short Round from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Field Artillery was outside giving Oklahoma City Dodgers fans a taste of the military life. (Photo by M... More
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence
Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, throws the first pitch for military appreciation night July 26 at an Oklahoma City Dodgers game in Chickasaw Bricktown Bal... More
Fires Conference kicks off
Maj. Gen. Ken Kamper, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, closed out the Fires Conference and said, “Life is more fun with great teammates, so be one and then build a great team.”
Cadre instruct trainees on how to shoot their weapons
Cadre instruct trainees on how to shoot their weapons to zero and qualify for basic rifle marksmanship Jan. 14, 2021. Trainees are training in their bay formations for a two-week period of time following holida... More
A Soldier wearing a 30th Air Defense Artillery patch
A Soldier wearing a 30th Air Defense Artillery patch was among many who received advice from the Chief of Staff of the Army on how to handle a high operational tempo as a future ADA leader.
Big Deuce looks out at baseball fans July 26 in front
Big Deuce looks out at baseball fans July 26 in front of Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The donkey along with his sidekick, Short Round, were at the stadium for the Oklahoma City Dodgers' military appreciation night.