Minnesota Guard partners with Kuwaiti Counterparts for Exercise
June 10, 2019
Members of the Kuwait Ministry of Interior’s Special Weapons and Tactics team prepare to breach a building while pulling security on May 2, 2019, during a joint exercise with a simulated terrorist, explosive ordnance, and chemical situation at the Kuwait Special Forces Training Center. The exercise was crafted to build a shared understanding of Kuwait Civil Authorities and U.S. forces procedures while reacting to any disaster, natural and manmade alike.
3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Changes Command
June 10, 2019
3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Command Sgt. Maj. Brian D. Haydt prepares to pass the brigade colors to outgoing commander Col. Michael J. Simmering one last time as a symbol of the passing of leadership during a change of command ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Simmering relinquished command to incoming commander Col. Grant S. Fawcett.
Father, Son Strengthen Bond While Deployed Together
June 7, 2019
Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Scott, left, and his son, Staff Sgt. John Scott, are both currently deployed to Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, where they serve with the New Jersey Army National Guard’s Centurion Company, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment. Robert is the Base Defense Operations Cell noncommissioned officer in charge and John is a platoon sergeant and operations noncommissioned officer. This is the second time the Scotts have been deployed at the same time, but only the first when they’ve been deployed together.
Identical Twins Share Deployment Together
June 4, 2019
Army Spc. Joseph Maurino, left, and his identical twin brother, Pvt. Matthew Maurino, are currently deployed together to Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar. Both the Manalapan, New Jersey, natives are infantryman with the New Jersey Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment. Matthew is with Alpha Company and Joseph is with Bravo Company.
Army Dog Handlers, Medics Learn Animal First Aid Tips
June 4, 2019
Master at Arms 1st Class Roberto Aguilar, right, kennelmaster, Area Support Group-Qatar, practices suturing while Army Sgt. Kristie Johnson, supply sergeant, 354th Medical Company (Logistics), assists during training provided by the 719th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support, May 31, 2019, at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar. The training was designed to help medics and military working dog handlers provide better care immediately following an injury to one of the animals.
3rd ABCT Hosts Expert Infantryman Badge Testing in Kuwait
June 4, 2019
Staff Sgt. Stephen Frazier, an infantryman in 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is pinned with an Expert Infantryman Badge during a ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Frazier and 60 other infantry Soldiers deployed throughout the U.S. Army Central area of operations earned their EIB after completing a week of thorough testing with 3rd ABCT at Camp Buehring.
Deck Landing Qualifications in the Arabian Gulf
June 4, 2019
A U.S. Navy Sailor guides a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, 8th Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment during deck landing qualifications aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), May 22, 2019 in the Arabian Gulf. The Gonzalez deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations to strengthen security and stability of the region. Deck landing qualifications increase interoperability between U.S Army and Navy personnel.
Preaching From Afar
June 3, 2019
The 184th Sustainment Command's unit ministry team brings religious services to warfighters near and far using video teleconference technology during a service at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 26, 2019.
Task Force Sinai’s AVCO change of command
May 30, 2019
Soldiers of Aviation company (AVCO), Task Force Sinai, stands in formation for their change of command ceremony at South Camp, Egypt, May 23, 2019. AVCO maintains eight UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters which are painted with the Multinational Force & Observers (MFO) colors. The mission of the MFO is to supervise the implementation of the security provisions of the Egyptian-Israeli Treaty of Peace and employ best efforts to prevent any violation of its terms.
1972d COSC: Forging Iron Teams
May 29, 2019
1972d COSC: Forging Iron Teams