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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 21, 2018) - The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) departs U.S. Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of the 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, and more than 27,000 military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Garrett Zopfi) 180521-N-GH917-0003
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USMA receives Colonel (P) Buzzard as the new Commandant for the Corps of Cadets at West Point New York on June 28, 2019. (US Army photo by Tarnish Pride).
MALABAR, Fla. - Senior Army Reserve leaders from throughout the Southeast United States converged at several military installations on Florida's east coast to inspect approximately 900 Soldiers participating in a mobilization exercise (MOBEX) conducted by the 641st Regional Support Group (RSG).
Army Maj. Gen. Les Carroll, commanding general of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, and Army Brig. Gen. Francisco A. Espaillat, commanding general of the 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), boarded a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter operated by the Florida National Guard at Orlando International Airport the morning of Jan. 23. In less than 45 minutes, the two generals and their staff arrived at Patrick Air Force Base to meet more than a dozen Soldiers competing in the 641st RSG's Best Warrior Competition.
As the Best Warrior competitors prepared to take their places on the firing range, the generals proceeded to the Air Force's Malabar Training Annex. There, Army Col. Donald Absher, commander of the 641st RSG, along with dozens of senior officers at the company and battalion level briefed the generals on the numerous training events the 641st simultaneously conducted in three separate locations. Carroll and Espaillat saw firsthand the 641st RSG troops in action as they toured the site and spoke with junior Soldiers participating in field exercises ranging from driver's training to casualty evacuation.
The generals concluded their tour by awarding commander coins to several Soldiers who made major contributions toward MOBEX's planning, organization and implementation. Espaillat also awarded the Meritorious Service Medal to Army Capt. Julie Bowyer, the 641st RSG's chief of operations.
The 143rd ESC's commander even spared a couple minutes to meet the father and grandmother of Sgt. John Carkeet, a public affairs noncommissioned officer who provided photojournalism support for the MOBEX. The pair drove to Melbourne International Airport to see their son and grandson leave his hometown in typical Army fashion ... via Blackhawk.
Approximately a dozen convoys traveling as far as South Carolina arrived at Patrick Air Force Base, Port Canaveral and Malabar Jan. 22 to conduct this four-day field exercise that demonstrates the Army Reserve's transportation and logistics capabilities on land and sea. MOBEX will continue 24/7 operations until Jan. 25.
Photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143rd ESC
CAMP AGUINALDO, CALABARZON , Philippines (May 8, 2017) - Philippine and U.S. color guards present the colors during the Balikatan 2017 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 8, 2017. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions including humanitarian and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Corey Pettis) 170508-F-ED489-1039
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CORAL SEA (July 23, 2013) - Australian Defence Force (ADF) Brig. David Coghlan, commander, 6th Brigade, arrives aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington as part of a distinguished visitor embark. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, are currently participating in exercise Talisman Saber (TS) 2013. The TS series is a biennial training event aimed at improving ADF and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability as a Combined Joint Task Force. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Paolo Bayas)
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After upgrading and organizing I was able to really gain control of my physical desktop. I still need to work on the wires, but it's a great start.
I don't have all of my apps open at the moment, but typically I have Thunderbird open for email, and Firefox with a bunch of tabs to Google Reader, wikipedia, and Google Calendar.
The desk is really old and used to be my grandparents'. It's solid wood and incredibly heavy. I like it, but find it to be a little small.
Recent additions include a Microsoft Lifecam that I still need to get to work properly.
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Aug. 21, 2013) - A member of the 736th Security Forces Squadron makes his way to the ground during a static line jump over the Andersen Air Force Base flight line. Air Force static line capability falls under the personnel parachute program. Jumpers are first qualified during a three-week long basic airborne course at Ft. Benning, Ga., and then continue to work on their jumping proficiency and qualifications after they return here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Marianique Santos)
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SHIZUOKA, Japan (Nov. 4, 2016) - Marines patrol the roads after the ground assault portion of a long-range raid from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa to the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji uring Blue Chromite 2017. The Marines honed their ability to project forces from afar by executing a long-range raid over 1,000 miles via MV-22B Osprey to include an aerial refueling by KC-130J Super Hercules. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, amphibious rapid-response capabilities based in Okinawa and the greater Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines are with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment which is forward deployed from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld/Released) 161104-M-PY134-122
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2017) - The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participates in a dual replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), right, and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Brown/Released) 170203-N-HD638-467
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U.S. Army Sgt. Stephen Domfe (left), assigned to the 2nd Signal Brigade, 5th Signal Command, briefs U.S. Soldiers, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, before they construct a Field Expedient Antenna as part of the European Best Sniper Squad Competition at the 7th Army Training Commandâs, Grafenwoehr Training Area, Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 25, 2016. The European Best Sniper Squad Competition is an Army Europe competition challenging militaries from across Europe to compete and enhance teamwork with Allies and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Emily Houdershieldt)
CAPTION: VICENZA, Italy – Spc. La-Drina Bell stationed in Vicenza Italy performs duty as an usher during the June 10 U.S. Army Africa change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle’s Hoekstra Field. – US Army photo by SFC Kyle Davis.
Hogg takes command of U.S. Army Africa
10 June 2010 - By Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs
VICENZA, Italy – During a ceremony today at Caserma Ederle’s Hoekstra Field, Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg assumed command of U.S. Army Africa.
Gen. William E. Ward, commanding general of U.S. Africa Command presided over the ceremony, which signaled the departure of outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III.
Hogg, who recently served as deputy commanding general of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, said he is delighted to become part of the Vicenza military community.
“After 29 years of service and six overseas assignments to include Germany, Panama and Belgium, this is our first opportunity to be in Italy,” Hogg said. “We are absolutely thrilled to be here.”
Hogg said he is excited to be a part of U.S. Army Africa, the Army's newest service component command, challenged with developing relationships with land forces in Africa and supporting U.S. Army efforts on the African continent.
Ward reminded the crowd that U.S. Army Africa has accomplished some great things since Dec. 2008, when it began its transformation to becoming the Army service component command for U.S. Africa Command.
“In that short time, the command has formed, grown, and matured into an active and effective outfit and has established strong strategic relationships with the ground forces in Africa,” Ward said. “U.S. Army Africa not only succeeded, they excelled. In fact, they thrived on the opportunities they were given.”
Garrett took command of the Southern European Task Force in 2008. He commanded SETAF throughout its transformation to U.S. Army Africa. Garrett now heads to Iraq, where he will serve as the chief of staff, U.S. Forces Iraq.
“We look forward to building upon the systems that Maj. Gen. Garrett and Mrs. Garrett have developed,” Hogg said. “We are truly thankful for the warm welcome that we have received from the community and, especially, the Garretts.”
Photo by SFC Kyle Davis USARAF PAO
ORLANDO, Fla. – More than 1,200 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, veterans and their spouses engaged with scores of recruiters representing dozens of private companies and government agencies during a Veteran Hiring Event held Jan. 10 at the David R. Wilson Armed Forces Reserve Center.
Sponsored by CareerSource Central Florida and the Private Public Partnership of the U.S. Army Reserve, the event featured 55 employers ranging from national retailers such as Walgreens and Home Depot to state and local government organizations such as the Florida Highway Patrol and Orange County Fire Rescue Department. Many employers advertised hundreds of careers requiring a variety of creative, technical and managerial skill sets, while a few corporations offered new hire training programs designed exclusively for veterans and service members.
The Veteran Hiring Event coincided with three military branches conducting their respective drill weekends under one roof. A majority of the service members shaking hands and handing resumes wore the insignia of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), an Army Reserve logistics and transportation headquarters unit.
Photos by Capt. Jamie Padgett and Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
TOKYO – When Army Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette assumed command of U.S. Army Japan (USARJ) July 8, 2015, he immediately took initiative to personally meet the troops under his command as well as key leaders from his host nation partners.
Pasquarette's tour of his area of responsibility began in earnest when he and members of his staff boarded a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter July 10 from Camp Zama, Japan. Flying hundreds of feet above the congested highways at sometimes at level with Japan's sea of skyscrapers, Pasquarette acquired a bird's eye view of the American and Japanese military installations scattered among the urban jungle.
“We overflew Sagami General Depot, Yokohama North Dock and Hardy Barracks, said Milton Jackson, garrison manager at Camp Zama. “Our new commander now has clearer picture of the facilities, equipment and watercraft managed by the Army, and he can better understand where and how these individual installations interact with one another.”
According to Jackson, the USARJ primary mission comprises the rapid deployment of troops and materiel from one theater to another. As the Army's largest logistical hub in Asia, the command must maintain a streamlined sustainment system capable of moving thousands of tons of supplies and equipment via land and sea.
“Sagami Depot has rolling stock and Yokohama North Dock has watercraft,” said Jackson. “We must overcome the challenges posed by Japan's dense population centers by developing methods that rapidly move and load stock onto our watercraft so that we may better project our presence in the Pacific. Fortunately, our Japanese allies are willing to support us if a major threat or disaster called for a sudden mass movement.”
After a brief stop at Yokota Air Base to meet with Air Force Gen. John L. Dolan, commanding general, U.S. Force Japan, Pasquarette touched down near the heart of Tokyo where members of America's staunchest allies welcomed him with the pomp and circumstance befitting a general.
“On behalf of the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force), welcome to Japan,” said Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, chief of staff, JGSDF, to Pasquarette after the two commanders sat in a decorative conference room inside Japan's Ministry of Defense. “We look forward to continuing our dialog of bilateral coordination between our two countries as JGSDF pursues its transformation into a dynamic joint defense force.”
The dialog consisted of one-on-one conversations with not only Iwata but also Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, chief of staff, Japan Self-Defense Force, and Hideshi Tokuchi, vice minister of international affairs, Japan Ministry of Defense. The four men discussed previous achievements, current operations and potential challenges facing their respective commands and presented ideas on how to strengthen interoperability among their forces through combined training exercises and expanded service member exchange programs.
“We currently have several dozen JSDF service members embedded with [U.S. military] units,” said Pasquarette. “I believe extending this program so that our Soldiers can work within the JGSDF will further enhance our partnership.”
Pasquarette also ensured his hosts that the United States Army remains committed to its allies in the Pacific despite looming force reductions and ongoing operations in Europe and the Middle East.
“The Army recently announced that it will cut the number of troops in the active component from 450,000 to about 410,000,” said Pasquarette. “This rebalance of the force has no effect on our strength and readiness in the Pacific. Our alliance is more important than ever. That's why we're keeping our best trained and best equipped Soldiers in Japan and Korea.”
After a two-hour visit that started with with a JSDF band playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and ended with a warm exchange of plaques and handshakes, Pasquarette and his team boarded a helicopter bound for Camp Zama.
“I have worked extensively throughout the Pacific during my Army career,” said the former armor officer and chief of staff of U.S. Army Pacific. “The JSDF consists of some of the world's most capable and professional men and women in uniform. I look forward to building stronger relationships with them and become a valuable partner in its transformation."
U.S. Army photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan
SOUMAGAHARA, Japan (Mar. 9, 2017) - Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Eastern Army fast rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Forest Light 17-1 at Camp Soumagahara. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise conducted by U.S. and Japanese forces in order to strengthen interoperability and combined capabilities in defense of the U.S.-Japanese alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld) 030917-M-PY134-436
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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017) - The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) in conjunction with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) off the coast of Southern California. America is currently underway with more than 1,000 Sailors and 1,600 Marines conducting Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration operations in preparation for the ship's maiden deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristina Young/Released) 170411-N-UK248-0204
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U.S. Army paratrooper Spc. Juan Gonzalez, assigned to Company A, 173rd Airborne Brigade Special Troops Battalion, fires a Javelin anti-tank missile during a combined defensive live-fire exercise March 6, 2015, at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Dutch sappers from the 411th Armored Engineers of the Royal Dutch Army participated in the combined defensive exercise to promote interoperability and strengthen the NATO alliance. More on the GTA at www.eur.army.mil/JMTC/GTA.html. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/released)
This video equipment was used to broadcast the dedication ceremony back to PCS, so community members could feel part of the day without having to make the trip with the students. (Bench 2012 - NPS photo)
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Col. Lawrence Brown became the Presidio's new garrison commander during a change of command ceremony held here on Soldier Field, June 23. Brown assumed command from outgoing garrison commander Col. Paul Fellinger who had been in the position since July 2013. Installation Management Command Central Region Director Joe Capps presided over the event.
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PHOTO by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.
Command Sgt. Maj. Sean D. O'Brien assumes responsibility of the 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, from Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick B. Whitetree Nov. 7, 2019, at Fort Polk, LA.
"On January 25th, 2012 at 1000 hours, a pickup truck drives off the roadway on Barber Court (Milpitas) and impacts the PG&E pipeline control valve. The impact causes an immediate natural gas release at very high pressure. The two occupants of the vehicle are injured but able to extricate themselves from the vehicle. They remain on the sidewalk about 100 feet away from their vehicle. Multiple calls start coming into the 911 Communications Center indicating they hear a loud noise and a strong smell of natural gas."
So says the exercise plan for a multi agency drill in Milpitas today. Milpitas Fire, Police and Public Works, CHP, PG&E and County EMS participated in the drill, designed to simulae a gas main break with a 35" pipeline running at 600psi.
Incident Command included the Milpitas Fire Department Command Unit, and PG&E's Mobile Command rig.
For more images from this exercise check out YourFireDepartment.org, Gas Pipeline
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 20, 2013) - An EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman)
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From an Album (AL-45) of images taken at the USAF Command Museum circa 1991.
Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
An atempt at making a large (well reasonably) sized Command Wolf. It wasn't very stable and I kinda got bored so gave up with it.
This is a heavy antelope that's not very fast, but it can jump eight feet high from a standing start!
Lt. Gen. Stephen G. Fogarty speaks about the future of U.S. Army Cyber Command during the ceremony in which he assumed command of ARCYBER, at Fort Belvior, Va., June 1,2018. (Photo by Pfc. Elijah Foster)
FORT CARSON, Colo. -- Maj. Gen. Paul LaCamera, incoming commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, passes the 4th Inf. Div. colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall, command sergeant major, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, during the 4th Infantry Division change of command at Founders Field, March 14, 2013.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey, 4th Inf. Div. PAO)
Governor Brian Kemp transfers the colors of the Georgia Department of Defense from Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard to Maj. Gen. Tom Carden signifying Carden’s assumption of duties as the 43rd Adjutant General of Georgia Jan. 26, 2019 at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta. Georgia National Guard Photo by Maj. William Carraway
Command Sgt. Major Perlisa Wilson, senior enlisted leader for the Maryland National Guard, visits senior enlisted leaders and cadets at the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Training and Doctrine Command, in Travnik, BiH, on June 23, 2021. Wilson discussed AFBiH noncommissioned officer education processes and potential opportunities for the MDNG to facilitate training for AFBiH NCO cadets. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan)
U.S. ARMY GARRISON GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - 1st Lt. Kamil Mammadov, automated management system engineer and Capt. Sahib Alasagarov, communications battalion chief and members of the Azerbaijan delegation await approval to link their system to the network. Mammadov and Alasagarov are among many communications prefessionals gathered at Grafenwoehr for the annual Combined Endeavor C4 exercise. This U.S. European Command-sponsored event the largest command, control, communications and computers (C4) interoperability event in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenya Shiloh/released)
COL Roger Dimsdale, left, COL Douglas F. Walters, center, and CSM Henry Vance, right, enjoy a few relaxed minutes before 1st Brigade's change-of-command ceremony. (July 1992) Photo by Lorraine Ralston, courtesy of Schweinfurt PAO Crusader
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U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Han, Jae-ho
Camp Humphreys welcomes new commander
By Cpl. Han, Jae-ho
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Soldiers, civilians and Family members welcomed the United States Army Garrison Humphreys' new commander, Col. Darin S. Conkright, during a ceremony, here, July 11.
Conkright replaces Col. Joseph P. Moore, who is retiring from the United States Army after 27 years of distinguished service.
Before the change of command, in a separate ceremony, Moore was presented with the Legion of Merit by Debra D. Zedalis, the Pacific Region director of Installation Management Command. His wife, Molly, received three awards: the 8th United States Army Helping Hands Award; the Dr. Mary E. Walker Award; and the Commander’s Award for Public Service.
During the ceremony, Moore expressed his appreciation to his family, fellow Soldiers, the community, Korean guests and the United States Army.
“To our guests from nearby towns, our Korean military colleagues, and our Korean employees, I extend special thanks for the friendship and hospitality you have extended to me over the past four years,” he said. “I leave my command and my Army career with a deep gratitude for the opportunities they have provided.”
Zedalis congratulated Moore on his success as the garrison commander.
“Under his leadership, Humphreys has transformed from an installation populated primarily by single and unaccompanied Soldiers, on one-year assignments, to an installation where many more military Families live for two and three-year tours,” Zedalis said. “He also has led the single largest construction program in the Department of Defense, and the garrison’s support of the 8th United States Army and all tenant units has been nothing short of top notch.”
Zedalis also extended a welcome to the incoming commander and his Family.
“You are inheriting a great garrison team that will support you one hundred percent,” she said. “I know you will find your new assignment both professionally rewarding and personally enriching.”
Conkright expressed his enthusiasm as a new commander.
“I look forward to working with each and every one of you to ensure Camp Humphreys continues to be a great place to live, work and serve,” he said.
Conkright joined the Army in 1989, and has had a number of duty assignments at Fort Bragg, Fort Campbell, Washington DC, and in Europe. At Fort Campbell, he commanded ODA 522 and served as the Battalion Assistant S-3. In Washington DC, he served as an assignments officer in the US Army PERSCOM’s Special Management Division. His most recent assignment was the Chief of Staff for the NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) in Mons, Belgium.
He received a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps commission and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Kentucky. His advanced education includes a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters in Healthcare Management. Conkright is a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College and his awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. His badges include the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Special Forces Tab, the Ranger Tab, and the Master Parachutist Badge.
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U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Han, Jae-ho
Camp Humphreys welcomes new commander
By Cpl. Han, Jae-ho
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Soldiers, civilians and Family members welcomed the United States Army Garrison Humphreys' new commander, Col. Darin S. Conkright, during a ceremony, here, July 11.
Conkright replaces Col. Joseph P. Moore, who is retiring from the United States Army after 27 years of distinguished service.
Before the change of command, in a separate ceremony, Moore was presented with the Legion of Merit by Debra D. Zedalis, the Pacific Region director of Installation Management Command. His wife, Molly, received three awards: the 8th United States Army Helping Hands Award; the Dr. Mary E. Walker Award; and the Commander’s Award for Public Service.
During the ceremony, Moore expressed his appreciation to his family, fellow Soldiers, the community, Korean guests and the United States Army.
“To our guests from nearby towns, our Korean military colleagues, and our Korean employees, I extend special thanks for the friendship and hospitality you have extended to me over the past four years,” he said. “I leave my command and my Army career with a deep gratitude for the opportunities they have provided.”
Zedalis congratulated Moore on his success as the garrison commander.
“Under his leadership, Humphreys has transformed from an installation populated primarily by single and unaccompanied Soldiers, on one-year assignments, to an installation where many more military Families live for two and three-year tours,” Zedalis said. “He also has led the single largest construction program in the Department of Defense, and the garrison’s support of the 8th United States Army and all tenant units has been nothing short of top notch.”
Zedalis also extended a welcome to the incoming commander and his Family.
“You are inheriting a great garrison team that will support you one hundred percent,” she said. “I know you will find your new assignment both professionally rewarding and personally enriching.”
Conkright expressed his enthusiasm as a new commander.
“I look forward to working with each and every one of you to ensure Camp Humphreys continues to be a great place to live, work and serve,” he said.
Conkright joined the Army in 1989, and has had a number of duty assignments at Fort Bragg, Fort Campbell, Washington DC, and in Europe. At Fort Campbell, he commanded ODA 522 and served as the Battalion Assistant S-3. In Washington DC, he served as an assignments officer in the US Army PERSCOM’s Special Management Division. His most recent assignment was the Chief of Staff for the NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) in Mons, Belgium.
He received a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps commission and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Kentucky. His advanced education includes a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters in Healthcare Management. Conkright is a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College and his awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. His badges include the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Special Forces Tab, the Ranger Tab, and the Master Parachutist Badge.
IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN (Jan. 5, 2017) - An F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225 taxis down the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. VMFA (AW) 225 is forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni on a six month rotation with the Unit Deployment Program to improve operational capabilities through training in the Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) 170105-M-ON157-0117
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U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Octavio Meza checks communication traffic during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 28, 2015. Meza is a joint terminal attack controller with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of BLT 3/1 train in harsh environments to hone their skills and improve their combat effectiveness as a unit.
Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry
DATE:November 23 1957 D:Queen Elizabeth talking with Judy Garland,after Royal Command Variety Performance /original photo
Friday, June 10. LUBLIN, Poland – According to ANAKONDA 16 training plan Polish infantry battalion reinforced with Ukrainian airborne platoon under Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Brigade command successfully accomplished Cordon and Search Operation in Nowa Dęba Training Area on June 12.
In particular, the Multinational Brigade intelligence members detected adversary activity in vicinity of a fictional town. Affiliated 5th infantry battalion received a task to seize the area, secure the civilians and disarm adversaries.
Assessing the available resources, the Battalion Commander deployed infantry with personnel carriers BMP-1 to surround the area of operation. When counterforce fighters refused to surrender, in the theater arrived combined Polish-Ukrainian unit upon light armored Hummers.
“We executed the task. Illegal armed forces got neutralized. One our soldier was fictional injured to train medical evacuation support. Overall I am satisfied of our combined unit. We may represent different countries, but we understand each other and work for one aim,” explained the operation First Lieutenant Igor Shtanko. Ukrainian airborne platoon leader.
Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Brigade Commander Brigadier General Adam Joks underlined that it was just a little well visible part of the operation. Thus, it was a spectacular execution, behind was a complex analysis, evaluation of threats and coordination with partners.
“Since 6th of June and up to 10th we were coordinating actions of American troops on our polygon ground. On 11th took under operational command a reserve territorial reserve company. 5th infantry battalion was hardly exercised and met our operational requirements. What is unique about Anakonda 16 for us that we operate in a dynamic environment. LITPOLUKRBRIG takes under command, intensively runs units for accomplishing tasks and transfers the authority back to their home HQs. This is probably the most valuable experience for commanding staff in developing interoperability and accountability for future real-life operations,” commented Brigadier General Adam Joks.
It should be stressed that during the scenario Cordon and Search operation execution the training area was visited by Minister of National Defence of Poland Antoni Macierewicz, commander of the Army US, the European Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, General Marek Tomaszycki and General Mirosław Różański. The high officials were amazed of high professionalism of participating soldiers.
“Military memberrs of Polish-Ukrainian-Lithuanian Brigade, the Multinational HQ Battalion and 5th infantry battalion reinforced with Ukrainian airborne platoon and territorial defense unit practiced tasks associated with the hybrid-combat threats” emphasized the head of the Defense Ministry. “Today's territorial defense cooperation with international brigade showed that these soldiers are prepared for the real actions.”
У ході навчання «Анаконда-2016» багатонаціональні сили провели операцію з виявлення та нейтралізації бандформувань
Механізований батальйон ЗС Польщі литовсько-польсько-української бригади ЛИТПОЛУКРБРИГ, посилений українським аеромобільним взводом та ротою територіальної оборони, успішно виконав операцію з виявлення та нейтралізації бандформувань на полігоні Нова Демба.
За легендою навчання, розвідка багатонаціональної бригади виявила діяльність незаконного збройного формування в населеному пункті. Приданий 5-й механізований батальйон отримав завдання взяти територію під контроль, забезпечити безпеку цивільного населення та знешкодити противника.
Оцінивши доступні сили і засоби, командир польського батальйону наказав механізованій роті на БМП-1 оточити територію проведення операції. Коли бандформування відмовилося здатися, на місце прибув польсько-український підрозділ на «Хаммерах».
– Ми виконали завдання та нейтралізували незаконне збройне формування. Згідно зі сценарієм, одного військовослужбовця було поранено, і ми відпрацювали елемент медевакуації з поля бою. Загалом, я задоволений діями підрозділу. Хоч ми і з різних країн, але розуміємо один одного і виконуємо єдине завдання, – пояснив командир аеромобільного взводу старший лейтенант Ігор Штанько.
Командир литовсько-польсько-української бригади бригадний генерал Адам Йокс наголосив, що демонстрація дій була лише невеликим епізодом великої операції. Поза видовищним виконанням стоїть процес складного аналізу, оцінки загроз та координації дій між партнерами.
– З 6 до 10 червня ми координували дії американських військовослужбовців на нашому полігоні. А вже 11 червня взяли під оперативне керівництво роту територіальної оборони. 5-й батальйон старанно тренувався і тепер відповідає нашим вимогам. «Анаконда-2016» – це унікальне навчання, адже ми виконуємо завдання в дуже динамічному оперативному середовищі. Напевне, це найцінніший досвід для офіцерів штабу щодо відпрацювання взаємосумісності під час майбутніх операцій, – зазначив заступник командира бригади полковник Володимир Юданов.
Потрібно наголосити, що за перебігом виконання практичних дій спостерігали Міністр національної оборони Республіки Польща Антоні Мацеревич та командувач Сухопутними військами США в Європі генерал-лейтенант Бен Ходжес. Високопосадовці були задоволені професіоналізмом учасників навчання.
– Особовий склад литовсько-польсько-української бригади, батальйону забезпечення, 5-го механізованого батальйону з українським аеромобільним взводом та ротою територіальної оборони відпрацювали завдання за сценарієм гібридних дій умовного противника, — зазначив Антоні Мацеревич. — Злагоджені дії багатонаціональної бригади із партнерами та підрозділами територіальної оборони показали їх готовність протистояти сучасним викликам і загрозам.
Фото: Олександр Гайн
WATERS NEAR GUAM (June 1, 2015) - Sailors participate in helicopter operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, are on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. George Washington will conduct a hull-swap with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) later this year after serving seven years as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Clemente A. Lynch/Released) 150601-N-YB023-046
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