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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (November 3, 2015) - Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) show members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces propper Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) technique during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2015. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Allison/Released) 151103-N-BT947-610
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FORT HOOD, Texas – More than 150 Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) set foot on American soil after more than nine months conducting sustainment operations throughout Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Distinguished visitors such as Maj. Gen. Peter S. Lennon, commanding general of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, and local celebrities like Elizabeth Laird, Fort Hood's “Hug Lady,” welcomed the troops as they disembarked an Omni International Boeing 777-200ER commercial jetliner and entered the military passenger terminal at Killeen/Fort Hood Regional Airport on that unusually cool May 14 morning.
During his welcome brief Lennon complimented on the 143d ESC's ability to overcome numerous challenges and complete a complex operation that required the coordination of dozens of units conducting various missions in Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, Romania and Kyrgyzstan. He also expressed his gratitude for the cooperation that solidified between the unit's cross level Soldiers and those troops organic to the 143d ESC. Lennon concluded his speech by presenting nearly a dozen Soldiers with his unit's signature coin.
Later that day Soldiers from the 143d ESC's rear detachment in Orlando, Fla., hosted a Welcome Home Warrior Citizen Ceremony at South Fort Hood. The group presented their deployed counterparts with a “Welcome Home Warrior Citizen” coin, flag, lapel pins as well as an encased American flag.
The 143d ESC rear detachment will continue supporting their redeployed comrades as they complete the demobilization process at Fort Hood and return home to their friends and loved ones later this month.
The 143d ESC stands as the last command of its kind to deploy to a combat zone. It currently has command and control of more than 10,000 Soldiers hailing from 92 units across seven Southeast states.
Photos by Sgt. Peter B. Ross 210th MPAD, Staff Sgt. Ian Shay, 143d ESC, Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — Soldiers from the 1st Theater Sustainment Command and the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) participated in various social and spiritual activities to celebrate the holiday season.
On Christmas Eve hundreds of service members, Department of Defense civilians and contractors gathered at a hangar decked out for the holidays. Put together by 1st TSC and 143d ESC Soldiers along with the helping hands of Morale, Welfare and Recreation employees, the event included a buffet dinner, a visit from St. Nicholas and a secret Santa gift exchange in front of a Christmas tree. Several Soldiers and civilians demonstrated their singing or dancing skills on stage during a “Camp Arifjan’s Got Talent” show judged by members of the 143d ESC’s junior enlisted ranks.
Though the celebration generated much laughter and applause from the lively crowd, some Soldiers opted to spend Christmas Eve at a more solemn venue.
Chaplains and chaplain assistants deployed to Camp Arifjan hosted a Christmas Eve vigil at the post chapel that evening. The nondenominational Christian service wove scripture readings and traditional Christmas carols before the congregation brought the service to its climax as it illuminated the chapel with hundreds of lit candles.
The celebration continued the next day with a 5k run and a Christmas feast served by the 1st TSC and 143d ESC’s senior leadership at Camp Arifjan’s Dining Facilities. The 143d ESC also hosted a barbecue lunch as well as various sporting activities such as volleyball and cornhole.
Photos by 1st Lt. Nicole Rossman, Staff Sgt. Ian Shay and Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Sept. 6, 2013) - Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, shakes hands with Rear Adm. Wei Gang, chief of staff, North Sea Fleet, following an arrival ceremony for three visiting People’s Liberation Army-Navy ships. Over the weekend, Chinese and U.S. leaders will conduct dialogues to build confidence and mutual understanding between the two nations. The port visit is part of the U.S. Navy’s ongoing effort to maximize opportunities for developing relationships with foreign navies to build trust, encourage multilateral cooperation, enhance transparency, and avoid miscalculation in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardel Gervacio)
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Maj. Gen. John R. Evans Jr., passes the U.S. Army Cadet Command colors to Gen. Paul E. Funk II, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, during the Passing of the Colors between Evans and incoming Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Johnny K. Davis, Fort Knox, Ky., Aug. 3, 2021. | Photo by Kyle Crawford, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs Office
JINHAE, Republic of Korea (Feb. 28, 2017) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 2nd Class Dan Cunningham and EOD Technician 2nd Class Cody Boarders, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 Platoon 501, demonstrate the MK-16 Under water breathing apparatus to members of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Underwater Dive Team in Jinhae as part of exercise Foal Eagle 2017. Foal Eagle is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces, and their ability to work together during a crisis. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alfred A. Coffield) 170228-N-ON977-0045
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A member of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Para-Commandos parachute demonstration team performs at the 2016 Oregon International Air Show held August 5-7, 2016, in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Suppression and Incident activity on the Delta Fire, burning north of Redding, CA along I-5.
Crews are working night and day shifts to effect supression along the fire which earlier closed Interstate 5 in Northern California.
Credit: Jim Bartlett Team Rubicon/BLM for USFS
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NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb. 10, 2014) Chief Engineman Sam Pona attaches hoisting straps to a crane aboard the Coastal Command Boat (CCB) to lift the boat from the pier and into the water. The CCB arrived in its homeport of Bahrain Feb. 8. The CCB allows for greater capability to dominate the littorals and reinforce the blue water by providing the 5th Fleet commander more options to achieve these objectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique/Released)
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (Aug. 18, 2014) - U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., take off during RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3. In its attack mode, the jet is used for force projection, interdiction and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Araos) 140818-F-UP786-032
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SINGAPORE (Apr. 16, 2015) - Commander, Task Force 73 Command Master Chief Richard O'Rawe presents Republic of Singapore Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Military Expert (ME) 6 Phui Peng Sim a plaque from the U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer's Association of Singapore. The U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies held a Senior Enlisted Leadership Exchange. (Photo by U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh/Released) 150416-N-YU572-293
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EAST CHINA SEA (July 29, 2014) - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Hidetoshi Iwasaki, commander, Escort Flotilla 2, boards the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), for a conference as a part of Malabar 2014. Malabar 2014 is a U.S. Navy, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force trilateral naval field training exercise aimed to improve our collective maritime relationship and increase understanding in multinational operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Alonzo M. Archer) 140729-N-UN259-067
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SINGAPORE (Jan. 21, 2014) - Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., right, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, receives a brief at the Changi Command and Control Centre from Lt. Colonel Nicholas Lim, head of the Information Fusion Centre, during Harris' introductory visit to Singapore. (Singapore Ministry of Defence photo)
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A small part of the War Memorial at Hyde Park Corner , London .
Dedicated to the brave Men of RAF Bomber Command in WW2
April-2018 .
YANG TSÉ : 1958-1976
Cargo de 8300 t de TYPE F
Troisième du nom
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Sources:
Historique de la flotte des Messageries Maritimes du commandant Lanfant
Le grand Siècle des Messageries Maritimes du Dr Paul Bois Tome V
Encyclopédie des Messageries Maritimes de Philippe Ramona (site sur le web)
Le forum des anciens des Messageries. De nombreuses photographies, anecdotes et précisons sont régulièrement mises en ligne.
Monsieur Xavier Escallier qui a très amicalement mis à ma disposition sa collection de cartes postales des Messageries.
Les différents sites internet sur la marine marchande, qu'ils soient Britanniques, Espagnols, Français ou autres.
Différents ouvrages personnel sur l'histoire de la marine marchande française.
Indexe (1) : Données du commandant Lanfant dans ouvrage.
Indexe (2) : Données du Docteur Paul Bois dans son ouvrage.
Indexe (3) : Données de Mr Philippe Ramona sur son site web
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Dernier de la série des 10 navires 8300 t construits à partir de 1955.
Entre la mise en service du Godavery le 19 juillet 1955 et le Yang-Tsé mis en service le 3 mai 1958 il s'écoula un peu moins de 3 ans.
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Destinés à remplacer les Liberty-ships livrés par les Américains à la fin de la guerre. Le dernier des navires de type dit série des 8300 t. d'une série de 10 navires.
1958 le 17 février: Lancement aux chantiers de La Ciotat. Commandant Farina. La marraine est Mme Lionel Tinguy du Pouet
1958 le 3 mai: Pris en charge à La Ciotat à 0h00
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CARACTÉRISTIQUES :
Navire à Shelter deck,
3 ponts continus. Entièrement soudés.
Longueur: 148.99 mHT et 139 m PP
Largeur: 18.80 m
Jauge brute: 7000 tjb (1) 7051 tjb (2)
Jauge nette; 3887 tjn
Port en lord: 9000 tpl (1) 9090 tpl (2)
Déplacement: 13800 t
Capacité 15.000 m3 dont 600 pour latex ou huile et 240m3 en frigos
4 cales
10 mâts de 5t, 4 de 10 t et 2 bigues de 30 et 60 tonnes.
Panneaux Mc Gregor single pull, système cargocaire
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PROPULSION :
1 moteur Burmeister et Wain construit par Schnieider Creusot, deux temps simple effet, 9 cylindres 974 VTF 160 de 740 mm d'alésage et de 1600 de course. Chaudière de mouillage au fuel.
Puissance: 8300cv
Rotation moteur: 115 t/mn
Vitesse: 18 nœuds aux essais et 16 en service.
3 Groupes électrogènes Allen Dujardin de type 5 S37 C de 250 Kw et 220 v
1 Chaudière récupératrice: 2000 Kg/h à 4 kg/cm² sur les évacuations de gaz de la cheminée
1 Chaudière de mouillage: Type Menpenti 1000 kg/h à 4 kg/cm²
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Pas de conditionnement d'air.
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PERSONNEL :
État-major: 10 Officiers
Équipage : 23 marins jusqu'en 1970 puis réduction à 17, obtention de cabine seule et plus de passagers, réduction du nombre des ADSG
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LIGNE :
1958 le 16 mai: Commence son service commercial à Marseille sur la ligne d'Afrique du Sud. Puis au gré des besoins passera sur toutes les lignes de la Compagnie.
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ÉVÉNEMENTS :
1960.02.19 - Déporté par une rafale; légères déformation en touchant le musoir de l'écluse Watier à Dunkerque.
1960.10.05 A Beira perte d'un matelot par chute à la mer.
1966.02.08 Abordage avec le Hollandais ORANGE POLDER qui coule. Un marin Hollandais disparaît.
1966.05.26 Incendie en cale sèche à Dunkerque.
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RETRAIT et FIN:
1976.03.16 VENDU à Loykee Shipbreaker transportation C° de Hong-Kong pour démolition.
Il semblerait qu'il ait continué à naviguer sous le nom d'ATOLL.
Voici ce que j'ai réussi à trouver à ce sujet qui est controversé. Il est rare qu'un navire vendu pour le ferraillage soit retrouvé à naviguer.
Le novice embarqué pour cet ultime voyage nous raconte ce qui suit.
J'ai débarqué du Yang-Tsé à la fin de son ultime voyage (où j'y étais embarqué en qualité de novice machine) un 28 novembre 1976 à Bordeaux et j'ai effectivement souvenir qu'il partait à la "casse" de plus en écrivant ce message il me revient aussi avoir participé à la récupération de l'outillage de l'atelier machine.
Et pour finir souvenirs revenants, j'ai embarqué le 2 septembre d'où j'avais été transféré directement du Mozambique qui lui nous quittait aussi, mais, pour un autre pavillon la "Pacific International" à Singapour ...
Le Yang Tsé a passé l'été 1977 désarmé, amarré à la grande jetée du port de Marseille. J'y ai embarqué du 29 septembre au 5 octobre 1977. Nous l'avons alors réarmé (Cdt Centofanti, Second Cap Reynaud) en effectif réduit pour le conduire à La Seyne où il a été de nouveau désarmé puis vendu à des Chinois.
Après je ne sais pas. Mais à cette époque il était encore à flot.
Note du Cdt Alain Brebion
Au sujet du YANG-TSE je peux apporter quelques lumières.
J'ai effectué 2 embarquements sur ce navire en tant que Cdt.
- Le premier du 15/3/77 au 17/8/77 sur la ligne pacifique/Nouvelle Zélande et nous étions effectivement en escale à Bluff du/5/77 au 21/5/77 nous étions le dernier ou l'avant dernier 8300 t à effectuer un chargement "traditionnel" (je veux dire sans containers) de laine et peaux lainées.
- Le deuxième voyage du 21/11/77 au 15/2/78 sur la ligne Mer Rouge/Sud Asie. J'ai embarqué à La Seyne le 21 pour réarmement du navire et nous avons rallié Marseille pour chargement le 24/11 et appareillé le 3/12 avec escales de chargement à Hull, Dunkerque et Marseille.
Escales de déchargement à Karachi, Colombo, Surabaya et Djakarta .Fin de voyage commercial le 16/2/78.
Les acheteurs grecs s'étant désistés nous sommes restés en attente sur rade de Djakarta jusqu'au 3/3/78, pour rejoindre ensuite Hong Kong et livrer le navire au chantier de démolition de Junk Bay le 15/3/78.
Je me suis laissé dire par la suite que le Yang Tsé n'avait pas été soumis à la casse et qu'il avait continué à naviguer. Le contrat de vente comportait en effet cette option.
Note de J.F. Picq Chef mécanicien.
Je confirme ce que dit Alain Brebion Commandant du Yang-Tsé car j'étais avec lui lors de la remise du bateau à la démolition. Nous avons beaché violemment le bateau par l'avant dans une petite baie au nord du port de HK Junk Bay le 15/3/78. Je doute que le Yang-Tsé ait continué la navigation, le contrat prévoyait la possibilité de navigation contre un supplément de 10% du prix. Je ne pense pas que les MM avec leurs correspondants de HK ont laissé faire. Dernier Chef Mécanicien de ce bateau j'avais une grande hâte d'arriver, certaines parties étaient bien usées et les certificats ne permettaient pas un retour du navire en France.
Pour le souvenir, la cloche du navire fut donnée au Commandant et la plaque de baptême (1958) à moi-même par le propriétaire du chantier de démolition.
Par ailleurs les acheteurs grecs qui se sont désistés et partis comme des voleurs à Djakarta ont perdus le procès pour reprendre les arrhes qu'ils avaient versés.
SABAH PROVINCE, Malaysia (Nov. 12, 2016) - Sgt. Douglas Farrell teaches a Malaysian Soldier with 7th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment how to call in fire support during Exercise Tiger Strike 2016 in the Sabah Province. Tiger Strike 16 is an opportunity for Malaysia and United States armed forces to strengthen their military-to-military partnerships, and increases the ability of all participants to plan, communicate and execute amphibious operations. Farrell is with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The 11th MEU, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Maldonado)
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Col. Mario Coronel presents a bouquet of yellow roses with kiss to his wife, Helen Coronel, during a ceremony held by AMC Nov. 20 to honor retirees and special recognition awardees. U.S. Army photo by: Wayne Scanlon.
Details from the Command Performance Gala inside the Carolina Theatre of Greensboro - 4.23.2015 - photo by Bruce A. Lee
A rare & candid photograph of Virgil “Gus” Grissom, in an unidentified Apollo Command Module mockup. I’m almost certain this photograph was taken during his July 10, 1962 visit to North American Aviation (NAA) Space & Information Systems Division in Downey, CA. Grissom, accompanied by Robert R. Gilruth, Director, MSC and Charles W. Frick, Apollo Program Manager, MSC, were at NAA to conduct the first Apollo spacecraft mockup review/inspection.
If so, and if the following is also correct, the tragic irony is heartbreaking to this day.
An interesting & informative extract from a discussion at “The Space Review” website, by user “oldengg”. While not authoritative, he/she is refreshingly articulate & seemingly very knowledgeable:
“ Sure, NAA had a lot of explaining to do regarding the inferior workmanship and the flammable clutter in the AS-204 CM. But there's a lot of history that needs to be understood to make sense of what happened that day.
In the 1961 Apollo Command and Service Module (CSM) Request for Proposal, NASA baselined an oxygen/nitrogen cabin atmosphere and North American Aviation (NAA) had complied with that requirement in its CSM proposal to NASA. NASA awarded the CSM contract to NAA on that basis and later directed NAA to use a 100% oxygen atmosphere.
In the early CSM preliminary design period, NAA had proposed a single, outward-opening explosive hatch for the Command Module (CM) main entry, one similar to the Mercury hatch design. Again NASA changed the design and directed NAA to develop the inward-opening, dual-hatch system that was used on AS-204.
From Lee Atwood's viewpoint, NAA had done as its customer, NASA, had directed and was now, during his congressional testimony, was being pilloried unfairly for NASA engineering decisions over which NAA had no control. Ironically, AS-204 Commander Gus Grissom was present when the NAA hatch design was discussed at the 10 July 1962 CM mockup review at NAA's Downey plant. Grissom agreed with the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center (now Johnson Space Center, Houston) engineers that the NAA single-piece, outwardly-opening, explosive hatch design should be changed to the presumably safer, inward-opening, dual-hatch configuration. Liberty Bell 7 hangs over AS-204 like a spectre.
And as far as the messy condition of the AS-204 CM, that was clearly NASA's responsibility because NASA had formally taken delivery of that vehicle from NAA in 1966. Many people who were not employed by NAA were involved in preparing the spacecraft for that ill-fated test. NAA had no control over those people or over any flammable material that they might have left in the spacecraft.”
At/From:
www.thespacereview.com/article/3904/1
Also:
apolloproject.com/sp-4009/asc-v1-p013.htm
Credit: “APOLLOPROJECT.COM” website
www.astronautix.com/g/grissom.html
Credit: Astronautix website
Last, but NOT least:
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=770226892127511&set=gm.1...
Credit: Mitchell Rothman/"Manned Space History" FB group
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — Soldiers from the 1st Theater Sustainment Command and the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) participated in various social and spiritual activities to celebrate the holiday season.
On Christmas Eve hundreds of service members, Department of Defense civilians and contractors gathered at a hangar decked out for the holidays. Put together by 1st TSC and 143d ESC Soldiers along with the helping hands of Morale, Welfare and Recreation employees, the event included a buffet dinner, a visit from St. Nicholas and a secret Santa gift exchange in front of a Christmas tree. Several Soldiers and civilians demonstrated their singing or dancing skills on stage during a “Camp Arifjan’s Got Talent” show judged by members of the 143d ESC’s junior enlisted ranks.
Though the celebration generated much laughter and applause from the lively crowd, some Soldiers opted to spend Christmas Eve at a more solemn venue.
Chaplains and chaplain assistants deployed to Camp Arifjan hosted a Christmas Eve vigil at the post chapel that evening. The nondenominational Christian service wove scripture readings and traditional Christmas carols before the congregation brought the service to its climax as it illuminated the chapel with hundreds of lit candles.
The celebration continued the next day with a 5k run and a Christmas feast served by the 1st TSC and 143d ESC’s senior leadership at Camp Arifjan’s Dining Facilities. The 143d ESC also hosted a barbecue lunch as well as various sporting activities such as volleyball and cornhole.
Photos by 1st Lt. Nicole Rossman, Staff Sgt. Ian Shay and Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Spet. 24, 2014) - Capt. Melissa Hendricks (Left), 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight commander, explains the medical evacuation training plan to Japan Air Self-Defense members before taking off. Hendricks was one of four 18 AES members who assisted in highlighting the C-12 medevac capabilities to the JASDF members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez) 140924-F-WE773-131
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Fort Polk, La., May 15, 2018 - Georgia National Guardsmen, Col. Matthew D. Smith, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Marks, brigade senior enlisted advisor, both of Headquarters, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Macon, Ga., brief Gov. Nathan Deal of Georgia their current operations at the Joint Readiness Training Center. Deal visited and received updates from approximately 200 Georgia Guardsmen this morning.
Georgia Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. R. J. Lannom Jr
PALM BAY, Fla. - Soldiers from the 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) welcomed thousands of participants and spectators to the 2016 Tough Mudder Challenge Nov. 5, 2016, in Palm Bay, Fla.
Hailing from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company and the 196th Transportation in Company in Orlando, the troops inspired challengers to complete an 11-mile course lined with more than 20 obstacles that tested individual strength, stamina and resiliency in a team-building atmosphere. Their interactive engagements among typically young, athletic and energetic individuals help bolster recruitment initiatives orchestrated by the Army Marketing Research Group.
As dawn’s sunlight pierced through palm trees to illuminate The Compound, an undeveloped patch of Palm Bay made popular by paint ball players, off-road riders and remote control plane enthusiasts, the 143rd ESC Soldiers took their posts near the registration tables to greet their colorfully dressed guests and distribute eye blacks emblazoned with the U.S. Army logo.
While the competitors affixed their complimentary glare reduction stickers to their faces, the troops gathered at the starting line to cheer the first wave of veteran Tough Mudders eager to enter the gauntlet. The thousands of high fives, hundreds of handshakes and dozens of fist pumps exchanged between the Soldiers and competitors climaxed with an emotional rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner performed by Sgt. 1st Class Randall B. Wight, a vocalist from the U.S. Army Field Band. As Wight blared the last note, the competitors yelled a defying, “Hooah,” before charging across the starting line to commence their 11-mile trek strewn with uniquely designed obstacles boasting mud, ropes, slides, tunnels and even live electrical wires.
Some Soldiers stood fast at the starting line to cheer on the continuous waves of competitors, while others boarded Gator all-terrain vehicle bound for the Berlin Wall, an Army Reserve sponsored obstacle erected near the 9-mile marker. The Wall lived up to its name with two, 10-foot high wooden structures designed to reinforce teamwork rather than bolster brute force. One by one, the Soldiers encouraged hundreds of exhausted Tough Mudders to help their fellow competitors climb over the slippery incline. Several troops even inspired some participants to perform pushups before and after their encounter with the Berlin Wall.
The positive interactions between the 143rd ESC Soldiers and their gritty guests enticed hundreds of Tough Mudders to visit the Go Army Reserve interactive display. Many tapped into their nearly sapped strength and stamina to complete a fitness challenge that comprised pushups, pull-ups and a sled pull. The fitness challenge also opened opportunities for U.S. Army Reserve recruiters to speak with Tough Mudders who expressed interest in pushing their mental and physical limits while serving their country.
The 143rd ESC will return to The Compound for the second and final day of the Tough Mudder Challenge to continue motivate, congratulate and educate the Tough Mudder community.
Story and photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143rd ESC
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Apr. 29, 2015) - Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during Exercise Beverly Midnight 15-3, April 29, 2015, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The simulated aircraft crash not only provided additional training for the 8th CES, but also tested emergency responders' ability to respond to wartime scenarios whilst being evaluated by the wing inspection team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen/Released) 150429-F-ES731-063
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Philippine Sea (Sept. 29, 2013) - U.S. Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) spell out #USSGW on the flight deck as the ship steams through the Philippine Sea. The image was used on the ship's social media sites. The George Washington was underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Welsh, U.S. Navy)
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Cadets work together to prepare, practice and finalize their out briefs for the Brigade Command teams during their small group discussion time on Wednesday, 13 February, at the George C. Marshal Leadership Seminar held at Fort Leavenworth, KS. | Photo by Brenadine C. Humphrey, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs Office
DILI, Timor-Leste (Aug. 29, 2013) - Command Master Chief of amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9), Edwin Purdy, gives a high-five to a child volunteer at a community service program at Ba Futuru school in Dili, Timore-Leste. Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), commanded by Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11, and is currently participating in Exercise Koolendong with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lindahl)
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The U.S. Army Materiel Command Equal Employment Opportunity office participated in and supported the Read Across America program at a local elementary school here, March 2.
Soldiers participating in Equal Opportunity Leadership training course at Redstone Arsenal took a break from class to step into the classrooms of University Place Elementary school to read to youngsters.
SANTA RITA, Guam (Dec. 18, 2018) - Sailors assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 1, Detachment Guam, offload ammunition from the Military Sealift Command container and roll-on/roll-off support vessel USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017). NCHB-1, Det. Guam, assigned to Commander, Task Force 75, is the Navy's only active duty cargo handling battalion and is a rapidly deployable operating unit of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, capable of loading and discharging ships and aircraft in all climatic and threat conditions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger) 181218-N-VR594-1028
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Command Sgt. Maj. Finis Dodson, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command command sergeant major, speaks during the command's Prayer Breakfast at The Summit of Redstone, May 7, at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2013) - An EA-18G Growler from the 'Shadowhawks' of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from 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 Paolo Bayas)
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Capt. Kellie O'Boyle, incoming commander, takes leadership of U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii's Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment from Capt. Allison Smik, outgoing commander, at the Wheeler Chapel, Sept. 1, 2022.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Sept. 9, 2013) - Senior military officers participate in a multilateral conversation about "dvancing the Unity of Effort in United Nations Peace Operations during the Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade)
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DILI, Timor-Leste (Aug. 27, 2013) Sailors from the Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) receive anchor chain training from the crew of amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), commanded by Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11, and is currently participating in Exercise Koolendong with the 31st MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Marzullo)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2015) - Guests observe an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 perform a touch-and-go on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a distinguished visitor embark. Washington is currently deployed as a part of Southern Seas 2015. The eighth deployment of its kind, Southern Seas 2015 seeks to enhance interoperability, increase regional stability, and build and maintain regional relationships with countries throughout the region through joint multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Bryan Mai/Released) 151027-N-EH855-309
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OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 27, 2017) - AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles with Echo Co., Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), assist in posting security on a beach while participating in mechanized raid at Marine Corps Base Butler, Okinawa. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed unit, the 31st MEU air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal/Released) 170327-M-MF313-039
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CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — Soldiers from the 1st Theater Sustainment Command and the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) participated in various social and spiritual activities to celebrate the holiday season.
On Christmas Eve hundreds of service members, Department of Defense civilians and contractors gathered at a hangar decked out for the holidays. Put together by 1st TSC and 143d ESC Soldiers along with the helping hands of Morale, Welfare and Recreation employees, the event included a buffet dinner, a visit from St. Nicholas and a secret Santa gift exchange in front of a Christmas tree. Several Soldiers and civilians demonstrated their singing or dancing skills on stage during a “Camp Arifjan’s Got Talent” show judged by members of the 143d ESC’s junior enlisted ranks.
Though the celebration generated much laughter and applause from the lively crowd, some Soldiers opted to spend Christmas Eve at a more solemn venue.
Chaplains and chaplain assistants deployed to Camp Arifjan hosted a Christmas Eve vigil at the post chapel that evening. The nondenominational Christian service wove scripture readings and traditional Christmas carols before the congregation brought the service to its climax as it illuminated the chapel with hundreds of lit candles.
The celebration continued the next day with a 5k run and a Christmas feast served by the 1st TSC and 143d ESC’s senior leadership at Camp Arifjan’s Dining Facilities. The 143d ESC also hosted a barbecue lunch as well as various sporting activities such as volleyball and cornhole.
Photos by 1st Lt. Nicole Rossman, Staff Sgt. Ian Shay and Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
The Apollo 16 command module Casper is on display at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Apollo 16 (April 16 – 27, 1972) was the tenth crewed mission in the United States Apollo space program, administered by NASA, and the fifth and next-to-last to land on the Moon. It was the second of Apollo's "J missions", with an extended stay on the lunar surface, a focus on science, and the use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV).
The mission was crewed by Commander John Young, Lunar Module Pilot Charles Duke and Command Module Pilot Ken Mattingly. Launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 16, 1972, Apollo 16 experienced a number of minor glitches en route to the Moon. These culminated with a problem with the spaceship's main engine that resulted in a six-hour delay in the Moon landing as NASA managers contemplated having the astronauts abort the mission and return to Earth, before deciding the problem could be overcome. Although they permitted the lunar landing, NASA had the astronauts return from the mission one day earlier than planned.
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 21, 2015) - Ships and submarines from the Republic of Singapore Navy and U.S. Navy gather in formation during the underway phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2015. CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop/Released) 150722-N-MK881-776
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