Ready to eliminate the threat.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Iraqi soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division, advance from fighting positions along a ditch to assault an objective during training at the Ghuzlani Warrior Training Center, April 19, 2011. Iraqi soldiers are preparing for Operation Iron Lion, a training exercise that showcases the capabilities of Iraqi Security Forces and their readiness to secure Ninewa Province.

(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angel Turner, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N)

French Contingency!

CG speaks.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Major General David Perkins, commanding general of U.S. Division – North and 4th Infantry Division, speaks during a transfer of authority ceremony at Contingency Operating Site Marez, Sept. 4, 2011. Soldiers assigned to 4th Advise and Assist Brigade,1st Cavalry Division transferred authority to 4th AAB, 1st Armor Division, following a year-long deployment in support of Operation New Dawn.

(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angel Turner, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD – North)

The Challenge:

Since 2001, the importance of network contingency planning has unfortunately become more of a reality. When disaster strikes – be it natural disaster or terrorism – networks can be the link that facilitates both human and economic recovery. Medical resources need to be quickly, efficiently deployed to the correct areas; donations and supplies must be delivered to those in need; and commerce should resume normalcy to prevent further hardship. In disaster circumstances, hardwired networks are fragile. Detecting and fixing breaks in the line may require getting into flooded or dangerous areas. Network redundancy may prevent some outages, but if the wires are co-located, both may be disabled by the same circumstance.

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The Solution:

Wireless solutions are the perfect technology for network contingency planning. Not only are wireless networks costeffective, they offer a safer alternative to redundant buried lines. By diversifying the redundant link, the chances of a single event affecting both is decreased. In the event both the wireless and wired network are disabled, re-establishing wireless connectivity can be accomplished in minutes – as opposed to the days or weeks it could take to repair or replace wire lines. By placing a new wireless unit on or near of an affected building, a breech can be remedied immediately.

Soldiers from the 688th Rapid Port Opening Element secure equipment for transport to the forward node at Amedee Army Airfield, here March 8, 2016. The U.S. Army’s 688th RPOE is working in conjunction with the 123rd Contingency Response Group and a team from the Defense Logistics Agency to operate Joint Task Force-Port Opening Sangala during the week-long exercise. The objective of the JTF-PO is to establish an aerial port of debarkation, provide initial distribution capability, and establish warehousing capability for distribution beyond a forward node. (Kentucky Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. James Killen)

Members of the 621st Contingency Response Wing greet The President of the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade, Mr. Brad Ratliff, with his wife Susan prior to the “line of fire” demonstration, Aug. 12, 2016, Travis AFB, Calif. Mr. Ratliff was at Travis to present the Tournament of Roses flag to the U. S. Air Force Band of the Golden West. As part of the visit, the Ratliffs visited the 621 CRW warehouse to learn more about their mission here at the base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Heide Couch)

Soldiers of the U.S. Army Pacific Contingency Command Post participated in a Disaster Management exercise in Wellington, New Zealand. During the exercise Soldiers set up an Emergency Operations Center, conducted briefings, conducted assessments of water treatement facilities, hospitals and roadways. Soldiers also had an opportunity to tour the New Zealand Parliament, met with VIPs of the New Zealand Defence Force and had a chance to see much of the natural beauty New Zealand is famous for. During the exercise, Soldiers of the CCP worked side by side with members of New Zealand’s Headquarters Deployable Joint Inter-agency Task Force and New Zealand’s Civil Defence.

(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Colletta)

Aerial porters load cargo for Hurricane Maria victims onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis AFB, Calf. The aircraft from March Air Reserve Base, Calif., will deliver a 65-member Contingency Response Element to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to establish command and control of the airfield and provide aerial port and maintenance support during Hurricane Maria relief efforts. USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Liliana Moreno.

Contingency at the 2014 Baja 1000

Uncasing ‘Highlanders’

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Colonel Scott McKean, (left), and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Eppler, command team, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Armored Division, uncase the brigade colors during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony September 4, 2011, at Contingency Operating Site Marez, Iraq. “Highlanders” assumed responsibility of the Operation New Dawn mission in Ninewa province from 4th AAB, 1st Cavalry Div.

(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brandon A. Bednarek, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Armored Div., USD – North)

Switchboard.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION K1, Iraq – Staff Sgt. Thomas Harrelson, a communication specialist from Brigham, Utah, assigned to Company B, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, 1st Infantry Division, from Fort Riley, Kan., explains how to operate a telephone operation switchboard during a lecture, March 10, 2011, at Contingency Operating Location K1, Kirkuk. The class reviewed the operation of the radio system and provided the students the opportunity to use the radio in order to develop their understanding of the communications system.

(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kandi Huggins 1st AATF PAO, 1st Inf. Div., USD-N)

Sgt.1st Class Joey Thomas, representing the 3rd Infantry Division recieves the Army Commendation Medal from Command Sgt. Maj. Charles W. Albertson, XVIII Airborne Corps Command Sgt. Maj. (left) after winning the XVIII Airborne Corps Career Counselor of the Year Competition Nov. 19, 2019 on Fort Bragg, N.C. Walker will represent the XVIII Abn. Corps' active component at the U.S. Army Forces Command Career Counselor of the Year Competition later this year.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Adam M. Manternach, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

‘Good Morning.’

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE WARRIOR, Iraq – Chamillionaire, a rapper from Houston, performs for service members and civilians stationed at Contingency Operating Site Warrior, March 27, 2011, as part of the Chamillionaire Tour, a Morale, Welfare and Recreation-sponsored event for Soldiers deployed to U.S. Division-North in support of Operation New Dawn. The rapper said he enjoyed performing for troops and appreciates the opportunity to say “Thank you” to America’s men and women in uniform.

(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kandi Huggins, 1st AATF PAO, 1st Inf. Div., USD-N)

Eye for an eye.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE WARRIOR, Iraq – The Kirkuk Emergency Services Unit Raid Platoon, assisted by Company B, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, 1st Infantry Division, scans a Kirkuk resident into the Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment after finding suspicious items in the resident’s home, May 4, 2011. The HIIDE is a biometric identification system that allows the user to accurately verify a person’s identity after being enrolled in a database.

(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Robert DeDeaux, 1st AATF PAO, 1st Inf. Div., USD-N)

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Site adjustment.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq – Capt. Clem Lochner, deputy team chief and Chicago-native assigned to the Mobile Training Team of 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, demonstrates site adjustments on an AK-47 rifle during weapons training for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Iraqi Army Division at the Field Engineer Regiment compound, March 19, 2011. The MTT conducted 10 days of training with the ISR, the intelligence collection unit for the 4th IA Div., providing instructions on how to properly conduct reconnaissance and gather military information vital to missions conducted by the 4th IA. After the classroom portion of the military intelligence training, the MTT moved the ISR soldiers to the range for basic rifle marksmanship and range operations, building a foundation for self-sustaining training.

(U.S Army photo by Sgt. Coltin Heller, 109th MPAD, USD-N PAO)

CONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION Q-WEST, Iraq — Iraqi Army Pvt. Ali Radi, a member of 1st Company, 2nd Battalion, 26th Brigade, poses at the Al-Qyarrah pump station compound, the Tigris River source of water supplying Contingency Operating Location Q-West, Dec. 30 with “Flat Stanley,” a paper doll used in a pen-pal program. Third-graders with Cheryl Hays’ Discovery class at Mooreville Elementary School, Mooreville, Miss., sent the paper doll along with cards and letters to members of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 198th Combined Arms, 155th Brigade Combat Team, a mechanized infantry unit out of Hernando, Miss., that provides security for missions to the pump house and works closely with the Iraqi Army.

Shots from Contingency and Tech

Friendly chat.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE WARRIOR, Iraq – Chaplain (Cpt.) Young Jin Jung, chaplain, 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, having a chat with a Soldier at the chapel on Contingency Operating Site Warrior, Iraq, Sept. 16, 2011.

(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kandi Huggins, 1st AATF PAO, 1st Inf. Div., USD-N)

On guard.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE WARRIOR, Iraq – Specialist Alvin Anderson, a fires support specialist from Monroe, La., assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, 1st Infantry Division, enters the gunner’s turret to observe movement in Kirkuk City, Iraq, Aug. 1, 2011. Anderson is currently a vehicle gunner performing personal security detail while deployed to U.S. Division- North in support of Operation New Dawn.

(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Robert DeDeaux, 1st AATF PAO, 1st Inf. Div., USD – N)

Bremerton Raceway Port Orchard, Washington winner from July 1.

Crossing the line.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq – Sergeant Jose Cruz, a combat medic assigned to Headquarters Support Company, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, crosses the “Line of Authority,” symbolically joining the Noncommissioned Officer Corps and becoming a leader of Soldiers, during an NCO Induction ceremony at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, July 27, 2011. Cruz, a resident of Colorado Springs, Colo., said he is proud to join the ranks of what military leaders call “The Backbone of the Army.”

(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram, USD – N PAO)

NCO prepares to cross the line.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Sgt. Randy Hummelgaard, right, a mechanic assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, prepares to cross the time-honored line signifying entry into the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers during an induction ceremony, May 21, 2011. Hummelgaard, a native of Kansas City, Mo., joined 12 other NCOs inducted during the ceremony. Command Sgt. Maj. Antoine Overstreet, command sergeant major of 4th AAB, and Command Sgt. Maj. Cassandra Redd, command sergeant major of 4th BSTB, invited Hummelgaard to cross the line and join the NCO Corps.

(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Terence Ewings, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N)

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A Paratrooper assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducts live fire training on Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 9. The White Falcons, currently part of the Global Response Force, conducted a two-week intensive training cycle designed to reinforce combat skills for the nation’s airborne assault-capable, contingency unit.

(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Hull, 2/82 PAO NCOIC)

CONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION Q-WEST, Iraq — Capt. John Satterfield (left), native of Midway, Ga., and Lt. Col. Kerry Goodman, a resident of Meridian, Miss., serve Christmas lunch in the main dining facility at Contingency Operating Location Q-West, Dec. 25. Satterfield directs the Q-West Department of Public Works, and Goodman commands 2nd Battalion, 198th Combined Arms, headquartered in Senatobia, Miss. They participated in a long-standing tradition of senior leadership serving chow during holiday meals.

Staff Brig. Gen. Dia’a.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE WARHORSE, Iraq – Staff Brig. Gen. Dia’a, left, the 5th Iraqi Army Division commander, addresses graduates of the Information Dissemination Operations course at Forward Operating Base Khamees in the Diyala province of Iraq, Mar. 17, 2011. Throughout the course, trainees learned various techniques for gathering and disseminating information employing a wide spectrum of media.

(U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Robert England, 2nd AAB PAO, 25th Inf. Div., USD-N)

A contingency from the Royal Thai Air Force recently visited Travis Air Force Base to see firsthand how the USAF and David Grand Medical Center implements military medical training and manages health care and preventative medicine programs. They also had the opportunity to explore other facets of Travis by touring the Heritage Center, traffic control tower and a static aircraft display. Thailand and the U.S. are committed to strengthening the long-standing relationship and paving the way for continued cooperation between the two air powers. (Released - U.S. Air Force Photograph/Heide Couch)

Touch Up.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE WARRIOR, Iraq – Specialist Rodolfo Moreno, a finance specialist with the 4th Financial Management Company, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, 1st Infantry Division, adds the names of Soldiers who lost their lives in support of Operation New Dawn, to the Warrior Memorial Wall at Contingency Operating Site Warrior, Iraq, Aug. 6, 2011. Moreno is one of the many volunteers refurbishing the memorial site that bears the names of U.S. Soldiers lost during Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn.

(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Robert DeDeaux, 1st AATF PAO, 1st Inf. Div., USD-N)

7 March 2015; Travis AFB: Colonel Mark J. Macdonald, 615th Contingency Response Group Commander shares information about Major John J. Thelen, U.S. Air Force (Ret), Group level commanders and crew members from all three wings assigned to Travis drove to Walnut Creek to visit the 93 year old retired major last Saturday morning . Major Thelen served during WWII as a B-24 Liberator bomber co-pilot . His plane's nickname "Shoo Shoo Baby" flew over 50 missions in some of the war's most dangerous bombing runs without losing any crew members by death or serious injury. Major Thelen retired with 25 years of service and over 4000 flying hours to his credit. The sharp minded major who is dealing with failing health issues was elated when the crew walked in the room. The smile and conversations about his air force days completely brightened his spirit.

Airmen from the 123rd Contingency Response Group discuss the security posture at Amedee Army Airfield, here March 8, 2016. The 123rd CRG is working in conjunction with the U.S. Army’s 688th Rapid Port Opening Element and a team from the Defense Logistics Agency to operate Joint Task Force-Port Opening Sangala during the week-long exercise. The objective of the JTF-PO is to establish an aerial port of debarkation, provide initial distribution capability, and establish warehousing capability for distribution beyond a forward node. (Kentucky Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. James Killen)

Thankful for service.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq – Lieutenant Colonel Matt Tedesco, commander, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, right, thanks Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Keith Goode during a prayer breakfast at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, June 23, 2011. "Improving personal goals as well as faith goals is what builds up resiliency to see this thing through to the end," Goode said to service members at the breakfast.

(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Coltin Heller, 109th MPAD, USD-N PAO)

An Airman from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group dowloads relief supplies from a U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in the wake of Hurricane Maria Oct. 5, 2017. The unit’s Airmen established an aerial port of debarkation upon arrival here Sept. 23, and have processed more than 7.2 million pounds of cargo and humanitarian aid for distribution in the first three weeks of the operation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Dale Greer)

The Vermont National Guard sent a contingency of five soldiers along with Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, to France celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the end of World War I. Each state that had National Guard representation in World War I were invited back to France to celebrate the anniversary. National Guardsmen visited monuments, cemeteries, villages, battle sites, trenches, museums, and attended ceremonies as part of their visit. The Center for Military History provided guides throughout the trip.

Soldiers speak with musicians.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Soldiers assigned to 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, speak with members of rock band Fools and Horses following a concert at Contingency Operating Site Marez, Iraq, July 3, 2011. Following a one-hour concert, the group from Baltimore took pictures and autographed CDs for the deployed civilians and U.S. service members.

(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Terence Ewings, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N)

Senior Airman Bryant Lurty, 621st Contingency Response Squadron Aerial Port team member, operates a forklift while loading cargo onto a C-130 Hercules during a Joint Readiness Training exercise at Alexandria International Airport, LA. April 17, 2016. JRTC is a multinational exercise focused on pre-deployment and airdrop capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua King)

Contingency at the 2014 Baja 1000

Contingency Contracting Team, Taegu, South Korea, provided contracting support May 22 through July 1 during Ayara Guardian 2011, a training exercise in the Pran Buri District of Thailand.

The 646th CCT assisted the 643rd Engineering Company, the 84th Engineer Battalion and the Washington National Guard Special Operations Detachment-Pacific.

The unit fully supported the training requirements of partner nation's combined engineering civic action project and command and control/engineering assistance responsibility and execution.

The Vermont National Guard sent a contingency of five soldiers along with Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, to France celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the end of World War I. Each state that had National Guard representation in World War I were invited back to France to celebrate the anniversary. National Guardsmen visited monuments, cemeteries, villages, battle sites, trenches, museums, and attended ceremonies as part of their visit. The Center for Military History provided guides throughout the trip.

A contingency from the Royal Thai Air Force recently visited Travis Air Force Base to see firsthand how the USAF and David Grand Medical Center implements military medical training and manages health care and preventative medicine programs. They also had the opportunity to explore other facets of Travis by touring the Heritage Center, traffic control tower and a static aircraft display. Thailand and the U.S. are committed to strengthening the long-standing relationship and paving the way for continued cooperation between the two air powers. (Released - U.S. Air Force Photograph/Heide Couch)

Security.

CONTINGECY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 11th Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division, secure an area after coming into simulated contact with enemy forces during squad movement drills at Al Ghuzlani Warrior Training Center, Jan. 3, 2011. Iraqi soldiers began training as part of Al Tadreeb Al Shamil, Arabic for All Inclusive Training, at the new training facility located at Contingency Operating Site Marez to develop their individual and collective competencies in basic defensive and offensive infantry drills.

(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angel Washington, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N)

in progress

Dismantling at dusk.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION K1, Iraq – Specialist Richard Baggerly, left, and Pfc. Cody Saenz, both combat engineers with Company C, Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, 1st Infantry Division, work into dusk dismantling the Light-weight Counter Mortar Radar system at Contingency Operating Location K1, Kirkuk province, Iraq, July 24, 2011. Soldiers worked throughout the day and into the evening hours to disconnect all non-essential electrical systems at the U.S.-controlled portion of COL K1 in preparation for the official transfer of the facility to Iraqi control.

(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David Strayer, 109th MPAD, USD – N)

A contingency from the Royal Thai Air Force recently visited Travis Air Force Base to see firsthand how the USAF and David Grand Medical Center implements military medical training and manages health care and preventative medicine programs. They also had the opportunity to explore other facets of Travis by touring the Heritage Center, traffic control tower and a static aircraft display. Thailand and the U.S. are committed to strengthening the long-standing relationship and paving the way for continued cooperation between the two air powers. (Released - U.S. Air Force Photograph/Heide Couch)

Master Sergeant Ryan Swanigan, Contingency Response Training Flight Chief and Airman First Class Maria Settanni, Contingency Response Unit Training and Deployment Manager, both from the 570th Global Mobility Squadron don't miss a step as they accept the United States and Prisoner of War Flags form their Squadron team members running in the 24 Hour POW/MIA Relay Run at the fitness Center at Travis Air Force Base , 19 Sep 2014. More than 250 Travis members took part in the run to honor and remember the 83,000 American service members missing in action since World War II, those who were captured by enemy forces, and the family members who were left behind.(Released - U.S. Air Force Photograph/Heide Couch)

Airmen with the 123rd Contingency Response Group prepare for their deployment to West Africa from the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 2, 2014. The Guardsmen will work to set up a logistics hub in support of Operation United Assistance. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Raymond)

"Adventures always start with a plan. And a contingency plan. And lots of coffee.

..and small bottle of whisky. Because even the best laid plans are thrown out of the window when on the road.

It wouldn't be an adventure otherwise, now would it?"

-Me

I took this to be used as a facebook cover for my profile. And to practice a bit.

The story behind this picture and that quote of myself goes like this:

I decided to use my winter holiday to snowshoe around the wilderness of Nuortti, Finnish lapland (the map).

I even planned three different routes with unique starting points, in case I could not reach the point I was most interested in.

As I arrived to the start of the last road, the amount of snow worried me a bit too much. I was traveling alone, in a small car, and I knew there wouldn't be phone reception further ahead. And the last time I had seen someone, was over hour ago, some 60km earlier, driving away. So, I looked at that very map, and decided that I would do better on a other part of the wilderness. So I scrapped my every plan, and drove few hundred kilometers to another place, where I was again stopped by snow, this time 10km from the wilderness hut I was planning to go. But being tired I knew I could not reach it.

In the end, I ended up snowshoeing around Kiilopää once again, and was pretty satisfied with the experience. Even after my car broke down on the way home and I had to spend a night on someones couch at Sodankylä, all the while I had to wait for the info about spare part for the car.

An experience for sure! Just not the one I had planned.

Check on learning.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE WARRIOR, Iraq – Spc. Alvin Roberts, light wheeled vehicle mechanic, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, 1st Infantry Division, tests his knowledge on basic algebra and vocabulary skills during a test in preparation of the for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery at Contingency Operating Site Warrior, Iraq, March 25, 2011.

(U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram, USD-N PAO)

Army, Air Force train for joint contingencies

‘Ironhorse Strong’ Pfc. Lauren Leonard.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, IRAQ – Pfc. Lauren Leonard, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance manager assigned to Company B, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, monitors U.S. Division-North ISR assets in northern Iraq, March 28, 2011. Leonard gathered critical information from advise and assist units within the U.S. Division-North footprint, collecting and prioritizing the information package sent to her chain of command. Leonard's commitment to excellence and her dedication to accomplishing the mission resulted in enhanced situational awareness for commanders across U.S. Division-North's operating environment, earning her "Ironhorse Strong" Soldier of the Week.

(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Tverberg, USD-N PAO)