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SINGAPORE (April 4, 2017) - Sideboys render honors for Commander, Singapore Fleet, Col. Cheong Kwok Chien during a reception in Singapore aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tom Tonthat/Released) 170404-N-HX806-056
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PALM BAY, Fla. - Soldiers from the 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) welcomed thousands of participants and spectators to the 2016 Tough Mudder Challenge Nov. 5, 2016, in Palm Bay, Fla.
Hailing from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company and the 196th Transportation in Company in Orlando, the troops inspired challengers to complete an 11-mile course lined with more than 20 obstacles that tested individual strength, stamina and resiliency in a team-building atmosphere. Their interactive engagements among typically young, athletic and energetic individuals help bolster recruitment initiatives orchestrated by the Army Marketing Research Group.
As dawn’s sunlight pierced through palm trees to illuminate The Compound, an undeveloped patch of Palm Bay made popular by paint ball players, off-road riders and remote control plane enthusiasts, the 143rd ESC Soldiers took their posts near the registration tables to greet their colorfully dressed guests and distribute eye blacks emblazoned with the U.S. Army logo.
While the competitors affixed their complimentary glare reduction stickers to their faces, the troops gathered at the starting line to cheer the first wave of veteran Tough Mudders eager to enter the gauntlet. The thousands of high fives, hundreds of handshakes and dozens of fist pumps exchanged between the Soldiers and competitors climaxed with an emotional rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner performed by Sgt. 1st Class Randall B. Wight, a vocalist from the U.S. Army Field Band. As Wight blared the last note, the competitors yelled a defying, “Hooah,” before charging across the starting line to commence their 11-mile trek strewn with uniquely designed obstacles boasting mud, ropes, slides, tunnels and even live electrical wires.
Some Soldiers stood fast at the starting line to cheer on the continuous waves of competitors, while others boarded Gator all-terrain vehicle bound for the Berlin Wall, an Army Reserve sponsored obstacle erected near the 9-mile marker. The Wall lived up to its name with two, 10-foot high wooden structures designed to reinforce teamwork rather than bolster brute force. One by one, the Soldiers encouraged hundreds of exhausted Tough Mudders to help their fellow competitors climb over the slippery incline. Several troops even inspired some participants to perform pushups before and after their encounter with the Berlin Wall.
The positive interactions between the 143rd ESC Soldiers and their gritty guests enticed hundreds of Tough Mudders to visit the Go Army Reserve interactive display. Many tapped into their nearly sapped strength and stamina to complete a fitness challenge that comprised pushups, pull-ups and a sled pull. The fitness challenge also opened opportunities for U.S. Army Reserve recruiters to speak with Tough Mudders who expressed interest in pushing their mental and physical limits while serving their country.
The 143rd ESC will return to The Compound for the second and final day of the Tough Mudder Challenge to continue motivate, congratulate and educate the Tough Mudder community.
Story and photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143rd ESC
CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 7, 2014) - Cpl. Sean McKenzie, right, a Germantown, Maryland, native, holds back Benjamin, a military working dog, from subduing Cpl. Nicholas Newell, a Troy, New York, native, during bite work training at the Central Training Area. Bite work trains the dog to subdue a suspect while allowing the handler to maintain control over their dog. Military working dog handlers practiced explosives and narcotics detection, patrolling and bite work training throughout the day. McKenzie and Neville are military working dog handlers with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey Perria) 140807-M-UT901-012
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SEGOND CHANNEL, Vanuatu (May. 2, 2011) - A landing craft medium from HMNZS Canterbury pulls into the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland, which is the flagship of Pacific Partnership 2011. Pacific Partnership is a humanitarian assistance initiative that will make port visits to Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and the Federated States of Micronesia. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC1 R. David Valdez)
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U.S. Military Academy cadets and officer cadets from the Royal Military College of Canada gathered at Jefferson Hall Jan. 24 for a competitive afternoon of chess. The cadets also provided a demonstration of Blitz, an intense, fast-paced version of chess for visiting senior leaders, highlighted by a match between Army Col. David Hater, from U.S. Army Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland, and Maj. Regis Bellemare, who oversees the Canadian Forces competing in the annual NATO Chess Championships. Hater is a nine-time NATO Chess Championship competitor and the U.S. team captain. The West Point Chess Club was announced the victors of the tournament during an awards ceremony at the Army-RMC Hockey game. Photo by Mike Strasser/USMA PAO
SHIMODA, Japan (May 19, 2017) - Capt. Jeffrey Kim (center right), commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, participates in a sake barrel cracking ceremony during a reception in Shimoda as part of the Shimoda Black Ship Festival. The Navy's participation in the festival celebrates the heritage of U.S.-Japanese naval partnership first established by commodore Matthew Perry's 1853 port visit. For more than 160 years, the United States has established a heritage of naval presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to promote partnership, prosperity, and maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Senyk/Released) 170519-N-NT265-657
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Don Lee works on helmet technology as a project engineer at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center. Lee said that research into traumatic brain injury, or TBI, has brought together the military, the sports industry and academia.Army photo by:David Kamm/NSRDEC Photographer
Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric C. Dostie (left), command sergeant major, U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), shakes hands with soldiers from 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery (Regiment), May 8, 2015, at Kadena Air Base on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Dostie and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bryant Lambert, command sergeant major, U.S. Army Pacific, visited troops stationed throughout Okinawa to learn more about their respective units' missions and capabilities while addressing topics most relevant to today's noncommissioned officers such as the Army's new master sergeant course, promotion points system and NCO evaluation reports. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan)
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 19, 2014) - An EA-18G Growler from the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as two aircraft fly above. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Mai) 141119-N-EH855-255
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JINHAE, Republic of Korea (Feb. 28, 2017) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 2nd Class Dan Cunningham and EOD Technician 2nd Class Cody Boarders, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 Platoon 501, demonstrate the MK-16 Under water breathing apparatus to members of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Underwater Dive Team in Jinhae as part of exercise Foal Eagle 2017. Foal Eagle is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces, and their ability to work together during a crisis. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alfred A. Coffield) 170228-N-ON977-0045
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DA NANG, Vietnam (Oct. 2, 2016) - Sailors from the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) participate in a damage control professional exchange and practical with sailors from Vietnam People’s navy during Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2016. In its seventh year, NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Meghan Mariano) 161002-N-QV906-003
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SEOUL, Republic of Korea (April 3, 2017) - Adm. Scott Swift, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet meets with Mr. Han, Min-koo, Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense during a routine visit to the peninsula. This is Swift's third visit to the peninsula since assuming command of Pacific Fleet. During this visit, Swift will meet with military and civilian leaders to reaffirm the U.S. Navy's contributions to the U.S./ROK alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jermaine Ralliford) 170403-N-WT427-082
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NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 7, 2018) - Civilian mariners aboard Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Fall River (T-EPF 4) bring aboard an adaptive force package module in support of Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18). PP18's mission is to work collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase stability and security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships across the Indo-Pacific Region. Pacific Partnership, now in its 13th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder) 180307-N-ZW825-0034
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"Strike hard, strike sure"
Bomber Command memorial in Green Park, London, in memory of the 55,573 aircrew from Britain and the Commonwealth killed during the Second World War. The centre of the memorial features a 9 foot bronze sculpture of seven aircrew looking skywards.
Memorial designed by Liam O'Connor; sculpture by Philip Jackson.
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Soldiers from the Canada and Ukraine participate in a Command Post Exercise June 29, 2016 as a part of Exercise Rapid Trident 16. The exercise is a regional command post and field training exercise that involves about 2,000 Soldiers from 13 different nations, being held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine June 27 - July 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney Hughes/Released)
Soldiers from the U.S., Scandanavia, and Poland participate in a Command Post Exercise June 29, 2016 as a part of Exercise Rapid Trident 16. The exercise is a regional command post and field training exercise that involves about 2,000 Soldiers from 13 different nations, being held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine June 27 - July 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney Hughes/Released)
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 23, 2017) - Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class (NAC) Tyrie Merrill, from Nixon, Nevada, assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, jumps from an MH-60S Sea Hawk during search-and-rescue training. The training enables real-world proficiency in open-ocean rescue procedure and equipment. HSC-12 is embarked aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, 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 Communications Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Burke/Released) 170523-N-OI810-087
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FORT HOOD, Texas – More than 150 Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) set foot on American soil after more than nine months conducting sustainment operations throughout Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Distinguished visitors such as Maj. Gen. Peter S. Lennon, commanding general of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, and local celebrities like Elizabeth Laird, Fort Hood's “Hug Lady,” welcomed the troops as they disembarked an Omni International Boeing 777-200ER commercial jetliner and entered the military passenger terminal at Killeen/Fort Hood Regional Airport on that unusually cool May 14 morning.
During his welcome brief Lennon complimented on the 143d ESC's ability to overcome numerous challenges and complete a complex operation that required the coordination of dozens of units conducting various missions in Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, Romania and Kyrgyzstan. He also expressed his gratitude for the cooperation that solidified between the unit's cross level Soldiers and those troops organic to the 143d ESC. Lennon concluded his speech by presenting nearly a dozen Soldiers with his unit's signature coin.
Later that day Soldiers from the 143d ESC's rear detachment in Orlando, Fla., hosted a Welcome Home Warrior Citizen Ceremony at South Fort Hood. The group presented their deployed counterparts with a “Welcome Home Warrior Citizen” coin, flag, lapel pins as well as an encased American flag.
The 143d ESC rear detachment will continue supporting their redeployed comrades as they complete the demobilization process at Fort Hood and return home to their friends and loved ones later this month.
The 143d ESC stands as the last command of its kind to deploy to a combat zone. It currently has command and control of more than 10,000 Soldiers hailing from 92 units across seven Southeast states.
Photos by Sgt. Peter B. Ross 210th MPAD, Staff Sgt. Ian Shay, 143d ESC, Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Mar. 22, 2017) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Paul Orbegoso checks communication with a Republic of Korea (ROK) navy diver while participating in the first bilateral diver training exercise on ROK ship Tong Yeong (ATS 31) during Salvage Exercise (SALVEX) Korea 2017. SALVEX Korea 2017 is part of Exercise Foal Eagle, a series of joint and combined field training exercises which demonstrates the United States' commitment to the Republic of Korea and U.S. Alliance, and enhances the combat readiness, flexibility, and capabilities of the combined force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Wesley J. Breedlove) 170322-N-SR567-066
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When she was studying Shakespeare and Milton at Vanderbilt in the late 1970s, Nora Wingfield Tyson never dreamed she’d be making history one day. Today, Rear Adm. Nora Tyson navigates uncharted waters as the first woman to command a Navy carrier strike group.
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CAMP ASAKA, Japan (Dec. 8, 2014) - Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, the commanding general of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army, talks with Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, while touring Camp Asaka prior to Yama Sakura 67. (Photo by Army Sgt. Cody Quinn)
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A Unified Command was established to address the multi-casualty train derailment incident in the Chatsworth area. A total of 135 patients were treated, 40 criticals, 40 serious, 50 with minor injuries. 40 were air lifted area hospitals. © Photos by Juan Guerra
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Aug. 1, 2018) - An honor guard detail of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) personnel conducts an honorable carry ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPH-H), Hawaii. Carry teams will move 55 flag-draped transfer cases, containing what are believed to be the remains of American service members lost in the Korean War, to the DPAA laboratory at JBPH-H for identification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Apryl Hall) 180801-F-AN072-0177
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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)
DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Aug. 12, 2016) - Capt. Ryan Pebler, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, shakes hands with Republic of Korea air force Capt. Chon, Hun Min, 11th Fighter Wing F-15K Slam Eagle pilot, before takeoff during Buddy Wing 16-7 at Daegu Air Base. In October, both Pebler and Chon will be participating in RED FLAG-Alaska, a Pacific Air Forces exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillian Bamman) 160812-F-LM669-281
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The Strategic Air Command arrived at RAF Alconbury on 1 October 1982 when the 17th Reconnaissance Wing (17th RW) was activated. The 17th RW was assigned to SAC's Eighth Air Force, 7th Air Division. The operational squadron of the 17th RW was the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, flying the TR-1A, a tactical reconnaissance version of the Lockheed U-2. In 1992 all TR-1s were designated U-2Rs.
The arrival of the U-2 led to a large remodelling of the northern section of the airfield to accommodate these aircraft and their specialised mission. Work included the construction of five prefabricated ‘Ready Sheds’, thirteen extra-wide hardened aircraft shelters, a squadron headquarters, a massive Avionics and Photography Interpretation Centre, and new concrete aprons and taxiways. In addition, in order to ensure that the 17th Reconnaissance Wing would always have a command post for its TR-1A aircraft, a nuclear-hardened command post facility was constructed with its own power plant, communications facilities, air supply, and decontamination facility, to help the wing continue operations during a nuclear war. During its operation, it was officially known as Building 210, but was better known by its nickname, 'Magic Mountain'. It was closed in 1991, is now open to the public under the care of English Heritage. It has been refurbished, with plans for it to be used as an emergency facility in the event of a natural disaster.
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Camp Humphreys welcomes new commander
By Cpl. Han, Jae-ho
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Soldiers, civilians and Family members welcomed the United States Army Garrison Humphreys' new commander, Col. Darin S. Conkright, during a ceremony, here, July 11.
Conkright replaces Col. Joseph P. Moore, who is retiring from the United States Army after 27 years of distinguished service.
Before the change of command, in a separate ceremony, Moore was presented with the Legion of Merit by Debra D. Zedalis, the Pacific Region director of Installation Management Command. His wife, Molly, received three awards: the 8th United States Army Helping Hands Award; the Dr. Mary E. Walker Award; and the Commander’s Award for Public Service.
During the ceremony, Moore expressed his appreciation to his family, fellow Soldiers, the community, Korean guests and the United States Army.
“To our guests from nearby towns, our Korean military colleagues, and our Korean employees, I extend special thanks for the friendship and hospitality you have extended to me over the past four years,” he said. “I leave my command and my Army career with a deep gratitude for the opportunities they have provided.”
Zedalis congratulated Moore on his success as the garrison commander.
“Under his leadership, Humphreys has transformed from an installation populated primarily by single and unaccompanied Soldiers, on one-year assignments, to an installation where many more military Families live for two and three-year tours,” Zedalis said. “He also has led the single largest construction program in the Department of Defense, and the garrison’s support of the 8th United States Army and all tenant units has been nothing short of top notch.”
Zedalis also extended a welcome to the incoming commander and his Family.
“You are inheriting a great garrison team that will support you one hundred percent,” she said. “I know you will find your new assignment both professionally rewarding and personally enriching.”
Conkright expressed his enthusiasm as a new commander.
“I look forward to working with each and every one of you to ensure Camp Humphreys continues to be a great place to live, work and serve,” he said.
Conkright joined the Army in 1989, and has had a number of duty assignments at Fort Bragg, Fort Campbell, Washington DC, and in Europe. At Fort Campbell, he commanded ODA 522 and served as the Battalion Assistant S-3. In Washington DC, he served as an assignments officer in the US Army PERSCOM’s Special Management Division. His most recent assignment was the Chief of Staff for the NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) in Mons, Belgium.
He received a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps commission and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Kentucky. His advanced education includes a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters in Healthcare Management. Conkright is a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College and his awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. His badges include the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Special Forces Tab, the Ranger Tab, and the Master Parachutist Badge.
Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) team members face off in a friendly cornhole competition during ARCYBER's organization day at Wildwood Park in Appling, Ga., May 26, 2022. To learn more about ARCYBER go to www.arcyber.army.mil (Photo by Staff Sgt. John Portela)
Suppression and Incident activity on the Delta Fire, burning north of Redding, CA along I-5.
Crews are working night and day shifts to effect supression along the fire which earlier closed Interstate 5 in Northern California.
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Nov. 5, 2015) - Members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces teach members of the U.S. Marine Corps' 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, Charlie Co., vital skills for surviving the harsh jungles of Endo-Asia during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2015. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Liste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Micah P. Blechner/Released) 151105-N-QV906-011
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SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 25, 2017) - Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 10 personnel, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, unload equipment onboard Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo. NBU 7 personnel and landing craft return from a four-month deployment with Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, operating in support of the U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise Talisman Saber, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's certification exercise and providing forward ship-to-shore capability in the event of a contingency in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Geoffrey P. Barham/Released) 170925-N-SD711-0099
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Nepal (Apr. 29, 2015) - A member of the U.S. Civil Military Support Element (CMSE) Nepal talks with USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) Search and Rescue team from Fairfax County, VA. The CMSE arranged for the SAR team to meet with the Deputy Superintendent Police for Bhaktapur to better synchronize search and rescue efforts. (U.S. Army photo)
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Lieutenant-Colonel Darcy Molstad, from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron, 3 Wing Bagotville, Quebec. Lieutenant-Colonel Molstad’s hometown is Edmonton, Alberta.
The Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region is set to track and escort Santa Claus during his annual visit to Canada and has selected four CF-18 fighter pilots for the high profile job.
Lieutenant-Colonel Darcy Molstad and Captain Sébastien Gorelov of 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron from 3 Wing Bagotville, Quebec, will conduct the first escort duties to welcome Santa into Canada when they join him off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.
As Santa zooms across Canada and approaches the Ontario-Manitoba border, escort duties will switch to Captain Rich Cohen and Captain Brian Kilroy of 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron from 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta.
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Le lieutenant-colonel Darcy Molstad, du 425e Escadron d'appui tactique à la 4e Escadre Bagotville, au Québec. Le ville natale du lieutenant-colonel est Edmonton, Alberta.
À la Région canadienne du Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l’Amérique du Nord (NORAD), on est fin prêt à suivre les déplacements du père Noël et à l'escorter pendant sa visite annuelle au Canada. De fait, quatre pilotes de chasseurs CF-18 viennent d’être choisis pour accomplir cette mission importante.
Le lieutenant-colonel Darcy Molstad et le capitaine Sébastien Gorelov du 425e Escadron d’appui tactique à la 3e Escadre Bagotville, au Québec, entameront la mission d'escorte en accueillant le père Noël la côte de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador.
Quand le père Noël atteindra le centre transversal du pays, près de la frontière entre l'Ontario et le Manitoba, le capitaine Cohen et le capitaine Kilroy, du 409e Escadron d'appui tactique à la 4e Escadre Cold Lake, en Alberta, prendront la relève pour la traversée de l'ouest du Canada.
PHOTO: DND
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