U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Raquel Duenas of the 993rd Medical
U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Raquel Duenas of the 993rd Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services unit, based in Denver, applies a topical de-wormer directly to the hide of cow June 20, at a farm outside of Paramaribo.... More
Army Spc. Daniel Koupal, a mechanic with the 155th
Army Spc. Daniel Koupal, a mechanic with the 155th Engineering Company of the South Dakota Army National Guard, cuts a cement block during construction of a new clinic here June 25, 2011. Soldiers with the 155t... More
Surinamese nurses prepare patients who are visiting
Surinamese nurses prepare patients who are visiting a local clinic, June 21, 2011, for free medical services being provided by the U.S. military during the 2011 New Horizons Training Exercise. Medical services ... More
Air Force Maj. Rene Saenz (right), a dentist with the
Air Force Maj. Rene Saenz (right), a dentist with the 12th Air Force, based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., finishes a tooth extraction for a Surinamese man, June 21, 2011, during the 2011 New Horizons ... More
Missouri River flood waters continue to envelope areas
Missouri River flood waters continue to envelope areas of least resistance, June 6, 2011. The south levee of the Dakota Dunes levee system has protected most of the golf holes at Dakota Dunes Country Club. How... More
Surinamese children are among the many residents of
Surinamese children are among the many residents of Suriname visiting local clinics where free medical services being provided by the U.S. military during the 2011 New Horizons Training Exercise. Dental, optome... More
A team of U.S. airmen construct a new playground Sunday,
A team of U.S. airmen construct a new playground Sunday, June 19, 2011, in the Surinamese District of Nieuw Amsterdam, as part of the New Horizons training exercise. This playground is the first in a series of ... More
Air Force Airman Michael Mize (right) and Staff Sgt.
Air Force Airman Michael Mize (right) and Staff Sgt. John Nacinopa (center) hold a support beam for a piece of playground equipment Senior Airman Joseph Petri (left) inserts a bolt to secure it, June 19, 2011, ... More
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. David Hale, a veterinarian
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. David Hale, a veterinarian with the 993rd Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services unit, based in Denver, performs a spay surgery on a cat, June 20, at the Paramaribo Spay/Neuter Clinic. ... More
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Josh Horton (left), project manager
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Josh Horton (left), project manager at the Lower Technical School #4 construction site, and Master Sgt. Chris Belknap, construction supervisor for the schools being built in Suriname during... More
A team of U.S. airmen construct a new playground, June
A team of U.S. airmen construct a new playground, June 19, 2011, in the Surinamese district of Nieuw Amsterdam, as part of the New Horizons training exercise. This playground is the first in a series of three t... More
This outdated clinic in Nieuw Amsterdam is going to
This outdated clinic in Nieuw Amsterdam is going to be replaced by a new clinic being constructed here by service members of the U.S. military working with 2011 New Horizons Task Force. New Horizons is a cooper... More
The strength of the south levee of the Dakota Dunes
The strength of the south levee of the Dakota Dunes levee system will be tested by the Missouri River as flood waters begin to crawl up the side of the man-made barrier, June 6, 2011. On June 8, service member... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dusty Ginsbach, a military policeman
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dusty Ginsbach, a military policeman with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 235th Military Police Company, from Rapid City, S.D., observes Surinamese soldiers who are practicing handcu... More
Missouri River flood waters claim a residential property,
Missouri River flood waters claim a residential property, June 6, 2011. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released water from Gavin's Point Dam at 120,000 cubic feet per second on Monday. Officials estimate by J... More
Army Spc. Joey Cuka, a plumber with the 155th Engineering
Army Spc. Joey Cuka, a plumber with the 155th Engineering Company of the South Dakota Army National Guard, wipes away excess mortar from the seams of cement blocks during construction of a new clinic here June ... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Collins, a heavy equipment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Collins, a heavy equipment operator with the 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE), based at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev... More
A team of U.S. airmen construct a new playground Sunday,
A team of U.S. airmen construct a new playground Sunday, June 19, 2011, in the Surinamese District of Nieuw Amsterdam, as part of the New Horizons training exercise. This playground is the first in a series of ... More
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Scott Lacey, the playground
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Scott Lacey, the playground project leader for New Horizons Task Force 2011, tightens a bolt during construction of a playground Sunday, June 19, 2011 in the district of Nieuw Amste... More
Air Force Senior Airman Jeff Bobelak, a heavy equipment
Air Force Senior Airman Jeff Bobelak, a heavy equipment operator with the 556th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers located at Hurlburt Field, Fla., mixes mortar for a new clin... More
Lt. Col. Jerry Slijngard, the director of the National
Lt. Col. Jerry Slijngard, the director of the National Coordination Center for Disaster Response for Suriname, speaks with Class 11-01 following their graduation from security forces training here, June 29. Cla... More
Soldiers and airmen with the South Dakota National
Soldiers and airmen with the South Dakota National Guard are transitioning from sandbag operations to a levee patrol mission on the Dakota Dunes levee system, Wednesday, June 8, 2011.
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Jeffrey Richards, a veterinarian
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Jeffrey Richards, a veterinarian with the 993rd Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services unit, based in Denver, prepares to administer a tuberculosis test to a cow June 20, at a farm outs... More
Construction crews work to strengthen the south levee
Construction crews work to strengthen the south levee of the Dakota Dunes levee system, June 6, 2011. The levee system will be tested by the Missouri River as flood waters begin to crawl up the side of the man... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ross Farneth, a vision technician
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ross Farneth, a vision technician with the 325th Aerospace Medical Squadron, based at Panama City, Fla., conducts an eye exam Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at a local clinic during the 2011 New H... More
U.S. Army Spc. Casey Larsen, a military policeman with
U.S. Army Spc. Casey Larsen, a military policeman with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 235th Military Police Company, from Rapid City, S.D., observes a team of Surinamese soldiers who are practicing deta... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Colin Simpson, a military policeman
U.S. Army Sgt. Colin Simpson, a military policeman with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 235th Military Police Company, from Rapid City, S.D., observes Surinamese soldiers who are practicing search and de... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Colin Simpson, a military policeman
U.S. Army Sgt. Colin Simpson, a military policeman with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 235th Military Police Company, from Rapid City, S.D., observes Surinamese soldiers who are practicing search and de... More
Air Force Capt. Teneshia Nelson, a dentist with the
Air Force Capt. Teneshia Nelson, a dentist with the 14th Medical Operation Squadron, based at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., performs a tooth extraction for a Surinamese woman, June 21, 2011, during the 2011 N... More
Brig. Gen. Wayne Shanks (right), the assistant adjutant
Brig. Gen. Wayne Shanks (right), the assistant adjutant general for Air of the South Dakota National Guard, tours the levee system at Dakota Dunes, Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Soldiers and airmen with the South Da... More
Class 11-01, a group of soldiers from the Suriname
Class 11-01, a group of soldiers from the Suriname army graduating from security forces training, salutes during the Surinamese national anthem here, June 29, 2011. Class 11-01 trained on an array of security f... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Rob Mineau, a structural craftsman
Air Force Staff Sgt. Rob Mineau, a structural craftsman with the 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE), based at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, tack welds ... More
Army Spc. Kim Kokesh, a generator mechanic with the
Army Spc. Kim Kokesh, a generator mechanic with the 155th Engineering Company of the South Dakota Army National Guard, places mortar between cement blocks during construction of a new clinic here, June 25, 2011... More
A team of U.S. airmen with the 555th and 820th Rapid
A team of U.S. airmen with the 555th and 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE), based at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, carry a truss to the building struc... More
Army Spc. Casey Larsen, a military policeman with the
Army Spc. Casey Larsen, a military policeman with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 235th Military Police Company, from Rapid City, S.D., observes a team of Surinamese soldiers who are practicing detainmen... More
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Scott Lacey, the playground
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Scott Lacey, the playground project leader for New Horizons Task Force 2011, tightens a bolt during construction of a playground Sunday, June 19, 2011, in the district of Nieuw Amst... More
Missouri River flood waters claim a residential property,
Missouri River flood waters claim a residential property, June 6, 2011. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released water from Gavins Point Dam at 120,000 cubic feet per second June 6. Officials estimate by June ... More
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. David Hale, a veterinarian
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. David Hale, a veterinarian with the 993rd Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services unit, based in Denver, performs a spay surgery on a cat, June 20, at the Paramaribo Spay/Neuter Clinic. ... More
Navy Capt. Thomas Risser, a surgeon attached to the
Navy Capt. Thomas Risser, a surgeon attached to the 25th Marine Regiment, performs a routine check-up for a Surinamese man, June 21, 2011, during the 2011 New Horizons Training Exercise. Free medical services a... More
Soldiers and airmen with the South Dakota National
Soldiers and airmen with the South Dakota National Guard are transitioning from sandbag operations to a levee patrol mission on the Dakota Dunes levee system, Wednesday, June 8, 2011. The team of service member... More
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chris Becvar, a structural craftsman
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chris Becvar, a structural craftsman with the 556th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers located at Hurlburt Field, Fla., grinds off a piece of reinforcemen... More
Brig. Gen. Wayne Shanks (right), the assistant adjutant
Brig. Gen. Wayne Shanks (right), the assistant adjutant general for Air of the South Dakota National Guard, takes a few moments to visit with some soldiers of the 211th Engineer Company who are conducting levee... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Nate Alvis (top) and Tech. Sgt.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Nate Alvis (top) and Tech. Sgt. Steven Krach with the 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev., work toge... More
A team of U.S. Airmen with the 555th and 820th Rapid
A team of U.S. Airmen with the 555th and 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE), based at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, place a truss onto the building str... More
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Jeffrey Richards, a veterinarian
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Jeffrey Richards, a veterinarian with the 993rd Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services unit, based in Denver, educates a Surinamese woman on how she can help keep her puppy’s eyes free ... More
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. David Hale and Spc. Amanda
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. David Hale and Spc. Amanda Palko, with the 993rd Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services unit, based in Denver, prepare to insert a breathing apparatus into a sedated dog’s mouth before ... More
People of Suriname gather at a local clinic , June
People of Suriname gather at a local clinic , June 21, 2011, for free medical services being provided by the U.S. military during the 2011 New Horizons Training Exercise. Medical services offered include dental... More
Air Force Lt. Col. John Blackwell (center), commander
Air Force Lt. Col. John Blackwell (center), commander of the 820th Expeditionary RED HORSE squadron, and Maj. Lesley Nojodipo (left) of the Suriname army, present a graduation certificate to a Surinamese soldie... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Collins, a heavy equipment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Collins, a heavy equipment operator with the 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev., focuses o... More
Missouri River flood waters are threatening residential
Missouri River flood waters are threatening residential properties, June 6, 2011. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released water from Gavins Point Dam at 120,000 cubic feet per second June 6. Officials estimat... More
Surinamese people are in good spirits while waiting
Surinamese people are in good spirits while waiting in long lines at a local clinic June 21, 2011, for free medical services being provided by the U.S. military during the 2011 New Horizons Training Exercise. P... More
A team of U.S. airmen construct a new playground, June
A team of U.S. airmen construct a new playground, June 19, 2011, in the Surinamese district of Nieuw Amsterdam, as part of the New Horizons training exercise. This playground is the first in a series of three t... More
Air Force Lt. Col. John Blackwell (center), commander
Air Force Lt. Col. John Blackwell (center), commander of the 820th Expeditionary RED HORSE, squadron speaks during a graduation for a group of Surinamese soldiers who successfully completed security forces trai... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Nate Alvis (top) and Tech. Sgt.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Nate Alvis (top) and Tech. Sgt. Steven Krach with the 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE), based at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev... More
Ulrich Wielzen, a medic with the Suriname army, assists
Ulrich Wielzen, a medic with the Suriname army, assists a Suriname woman in testing a pair of eye glasses, Tuesday, June 21, 2011, in the optometry office at a local clinic during the 2011 New Horizons Training... More
Army Spc. Justin Lukkes, a carpenter with the 155th
Army Spc. Justin Lukkes, a carpenter with the 155th Engineering Company of the South Dakota Army National Guard, ensures a cement block is level during construction of a new clinic here June 25, 2011. Soldiers ... More
Air Force Airman Michael Mize (right) and Staff Sgt.
Air Force Airman Michael Mize (right) and Staff Sgt. John Nacinopa (center) hold a support beam for a piece of playground equipment while Senior Airman Joseph Petri (left) inserts a bolt to secure it Sunday, Ju... More
U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Jacob Kasza, a food inspector
U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Jacob Kasza, a food inspector with the 993rd Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services unit, based in Denver, assists a resident in weighing his dog June 20, at the Paramaribo Spay/Neuter C... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Leverknight, a structural
Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Leverknight, a structural craftsman with the 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE), based at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, cu... More
A pallet of cement blocks is unloaded by a Surinamese
A pallet of cement blocks is unloaded by a Surinamese contractor at the construction site where a new clinic is being constructed in Alkmaar, June 25, 2011. Soldiers with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s ... More
The "mighty" Missouri River continues its historic
The "mighty" Missouri River continues its historic rise above sea level, June 6, 2011. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released water from Gavins Point Dam at 120,000 cubic feet per second. Officials estimate ... More
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Jeffrey Richards, a veterinarian
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Jeffrey Richards, a veterinarian with the 993rd Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services unit, based in Denver, checks a cow to ensure a successful tuberculosis test injection June 20, at... More
U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Derek Peterson, a food inspector
U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Derek Peterson, a food inspector with the 993rd Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services unit, based in Denver, injects a vitamin B shot into a cow, June 20, at a farm outside of Paramarib... More
Navy Cmdr. Scott Johnson (left), the U.S. Embassy Military
Navy Cmdr. Scott Johnson (left), the U.S. Embassy Military Liaison officer, and Maj. Lesley Nojodipo of the Suriname army, have a discussion following the graduation of Class 11-01 here, June 29. Class 11-01, a... More
The strength of the south levee of the Dakota Dunes
The strength of the south levee of the Dakota Dunes levee system will be tested by the Missouri River as flood waters begin to crawl up the side of the man-made barrier, June 6, 2011. On June 8, service member... More
Air Force Capt. Teneshia Nelson, a dentist with the
Air Force Capt. Teneshia Nelson, a dentist with the 14th Medical Operation Squadron, based at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., injects a local anesthetic into the mouth of a Surinamese women prior to a tooth ext... More
Class 11-01, a group of soldiers from the Suriname
Class 11-01, a group of soldiers from the Suriname army graduating from security forces training, display their graduation certificates, June 29. Class 11-01 was trained by the South Dakota Army National Guard’... More
Service members of the U.S. military are constructing
Service members of the U.S. military are constructing this new clinic here, June 19, as they work in conjunction with the 2011 New Horizons Task Force. This clinic is scheduled to be completed in August 2011. N... More
U.S. Army Spc. Casey Larsen (near), and Spc. Joe Nixon,
U.S. Army Spc. Casey Larsen (near), and Spc. Joe Nixon, military policemen with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 235th Military Police Company, from Rapid City, S.D., evaluate Surinamese soldiers on ident... More