Moving across the desert landscape of the Orchard Combat
Moving across the desert landscape of the Orchard Combat Training Center, a tank and crew churn up a plume of dust. Out of Nampa, Idaho, the members of B Company, 2-116th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB), from th... More
At the opposite end of the CSMS complex, Sgt. Jonathan
At the opposite end of the CSMS complex, Sgt. Jonathan Howard is still working on the repair and fabrication of a damage truck. Sgt. Howard is making a few slight touches to his prep work before beginning an al... More
Veterans from the American Legion Stewart Hoover Post
Veterans from the American Legion Stewart Hoover Post 23 honor Guard salute during taps at Patriot Field. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak joined the commu... More
During the welding process Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Garry
During the welding process Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Garry alternates between welding the metal and then grinding down the seams created from the welding. Trade publications state that grinding down a weld on a fo... More
La Moin Bennington, 92, U.S. Navy 1944 – 46. Bennington
La Moin Bennington, 92, U.S. Navy 1944 – 46. Bennington was born during the Depression years in Ogden, Utah. He was 17 when he joined the Navy. He finished basic training and was on his way to the war in the Pa... More
Senior Citizens from the City of Boise Parks and
Senior Citizens from the City of Boise Parks and Recreation’s Lifetime and Leisure program were introduced to the Idaho National Guard Base on Gowen Field. The Lifetime and Leisure Activities are social, educat... More
After completeing their intial checks and tasks a Bradley
After completeing their intial checks and tasks a Bradley heads for the range starting point. Bradley Fighting Vehicles from Alpha and Bravo Companies of the 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the 116th ... More
Bill Hann, 100, U.S. Army, 1944 - 46. Hann was born
Bill Hann, 100, U.S. Army, 1944 - 46. Hann was born in Custer City, Oklahoma in 1919. He spent his youth working on a farm. Most of the details of his military service are difficult for Hann to recall, but at 1... More
Spc. Timothy Hall tightens straps on his rucksack in
Spc. Timothy Hall tightens straps on his rucksack in preparation for field training. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat T... More
Charlie Company 1st Sgt. Robert Caron ( center frame)
Charlie Company 1st Sgt. Robert Caron ( center frame) rally’s soldiers to begin loading onto the buses parked outside the assembly hall. The 2-116th traveled to Idaho City, approximately 36 miles northeast of B... More
Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Danielle Smith takes
Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Danielle Smith takes a few minutes break from her vehicle inspection to talk with another soldier across the maintenance bay. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Combined Services Ma... More
Tech. Sgt Sharp of the idaho Air national Guard explains
Tech. Sgt Sharp of the idaho Air national Guard explains aircrew protection to visitors. Senior Citizens from the City of Boise Parks and recreation’s Lifetime and Leisure program were introduced to the Idaho N... More
Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers take part in the
Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers take part in the 2019 Best Warrior Competition on the Orchard Combat Training Center.
Over four weeks of constant instruction, the 91A30
Over four weeks of constant instruction, the 91A30 class is back in the classroom working out schematic exercises.
After successfully removing all the turret bolts and
After successfully removing all the turret bolts and aligning the turret properly the soldiers don their hard hats and begin hooking up chains from an overhead crane to lift points on the turret. Sgt.1st Class ... More
Returning the turret to the hull during the first day's
Returning the turret to the hull during the first day's removal, Sgt. McKay is postioned on the side of the tank monitoring the turrets progression back into the tank’s hull.
The Memorial Park Volunteers, a group of multi-service
The Memorial Park Volunteers, a group of multi-service members on Gowen Field, took part in clean up, memorial brick replacements and brick additions on Gowen Field's Memorial Park. Service members from the Ida... More
Having removed the interior and exterior items holding
Having removed the interior and exterior items holding the transmission in place, Spc. James Frandsen (right) and Pfc Noah Martine position a lift underneath the transmission and prepare to begin removing the o... More
Idaho Army National Guard Spc. James Frandsen begins
Idaho Army National Guard Spc. James Frandsen begins removing the plug on the transmission to drain fluids. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Combined Services Maintenance Shop on Gowen Field supports seven Fiel... More
Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Danielle Smith looks
Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Danielle Smith looks to her trainer, Sgt. Mason Martin, to clear up a bit of confusion before she positions herself on a creeper and begins her maintenance check on the M978 tanke... More
After suppressing the fire, fire personnel stow equipment
After suppressing the fire, fire personnel stow equipment and prepare their equipment for the next event. Idaho Army National Guard Firefighters practiced a series of fire fighting drills during an external eva... More
The color guard readies to march forward. As the United
The color guard readies to march forward. As the United States Marine Corps carries out its commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030, the Corps is divesting its tank battalions. Throughout the Marines, active... More
Soldiers from the 2-116th receiving their briefing
Soldiers from the 2-116th receiving their briefing on the equipment and capabilities of the UH-60 Black Hawk. Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard Charlie Company, 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (CAB) of... More
Sgt. Jesus Siordia directs M88 recovery vehicle driver
Sgt. Jesus Siordia directs M88 recovery vehicle driver Spc. Caitlin Stolley toward a set of mine rollers. Out of Nampa, Idaho, the members of B Company, 2-116th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB), from the Idaho Ar... More
Prior to starting engines Staff Sgt. Jeremy Mansell
Prior to starting engines Staff Sgt. Jeremy Mansell checks the batteries in the rear of an Abrams Tank.
Sgt. Lixing Dai, far left, leads the class in the exercise.
Sgt. Lixing Dai, far left, leads the class in the exercise. Another evening of physical training starting at the Gowen Field Gymnasium. The class soldiers conduct some warm-up exercises before moving outside to... More
Soldiers from C Company discuss their plan for finding
Soldiers from C Company discuss their plan for finding the concealed sniper team. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team... More
Left to right, Sgt. Chad Davis from the Mississippi
Left to right, Sgt. Chad Davis from the Mississippi Army National Guard, Sgt. Lixing from Fort Hood, Texas and Sgt. Jake Baker from the Tennessee Army National Guard work together on Abrams Tank Nuclear, Biolog... More
After several careful and tense moments the Abrams
After several careful and tense moments the Abrams turret is lifted above the hull. Staff Sgt. Mansell (hanging on right front of tank) looks over the clearance between the turret and hull so they can begin rot... More
Master Sgt. Tyler Bramble of the Idaho Army National
Master Sgt. Tyler Bramble of the Idaho Army National Guard’s 183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion helps a young visitor with the harness and restraint system in the seat of a UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter. The Ida... More
Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Air
Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Air Support Operations Squadron along with soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team participated in a joint bombing exerci... More
Teresa Halverson takes a photograph of John Halverson
Teresa Halverson takes a photograph of John Halverson sitting inside a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Senior Citizens from the City of Boise Parks and Recreation’s Lifetime and Leisure program get introduced to the ... More
Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Bryer Sikes tightens
Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Bryer Sikes tightens a bolt underneath a Palletized Load System truck during a routine maintenance inspection. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Combined Services Maintenance Shop ... More
Bicker Therien, Principal of the academy school, explains
Bicker Therien, Principal of the academy school, explains some of the academic issues to Governor Little. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, Commander of the Idaho National Guard, visited... More
Idaho Army National Guard soldiers Sgt. Steve Powers
Idaho Army National Guard soldiers Sgt. Steve Powers (right) and Spc. Bryer Sikes push a rubber lining into the windshield frame. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Combined Services Maintenance Shop on Gowen Fie... More
Looking to escape the morning winter winds a driver
Looking to escape the morning winter winds a driver gets ready to crawl into his vehicle. Bradley Fighting Vehicles from Alpha and Bravo Companies of the 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the 116th Cava... More
Working in the cab of the Humvee, Idaho Army National
Working in the cab of the Humvee, Idaho Army National Guard Pfc. Noah Martin looks for reference points to help locate components that need to be removed in order to get to other points that help hold the trans... More
Idaho Air National Guard Public Affairs Specialist,
Idaho Air National Guard Public Affairs Specialist, Master Sgt. Joshua Allmaras talsk to a group of visitors about the A-10 Thunderbolt. Senior Citizens from the City of Boise Parks and Recreation’s Lifetime an... More
Senior Citizens from the City of Boise Parks and
Senior Citizens from the City of Boise Parks and Recreation’s Lifetime and Leisure program were introduced to the Idaho National Guard Base on Gowen Field. The Lifetime and Leisure Activities are social, educat... More
Sgt. Thomas Hockman dons protective equipment to clean
Sgt. Thomas Hockman dons protective equipment to clean up hydraulic fluid. Within seconds of starting their vehicle, a hydraulic leak in the turret sprayed fluid inside the tank. Soldiers immediatley shut down ... More
In preparation for the field exercise, soldiers lined
In preparation for the field exercise, soldiers lined up to receive equipment issues from the unit supply. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116th Ca... More
Soldiers from the 2-116th listen to Sgts. Chris Pogue
Soldiers from the 2-116th listen to Sgts. Chris Pogue (left) and Mariyah Parsons from the 168th MEDEVAC Detachment explain how to properly secure an injured soldier into a harness. Soldiers from the Idaho Army... More
Maj. Gen Garshak speaks to the gathering of community
Maj. Gen Garshak speaks to the gathering of community members during ceremonies at Patriot Field. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak joined the community of ... More
Sgt. Daniel Chabot, listens to Sgt. 1st Class Dolin’s
Sgt. Daniel Chabot, listens to Sgt. 1st Class Dolin’s critique of his leadership performance during formation and inspection. As each soldier took their turn in different exercises and presentation, Sgt. 1st Cl... More
Sgt. Derek Chipman (seated left), from the 278th Armored
Sgt. Derek Chipman (seated left), from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard listens to Sgt. Gary John, from 116th Cavalry Armored Brigade of the Idaho Army National Guard, discuss i... More
Spc. Smith pulls herself back underneath the M978 Tanker
Spc. Smith pulls herself back underneath the M978 Tanker to finish her inpsection and maintenance. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Combined Services Maintenance Shop on Gowen Field provides maintenance for the... More
Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers take part in the
Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers take part in the 2019 Best Warrior Competition on the Orchard Combat Training Center.
Inside the barracks. Idaho Governor Brad Little and
Inside the barracks. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, Commander of the Idaho National Guard, visited the staff and cadets of Idaho's Youth Challenge Academy Wednesday, September 30. Gov... More
Working out some of the last details of installing
Working out some of the last details of installing a mine plow, soldiers from B Company finish up their task and get ready to use the plow in a field exercise. Out of Nampa, Idaho, the members of B Company, 2-1... More
As preparations get underway, Sgt. Baker working in
As preparations get underway, Sgt. Baker working in the turret, begins the process of removing bolts that connect the tank turret to the hull. There are 49 bolts that need removal. Baker is tasked with lining u... More
Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Air
Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Air Support Operations Squadron along with soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team participated in a joint bombing exerci... More
Idaho Govenor and Adjutant General Visit the Idaho Youth Challenge Aca...
Idaho Governor Brad Little makes his way to a UH-60 Black hawk from the Idaho Army National Guards 1-183rd Helicopter Assault Battalion for the flight to Pierce, Idaho. The Governor accompanied Maj. Gen. Michae... More
Looking over the underside of the Humvee, Spc. James
Looking over the underside of the Humvee, Spc. James Frandsen is preparing to drain fluid from the old transmission. Frandsen speculated that much of the mud crusted underneath the Humvee was likely leftover fr... More
Underneath the Humvee, Idaho Army National Guard Pfc.
Underneath the Humvee, Idaho Army National Guard Pfc. Noah Martin makes another check on the transmission to get the vehicle in operating order. While it took a little extra time, Spc. Frandsen and Pfc Martin e... More
While working on the tire repair, Spc Avis encounters
While working on the tire repair, Spc Avis encounters some difficulty and gets additional assistance from Sgt. Josh Cahill working in the next-door repair stall. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Combined Servic... More
During an afternoon class session, Sgt 1st Class Dewey
During an afternoon class session, Sgt 1st Class Dewey Dolin, class instructor, covers material concering drill and ceremonies.
Charlie Company 1Sgt. Rober caron rucks in to the training
Charlie Company 1Sgt. Rober caron rucks in to the training area with his soldiers. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Tea... More
Sgt. Jonathan Howard welding metal on top and under
Sgt. Jonathan Howard welding metal on top and under the damaged truck is making slow but steady progress. When the damage was done to the truck, the forks of the forklift penetrated from one side of the vehicle... More
Larry Scruggs, U.S. Army, 1970 - 1971. Scruggs grew
Larry Scruggs, U.S. Army, 1970 - 1971. Scruggs grew up in Odessa Texas. His father taught him how to hunt and fish and it developed into one of Larry’s passions and eventually his life career. He joined the Arm... More
Soldiers from Charlie Company, 2-116th Cavalry Brigade
Soldiers from Charlie Company, 2-116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, Idaho Army National Guard, practice combined arms battalion, squad level infantry movements on the Orchard Combat Training Center, Jan. 20, 20... More
As a Black Hawk begins to touch down, the next team
As a Black Hawk begins to touch down, the next team runs to upload a stretcher for evacuation. Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard Charlie Company, 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (CAB) of the 116th Cava... More
Charlie Company begins the two-mile ruck march to the
Charlie Company begins the two-mile ruck march to the training area. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team (CBCT) took ... More
With manuals laid out on the tank, B Company soldiers
With manuals laid out on the tank, B Company soldiers begin figuring out the details. Out of Nampa, Idaho, the members of B Company, 2-116th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB), from the Idaho Army National Guard's ... More
A soldier from 2nd Squad prepares to move out in search
A soldier from 2nd Squad prepares to move out in search of the concealed sniper team. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat ... More
A soldier from 2nd squad, C Company moves out into
A soldier from 2nd squad, C Company moves out into the forest. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team (CBCT) took to the... More
A Bradley crewman mounts up to begin preparing his
A Bradley crewman mounts up to begin preparing his vehicle for the morning gunnery exercise. Bradley Fighting Vehicles from Alpha and Bravo Companies of the 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the 116th C... More
The windshield replacement is successfully completed.
The windshield replacement is successfully completed. Sgt. Steve Powers communicates some final touches to Sgt. 1st Class Brain Usery while Spc. James Frandsen holds onto the windshield while the final repairs ... More
Swallowed up in the dust, Capt. Dahl and crew begin
Swallowed up in the dust, Capt. Dahl and crew begin to make a practice run. Out of Nampa, Idaho, the members of B Company, 2-116th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB), from the Idaho Army National Guard's 116th Caval... More
Three Bradleys wait in line to take their turn on the
Three Bradleys wait in line to take their turn on the range. Bradley Fighting Vehicles from Alpha and Bravo Companies of the 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team (CBCT... More
The Idaho Army National Guard's 25th Army Band presented
The Idaho Army National Guard's 25th Army Band presented an online 4th of July concert this year due to the precautions concerning the current Coronavirus Pandemic. Members of the band practiced for several day... More
Sgt. Jared Crossman makes his post flight inspection
Sgt. Jared Crossman makes his post flight inspection of the tail rotor. The Idaho Army National Guard’s 1-183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion’s Annual Training is coming to a conclusion this week on Gowen Field.... More
Spc. Brian Chilcott-Hanson adds some camouflage to
Spc. Brian Chilcott-Hanson adds some camouflage to his helmet before setting out in search of the sniper team. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116t... More
over the foothills of the Boise Mountains, a UH60 Black
over the foothills of the Boise Mountains, a UH60 Black hawk makes its way back to Gowen Field.The Idaho Army National Guard’s 1-183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion’s Annual Training is coming to a conclusion th... More
Idaho Army National Guard soldiers participated in
Idaho Army National Guard soldiers participated in the 2019 best warrior Competition on the Orchard Combat Training Center.
The first tank and crew in the dig area begin trying
The first tank and crew in the dig area begin trying out the plow. Out of Nampa, Idaho, the members of B Company, 2-116th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB), from the Idaho Army National Guard's 116th Cavalry Briga... More
Governor Little and Maj. Gen Garshak listen to the
Governor Little and Maj. Gen Garshak listen to the discussion. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, Commander of the Idaho National Guard, visited the staff and cadets of Idaho's Youth Chal... More
Getting ready for the final performance and recording,
Getting ready for the final performance and recording, musicians polished instruments and touched up their uniforms. The Idaho Army National Guard's 25th Army Band presented an online 4th of July concert this y... More
Soldiers from Charlie Company, 2-116th Cavalry Brigade
Soldiers from Charlie Company, 2-116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, Idaho Army National Guard, practice combined arms battalion, squad level infantry movements on the Orchard Combat Training Center, Jan. 20, 20... More
Returning the turret to the tank hull, soldiers hold
Returning the turret to the tank hull, soldiers hold ropes tight to prevent the turret from swinging out of control while Sgt. Chick operates the controls of the crane.
In one of the maintenance bays of the Combined Services
In one of the maintenance bays of the Combined Services Mainenance Shop, Idaho Army National Guard Spc. James Frandsen begins removing nuts and bolts underneath a Humvee in order to remove and repair a faulty t... More
Preparing for the field exercise a soldier makes adjustments
Preparing for the field exercise a soldier makes adjustments to the mounting device for his night vision equipment. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HH... More
The Memorial Park Volunteers, a group of multi-service
The Memorial Park Volunteers, a group of multi-service members on Gowen Field, took part in clean up, memorial brick replacements and brick additions on Gowen Field's Memorial Park. Service members from the Ida... More
Governor Little and Maj. Gen Garshak listen to staff
Governor Little and Maj. Gen Garshak listen to staff brief them on current program status. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, Commander of the Idaho National Guard, visited the staff and ... More
Under the direction of Staff Sgt. Grayson Burnell,
Under the direction of Staff Sgt. Grayson Burnell, 2nd squad lays out their rucks in preparation to leave for the training area. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Batta... More
Idaho Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Garry
Idaho Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Garry begins a welding project in the allied trades section. During his active duty years, Garry spent a deployment in Bosnia destroying captured weapons. Weldin... More
Sgt. Jonathan Howard welding metal on top and under
Sgt. Jonathan Howard welding metal on top and under the damaged truck is making slow but steady progress. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Combined Services Maintenance Shop on Gowen Field provides maintenance f... More
U.S. Marine Corps Reserves 1st Sgt. Craig Wilcox,(left),
U.S. Marine Corps Reserves 1st Sgt. Craig Wilcox,(left), and Idaho Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Linda Burkhart work together to pull up a brick. The Memorial Park Volunteers, a group of multi-service m... More
Setting up for the morning performance, soldiers unloaded
Setting up for the morning performance, soldiers unloaded their equipment from trailers. The Idaho Army National Guard's 25th Army Band presented an online 4th of July concert this year due to the precautions c... More
Sgt. Derek Chipman, (left) from the Tennessee Army
Sgt. Derek Chipman, (left) from the Tennessee Army National Guard and Staff Sgt. Jeremy Mansell from the 1st Cavalry Division at Ft. Hood, Texas check a compartment behind the Abrams turret for a suspected hydr... More
Waiting for the ceremony to begin, a Marine checks
Waiting for the ceremony to begin, a Marine checks the tie down line of the flag hung between two Abrams tanks. As the United States Marine Corps carries out its commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030, the ... More
The Idaho Army National Guard's 25th Army Band presented
The Idaho Army National Guard's 25th Army Band presented an online 4th of July concert this year due to the precautions concerning the current Coronavirus Pandemic. Members of the band practiced for several day... More
In yet another section of the CSMS complex is the Allied
In yet another section of the CSMS complex is the Allied Trades section. In this section the repair and fabrication of metals is the goal. Sgt. 1st class Raymond Garry, a welder, begins work on a project. The ... More
Bradley crewmen load ammunition into their turret.
Bradley crewmen load ammunition into their turret. Bradley Fighting Vehicles from Alpha and Bravo Companies of the 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team (CBCT) engaged ... More
Late into the evening Sgt. 1st Class Travis Langway
Late into the evening Sgt. 1st Class Travis Langway leads soldiers in mounting a plow on their tank. Out of Nampa, Idaho, the members of B Company, 2-116th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB), from the Idaho Army Na... More
Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers take part in the
Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers take part in the 2019 Best Warrior Competition on the Orchard Combat Training Center.
Idaho Army National Guard soldiers participated in
Idaho Army National Guard soldiers participated in the 2019 best warrior Competition on the Orchard Combat Training Center.
Soldiers spent the morning packing eqiupment in their
Soldiers spent the morning packing eqiupment in their rucksacks and laying them out in preparation for transportation to the field exercise location. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-11... More
In another section of the building, in another maintenance
In another section of the building, in another maintenance bay, Sgt. Mason Martin (left) is overseeing Spc. Danielle Smith’s training in reassembling a transmission transfer case. Smith is the only female worki... More
The Memorial Park Volunteers, a group of multi-service
The Memorial Park Volunteers, a group of multi-service members on Gowen Field, took part in clean up, memorial brick replacements and brick additions on Gowen Field's Memorial Park. Service members from the Ida... More
Before removing the lift, lowering the Humvee and taking
Before removing the lift, lowering the Humvee and taking the vehicle for a test drive, Idaho Army National Guard Spc. James Frandsen makes one last round of checks under the Humvee to ensure everything has been... More