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Day 47 - February 16, 2010
A self portrait has always been in my plans, but I've hesitated for the following reasons:
1. I don't have the proper equipment.
2. I don't know how to use strobes.
3. I'm scared to post my own photo.
Things haven't changed much, I still don't have any portrait gear, strobes, soft boxes and what not, in fact right until a few hours before my shoot I didn't even have a remote control and tripod.
But these past few days while visiting your streams, sharing photos, stories, and memories, among others things, I have come to realize how important friendship and community really are. This I believe, is what photo sharing is and should be all about.
I have come to know some really good friends via Flickr and I look forward to building more meaningful relationships in the days, weeks, months and years to come.
That's why starting today, for the next week or so, I'll be doing a series called "Boy Behind The Lens". Beginning with this one, my next few photos will be all about who I am, what I do, and what I love doing.
Here's some basic stuff to start it off. My name is Michael Josh Villanueva, you can call me Michael or Josh, I love both names so I don't mind either of the two. I am from the Philippines, half Filipino, half Chinese Malaysian and 29 years old.
I guess a photo should accompany that introduction, so with fingers crossed and eyes closed here I go...SUBMIT!
EXPLORE #121 - (February 16, 2010)
The U.S. Army Head Hunter Troop, part of Battle Group Poland, challenges Romanian Blue Scorpions in Tug-of-War during the battle group's first multinational Independence Day celebration at Bemowo Piskie Training Area July 4, 2017. This year's holiday held special meaning for the battle group's U.S. Soldiers as they were able to share a traditional Independence Day celebration with their British and Romanian partners stationed with them in Poland. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang)
US, Jordanian and Italian forces, engage on a simulated target for combined arms live fire exercise during Eager Lion 17, May 17 at Jordan. Eager Lion is an annual multinational exercise designed to strengthen military to military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Y. Lucio)
Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer “pushes it” with other Battle Group Poland leaders after recognizing soldiers from the battle group May 5 for their outstanding achievements while deployed to Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz, Poland. The unique formation of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers are serving with Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade soldiers as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence. Speer visited the unique, multinational battle group as part of his tour of the U.S. Army Europe theater of operations to reinforce relationships and stress the significance of interoperability with NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal/Released)
Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer poses with Battle Group Poland Commander Lt. Col. Steven Gventer (front, center) and other U.S., U.K., and Romanian soldiers during his visit to Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz, Poland, May 5. The unique formation of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers are serving with Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade soldiers as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence. Speer visited the multinational battle group as part of his tour of the U.S. Army Europe theater of operations to reinforce relationships and stress the significance of interoperability with NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal/Released)
US, Jordanian and Italian forces, engage on a simulated target for combined arms live fire exercise during Eager Lion 17, May 17 at Jordan. Eager Lion is an annual multinational exercise designed to strengthen military to military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Y. Lucio)
Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer meets Stryker crew members from Battle Group Poland during his visit to Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz, Poland, May 5. Speer, a 28-year Army veteran, talked to the Soldiers about the differences in the European theater now compared to when he served. Speer visited the unique, multinational formation of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers as part of his tour of the U.S. Army Europe theater of operations to reinforce relationships and stress the significance of interoperability with NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal/Released)
German Army Petty Officer 2nd Class Kamil Hava, Federal Armed Forces Command, fires the G36 rifle at one of 16 targets as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification, March 16, 2019 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The lanes consisted of four shooting positions and 16 targets with 30 seconds to engage the targets. American and German Soldiers trained and competed together March 15-17, to build camaraderie, relationships, and enhance physical fitness and tactical skills proficiency. It is an international collaboration to bolster relationships between U.S. Armed Forces and the German Armed Forces Command. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard)
United States Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle P7/A1 fires towards a simulated target for combined arms live fire exercise during Eager Lion 17, May 17 at Jordan. Eager Lion is an annual multinational exercise designed to strengthen military to military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Y. Lucio)
Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer poses with Romanian soldiers (pictured from left to right) 2nd Lt. Florinel Musescu, 1st Lt. Casian Bleiceanu, Capt. Nistor Andrei and Maj. Cristian Dumitru from Battle Group Poland during his visit to Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz, Poland, May 5. The multinational formation of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers are serving with Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade soldiers as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence. Speer visited the multinational battle group as part of his tour of the U.S. Army Europe theater of operations to reinforce relationships and stress the significance of interoperability with NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal/Released)
United States Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle P7/A1 engages towards a simulated target for combined arms live fire exercise during Eager Lion 17, May 17 at Jordan. Eager Lion is an annual multinational exercise designed to strengthen military to military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Y. Lucio)
Battle Group Poland’s Mustang Troop Light Dragoons conduct a short halt before linking up with Cougar Scout Platoon during Puma 17 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, May 24. Puma is a joint operation exercise between the U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers from the battle group along with the Polish Army’s 15th Mechanized Brigade. The exercise’s key objective is to train NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence units focusing on interoperability and improving joint operational capability in a variety of missions. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
Battle Group Poland soldiers conduct security from defensive positions during Puma 17 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, May 24. Puma is a joint operation exercise between the U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers from the battle group along with the Polish Army’s 15th Mechanized Brigade. The exercise’s key objective is to train NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence units focusing on interoperability and improving joint operational capability in a variety of missions. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal/Released)
U.S. Army Europe Command Sgt. Maj. Sheryl Lyon meets with soldiers from Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area July 12. Lyon and U.S. Army Europe Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Timothy McGuire were accompanying Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville during his visit to various units stationed in Europe. Battle Group Poland is one of four multinational battle groups deployed in the eastern part of the alliance in support of NATO'S enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal/Released)
Battle Group Poland and Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade soldiers learn to put a neck brace on a casualty during the battle group’s Combat Life Saver course at Bemowo Piskie Training Area May 18. The unique, multinational formation of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
Battle Group Poland’s Eagle Troop validated its readiness and capability as part of its Squad Live Fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area July 16-20. Squads were observed and evaluated as they conducted troop movement, call for fire support, mortar fire and withdrawal tactics. All battle group U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers conduct regular training along with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade to ensure they are combat-ready to carry out their allied mission to deter adversaries, and when necessary, defend the eastern part of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
U.S., U.K. and Romania soldiers from Battle Group Poland show off their football (soccer) skills during a friendly tourney held in Orzysz, Poland, May 14 as part of the activities to celebrate Cavalry Sunday, a British tradition held each year to honor those cavalry soldiers who have lost their lives in service of their country. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
Battle Group Poland soldiers play volleyball with students during a static display at a Elk Special Care Children's School May 31. The battle group is in Poland as part of NATO's enhanced Forward Presence and the U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers of the multinational unit have been very active with the nearby communities all as a way to make the citizens aware of their presence and to learn about the battle group's mission. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
South Carolina National Guard Soldiers fire the Heckler and Koch P8 9mm pistol during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification, March 16, 2019 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The lane consisted of shooting three targets, five times from 25 meters. American and German Soldiers trained and competed together March 15-17, to build camaraderie, relationships, and enhance physical fitness and tactical skills proficiency. It is an international collaboration to bolster relationships between U.S. Armed Forces and the German Armed Forces Command. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard)
A Polish soldier from the 1st Mechanized Platoon makes his way along a crossing line used during tactical water crossing drills with Battle Group Poland U.S. soldiers near Bemowo Piskie Training Area May 17. The unique, multinational battle group, comprised of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Gomez)
Battle Group Poland’s Eagle Troop validated its readiness and capability as part of its Squad Live Fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area July 16-20. Squads were observed and evaluated as they conducted troop movement, call for fire support, mortar fire and withdrawal tactics. All battle group U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers conduct regular training along with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade to ensure they are combat-ready to carry out their allied mission to deter adversaries, and when necessary, defend the eastern part of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
South Carolina National Guard Soldiers fire the Heckler and Koch P8 9mm pistol during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification, March 16, 2019 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The lane consisted of shooting three targets, five times from 25 meters. American and German Soldiers trained and competed together March 15-17, to build camaraderie, relationships, and enhance physical fitness and tactical skills proficiency. It is an international collaboration to bolster relationships between U.S. Armed Forces and the German Armed Forces Command. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard)
Battle Group Poland Troops take part in the opening ceremony for the Polish training exercise, Dragon 17, at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area September 20. The unique, multinational battle group, comprised of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jimmy Golden/ Released)
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers pose for a group picture at the finish of Runmageddon, a 6k run and obstacle course held in Elk, Poland 24 June. The battle group is in Poland as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence and the U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers of the multinational unit have been very active with the nearby communities all as a way to make the citizens aware of their presence and to learn about the battle group’s mission. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jimmy Golden/Released)
U.S. Army Europe Command Sgt. Maj. Sheryl Lyon meets with soldiers from Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area July 12. Lyon and U.S. Army Europe Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Timothy McGuire were accompanying Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville during his visit to various units stationed in Europe. Battle Group Poland is one of four multinational battle groups deployed in the eastern part of the alliance in support of NATO'S enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal/Released)
A student of a elementary school tries on the battle group equipment during Polish International Children's Day at an Orzysz elementary school June 1.The battle group is in Poland as part of NATO's enhanced Forward Presence and the U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers of the multinational unit have been very active with the nearby communities all as a way to make the citizens aware of their presence and to learn about the battle group's mission. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
Battle Group Poland’s Eagle Troop validated its readiness and capability as part of its Squad Live Fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area July 16-20. Squads were observed and evaluated as they conducted troop movement, call for fire support, mortar fire and withdrawal tactics. All battle group U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers conduct regular training along with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade to ensure they are combat-ready to carry out their allied mission to deter adversaries, and when necessary, defend the eastern part of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
U.S. Army Europe Command Sgt. Maj. Sheryl Lyon explains the tradition behind the command coin to Romanian soldiers from Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area July 12. Lyon and U.S. Army Europe Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Timothy McGuire were accompanying Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville during his visit to various units stationed in Europe. Battle Group Poland is one of four multinational battle groups deployed in the eastern part of the alliance in support of NATO'S enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal/Released)
Major General Gordon B. Davis Jr., the J3 (Director of Operations) for the United States European Command, visits Battle Group Poland U.S., U.K. and Romanian Soldiers at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area August 30. The unique, multinational battle group, comprised of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jimmy Golden/ Released)
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers conduct an RTO ( Radio Telephonic Operator) course at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area September 1. The unique, multinational battle group, comprised of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers pose with a child during a static display during Armed Forces Day in Pisz, Poland August 15. The battle group is in Poland as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence and the U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers of the multinational unit have been very active with the nearby communities all as a way to make the citizens aware of their presence and to learn about the battle group’s mission. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang /Released)
Battle Group Poland soldiers participate in a Polish Veterans Day ceremony May 28 in Gizyco, Poland.
Battle Group Poland’s Eagle Troop validated its readiness and capability as part of its Squad Live Fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area July 16-20. Squads were observed and evaluated as they conducted troop movement, call for fire support, mortar fire and withdrawal tactics. All battle group U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers conduct regular training along with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade to ensure they are combat-ready to carry out their allied mission to deter adversaries, and when necessary, defend the eastern part of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Polish President Andrzej Duda as both presidents acknowledge the citizens of Poland during Trump's first presidential visit to Warsaw, Poland, at the Warsaw Uprising Monument in Krasiński Square July 6. Battle Group Poland soldiers traveled from Bemowo Piskie Training Area to Warsaw to stand in formation while President Trump delivered his address about U.S. and Polish military and economic relationships to thousands of Polish citizens and visitors.
Battle Group Poland and Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade soldiers conduct casualty care during the trauma lane for the battle group’s Combat Life Saver course at Bemowo Piskie Training Area May 19. The unique, multinational formation of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commanding general, U.S. Army Europe, and Gen. Jaroslaw Mika, general commander of Poland’s armed forces, pose in front of a crowd of Battle Group Poland soldiers, Polish soldiers and girl and boy scouts during U.S. President Donald Trump's first presidential visit to Warsaw, Poland, at the Warsaw Uprising Monument in Krasiński Square July 6.
Soldiers from Battle Group Poland and Polish 1st Mechanized Platoon ready a crossing line during tactical water crossing drills near Bemowo Piskie Training Area May 17. The unique, multinational battle group, comprised of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Gomez)
Battle Group Poland U.S. Army Ghost Troop challenges Romanian Blue Scorpions in Tug-of-War during the battle group's first multinational Independence Day celebration at Bemowo Piskie Training Area July 4. This year's holiday held special meaning for the battle group's U.S. Soldiers as they were able to share a traditional Independence Day celebration with their British and Romanian partners stationed with them in Poland. (U.S. Army Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
Polish 1st Mechanized Platoon’s BWP-1 tracked infantry fighting vehicles advance to firing positions during a training exercise with Battle Group Poland’s Mobile Gun System Stryker variants near Bemowo Piskie Training Area May 19. The unique, multinational battle group, comprised of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade soldiers as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jimmy Golden/Released)
U.S., U.K. and Romania soldiers from Battle Group Poland show off their football (soccer) skills during a friendly tourney held in Orzysz, Poland, May 14 as part of the activities to celebrate Cavalry Sunday, a British tradition held each year to honor those cavalry soldiers who have lost their lives in service of their country. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
Battle Group Poland and Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade leaders join the mayor and other city and regional officials turn the lever to open the historic Swing Bridge in Gizycko, Poland May 1. Battle Group Poland soldiers participated in several patriotic-themed events in Gizycko and Orzysz May 1-3, 2017 to celebrate the Polish holiday season Majówka. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
U.S. Soldiers from Battle Group Poland’s ready platoon show cadets and captains of War Studies University, Warsaw, how its howitzer operates during a static display at Bemowo Piskie Training Area May 18. The battle group is in Poland as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence and the U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers of the multinational unit have been very active in interacting with citizens to make them aware of their presence and to learn about the battle group’s mission. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jimmy Golden/Released)
Battle Group Poland U.S. Army Capt. Ryan Lee and 1st Sgt. Edwin Rosado pose with a resident of Orzysz while she wears Rosado’s Stetson during the Polish Constitution Day static display at Orzysz, Poland May 3. Battle Group Poland soldiers participated in several patriotic-themed events in Gizycko and Orzysz May 1-3, 2017 to celebrate the Polish holiday season Majówka. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
U.S., U.K. and Romania soldiers from Battle Group Poland show off their football (soccer) skills during a friendly tourney held in Orzysz, Poland, May 14 as part of the activities to celebrate Cavalry Sunday, a British tradition held each year to honor those cavalry soldiers who have lost their lives in service of their country. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
Students of a local school in Wydminy, Poland present Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldier, Sgt. Jake Martinez with a birthday cake during the school's NATO Day event May 30. The battle group is in Poland as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence and the U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers of the multinational unit have been very active with the nearby communities all as a way to make the citizens aware of their presence and to learn about the battle group’s mission. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jimmy Golden /Released)
Battle Group Poland soldiers participate in a Fun Run with students from Okartowo School during sports day in Orzysz, Poland May 12. The battle group is in Poland as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence and the U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers of the multinational unit have been very active with the nearby communities all as a way to make the citizens aware of their presence and to learn about the battle group’s mission. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brandon Shiplett/Released)
Battle Group Poland Romanian Soldiers hold a Change of Command Ceremony at the Bemowo Piskie Training area on October 5, 2017 for outgoing Blue Scorpion Commander, LTC Cristian Dimitru, and incoming Black Bats Commander, CPT Marius Chelmea. The unique, multinational battle group, comprised of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/ Released)
Lt. Col. Steven Gventer, former commander of Battle Group Poland and 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Christopher L’Heureux in a traditional change of command ceremony at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland July 25. The U.S.-led battle group, comprised of U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers, serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence.
Battle Group Poland’s Mustang Troop Light Dragoons and Cougar Scout Platoon define their area of operations during Puma 17 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, May 24. Puma is a joint operation exercise between the U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers from the battle group along with the Polish Army’s 15th Mechanized Brigade. The exercise’s key objective is to train NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence units focusing on interoperability and improving joint operational capability in a variety of missions. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)