Students from the Masincedane Training Centre greet
Students from the Masincedane Training Centre greet U.S. and South African military members by singing, dancing with, and hugging the volunteers who will paint the school and plant in the garden as a joint comm... More
The 1-38th Cavalry Squadron stands ready to deploy
The 1-38th Cavalry Squadron stands ready to deploy at its casing of the colors ceremony on April 19 at Fort Bragg in preparation for its nine-month deployment to Kosovo. They will be part of the first active du... More
Off-limits Areas. Fort Bragg, North Carolina
A white endangered species sign marks restricted activity areas at Fort Bragg to protect Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers. Training restrictions have been reduced as a result of population growth for the RCW here.
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lesley Moore climbs down from
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lesley Moore climbs down from a Humvee after conducting preventive maintenance checks and services in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, July 21, 2013, in preparation for exercise Shared Accord... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie Vest, Executive Officer and
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie Vest, Executive Officer and veterinarian with 176th Medical Brigade, 809th Medical Command from Seagoville, Texas, and South African Military Health Service Capt. François Van Huysstee... More
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (right), inspector
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (right), inspector general with 82nd Airborne Division, practices joint locks as his trainer, Sgt. Joshua Devereux, instructor at the 82nd Airborne Division Combatives and Advan... More
Paratroopers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 325th
Paratroopers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment of Fort Bragg, N.C., complete a tactical ruck march back from spending the night in the airfield after a parachute drop as an e... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Stephen Rathje, Charlie Company, 1st
U.S. Army Pfc. Stephen Rathje, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment of Fort Bragg, N.C., assists South African Army Capt. S. S. Tyali, 44th Parachute Regiment, by helping him secure ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Thomas Colby, 1st Battalion, 17th Cavalry
U.S. Army Spc. Thomas Colby, 1st Battalion, 17th Cavalry Regiment, struggles to escape the hold of Spc. James Thrower, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, during the All-American We... More
South African Army Pvt. C.R.J. Alexander and U.S. Army
South African Army Pvt. C.R.J. Alexander and U.S. Army Pfc. Dustin Clay, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, raise their country's flags during a rehea... More
Fayetteville youth participating in the Learning, Enrichment
Fayetteville youth participating in the Learning, Enrichment and Play (L.E.A.P.) after school program gather supplies to craft Christmas cards to send to service members overseas at Lake Rim Recreation Center, ... More
A soldier receives change from his purchase at the
A soldier receives change from his purchase at the Post Exchange during the holiday season Nov. 7. The Post Exchange offers both convenience and tax-free purchases to Department of Defense ID card holders. (U.S... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie Vest, Executive Officer and
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie Vest, Executive Officer and veterinarian with 176th Medical Brigade, 809th Medical Command from Seagoville, Texas, administers vaccines to a horse at the mobile veterinary services dur... More
Sgt. Holly M. Moore, dog handler with the 550th Military
Sgt. Holly M. Moore, dog handler with the 550th Military Working Dog Detachment, praises Kobus after successfully detecting a hidden explosive June 12, in York Theatre at Fort Bragg. Moore and Kobus began worki... More
South African National Defense Force Maj. Gen. Ephraim
South African National Defense Force Maj. Gen. Ephraim Phako, center, the deputy chief of joint operations, salutes a formation of U.S. and South African service members, July 24, 2013, during the opening cerem... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Curtis Hayes (left) and U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Maj. Curtis Hayes (left) and U.S. Air Force Sen. Airman Britanni McKnight (right), both with 86th Dental Squadron, perform a brief dental examination for a student during a joint community engage... More
South African Military Health Service Capt. Lelanie
South African Military Health Service Capt. Lelanie Van Huyssteen, veterinarian with the Military Veterinary Institute, administers vaccines to local dogs during the mobile veterinary services as part of Shared... More
The 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade's commander,
The 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade's commander, Col. David Woods, addresses the deploying unit and guests during their casing of the colors ceremony held April 19 at Fort Bragg in preparation for their ... More
Sgt. Holly M. Moore, dog handler with the 550th 550th
Sgt. Holly M. Moore, dog handler with the 550th 550th Military Working Dog Detachment, 16th Military Police Brigade, watches her military working dog, Kobus, as he smells for explosives June 12, in York Theatre... More
South African National Defense Forces bow their heads
South African National Defense Forces bow their heads in prayer at morning formation in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, July 21, 2013, in preparation for exercise Shared Accord 2013. Shared Accord is an annual U.... More
Kobus, military working dog with the 550th MWD Detachment,
Kobus, military working dog with the 550th MWD Detachment, 16th Military Police Brigade, looks to his handler, Sgt. Holly M. Moore, for his next command June 12, outside York Theatre at Fort Bragg. Moore and Ko... More
Soldiers with the 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade
Soldiers with the 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade bow their heads in prayer during their casing of the colors ceremony April 19 on Fort Bragg in preparation for their nine-month deployment to Kosovo. The... More
Military members and their families shop at the Post
Military members and their families shop at the Post Exchange during the holiday season, Nov. 7. The Post Exchange offers both convenience and tax-free purchases to Department of Defense ID card holders. (U.S. ... More
South African Medical Health Service Capt. Nokholo
South African Medical Health Service Capt. Nokholo Hlezupondo paints a window at the Masincedane Training Centre where South African and U.S. military members teamed up to celebrate Mandela Day by volunteering ... More
South African Military Health Service Capt. François
South African Military Health Service Capt. François Van Huyssteen, veterinarian with the Military Veterinary Institute, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie Vest, Executive Officer and veterinarian with 176th Medical... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Yurk (right), noncommissioned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Yurk (right), noncommissioned officer in charge of 82nd Airborne Division Combatives and Advanced Tactics Schoolhouse, referees, as Sgt. Colter Brown, Headquarters and Headquarters ... More
Paula Mejia looks at Christmas decorations with her
Paula Mejia looks at Christmas decorations with her son, Javier, and husband, George, retired Army sergeant major, at the Post Exchange on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 5. The Mejia family said they are careful to pla... More
(From left to right) South African Military Health
(From left to right) South African Military Health Service Capt. François Van Huyssteen, veterinarian with the Military Veterinary Institute, South African Army Maj. Ron Tidbury, with 43rd South African Brigade... More
U.S. and South African soldiers gather for a jumpmaster’s
U.S. and South African soldiers gather for a jumpmaster’s brief as South African soldiers board the C-130 aircraft for a friendship jump at Bloemspruit Airbase, South Africa, July 23. The jump was in preparatio... More
Kylie Douglas, 8, creates Christmas cards to send to
Kylie Douglas, 8, creates Christmas cards to send to service members overseas at Lake Rim Recreation Center, Oct. 23. Nearly 30 children participated in the volunteer event and crafted 106 Christmas cards for d... More
Fayetteville youth participating in the Learning, Enrichment
Fayetteville youth participating in the Learning, Enrichment and Play (L.E.A.P.) after school program make Christmas cards to send to service members overseas at Lake Rim Recreation Center, Oct. 23. Nearly 30 c... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jon Medeiros (left), assigned to 3rd
U.S. Army Sgt. Jon Medeiros (left), assigned to 3rd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, and Cpl. Cesar Padilla, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, grapple for control during the A... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Kerlin, Charlie Company,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Kerlin, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division of Fort Bragg, N.C., cleans his weapon after returning from a cold night spent on the ... More
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division prepare a cage and seating for the All-American Week Combatives finals, at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 22, 2013. More than 300 Soldiers competed in the tourna... More
U.S. and South African soldiers stand in formation
U.S. and South African soldiers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Shared Accord 13 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, July 24, 2013. Shared Accord is an annual U.S. Africa Command-sponsored, U.S.... More
U.S. and South African service members stand in formation
U.S. and South African service members stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Shared Accord 13 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, July 24, 2013. Shared Accord is an annual U.S. Africa Command-sponsore... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie Vest, Executive Officer and
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie Vest, Executive Officer and veterinarian with 176th Medical Brigade, 809th Medical Command from Seagoville, Texas, and South African Military Health Service Capt. François Van Huysstee... More
South African Military Health Service Capt. Lelanie
South African Military Health Service Capt. Lelanie Van Huyssteen, veterinarian with the Military Veterinary Institute, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie Vest, Executive Officer and veterinarian with 176th Medical ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Chad Pittera (left), 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Army Sgt. Chad Pittera (left), 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, maintains control of Spc. Tory Hoskins, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, during the All American... More
U.S. and South African National Defense Force soldiers
U.S. and South African National Defense Force soldiers gather to discuss plans for exercise Shared Accord 2013 at a reconnaissance site in Bhisho, South Africa, July 21, 2013. Shared Accord is an annual U.S. Af... More
South African soldiers board the C-130 aircraft for
South African soldiers board the C-130 aircraft for a friendship jump at Bloemspruit Airbase, South Africa, July 23. The jump was in preparation for an exercise that U.S. and South African soldiers will conduct... More
Dwayne Tate, recreation assistant, helps Khalan Williams,
Dwayne Tate, recreation assistant, helps Khalan Williams, 9, attach bells to her Christmas card at Lake Rim Recreation Center, Oct. 23. Nearly 30 children participated in the volunteer event and crafted 106 Chr... More
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (left), inspector
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (left), inspector general with 82nd Airborne Division, embraces Col. Bruce Parker (middle), XVIII Airborne Corps operations officer, as referee, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Yurk (right),... More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Andre Stewart (back), 82nd
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Andre Stewart (back), 82nd Airborne Division staff, and officer in charge of All American Week planning and operations and Sgt. Maj. Frank Luedtke (far right), with Division Joint Fires ... More
The 1-38th Cavalry Squadron cased its colors April
The 1-38th Cavalry Squadron cased its colors April 19 at Fort Bragg in preparation for its nine-month deployment to Kosovo. They will be part of the first active duty unit to deploy to Kosovo in 10 years.
U.S. Army Spc. Tory Hoskins (black shirt), assigned
U.S. Army Spc. Tory Hoskins (black shirt), assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, attempts to escape from Sgt. Chad Pittera, 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regimen... More
From left foreground, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie J.
From left foreground, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie J. Vest, with the 176th Medical Brigade; South African Army Maj. Ron Tidbury, with the 43rd South African Brigade; and U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jessica A. Morley, with t... More
From left, South African National Defense Force Maj.
From left, South African National Defense Force Maj. Gen. Ephraim Phako, the deputy chief of joint operations; Brig. Gen. Sithabiso Mahlobo, the commander of the 46th South African Brigade Headquarters; Brig. G... More
Dirar Hamed, 5, places his hand-made Christmas card
Dirar Hamed, 5, places his hand-made Christmas card inside the mailbox at Lake Rim Recreation Center, Oct. 23. Nearly 30 children participated in the volunteer event and crafted 106 Christmas cards for deployed... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Phillip Shin, 61st Multifunctional Medical
U.S. Army Pfc. Phillip Shin, 61st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, and South African Medical Health Service Pvt. Dumakude Sibonelo, paint the Masincedane Training Centre where military members teamed up to ce... More
Members from the U.S. Army and South African National
Members from the U.S. Army and South African National Defense Forces gather to discuss plans for Shared Accord 13 at a reconnaissance site in Bhisho, South Africa, July 20. Shared Accord is a biennial training ... More
U.S. and South African service members stand in formation
U.S. and South African service members stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Shared Accord 13 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, July 24, 2013. Shared Accord is an annual U.S. Africa Command-sponsore... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kelley Hursh, 31st Dental Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kelley Hursh, 31st Dental Squadron of Aviano Airbase, Italy, performs minor dental work on a patient at the joint U.S. and South African militaries’ Humanitarian and Civic Assistance event ... More
South African Military Health Service Capt. Stehann
South African Military Health Service Capt. Stehann Van Den Berg, dentist with the Area Military Health Unit, fills a cavity for a local citizen at the joint U.S. and South African militaries’ Humanitarian and ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Conor Trulsson, 1st Battalion 325th
U.S. Army Capt. Conor Trulsson, 1st Battalion 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, puts Pfc. Angelo Hall, 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, in a rear choke hold during the All American Week combatives finals at... More
Crystal Glover, youth development and cultural arts
Crystal Glover, youth development and cultural arts program coordinator, and Khalan Williams, 9, sort card decorations prior to beginning the Christmas card-making event at Lake Rim Recreation Center, Oct. 23. ... More
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (left), inspector
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (left), inspector general with 82nd Airborne Division, practices joint locks with his trainer, Sgt. Joshua Devereux (right), instructor at the 82nd Airborne Division Combatives ... More
Sgt. Kurtis Demmon, 82nd Airborne Division, organizes
Sgt. Kurtis Demmon, 82nd Airborne Division, organizes awards that will be presented to winners of the Division sporting competitions, at Pike Field on Fort Bragg, N.C., May 21, 2014. The 82nd Airborne Division ... More
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (right), inspector
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (right), inspector general with 82nd Airborne Division, practices avoiding a takedown with his trainer, Sgt. Joshua Devereux (left), instructor at the 82nd Airborne Division Com... More
South African Military Health Service Capt. J. Pelser,
South African Military Health Service Capt. J. Pelser, pharmacist with the 2nd Military Hospital of Cape Town, distributes prescribed medications to local citizens at the joint U.S. and South African militaries... More
U.S. and South African soldiers board the C-130 aircraft
U.S. and South African soldiers board the C-130 aircraft for a nighttime friendship jump at Bloemspruit Airbase, South Africa, July 23. The jump was in preparation for an exercise that U.S. and South African so... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Yurk (center), noncommissioned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Yurk (center), noncommissioned officer in charge of 82nd Airborne Division Combatives and Advanced Tactics Schoolhouse, declares Capt. Conor Trulsson, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie Vest, Executive Officer and
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie Vest, Executive Officer and veterinarian with 176th Medical Brigade, 809th Medical Command from Seagoville, Texas, and South African Military Health Service Capt. Lelanie Van Huyssteen... More
South African National Defense Forces close their morning
South African National Defense Forces close their morning formation with prayer in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, July 21, 2013, in preparation for exercise Shared Accord 2013. Shared Accord is an annual U.S. Af... More
South African soldiers await the instructions to jump
South African soldiers await the instructions to jump out of the C-130 aircraft for a friendship jump over the Mimosa Flat Drop Zone, South Africa, July 23. The jump was in preparation for an exercise that Sout... More
South African Military Health Service Capt. François
South African Military Health Service Capt. François Van Huyssteen, veterinarian with the Military Veterinary Institute, administers vaccines to local cattle during the mobile veterinary services as part of Sha... More
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (right), inspector
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (right), inspector general with 82nd Airborne Division, faces off with Col. Bruce Parker (left), XVIII Airborne Corps operations officer, during a 165-pound exhibition match at ... More
The 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade salutes
The 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade salutes during the national anthem at its casing ceremony held April 19 on Fort Bragg in preparation for their nine-month deployment to Kosovo. They will be the first ... More
(From left to right) U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie J. Vest,
(From left to right) U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dickie J. Vest, 176th Medical Brigade, South African Army Maj. Ron Tidbury, 43rd South African Brigade, and 2nd Lt. Jessica A. Morley, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division ... More
Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division Band organize
Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division Band organize their equipment at the start of the four-mile Division run at Fort Bragg, May 19, 2014. The run kicked-off All American Week, which honors past and pre... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kelley Hursh, 31st Dental Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kelley Hursh, 31st Dental Squadron of Aviano Airbase, Germany, examines a patient at the joint U.S. and South African militaries’ Humanitarian and Civic Assistance event during Shared Accor... More
Military members and their families shop at the Post
Military members and their families shop at the Post Exchange during the holiday season, Nov. 7. The Post Exchange offers both convenience and tax-free purchases to Department of Defense ID card holders. (U.S. ... More
South African and U.S. Army soldiers rehearse raising
South African and U.S. Army soldiers rehearse raising and lowering the flags for Shared Accord 13 at Port Elizabeth, South Africa, July 21. Shared Accord is a biennial training exercise which promotes regional ... More
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (bottom), inspector
Lt. Col. Praxitelis N. Vamvakias (bottom), inspector general with 82nd Airborne Division, creates distance between him and Col. Bruce Parker (top), XVIII Airborne Corps operations officer, as Staff Sgt. Jeffrey... More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division,
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, and family members watch the matches fought in a cage during the All-American Week combatives finals at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 22, 2013. More than 300 Soldie... More
South African soldiers shuffle to jump out of the C-130
South African soldiers shuffle to jump out of the C-130 aircraft over the Mimosa Flat Drop Zone, South Africa, July 23. U.S. Army Capt. Craig D. Arnold, commander of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 325th Airbor... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Angelo Hall, 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry
U.S. Army Pfc. Angelo Hall, 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, kicks Capt. Conor Trulsson, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, during the All American Week combatives finals at Fort Bragg, N.C., ... More
Medals for first through third place are displayed
Medals for first through third place are displayed prior to the All American Week Combatives Tournament award ceremony, May 22. Competitors fought their way through the more than 300 soldiers from the 82nd Airb... More
Sgt. Holly M. Moore, 550th Military Working Dog Detachment,
Sgt. Holly M. Moore, 550th Military Working Dog Detachment, 16th Military Police Brigade, takes her MWD, Kobus, for his weekly ruck march June 12, at Fort Bragg. Moore and Kobus began working together in Februa... More
Local citizens from the Eastern Cape of South Africa
Local citizens from the Eastern Cape of South Africa wait in a holding tent to receive free medical treatment as part of the joint U.S. and South African militaries’ Humanitarian and Civic Assistance event duri... More
Sharon Edwards accepts cash from Staff Sgt. Emre Eroglu,
Sharon Edwards accepts cash from Staff Sgt. Emre Eroglu, John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, for his purchase at the Post Exchange during the holiday season Nov. 7. The Post Exchange offers both ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Yurk, noncommissioned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Yurk, noncommissioned officer in charge of the 82nd Airborne Division Combatives and Advanced Tactics Schoolhouse, declares Spc. Tory Hoskins, 82nd Airborne Division Headquarters an... More
Maj. Gen. John W. Nicholson, Jr. (right), commander
Maj. Gen. John W. Nicholson, Jr. (right), commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, presented awards to the Paratroopers who took first through fourth place in the 205-pound weight class after the All American W... More