A U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations
A U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) HHC soldier participates in water survival training during battle assembly at Archer pool in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept 9, 2011.
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop on Dec.
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop on Dec. 9, 2011.
U.S. Air Force C-130's approach sicily drop zone zone
U.S. Air Force C-130's approach sicily drop zone zone during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg on Dec. 11, 2011.
Spc. Matthew L. Baker studies a war memorial at Utah
Spc. Matthew L. Baker studies a war memorial at Utah Beach while participating in activities commemorating the 67th Anniversary of Operation Overlord - the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, June 2, 2011. Bak... More
Spc. Matthew L. Baker poses for a photo during a visit
Spc. Matthew L. Baker poses for a photo during a visit to Utah Beach while participating in activities commemorating the 67th Anniversary of Operation Overlord— the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, June 2, 2... More
U.S. Army pilot Ron Spencer prepares to guide Santa
U.S. Army pilot Ron Spencer prepares to guide Santa and Mrs. Claus's UH-60 sleigh to the Sicily Drop Zone, Dec. 10 in part of the 14th Annual Randy Oler Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs... More
Paratroopers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and
Paratroopers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) task force participate in activities commemorating the 67th Anniversary of Operation Overlord— the D-Day landings, w... More
British Paratroopers practice modern army combatives
British Paratroopers practice modern army combatives (MACP) with the 82nd Airborne's MACP team while at Fort Bragg on July 21, 2011. The training is part of an intensive two-week training program hosted by the ... More
Soldiers of the 440th Civil Affairs Bn. stand together
Soldiers of the 440th Civil Affairs Bn. stand together during a historic unit stand-up at Fort Carson, Colo., Sept. 15, 2012.
The American Cemetary as seen by paratroopers of the
The American Cemetary as seen by paratroopers of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), June 6, 2011. These paratroopers are members of Task Force Normandy, which is a mult... More
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) perform parachute training with he British Royal Air Force at RAF Brize Norton, England, May 28. These paratroopers ... More
Spc. Jorge Diaz, 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion, plots
Spc. Jorge Diaz, 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion, plots his points in the dark, during the night land navigation portion of the 350th Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, March 24... More
Spc. Adam Engel, 401st Civil Affairs Bn., shoots his
Spc. Adam Engel, 401st Civil Affairs Bn., shoots his target with the M9 pistol at range 5, Fort Meade, Md., during the best warrior competition, April 2, 2012.
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop on Dec.
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop on Dec. 9.
A veteran cries during a rememberance ceremony at the
A veteran cries during a rememberance ceremony at the American Cemetary in Normandy, France, June 6, 2011.
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop on Dec.
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop on Dec. 9, 2011.
Spc. Marshall Lane, 360th Civil Affairs Bn., rucks
Spc. Marshall Lane, 360th Civil Affairs Bn., rucks across Fort Meade, Md., during the 352nd best warrior competition on April 2, 2012.
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester,
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester, salutes with Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, June 6, 2011. These... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130 drops paratroopers over Sicily
A U.S. Air Force C-130 drops paratroopers over Sicily drop zone during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, Dec. 11, 2011.
A scene from the 440th Civil Affairs Battalion unit
A scene from the 440th Civil Affairs Battalion unit stand-up at Fort Carson, Colo., Sept. 15, 2012. The 440th has spent the last year filling its ranks with both new and Veteran civil affairs soldiers and is no... More
Spc. Soucek packs his parachute during Operation Toy
Spc. Soucek packs his parachute during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, Dec. 11, 2011.
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester,
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester, regales Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, June 6, 2011. These pa... More
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge meets WWII Paratrooper
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge meets WWII Paratrooper Zane Schlemmer during a remembrance Ceremony at Utah Beach, June 6, 2011. Blackledge lead Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Opera... More
Spc. Sarah M. Wiita, 490th Civil Affairs Battalion,
Spc. Sarah M. Wiita, 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, plots her points in the dark, during the night land navigation portion of the 350th Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, Marc... More
Maj. Gen. David Blackledge takes a photo with students
Maj. Gen. David Blackledge takes a photo with students from the North Carolina School of Science and Math and the Hickory Ridge High School Band during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs ... More
Cpl. Clifton Grate exits the door of a UH-60 Black
Cpl. Clifton Grate exits the door of a UH-60 Black Hawk over St. Mere Eglise drop zone on July 12. Grate is jumping with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) who is hostin... More
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester,
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester, stands with paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, June 6, 2011. Thes... More
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) perform parachute training with he British Royal Air Force at RAF Brize Norton, England, May 28. These paratroopers ... More
A box of toys donated by paratroopers during Operation
A box of toys donated by paratroopers during Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 9, 2011.
Spc. Ryan Shefflett walks on Utah beach while participating
Spc. Ryan Shefflett walks on Utah beach while participating in activities commemorating the 67th anniversary of Operation Overlord— the D-Day landings, while in Normandy, France, June 1, 2011.
Gilbert Baez interviews a foreign jumpmaster participating
Gilbert Baez interviews a foreign jumpmaster participating in Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 9, 2011.
Sgt. Joseph Toliver plays with lens distortion during
Sgt. Joseph Toliver plays with lens distortion during a break while paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 9, 2011 at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Chaplain Stephen G. Cruys gets promoted to Lt. Col.
Chaplain Stephen G. Cruys gets promoted to Lt. Col. By Col. Terrell Parker, Chief-of-Staff of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs Command (Airborne) on the sands of Utah Beach in Normandy, France, June 2, 2011.
U.S. Air Force C-130's approach sicily drop zone zone
U.S. Air Force C-130's approach sicily drop zone zone during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg on Dec. 11, 2011.
Staff Sgt. Bartholomew Rohde, 486th Civil Affairs Battalion,
Staff Sgt. Bartholomew Rohde, 486th Civil Affairs Battalion, runs during the road march portion of the 350th Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, March 24, 2012. Rhode is from C... More
Pfc. Jones, 27th Engineers Battalion packs his parachute
Pfc. Jones, 27th Engineers Battalion packs his parachute while participating in Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg on Dec. 11, 2011.
A U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations
A U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations paratrooper gets interviewed while walking off sicily drop zone after a jump during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychologi... More
Sgt. 1st Class Evan C. Paulsen deploys leaflets,
Sgt. 1st Class Evan C. Paulsen deploys leaflets, representing just one of the missions Military Information Support Operations is known for during the 7th Psychological Operations Group at Moffett Field in San ... More
Army Reserve soldiers and their spouses participate
Army Reserve soldiers and their spouses participate in a Strong Bonds couples retreat in Minneapolis, Minn., on July 30, 2011.
Sgt. Arnaldo Rivera, 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion,
Sgt. Arnaldo Rivera, 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion, plots his points during the land navigation portion of the 350th Civil Affairs Command best warrior competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, March 24, 2012. Rivera ... More
Sgt. Arnaldo Rivera, 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion,
Sgt. Arnaldo Rivera, 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion, plots his points during the land navigation portion of the 350th Civil Affairs Command best warrior competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, March 24, 2012. Rivera ... More
Spc. Sarah M. Wiita, 490th Civil Affairs Battalion,
Spc. Sarah M. Wiita, 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, plots her points in the dark, during the night land navigation portion of the 350th Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, Marc... More
Staff Sgt. Andrew J. Paulson, 413th Civil Affairs Battalion,
Staff Sgt. Andrew J. Paulson, 413th Civil Affairs Battalion, checks his shot group during the marksmanship portion of the 350th Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, March 24, 20... More
Spc. Adam Engel, 401st Civil Affairs Bn., tackles the
Spc. Adam Engel, 401st Civil Affairs Bn., tackles the Fort Meade, Md., obstacle course at range 5 during the best warrior completion, April 2, 2012.
Spc. Casey Hayes, 437th Civil Affairs Bn., tackles
Spc. Casey Hayes, 437th Civil Affairs Bn., tackles the Fort Meade, Md., obstacle course at range 5 during the best warrior completion, April 2, 2012.
Children from E. Melvin Honeycutt Elemtary get interviewed
Children from E. Melvin Honeycutt Elemtary get interviewed during Operation Toy Drop on Dec. 9, 2011.
Civilians watch as Paratroopers from the U.S. Army
Civilians watch as Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) honor the fallen at the American cemetary in Normandy, France, June 6. These Paratroopers are mem... More
Spc. Cecil Shaw, 451st Civil Affairs Battalion, runs
Spc. Cecil Shaw, 451st Civil Affairs Battalion, runs during the road march portion of the 350th Civil Affairs Commands Best Warrior Competition, March 25, 2012. Shaw is from Houston, Texas, and is a communicati... More
Sicily Drop zone during Operation Toy Drop, hosted
Sicily Drop zone during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg on Dec. 11, 2011.
Paratroopers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and
Paratroopers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) task force listen to a brief on top of a bunker at the Merville Battery battleground while commemorating the 67th An... More
A U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations
A U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) HHC soldier participates in water survival training during battle assembly at Archer pool in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011.
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge leads the U.S. Army Civil
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge leads the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) color guard during the D-day rememberance ceremony in St. Mere-Eglise, June 5, 2011. Task Force Norm... More
Col. Steven J. Ford and Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Aaron Miller
Col. Steven J. Ford and Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Aaron Miller unfurl the 440th Civil Affairs Bn. colors at Fort Carson, Colo., Sept. 15, 2012.
Senator John Kerry participates a remembrance ceremony
Senator John Kerry participates a remembrance ceremony at Utah Beach, June 6, 2011. Kerry joined paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), U.K, Germany, and Fr... More
Pfc. Amber Nolan receives help from her Sponsor, Justin
Pfc. Amber Nolan receives help from her Sponsor, Justin Arington, 450th Civil Affairs Bn., during the ruck march portion of the 352nd best warrior competition at Fort Meade, Md., April 2, 2012.
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge participates in a remembrance
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge participates in a remembrance ceremony at Utah Beach, June 6, 2011. Blackledge lead paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), U.K... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Johnson, a paratroopers from
Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Johnson, a paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) performs parachute training with he British Royal air force at RAF Brize Norton, En... More
Sgt. Joseph Schrock, 350th Civil Affairs Command,
Sgt. Joseph Schrock, 350th Civil Affairs Command, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, plots his points in the dark, during the night land navigation portion of the 350th Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Co... More
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop, Dec.
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 9, 2011.
Brandon Miller, 350th CACOM, Headquarters and Headquarters
Brandon Miller, 350th CACOM, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, checks the start location during the land navigation portion of the 350th Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition at Camp Bullis, Texas... More
Spc. Casey Hayes, 437th Civil Affairs Bn., tackles
Spc. Casey Hayes, 437th Civil Affairs Bn., tackles the Fort Meade, Md., obstacle course at range 5 during the best warrior completion, April 2, 2012.
Sgt. Chris Rodriguez looks out form Utah beach while
Sgt. Chris Rodriguez looks out form Utah beach while participating in activities commemorating the 67th Anniversary of Operation Overlord— the D-Day landings, while in Normandy, France, June 2, 2011. Rodrigue... More
Pfc. Amber Nolan, 450th Civil Affairs Bn., tackles
Pfc. Amber Nolan, 450th Civil Affairs Bn., tackles the Fort Meade, Md., obstacle course at range 5 during the best warrior completion, April 2, 2012.
A toy donated by a paratrooper participating in Operation
A toy donated by a paratrooper participating in Operation Toy Drop prepares for the second leg of its journey from toy shelf to child in need on Dec. 9.
A U.S. Air Force C-130 does a fly-by during a rememberance
A U.S. Air Force C-130 does a fly-by during a rememberance ceremony in Picuaville, France, June 3. The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) provided the color guard for a memo... More
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester,
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester, stands with paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, June 6, 2011. Thes... More
Sir Purr a poses for a shot during Operation Toy Drop
Sir Purr a poses for a shot during Operation Toy Drop on Dec. 9, 2011.
The Flight Control stick of the Santa Express, a UH-60
The Flight Control stick of the Santa Express, a UH-60 Black Hawk just before carrying Santa Claus to Operation Toy Drop aboard his UH-60 sleigh to the Sicily Drop Zone, Dec. 10 in part of the 14th Annual Randy... More
Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division stand
Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division stand in line to donate a toy during Operation Toy Drop hours before the doors opening at Pope Army Air Field, Dec. 9, 2011. Jackson is a paratrooper with the Headqu... More
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) plant the guidon at Utah Beach, June 6, 2011. These paratroopers of Task Force Normandy, which is a multinational fo... More
Willie Wellbrock MCs during Operation Toy Drop, hosted
Willie Wellbrock MCs during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 9, 2011.
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop, Dec.
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 9, 2011.
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs &
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) provide the color guard for ceremonies honoring those who fought and died during Operation Overlord, the D-day landing... More
The Luftwaffen Musik Krops 4 provides music during
The Luftwaffen Musik Krops 4 provides music during a rememberance ceremony in Picuaville, France, June 3, 2011. The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) provided the color gua... More
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop on Dec.
Paratroopers participate in Operation Toy Drop on Dec. 9, 2011.
Sen. John Kerry salutes during a remembrance ceremony
Sen. John Kerry salutes during a remembrance ceremony at Utah Beach June 6. Kerry joined Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), U.K, Germany, and France in ... More
Pfc. Jones releases his parachute after landing while
Pfc. Jones releases his parachute after landing while participating in Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg on Dec. 11, 2011.
Pfc. Jones wraps up his parachute after participating
Pfc. Jones wraps up his parachute after participating in Operation Toy Drop hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg on Dec. 10, 2011.
Col. Terrell Parker and Sgt. Maj. Brian Card share
Col. Terrell Parker and Sgt. Maj. Brian Card share a laugh near La Fière while Paratroopers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) task force participate in activities ... More
Spc. Zackary Davis, 431st Civil Affairs Bn., rucks
Spc. Zackary Davis, 431st Civil Affairs Bn., rucks across Fort Meade, Md., during the 352nd best warrior competition on April 2, 2012.
Spc. Adrian Haughton poses with a replica of a British
Spc. Adrian Haughton poses with a replica of a British paratrooper just outside Peagasus bridge, June 1. Haughton is one of 75 paratroopers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command ... More
Paratroopers walk off sicily drop zone after a jump
Paratroopers walk off sicily drop zone after a jump during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg Dec. 11, 2011.
Military information support operations soldiers participate
Military information support operations soldiers participate in the 7th Psychological Operations Group change of command ceremony at Moffett Field in San Jose, Calif., June 25, 2011.
Paratroopers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs &
Paratroopers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) task force participate in activities commemorating the 67th Anniversary of Operation Overlord - the D-Day landings, wh... More
April Dudash, reporter for the Fayetteville Observer,
April Dudash, reporter for the Fayetteville Observer, walks off Sicily drop zone whilst carrying a used parachute during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Comm... More
Members of the 50th PAD team hard at work during Operation
Members of the 50th PAD team hard at work during Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 9, 2011.
Dustin Antoff, Doen Antoff, and Ray Herrera participate
Dustin Antoff, Doen Antoff, and Ray Herrera participate in Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg on Dec. 11, 2011.
Sgt. Cornelius James walks on Utah beach while participating
Sgt. Cornelius James walks on Utah beach while participating in activities commemorating the 67th Anniversary of Operation Overlord— the D-Day landings, while in Normandy, France, June 1, 2011.
Krunal Amin packs a parachute on the drop zone under
Krunal Amin packs a parachute on the drop zone under the watchful eye of Lt. Col. Lee Burnett, during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at F... More
Local children help hoist the Polish flag over Utah
Local children help hoist the Polish flag over Utah Beach June 6. The children are participating with Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), U.K, Germany, a... More
Staff Sgt. Andrew J. Paulson, 413th Civil Affairs Battalion,
Staff Sgt. Andrew J. Paulson, 413th Civil Affairs Battalion, smiles after zeroing his weapon during marksmanship portion of the 350th Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, March ... More
The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations
The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) provided the color guard for a memorial ceremony in Picauville to remember the fallen during Operation Overlord— the D-Day landings wh... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130 drops Paratroopers over sicily
A U.S. Air Force C-130 drops Paratroopers over sicily drop zone during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg on Dec. 11, 2011.
Local children hold the Canadian flag prior to it being
Local children hold the Canadian flag prior to it being hoisted over Utah Beach June 6. The children are participating with Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airb... More
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs &
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) provide the color guard for ceremonies honoring those who fought and died during Operation Overlord, the D-day landing... More
World War II veteran Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester stands
World War II veteran Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester stands with paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, on June 6, 2011. The... More
Army Reserve soldiers and their spouses participate
Army Reserve soldiers and their spouses participate in a Strong Bonds couples retreat in Minneapolis, Minn., on July 30, 2011.
A British paratrooper checks his photos on Omaha beach
A British paratrooper checks his photos on Omaha beach while with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) task force participating in activities commemorating the 67th Annive... More
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge signs a memory book for
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge signs a memory book for a local woman who was a child during the liberation of France during World War II. Blackledge is leading the paratroopers of Task Force Normandy, which is a... More
Sgt. Jacob Lenhausen, 414th Civil Affairs Bn., maps
Sgt. Jacob Lenhausen, 414th Civil Affairs Bn., maps out his route during a morning land navigation course on Fort Meade, Md., April 3, 2012.