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Lt. Gen. Edward C. Cardon (left) accepts the colors of U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) from Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno in the command's first change of command ceremony, at Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 3, 2013. Cardon succeeds ARCYBER's first commander, Lt. Gen. Rhett A. Hernandez as the organization's senior leader. Read the Army's article about the event at www.army.mil/article/110596/army_cyber_conducts_first_cha... (U.S. Army photo)
MARIETTA, Ga., April 7, 2015 - Colonel Thomas Carden, commander of the Georgia Army National Guard participates in a Basic Riders Course refresher at the Dobbins Air Reserve Base as part of the Ga. Guard's Rider Dust-Off event.
"I get something new out of this course each time I take it," said Carden.
Senior leaders of the Georgia Army National Guard participated in the safety event in anticipation of the coming motorcycle riding season.
Georgia Army National Guard photo by Captain William Carraway / released
U.S. Navy 2nd Class Bret Pembleton greets his son upon returning after a six-month deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, San Diego, March 19, 2011. The crew is part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, which was deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. Pembleton is an air crewman assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Benjamin Crossley
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2018) - Sailors assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) conduct small boat operations as part of the annual exercise Iron Fist 2018. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations at the platoon, company and battalion levels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Reymundo A. Villegas III) 180205-N-GR847-017
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CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Jan. 13, 2011) - Commander, U.S. Pacific Command's (PACOM) Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Robin Watters along with Lt. Cmdr. David Koch, program manager for the 2011 Hawaii-Pacific Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) receive an award from Ms. Gloria Uyehara, executive director of the Federal Executive Board during PACOM's CFC recognition ceremony. Celebrating 50 years of giving, The CFC team raised $6.4 million dollars for 2,700 charities, setting a new record for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danny Hayes)
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CHONBURI, Thailand (Aug. 26, 2013) - Military members coordinate a response to an earthquake scenario during Pacific Endeavor 2013. Pacific Endeavor is held annually and is a multinational, multiservice workshop sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command that addresses humanitarian assistance and disaster response by testing and documenting communication between military forces in the Asia-Pacific region. There are 22 countries participating in this year's workshop. (Photo by TSgt Michael Jackson)
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July 12, 2018 Col. Harry C. Marson took the reins of command from Col. Andrew Hanson as the West Point Garrison Commander. The ceremony held in Eisenhower Hall was attended by hundreds and presided over by Mr. Vincent E. Grewatz, Sr. Executive Service, Director of Installation Management Command-Training. The Legion of Merit was awarded to Hanson for his service as the West Point Garrison Commander and presented by Grewatz. “This is not only our oldest garrison,” said Grewatz. “It is a special place for our Army.” Grewatz congratulated the incoming commander and thanked the outgoing commander. “It’s what Andy built here that he leaves behind,” said Gerwatz. “It’s the relationships with the communities, inside and outside the gates, and the team he built that will help ensure future success.”
NEW LONDON, Conn. - U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Scott Buschman, commanding officer of Force Readiness Command, presides over the Coast Guard Leadership Development Center's first change of command ceremony as Capt. Gregory Wisener relieves Capt. Andrea Marcille, the LDC's first commanding officer, in front of Yeaton Hall at the Academy, July 31, 2014.
The Leadership Development Center was founded in 1998 as a division of the Academy and established as its own unit in 2013. The Leadership Development Center is an educational center of leadership excellence for the entire Coast Guard and more than 5,000 students per year attend more than 20 college-accredited courses through the American Council of Education.
U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Brahm.
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 17, 2017) - Chief Gunner's Mate Laura Needham fires a .50 caliber machine gun during live-fire training aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). McCampbell is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Graham/Released) 170517-N-HI376-087
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Chief Master Sgt. Michael S. Kovach, 193 Special Operations Wing explains functions of an EC-130J to Chief Master Sgt. William W. Turner, Command Chief Master Sgt. for Air Force Special Operations Command and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E. Muncy, Command Chief Master Sgt. for Air National Guar. The Command Chiefs came to Middletown, Pa., Saturday to meet with Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing and to tour the base. (Photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)
XM982 Excalibur Precision Guided Extended Range Artillery Projectile - U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center
Excalibur, the world's first 24/7 precision-strike capability for Field Artillery, ushered in the 21st century for cannon artillery. It provides precision guided, extended range capability. Precision guidance and revolutionary accuracy (compared to all conventional artillery projectiles) is achieved through an automatic update of the navigation system. Along with increased survivability, Excalibur provides the Army Warfighter with unmatched precision and lethality for
artillery projectiles critical to urban warfare where the risk of collateral damage is extremely high.
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BUSAN, Republic of Korea, (October 23, 2015) - Han, Min-koo, the minister of defense for the Republic of Korea (ROK) observes the Republic of Korea Navy's Fleet Review aboard the Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROK Ship Choe Yeong (DDH 981). The fleet review celebrated the 70th anniversary of the ROK Navy and served as a symbol of the enduring U.S. and ROK alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released) 151023-N-AD732-022
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Army Reserve Command Sgt. Major Michael D. Schultz, left, receives a briefing at the Ordnance Center and School on Fort Lee, Va. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010. Schultz received guided tours of the new state-of-the-art facilities used to train Ordnance Soldiers, officers and warrant officers. (Timothy L. Hale/Army Reserve Command Public Affairs)
Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea (Oct. 22, 2016) - U.S. Air Force combat controllers assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron, 320th Special Tactics Squadron and Republic of Korea (ROK) 255th Special Operations Squadron, pull security and establish a line of communication at Kunsan Air Base. Members from the 320th STS and 1st SOS worked with the ROK 255th SOS to enhance U.S. and ROK Air Force Special Operations Forces' capabilities. They conducted infiltration methods, jump clearing team operations, airfield establishment, aircraft control and close air support familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released) 161022-F-IF848-0359
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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
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FBI SWAT team members enter a room and break out into right and left formations at Watervliet Arsenal, N.Y. At all times they had 360 degree situational awareness.
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 26, 2015) - Sailors conduct training during a simulated toxic gas casualty aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released) 151226-N-OI810-047
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Another from my "Desktop Background" series.
I've almost got 5000 miles on the new car now. I still smile when I turn the key. This car has made driving fun again. I've got lots of plans for tuning and moding it. My end goal is 10:1 power to weight with lots of low end torque.
I'm pretty much sold on forced induction engines. There are just so many tuning options for them out there. I'll have to see how the reliability is on these guys though.
Philippines (May 7, 2017) - Philippine Army Pfc. Jerome Casama, left, Capt. Sonny Pabro, center, and U.S. Army Sgt. Steven Zimmerman prepare to take off aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during an aviation familiarization flight for Balikatan 2017 at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija. The familiarization flights increase the ability of both the Philippine and U.S. military to shift from a traditional security role to a disaster response role to mitigate the consequences of crises that threaten public safety and health. 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. Army photo by Spc. Mitchell Knaus) 170507-A-JN071-008
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Task Force Leader, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 'Rakkasans,' conducted a change of command ceremony, Mar. 18, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, for their Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 'Hatchet Company.' U.S. Army Capt. Bradley Davis relinquished command to Capt. Bradley Palmer. Lt. Col. Josh Bookout, battalion commander, officiated the ceremony. The Leader Rakkasans are based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
Photo by Bob Harrison, U.S. Forces Afghanistan Public Affairs.
Kaiserslautern garrison welcomes new commander
By Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Lt. Col. Lars Zetterstrom grabbed hold of U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s guidon Friday, accepting responsibility to provide support and services to thousands of U.S. Soldiers, civilians and family members in the Kaiserslautern area.
Zetterstrom took command of the garrison during a ceremony held at Armtstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Housing Area. Dozens of U.S. and German military officials and civilians attended the event. Zetterstrom is looking forward to his new job, he said.
“I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality and professionalism of the garrison staff,” Zetterstrom said. “I look forward to working with the outstanding Soldiers and civilians of the garrison headquarters.”
The highlight of the ceremony was the traditional passing of the unit colors. Throughout history, the guidon has showed the commander is present and it served as a rally point for troops on the battlefield. Soldiers from U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment served as color bearers and color guards.
During the ceremony, both incoming and outgoing commanders offered remarks.
Lt. Col. Kevin Hutchison, who now heads to Fort Sill, Okla., for his next assignment, took time to thank garrison staff and other leaders in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. He also spoke in German to thank local officials for supporting the command. His time in command will not be forgotten, he said.
“I will miss the job, the camaraderie and the great team that we have in the Kaiserslautern garrison,” Hutchison said.
Commanding a garrison in Kaiserslautern in unique, due to its collocation with a large U.S. Air Force contingent, said Col. William Butcher, commander of United States Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg. The Kaiserslautern garrison supports dozens of tenant units, to include the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Stars and Stripes and the 357th Air and Missile Defense Detachment.
Under Hutchison, the garrison supported the deployment of 31 units from the area and the reintegration of more than 4,000 Soldiers, civilians and family members following deployments, Butcher said.
Hutchison led the garrison as the Army acquired Sembach Kaserne from the U.S. Air Force and began preparing the installation for new Army units moving from Mannheim and Heidelberg.
That included developing relationship with key German leaders in the Sembach area. During his command, the garrison underwent countless renovations and construction projects to support Kaiserslautern’s growing military community – most recently opening new child care centers at Sembach and Landstuhl.
For officers, a command is an honor and privilege that is often tough, demanding and arduous, Butcher said.
“It’s fitting that we gather together on occasions like this one and recognize contributions, bid farewell and welcome new blood,” Butcher said.
Zetterstrom, an Army engineer and West Point graduate from Clifton Park, N.Y., most recently served a tour in southern Afghanistan. Previously, he served as deputy commander with the Buffalo, N.Y.-district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
For Zetterstrom, the command position returns him and his family to Germany, where he began his Army career as a platoon leader with the Bamberg-based 82nd Engineer Battalion. Other assignments include both staff and command positions with the 18th Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, N.C., and the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, N.Y. During his career, Zetterstrom has deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo and Afghanistan.
He and his wife Erin, also a New Yorker, have three children. He holds a master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Missouri.
“He is no stranger to the business of military construction, which will serve the command well considering the breadth of construction and renovation which will occur in the coming years,” Butcher said.
Dutch officers who served with Zetterstrom in Afghanistan also attended the ceremony, as did many local German officials.
“I look forward to continuing and building the critical relationships with our German and European friends and allies,” Zetterstrom said.
(Photos by Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern)
SUBBANG, Malaysia (Nov. 5, 2015) - Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Malaysian Minister of Defense Hishammuddin Hussein shake hands as they fly on a V-22 Osprey to visit the USS Theodore Roosevelt. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz/Released) 151105-D-DT527-470
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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 6, 2016) - The caretaker of the "Blackened Canteen" tradition, Dr. Hiroya Sugano, center, pours bourbon whiskey into the waters at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor with a member of the Japanese military, left, and the U.S. Air Force. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando) 161206-D-BN624-338
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U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) brigade leadership, professors of military science and staff join Maj. Gen. Antonio Munera, the commanding general of USACC, for physical training during the Mission Command Workshop, Fort Knox, Ky., Sept. 21, 2022. The session included a variety of physical events including deadlifts, a medicine ball pass, a sled drag and pull-ups. | Photo by Kyle Crawford, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs
TAMPA, Fla. - Soldiers from the 332nd Transportation Battalion, 641st Regional Support Group, 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), executed the third phase of Deployment Readiness Exercise Level III as they loaded warfighting supplies on tactical vehicles and moved them to their aerial debarkation point at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.
DRE Level III offers realistic training opportunities that assess the 332nd’s capabilities to mobilize, deploy and sustain operations as a cohesive fighting unit. It also permits commanders to identify challenges and analyze shortfalls so they may improve deployment readiness procedures for future missions.
U.S. Army Command has designated the 332nd Trans. BN as a “Fight Fast” unit that can rapidly deploy anywhere in the world within 30 days. This classification reinforces the Army Reserve’s commitment to remain the most lethal and capable federal reserve force in our nation’s history.
U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Aaron Ellerman, 204th Public Affairs Detachment
ORLANDO, Fla. – The 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Best Warrior Competition began in earnest today as 12 Soldiers from the 143d ESC and the 321st Military Intelligence Battalion demonstrated their physical power and mental might to complete a gauntlet of Soldier skills.
Dawn had yet to illuminate the lakes and trees blanketing Camp Blanding, Fla., when the Soldiers endured an Physical Fitness Test directed by Army Reserve drill sergeants from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 485th Infantry Regiment (Initial Entry Training) out of Jacksonville, Fla. After completing pushups, sit-ups and a two-mile run, the competitors had less than hour to eat, clean, change uniforms, don rucksacks and step into a van bound for Camp Blanding’s live fire ranges.
The 143d ESC cadre and A-2/485 drill sergeants managed the ranges that tested the each competitor’s competency with the M4 Carbine, M9 Pistol and M203 Grenade Launcher—all while wearing a gas mask. The Soldiers were then ferried deep into Camp Blanding’s dense forest. The troops applied their land navigation skills to physically locate three distant points on a map using only a compass and protractor.
As the hot, dry day relinquished control to a cold, moonless night, the competitors returned to the field with weapons in hands and night vision goggles over their eyes. Muzzle flashes pierced the darkness as the competitors attempted to eliminate their artificially illuminated targets.
The exhausted yet enthusiastic dozen returned then to their barracks to clean weapons, write an essay and prepare for another grueling day that begins with a 10-mile road march.
Photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC, and Spc. Aaron Barnes, 321st MI BN
ORLANDO, Fla. – Hundreds of family members, civic leaders and community partners gathered at the Clarion Inn in Orlando to bid farewell to more than 200 Army Reserve Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) during a deployment ceremony conducted Feb. 24, 2018.
“You are looking at an amazing formation of Soldiers who can take on any mission,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Deborah L. Kotulich, commanding general, 143d ESC, addressing the troops and their guests packed into the Clarion Inn’s Grand Ballroom. “I for one couldn’t be more grateful or proud of their tireless effort.”
The ceremony honored the men and women of Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 143d ESC, who volunteered to leave their friends and loved ones to join the thousands and men and women supporting three peacekeeping operations in Central Asia.
“We will soon oversee the sustainment needs of hundreds of units conducting countless missions throughout Central Command’s Theater of Operations,” said Kotulich. “We have some of the finest military minds who will manage this complex logistical system that ensures the world’s finest military is properly supplied and equipped to overcome any adversary.”
Although their deployment will not officially begin until the Soldiers board a plane bound for their pre-mobilization site, Kotulich recognized the precious time her Soldiers sacrificed to prepare for the year-long journey.
“We went through not one but two major exercises in 2017,” said Kotulich. “The meticulous planning, coordination and execution for those exercises took place as the Army Reserve began implementing Ready Force X, a readiness program designed to prepare units to deploy in the shortest time possible. The [operational tempo] caused by this major transformation proved challenging but absolutely necessary to ensure our Army Reserve is the most capable, combat-ready and lethal federal reserve force in our nation’s history.”
To better provide a proper sendoff of ceremonial proportions, the 143d ESC turned to several community organizations who always stand ready to support America’s service members. Volunteers from United States Overseas Central Florida served cakes and refreshments, while the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2093 Community Band played popular patriotic tunes.
“It was a great honor to provide live music for these brave men and women,” said Wilbur C. Smith, the band’s director. “It’s a small but ‘harmonious’ way to express our gratitude.”
The formation’s dismissal signaled the Soldiers’ to find their friends and loved ones huddled throughout the ballroom. As parents, spouses and children embraced their Soldier one last time, Kotulich recognized the many sacrifices that will soon settle on those who must remain on the homefront.
“We owe our families a debt of gratitude for the love and support that allows each and every one of us to do this,” said Kotulich. “We understand this isn’t easy for them, but their efforts give us the strength to proceed forward and achieve more than we thought possible.”
U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
Story by Sgt. John L. Carkeet, 14d ESC
Command Sergeant Major of the Army Reserve, Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Schultz visited the Army Field Support Battalion—Kandahar. He spoke with Soldiers and Civilians and visited the Joint Program Office—Robotics area to see the robots that are saving Soldiers lives on the battle field.
CAMP CASEY, South Korea (May 26, 2016) - Brig. Gen. Brian Mennes, deputy commanding general for maneuver, 2nd Infantry Division, discusses the importance of the Expert Infantryman Badge and congratulates the U.S. and South Korean Soldiers that earned the badge, during a ceremony at the Schoonover Bowl, Camp Casey. (Photo by US Army Staff Sgt. Keith Anderson, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs, 1st Cav. Div.)
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Deep under Liverpool city centre, Western Approaches Command was a major operational command of the Royal Navy during World War II.
The command was responsible for the safety of British shipping in the Western Approaches, a rectangular area of the Atlantic ocean lying on the western coast of Great Britain.
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Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Bishop, right, senior noncommissioned officer of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley, welcomes Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey, the Army's top NCO, to "Big Red One" headquarters Nov. 30.
(Amanda Kim Stairrett, 1st Inf. Div.)
POHANG, South Korea (Mar. 17, 2017) - Republic of Korea Marines (ROK) with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, position and prepare their bodies as they land on to hollow ground during Korea Marine Exercise Program (KMEP) 17-6, near Camp Mujuk, ROK. The purpose of KMEP 17-6 is to enhance and improve the interoperability of both U.S. Marine Corps and Republic of Korea Marines at the tactical level to build warfighting capabilities as partners. This includes ground combat element staff planning, mechanized maneuvers, mountain warfare training, bilateral tank operations and live fire ranges. (Courtesy photo) 170317-M-PB788-0112
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BUSAN, Republic of Korea (June 14, 2017) - Master Chief Christopher Stone, command master chief for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) speaks to U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) senior enlisted leaders at the Second Annual U.S./ROK Senior Enlisted Leadership Development Program at ROK Fleet headquarters in Busan. CNFK is the U.S. Navy's representative in the Republic of Korea, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jermaine Ralliford)170614-N-WT427-057
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CAMP BLANDING, Fla. – After a punishing, 72-hour challenge that started with an Army Physical Fitness Test and weapons qualification, continued with warrior skill stations and an air assault obstacle course, and concluded with a 10-mile ruck march and sergeants major appearance board, 12 Army Reserve Soldiers can proudly say they completed the 2017 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Best Warrior Competition.
Brig. Gen. Deborah L. Army Brig. Gen. Deborah L. Kotulich, commanding general, 143d ESC, personally congratulated the participants during an awards ceremony conducted March 11, 2017, at Camp Blanding, Fla.
“I am thrilled by what you did to get here and impressed by what you accomplished here,” said Kotulich, a career officer who completed Air Assault school while attending West Point and, decades later, earned the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency. “I encourage everyone to share your experiences with your fellow Soldiers. The skills you demonstrated during this competition may one day save your life or the lives your battle buddies in combat.”
Although all 12 Soldiers received and deserved high praise from the 143d ESC’s senior leadership, only two earned the right to earn the title, “Best Warrior.”
Spc. Alisha Howell, an Orlando, Fla., native serving as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear specialist at Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 143d ESC, won first place in the Soldier category, while Sgt. James A. Smith, a Bay Springs, Miss., native assigned to the 647th Transportation Company as a motor transport operator, took home the trophy in the noncommissioned officer category. Howell and Smith will leave for New Orleans in April to compete at the 377th Theater Sustainment Command level.
“I am confident that these two Soldiers will proudly represent the 143d ESC at the next level,” said Kotulich. “I am also especially honored to be associated with every Soldier here who took precious time from his or her job, school and family to participate and support this annual event. Your courage and commitment exemplify the finest qualities of an Army Reserve Soldier.”
Story by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
Photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC, and Spc. Aaron Barnes, 321st MI BN
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The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (Navy and Marine Corps designation R4Q) was an American military transport aircraft developed from the World War II-era Fairchild C-82 Packet, designed to carry cargo, personnel, litter patients, and mechanized equipment, and to drop cargo and troops by parachute. The first C-119 made its initial flight in November 1947, and by the time production ceased in 1955, more than 1,100 C-119s had been built. Its cargo-hauling ability and unusual twin-boom design earned it the nickname "Flying Boxcar".
The Air Force C-119 and Navy R4Q was initially a redesign of the earlier C-82 Packet, built between 1945 and 1948. The Packet provided service to the Air Force's Tactical Air Command and Military Air Transport Service for nearly nine years during which time its design was found to have several serious problems. All of these were addressed in the C-119.
In contrast to the C-82, the cockpit was moved forward to fit flush with the nose rather than its previous location over the cargo compartment. This resulted in more usable cargo space and larger loads than the C-82 could accommodate. The C-119 also featured more powerful engines, and a wider and stronger airframe. The first C-119 prototype (called the XC-82B) first flew in November 1947, with deliveries of C-119Bs from Fairchild's Hagerstown, Maryland factory beginning in December 1949.
In 1951, Henry J. Kaiser was awarded a contract to assemble additional C-119s at the Kaiser-Frazer automotive factory located in the former B-24 plant at Willow Run Airport in Belleville, Michigan. Initially, the Kaiser-built C-119F differed from the Fairchild aircraft by the use of Wright R-3350-85 Duplex Cyclone engines in place of Fairchild's use of the Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radial engine. Kaiser built 71 C-119s at Willow Run in 1952 and 1953 (AF Ser. No. 51-8098 to 51-8168) before converting the factory for a planned production of the Chase C-123 that never eventuated. The Kaiser sub-contract was frowned upon by Fairchild, and efforts were made through political channels to stop Kaiser's production, which may have proven successful. Following Kaiser's termination of C-119 production the contract for the C-123 was instead awarded to Fairchild. Most Kaiser-built aircraft were issued to the U.S. Marine Corps as R4Qs, with several later turned over to the South Vietnamese air force in the 1970s.
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MUARA, Brunei (May 2, 2016) - Cmdr. Harry Marsh, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), explains Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) operations to media members during a guided tour of the ship. The USS Stethem is participating in the ASEAN Defense Minister's Meeting (ADMM) Plus Maritime Security and Counterterrorism Field Training Exercise 2016, which aims to enhance cooperation and information sharing during maritime security and counterterrorism operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Fulton/Released) 160502-N-OU129-046
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Washington (Sept. 9, 2015) - U.S. Soldiers, from the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, and Indian army troops, with the 6th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment, stand together during the opening ceremony of Yudh Abhyas 15. (Photo by Sgt. Sinthia Rosario)
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Last Command Post is a half cave, half bunker where the last Japanese commanding officer in Saipan led his battle.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2012) - Lt. Jeffrey Herzog (left) and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Daniel Hernandez (right) take cover as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron 154 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz during the disembarkation of Carrier Air Wing 11. Nimitz is currently in transit to Naval Air Station North Island after successfully completing the ship’s Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Ryan J. Mayes)
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