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Soldiers of Joint Task Force 5 are prepared for whatever the 80mph wind storm brings thanks to their hard work and the expert training provided by the 10th Area Command of the New York Guard while training together on chainsaw operations at the Youngstown Local Training Area. (Division Military and Naval Affairs New York Guard photo by Spc Michael Rehbaum)
Rangers from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conducts live fire and night operation and Fast Rope Insertion and Extractions (FRIES) training during 2nd Battalion’s Task Force Training at Yakima Training Center, Washington, 04 April 2013. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Mikki Sprenkle) Released by LTC Brian DeSantis, Regimental Public Affairs Officer
By Troy Darr
Public Affairs Officer
Joint Task Force-East
NOVO SELO, Bulgaria — U.S. and Bulgarian military personnel joined together for two symbolic ceremonies Sept. 27 and 28 as exercise Lion Strike came to an end.
First, Joint Task Force-East celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a humanitarian project at a kindergarten in Mokren, Bulgaria. Eleven U.S. Navy personnel from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40, otherwise known as SeaBees, finished an extensive renovation of the school during the exercise.
The children from the school, along with parents, teachers, school director, local officials and U.S. and Bulgarian military personnel, crowded the small courtyard during the ceremony.
"We say in the United States that the children are our future," said Army Lt. Col. Bruce Sones, commanding officer for JTF-E "Lion Strike".
"We hope through the efforts of those involved in this project that the improved environment created for teaching the children will contribute to the children's development as they grow and become leaders in your society."
The school director, Margarita Nicolova, thanked the SeaBees and then presented them with a picture painted by the children, a CD of Bulgarian folk music, a photo of the children and a glass vial filled with Bulgarian soil.
Of the soil, she said, "Wherever you go, you know you'll have a piece of Bulgaria with you."
The school children then sang several songs for the audience and the ribbon was cut. But, there was another surprise for the children, a HMMWV full of gifts. All of the soldiers, sailors and airmen participating in the exercise had contributed money to buy much-needed school supplies and educational toys for the school.
"We will maintain what you have done, and promise to continue with improvements," said Emil Enchev, mayor of Mokren. "Hopefully we will continue working together in the future."
The next day, all JTF-E "Lion Strike" participants, both U.S. and Bulgarian, came together again, this time to commemorate the end of the exercise during the closing ceremony.
During the ceremony Sones and Col. Biser Kalinov, chief of Training, Bulgarian Land Forces, presented certificates of achievement to 14 U.S. Soldiers and 16 Bulgarian soldiers for their efforts during the exercise.
"During this training, we had the opportunity to gain military experience from the leading force in NATO - the United States Military, and to show that while representing a small army, the Bulgarian officers, Non-commissioned officers and soldiers are honorable partners and excellent professionals," said Kalinov, who spoke first during the ceremony.
He was followed by Sones, who echoed Kalinov's feelings.
"This closing ceremony does not mark the end of a training opportunity or a farewell to relationships fostered," said Sones.
"In our minds, it marks the hopeful commencement of future training opportunities to be conducted between our nations."
"We can truly say the professionalism and generosity of the Bulgarian Land Forces is unrivaled," he continued.
"We know the strong relationship between the United States and Bulgaria, as demonstrated during this exercise, will continue to grow, and we look forward to training and serving with you in the years to come."
This was a brief set by Leeds college of art and design as part of the interview process. I had to create 4 designs incorporating 4 different symbols - warning, speech bubble, thought bubble and heart.
Rangers from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conducts live fire and night operation and Fast Rope Insertion and Extractions (FRIES) training during 2nd Battalion’s Task Force Training at Yakima Training Center, Washington, 04 April 2013. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Mikki Sprenkle) Released by LTC Brian DeSantis
Rangers from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conducts live fire and night operation and Fast Rope Insertion and Extractions (FRIES) training during 2nd Battalion’s Task Force Training at Yakima Training Center, Washington, 04 April 2013. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Mikki Sprenkle) Released by LTC Brian DeSantis
Spc. Philip Geiger, a combat engineer soldier from the North Dakota National Guard's 818th Engineer Company, Task Force Warhammer, constructs a dismounted mine detection lane with assistance from his Afghan National Army counterparts from 1st Brigade, 215th Corps. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Berentson, Task Force Warhammer).
"Pet a Cat" by Anna Kastlunger
Folded by me from 32x32cm Tissue Foil.
Own design for the subject "Happiness".
A member of the Cultural Support Team from Special Operations Task Force – East speaks to Sayed Anwar Anwari, the education district line manager, at the first-ever International Women’s Day celebration in Khas Konar district, Konar province March 8. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Patricia Caputo)
The Task details will be sliding down on click. I am also thinking to hide the search bar by default and only bring it on click.
Clicking on the Task Name will bring you into the Task View which I have designed last time.
Original size: www.flickr.com/photos/lewro/3556646985/sizes/o/
I've been asked to create some wedding invitations so I'm preparing a portfolio for approval.
I've already looked at lettering and initials and today I'm experimenting with hearts.
This will be the background and then I will add some lettering:it is a mixed media piece.
The heart is stitched newspaper ( what else!) which has been coloured with ink, gold acrylic paint and pearlescent tinting medium. After cutting out the shape I placed it on a double layer of white net and stitched round the outside to create a lacey effect. I then mounted this on a double layer of hand dyed blanket and added the outside trimming.
I'm not sure what colour scheme will be so I'm just winging it at the moment. However, I have permission to do "arty" and "whacky" versions as well as more traditional ones.My fingers are itching!
Rangers from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conducts live fire and night operation and Fast Rope Insertion and Extractions (FRIES) training during 2nd Battalion’s Task Force Training at Yakima Training Center, Washington, 04 April 2013. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Mikki Sprenkle) Released by LTC Brian DeSantis, Regimental Public Affairs Officer
Rangers from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conducts live fire and night operation and Fast Rope Insertion and Extractions (FRIES) training during 2nd Battalion’s Task Force Training at Yakima Training Center, Washington, 31 March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Mikki Sprenkle) Released by LTC Brian DeSantis
LAFD Task Force 39 @ LAFD Fire Service Day - 2011
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Rangers from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conducts live fire and night operation and Fast Rope Insertion and Extractions (FRIES) training during 2nd Battalion’s Task Force Training at Yakima Training Center, Washington, 04 April 2013. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Mikki Sprenkle) Released by LTC Brian DeSantis
A worker carries out remedial maintenance on the 170+-year-old retaining wall at Horseley Road, Dudley Port.
The alignment below was once part of the South Staffordshire Line, and is now being reinstated for the Midland Metro.
"Your next target is a man that goes by the name of Richard Salisbury."
"Got it. Where is he going to be?"
"You can find him at his house in the upper part of Gotham. Address is 919 West Lane."
"Alright, I'm going now."
I got to Richard's house and waited for the best time to strike. Ah, he's coming out, great!
"Ok, he's coming out, I'm going in."
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Can you spot the small Easter egg?
Task Force agencies thanked landlords for their willingness to serve homeless individuals/families and improving housing options regionally.
© 2009 by Joao Paglione - all rights reserved
The English idiomatic expression "getting tied-up" is quite a good
one. Too many people waste energy and time with unimportant details
and complications. I find myself doing this and try to police myself.
What really matters? Why am I doing this? What do I hope to achieve?
Three simple questions to ask while doing our daily tasks and while
hopping from hilltops of happiness or sliding to valleys of despair .
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