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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, detonate a mine clearing line charge during Decisive Action Rotation 21-09 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Aug. 26, 2021. Decisive Action Rotations at the National Training Center ensure Army Brigade Combat Teams remain versatile, responsive, and consistently available for current and future contingencies. (U.S. Army photo by CPL Kevin Parker, Operations Group, National Training Center)
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Decisive Action 21-09 Operations Group, NTC

December 10, 2021 VA Worker 0

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, detonate a mine clearing line charge during Decisive Action Rotation 21-09 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Aug. 26, 2021. Decisive Action Rotations at the National Training Center ensure Army Brigade Combat Teams remain versatile, responsive, and consistently available for [Read More …]

An AH-64E helicopter assigned to 1-229th Attack Battalion "Tigersharks", 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, launches a Hellfire missile down range at Yakima Training Center, Wash., on Dec. 6, 2021. The unit is conducting a combined shoot with 1st Battle Helicopter Unit, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, and a combined American and Japanese observation post as part of Exercise Rising Thunder 21. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kyle Abraham, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade)
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Rising Thunder 21 Combined Hellfire Missile Shoot

December 7, 2021 VA Worker 0

An AH-64E helicopter assigned to 1-229th Attack Battalion “Tigersharks”, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, launches a Hellfire missile down range at Yakima Training Center, Wash., on Dec. 6, 2021. The unit is conducting a combined shoot with 1st Battle Helicopter Unit, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, and a combined American and Japanese observation post as part of Exercise Rising Thunder 21. [Read More …]

Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division flip a tire as a team during a battalion physical fitness competition at Fort Carson, Colorado, Nov. 19, 2021. The competition tested team’s cohesion and physical fitness over the course of several days and multiple events. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Tobias Cukale)
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1-68 AR Platoons compete in “Lion Games” Nov. 2021

December 7, 2021 VA Worker 0

Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division perform sit ups with a log as a team during a battalion physical fitness competition at Fort Carson, Colorado, Nov. 19, 2021. The competition tested team’s cohesion and physical fitness over the course of several days and multiple events. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. [Read More …]

A Brazilian army soldier aims his weapon while performing warrior tasks and battle drills at 5th Light Infantry Battalion in Lorena, Brazil, Dec. 4, 2021. U.S. and Brazilian army soldiers took part in Exercise Southern Vanguard 22, the largest deployment of a U.S. Army unit to train with the Brazilian army forces in Brazil. (U.S Army photo by Pfc. Joshua Taeckens)
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Southern Vanguard 22

December 6, 2021 VA Worker 0

A Brazilian army soldier aims his weapon while performing warrior tasks and battle drills at 5th Light Infantry Battalion in Lorena, Brazil, Dec. 4, 2021. U.S. and Brazilian army soldiers took part in Exercise Southern Vanguard 22, the largest deployment of a U.S. Army unit to train with the Brazilian army forces in Brazil. (U.S Army photo by Pfc. Joshua [Read More …]

U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Chad May, assigned to the 2d Cavalry Regiment, tosses a hand grenade into a bunker during Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) and Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training on Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 23, 2021. Soldiers attempt to master their individual competencies and abilities to perform Skill Level 1 Warrior Tasks during ESB and EIB training, and those who successfully complete all the tasks during testing week receive their ESB or EIB. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)
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2nd Cavalry Regiment EIB/ESB

November 24, 2021 VA Worker 0

U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Chad May, assigned to the 2d Cavalry Regiment, tosses a hand grenade into a bunker during Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) and Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training on Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 23, 2021. Soldiers attempt to master their individual competencies and abilities to perform Skill Level 1 Warrior Tasks during ESB and EIB training, and [Read More …]

U.S. Army Sgt. Romer, 64th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services instructor, shows Soldiers of 11 different countries how to triage a military working dog during an International K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care Short Course in Baumholder, Germany, November 17, 2021. The 64th MED DET hosted a three-day course that taught handlers and medics MWD life-saving techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army Photo by Ruediger Hess)
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International K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care Short Course

November 23, 2021 VA Worker 0

U.S. Army Sgt. Romer, 64th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services instructor, shows Soldiers of 11 different countries how to triage a military working dog during an International K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care Short Course in Baumholder, Germany, November 17, 2021. The 64th MED DET hosted a three-day course that taught handlers and medics MWD life-saving techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army Photo [Read More …]

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team "The Black Daggers," descend after performing a live aerial demonstration for Dogface Soldiers and their Families during the Marne Week Family day celebration on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 17, 2021. Marne Week brings together currently serving Dogface Soldiers, Veterans, Family members, and the community to celebrate the division’s birthday. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Summer Keiser)
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Marne Week Family Day Nov 2021

November 19, 2021 VA Worker 0

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team “The Black Daggers,” perform a live aerial demonstration for Dogface Soldiers and their Families during the Marne Week Family day celebration on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 17, 2021. Marne Week brings together currently serving Dogface Soldiers, Veterans, Family members, and the community to celebrate the division’s birthday. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. [Read More …]

U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 3rd Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, slides into base, during a Marne Week softball game on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 16, 2021. Competition events are a test of grit and toughness, foster readiness to build team cohesion and competitive spirit, and are a fundamental part of the Division's Marne Week celebration. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Michael Udejiofor)
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Marne Week Softball Nov 2021

November 19, 2021 VA Worker 0

U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 3rd Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, slides into base, during a Marne Week softball game on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 16, 2021. Competition events are a test of grit and toughness, foster readiness to build team cohesion and competitive spirit, and are a fundamental part of the Division’s [Read More …]