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CONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION K1, Iraq – Gen. Haim, right, civil affairs officer, 12th Iraqi Army Division, presents Cpl. Emad Ahmad Halal an enlisted honor graduate certificate at an Information Dissemination Operations course graduation ceremony March 9, 2011. The training course, held at Contingency Operating Location K1, Kirkuk, covered aspects of dealing with the media, tactical information dissemination and public affairs.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kandi Huggins, 1st AATF PAO, 1st Inf. Div., USD-N)
FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Fleet Adm. Cecil Haney, visited the U.S. Army Pacific Contingency Command Post to get a first-hand look at their operations and capabilities, on Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Nov. 7. CCP Soldiers illustrated some of these aspects to Haney via a mobile operations display at the CCP, consisting of a Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (DRASH), vehicles, communications equipment and Soldiers, set up as they would be for a forward mission.
(U.S. Army photo by Maj. Edward Hooks, U.S. Army, Pacific Contingency Command Post Public Affairs Office)
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A contingency of Northwestern State University students visit Universitaria Tecnologico Comfenalco and Universidad Libre in Cartagena, Colombia as part of their capstone leadership program.
Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group discuss the security posture at Amedee Army Airfield, Calif., March 7, 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 a week-long exercise called Operation Lumberjack. The objective of the JTF-PO is to establish an aerial port of debarkation, provide initial distribution capability and set up warehousing for distribution beyond a forward node. (Kentucky Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. James Killen)
German soldiers of 291st Infantry Division conduct maintenance on the Multi Integrated Laser Engagement System on a G36 assault rifle during Rotation 14-09 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 7, 2014. The rotation is based on the current operational environment and is designed to prepare the unit for peace support, stability, and contingency operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John Cress Jr./Released)
Airmen assigned to the 615th Contingency Response Wing practice next-generation small loader high reach operations and function checks during the 60th Air Mobility Wing conducted Staff Assistance Visit for the upcoming Logitics Complicance Assessment Program inspection at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., October 25, 2011. (U.S. Air Force Photo by MSgt Stan Parker)
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 competing in the XVIII Airborne Corps Career Counselor of the YearCompetition perform push-ups during an Army Physical Fitness Test as part of the competition at Polo Field on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 19, 2019.Competitors prove their discipline, physical and mental toughness by appearing before a board, taking a written exam and passing the Army Physical Fitness Test. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Adam M. Manternach, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
A contingency of Northwestern State University students visit Universitaria Tecnologico Comfenalco and Universidad Libre in Cartagena, Colombia as part of their capstone leadership program.
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)
Lt. Col. David Mounkes, Commander of the 123rd Contingency Response Element, Kentucky Air National Guard, escorts Adm. James Winnefeld, U.S. Northern Command Commander, through a C-130 Hercules while he talks to the admiral about the CREs operations and duties while deployed to Springfield, MO in support of the National Level Exercise on May 18, 2011. Adm. Winnefeld is flying to several locations throughout the United States observing how the exercise is progressing. His stop in Springfield allowed Lt. Col. Mounkes to emphasize the CREs importance to the overall operations of controlling an airfield during a national emergency. The NLE is comprised of federal civil authorities such as FEMA and Health and Human Services, supported by the Department of Defense. The NLE itself is a scenario of a 6.0 or higher earthquake on the New Madrid fault line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maxwell Rechel)
Maintenance.
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq – Sergeant Timothy Kuster, a light-wheeled vehicle mechanic with Headquarters Support Company, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, adjusts armor plating on a Humvee at the DSTB motor pool on Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, July 5, 2011.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram, USD – N PAO)
A Commander’s Award for Civilian Service was presented to Charles W. “Chazz” Pope, AMCOM Logistics Assistance Representative, on September 1 in recognition of his accomplishments during his deployment. Commander’s coins were presented to several other personnel during the awards ceremony held at LTF Shindand.
About the 401st:
The 401st Army field Support Brigade gives our Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines, the tools and resources necessary to complete the mission. If they shoot, drive it, fly it, wear it, eat it or communicate with it, the 401st helps provide it. The brigade assists coalition partners with many of their logistical and sustainment needs. The brigade also handles the responsible disposition of equipment in Afghanistan to support evolving missions. We are the single link between Warfighters in the field, and working through Army Sustainment Command, we leverage Army Materiel Command’s worldwide Materiel Enterprise to develop, deliver, and sustain materiel to ensure a dominant joint force for the U.S. and our Allies.
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Master Sgt. Eric Dukes, assigned to the 570th Global Mobility Squadron, watches as cargo is off loaded a C-130 at Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Feb. 11, 2011, during the Joint Operational Access Exercise. Airmen from the 615th Contingency Response Wing, Travis AFB, Calif., partnered with Soldiers from the 689th Rapid Port Opening Element, Ft. Eustis, V.A., to sharpen their skills in airfield operations, aircraft on and off-loads, airbase defense, and establishing a distribution node of cargo and supplies. JOAX is designed to enhance cohesiveness between the Air Force and Army by executing large-scale heavy cargo and troop movements. (U.S. Air Force Photo/MSgt. Stan Parker)(RELEASED)
Subway strike! Car pooling to get to work. J J K JC, CJV is driving and B's in the passenger seat. Good times! You needed 4 people per car to get in the city, we went with 6.
Looking out for Soldiers.
CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE WARRIOR, Iraq – Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Moore, brigade medical noncommissioned officer, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, 1st Infantry Division, places a brace on Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rico Bussey, brigade targeting officer, 1st AATF, 1st Inf. Div., at Contingency Operating Site Warrior Iraq, April 19, 2011. As the brigade medical NCO, Moore usually focuses on administrative work but after 18 years in the medical field the Quanah, Texas native said his passion is still working with patients.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram, USD-N PAO)
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 321st Contingency Response Squadron assessment team, and 521st CRS Airmen assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Group helicopter support team, prepare a U.S. Air Force MRZR to be sling loaded by a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, Dec. 3, 2025, in support of Exercise Gilded Cage 26-1. The CH-53E and crew supported the sling load and medical evacuation training objectives. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)
MassDEP conducts response actions under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan ("MCP") at an Underground Storage Tank (UST) site on Quincy Street in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The environmental assessment and cleanup work is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("ARRA") of 2009 (details at Recovery.gov).
MassDEP RTN: 3-0028283
Summary Site Information: db.state.ma.us/dep/cleanup/sites/Site_Info.asp?textfield_...
Site Documents: public.dep.state.ma.us/wsc_viewer/rtn.aspx?rtn=3-0028283
U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a contracted Boeing 747 airliner at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 9, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force rotation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Megan Floyd)
AFSBn-BAF hosted a Halloween Party Oct. 27. Lots of great music, costumes, food, fun and dancing! Thanks to those who made this great event happen!!!
About the 401st:
The 401st Army field Support Brigade provides Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines, the tools and resources necessary to complete the mission. If they shoot, drive it, fly it, wear it, eat it or communicate with it, the 401st helps provide it. The brigade assists coalition partners with many of their logistical and sustainment needs. The brigade also handles the responsible disposition of equipment in Afghanistan to support evolving missions. We are the single link between Warfighters in the field, and working through Army Sustainment Command, we leverage Army Materiel Command’s worldwide Materiel Enterprise to develop, deliver, and sustain materiel to ensure a dominant joint force for the U.S. and our Allies.
For More information please visit us online:
Iraqi policemen march.
CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Iraqi policemen march together during their graduation from the Mosul Public Service Academy in Mosul, Iraq, June 12, 2011. In a series of exhibitions as part of the graduation ceremony, the policemen demonstrated skills learned during the four-week basic recruit training course.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angel Turner, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N)
A C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Wyoming Air National Guard delivers cargo to Amedee Army Airfield, Calif., in support of Operation Lumberjack on March 8, 2016. The Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group 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 set up warehousing for distribution beyond a forward node. (Kentucky Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. James Killen)
Airmen with the 821st Contingency Response Support Squadron air mobility team adjust lift straps to a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle in preparation for the vehicle’s transport via sling-load by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter using parachute cord. Tying down articles to the vehicle prevents loss of equipment or damage to the vehicle caused by high winds during the sling-load transport.
A contingency of Northwestern State University students visit Universitaria Tecnologico Comfenalco and Universidad Libre in Cartagena, Colombia as part of their capstone leadership program.
U.S. Air Force Col. Ruth Meyer, 621st Contingency Response Wing, provides remarks during the 75th Anniversary kickoff celebration at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018. The celebration featured the inaugural unveiling of the 75th Anniversary logo on a C-17 Globemaster III. Travis is celebrating 75 years as a major strategic logistics hub for the Pacific and integral part of global power projection for the total force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Louis Briscese)
Senior Airmen Vaughn Price, left, and Paula Daniels, members of the 108th Wing Honor Guard, practice prior to the 108th Contingency Response Group’s Assumption of Command ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Dec. 8, 2013. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen)
Sgt. James Johnson, baritone in the 82nd Airborne Division’s All American Chorus, leads the chorus in a choreographed marching cadence at the introduction of the performance Jan. 13, 2007, at Contingency Operations Base Speicher, Iraq. The chorus visited 3rd Brigade Combat Team to entertain the deployed Paratroopers. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua R. Ford (released)
CONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION Q-WEST, Iraq —Staff Sgt. Jesse Yawn, a Truck Commander for Crusader Troop, 1st Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, and his team of Troopers learn routes and geography with Soldiers of Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 198th Combined Arms showing them the way.
C4 controlled detonation.
CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE WARRIOR, Iraq – A controlled detonation of C-4 explosives set up by engineers of Company C, 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, blasts through the air in Kirkuk, Iraq, Dec. 31, 2010. The engineers of Company C conduct controlled detonations each month to dispose of ordnance captured from violent extremists. The Soldiers deployed to U.S. Division-North also work with Iraqi Security Forces, teaching the Iraqi bomb disposal units how to safely destroy the munitions.
(U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Alyxandra McChesney, 1-1 AATF Public Affairs, USD-N)
Purple Heart.
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE WARHORSE, Iraq – Lt. Col. Scott Murray, commander of 225th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, presents a Purple Heart medal to Pfc. Carl Vickers, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters, 225th BSB, during an awards ceremony, Mar. 19, 2011 at Faulkenberg Theater on Contingency Operating Base Warhorse in the Diyala province of Iraq. Vickers sustained minor injuries during an indirect fire attack on COB Warhorse Jan. 22, 2011.
(U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Robert England, 2nd AAB PAO, 25th Inf. Div., USD-N)
CONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION Q-WEST, Iraq — Sgt. Gerrelaine Alcordo (right), a truck commander from New York City serving with A Company, 106th Brigade Support Battalion, out of Magee, Miss., receives a deployment coin from Lt. Col. Kerry Goodman, commander of 2nd Battalion, 198th Combined Arms, 155th Brigade Combat Team out of Senatobia, Miss., for scoring above the maximum 300 points on the annual physical fitness test, during a ceremony Feb. 15.
Airmen assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing, process through a personnel deployment function (PDF) line during an operational readiness inspection at Travis AFB, Feb. 1, 2016. The base is currently conducting Crisis Look 16-01, to evaluate rapid mobile global readiness. The PDF line ensured Airmen were medically, legally and financially ready to deploy. Personnel from the 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 60th Force Support Squadron and chapel staff were on hand to address deployment-related concerns. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Heide Couch/Released)
Pre-packing inspections.
CONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION K1, Iraq – Electrical and security equipment lays ready for inspection before being packed and moved during the first stage of transition at Contingency Operating Location K1, Kirkuk province, Iraq, July 24, 2011. U.S. forces packed up gear and moved all personnel from COL K1 as Iraqi Security Forces assumed responsibility of the base.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David Strayer, 109th MPAD, USD – N)
Dawn breaks over Contingency Operating Bas Basra, and the pilots and crewmembers of the Alpha Co., 1st Battalion, 189th Regiment are already getting their birds ready for the day. The UH-60 Black Hawk is a finicky machine, and a lot of work must be done before it can fly. It?s going to be a long day. (U.S. Army Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Mathew Rowley)
CONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION Q-WEST, Iraq — Mississippi Guardsmen with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 198th Combined Arms, 155th Brigade Combat Team, a mechanized infantry unit out of Hernando, Miss., sit in their company area at Contingency Operating Location Q-West, Jan 13, responding to pen pal letters from hometown school children. Spc. Daniel S. Moore (left), a gunner from Horn Lake, Miss., Sgt. James J. Hamblin (middle), a machine gunner from Tupelo, Miss., and Spc. Lorence K. Strange, a gun truck driver from New Albany, Miss., wrote letters to third-graders with Cheryl Hays’ Discovery class at Mooreville Elementary School, Mooreville, Miss., who sent “Flat Stanley,” a paper doll, along with cards and letters.
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)