Photos from November, 2010

BATUMI, Georgia (Nov. 29, 2010) - Georgian children perform a dance for the crew of USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) as part of a celebration during the ship's port visit to Batumi. Gonzalez, an Arleigh-Burke class destroyer homeported out of Norfolk, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Antonio Butcher/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
BATUMI, Georgia (Nov. 29, 2010) - Cmdr. Lynn Acheson, commanding officer of USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), left, Cmdr. Steven Lee, executive officer, center, and Master Chief Diane Ruhl, command master chief, right, salute as part of a celebration during the ship's port visit to Batumi. Gonzalez, an Arleigh-Burke class destroyer homeported out of Norfolk, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Antonio Butcher/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Team members of 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and1st Special Forces Regiment of the Polish Special Operations Forces Command take part in a Special Operations Forces (SOF) training engagement held March 17 at the Joint Multinational Training Center in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements throughout the European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks - approved for release by MAJ James Gregory, SOCEUR PAO) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Croatian Air Force crew chief member looks out the door and observes a Mi-17 helicopter conducting multi-ship formation operations at night while using night vision goggles as part of a training initiative coordinated by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe to develop enhanced rotary wing capabilities within Europe in support of both special operations and NATO response force missions. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements throughout the European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks - approved for release by MAJ James Gregory, SOCEUR PAO) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Croatian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter pilot monitors his flight instruments while conducting multi-ship formation operations at night while using night vision goggles as part of a training initiative coordinated by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe to develop enhanced rotary wing capabilities within Europe in support of both special operations and NATO response force missions. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements throughout the European Command area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct casualty evacuation training alongside a team of Polish soldiers from the 1st Special Forces Regiment of the Poland Special Operations Command on March 14 at the Joint Multinational Training Center at Grafenwoehr, Germany as part of honing their skills and their ability to operate seamlessly together. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
One for the history books: the first non-USA crew gathers before the mission departs. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SAC teammates from the HAW, NAMA, Boeing and Papa Air Base gathered to celebrate the successful mission completion. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 19, 2010) Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, speaks to more than 420 military and civilian guests at the "Thanks for Giving" concert at Mostra D'Oltremare Teatro in Naples. The concert was performed by CNE Band to show CNE-CNA's appreciation to the local Italian civic community, NATO allies and the many charitable and family volunteer organizations who have dedicated their support to the U.S. community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 19, 2010) Members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE) Band, led by Lt. Cmdr. Ken Collins, perform for more than 420 military and civilian guests during the "Thanks for Giving" concert at Mostra D'Oltremare Teatro in Naples. The concert was hosted by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, to show CNE-CNA's appreciation to the local Italian civic community, NATO allies and the many charitable and family volunteer organizations who have dedicated their support to the U.S. community.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 19, 2010) Musicians 2nd Class Kori Gillis and 3rd Class Emily Starnes members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE) Band perform for more than 420 military and civilian guests at the "Thanks for Giving" concert at Mostra D'Oltremare Teatro in Naples. The concert was hosted by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, to show CNE-CNA's appreciation to the local Italian civic community, NATO allies and the many charitable and family volunteer organizations who have dedicated their support to the U.S. community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 19, 2010) Italian Navy Primo Maresciallo Francesco Desiato, Musicians 2nd Class Luis Espinosa and 3rd Class Vincent Moody members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE) Band perform for more than 420 military and civilian guests at the "Thanks for Giving" concert at Mostra D'Oltremare Teatro in Naples. The concert was performed by CNE Band to show CNE-CNA's appreciation to the local Italian civic community, NATO allies and the many charitable and family volunteer organizations who have dedicated their support to the U.S. community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, push against riot shields as they try to break the line held by European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (played by Armenian soldiers), during a Crowd and Riot Control exercise at Camp Rigas Fereos, Nov. 17. The exercise was held to help familiarize Multinational Battle Group East with the tactical techniques and procedures of the Kosovo Tactical Maneuver element. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
The Kosovo Tactical Maneuver element marches onto the scene of a riot during a Crowd and Riot Control exercise, Nov. 17, at Camp Rigas Fereos. The exercise was designed to familiarize Multinational Battle Group East with the tactical techniques and procedures of the KTM. It was also intended to familiarize the KTM with MNBG E and how it operates. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. and Ukrainian soldiers throw water bottles and taunt the Kosovo Tactical Maneuver element during a Crowd and Riot Control exercise, Nov. 17, at Camp Rigas Fereos. The U.S. and Ukrainian soldiers played the roles of rioters in the exercise that was held to help familiarize Multinational Battle Group East with the tactical techniques and procedures of the KTM. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Soldier from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, Multinational Battle Group East, Puerto Rico National Guard, plays an injured rioter and is carried away by members of the Kosovo Tactical Maunuver element during a Crowd and Riot Control training exercise, Nov. 17. The exercise was held to help familiarize Multinational Battle Group East with the tactical techniques and procedures of the KTM. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MARSA, Malta (Nov. 17, 2010) - Leading Assistance and Rescue Officer Mark Zammit teaches a member of the Bulgarian Navy and Georgian Coast Guard how to wear personal protective equipment during hazardous material response training at the Civil Protection's Marine Unit Premises as part of Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC10). EPC is an annual maritime conference focused on working together in non-formal environments, such as seminars and workshops, aimed at increasing maritime safety and security. This year there are 103 participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and the United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MARSA, Malta (Nov. 17, 2010) - Leading Assistance and Rescue Officer Mark Zammit teaches a member of the Bulgarian Navy and Georgian Coast Guard how to wear personal protective equipment during hazardous material response training at the Civil Protection's Marine Unit Premises as part of Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC10). EPC is an annual maritime conference focused on working together in non-formal environments, such as seminars and workshops, aimed at increasing maritime safety and security. This year there are 103 participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and the United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MARSA, Malta (Nov. 17, 2010) - A member of the Bulgarian Navy participates in a decontamination procedures and equipment demonstration during hazardous material response training at the Civil Protection's Marine Unit Premises as part of Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC10). EPC is an annual maritime conference focused on working together in non-formal environments, such as seminars and workshops, aimed at increasing maritime safety and security. This year there are 103 participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A U.S. military intelligence noncommissioned officer assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, left, demonstrates how to use the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit to an intel noncommissioned officer assigned to the Slovakian 5th Special Forces Regiment during an intel-focused program of instruction sponsored by SOCEUR Oct. 18 at Patch Barracks, Germany. The Partner Development Program engagement is part of SOCEUR's mission to increase the SOF interoperability and capability of partner nations within U.S. European Command's area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Multinational Battle Group East's Polish Contingent soldiers stand and salute as the Polish National Anthem plays during an observance of Polish Independence Day, Nov. 13. The ceremony was held after the traditional date of Nov. 11 to allow all Polish Contingent soldiers to participate. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Multinational Battle Group East's Polish Contingent soldiers fire three shots in the air during an observance Polish Independence Day, which is Nov. 11, ceremony on Nov. 13. The ceremony was held after the traditional date of Nov. 11 to allow all Polish Contingent soldiers to participate. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Col. Francisco Neuman, Multinational Battle Group East commander, introduces himself to Marta Przenioslo, deputy chief of mission of the Republic of Poland to Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, who made the trip to attend a ceremony to observe Polish Independence Day, Nov. 13. The ceremony was held two days after the traditional date of Nov. 11 in an effort to allow all Polish Contingent soldiers to participate. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Capt. Barbara Bujak, physical therapist at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, speaks in her native tongue, Polish, with members of Multinational Battle Group East's Polish Contingent and European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo. Bujak, who was born in Poland, moved to the U.S. at age 11 and joined the U.S. Army five years ago. Bujak's temporary assignment at Camp Bondsteel allowed her to experience a familiar ceremony in a new location. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Jessica Peters, 29, San Diego, and Jeff Peters, 52, Bakersfield, Calif., with Cooks from the Valley, stand at one of the four grills used to cook the 1,500 steaks donated by Harris Ranch, Coalinga, Calif., to be cooked for the service members deployed to Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Nov. 11. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer Roy M. Maddocks, Jr., senior enlisted advisor for U.S. European Command, helps grill some of the 1,500 steaks brought to Camp Bondsteel with Cooks from the Valley as part of the Veteran's Day events, Nov. 11. Maddocks spent Veteran's Day with the troops at Camp Bondsteel and reminded them that Veterans Day is not just about thanking those who serve and have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, but also those who support the U.S. military. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
1st Lt. Walt Austin, Griffin, Ga., intelligence battle captain, Multinational Battle Group East, sang an original piece called "Fallen Angels" during the Veteran's Day talent show at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. Austin wrote the song as a tribute to the Soldiers who lost their lives when "Easy 40", a UH-60A Black Hawk, was shot down just outside of Baghdad. Austin sang the song for the first time in front of an audience that included some who had known the Soldiers on Easy 40. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Pfc. Dolores Harris, North Little Rock, Ark., supply specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1-114 Security and Support Aviation Battalion, Multinational Battle Group East, Arkansas National Guard, won first place in a talent show held Nov. 11 at Camp Bondsteel as part of the Veteran's Day events. Harris brought people to their feet with her performance. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Sgt. Zaneta Wagner, Bossier City, La., Custodian of Postal Effects, 328th Postal Services Detachment, Multinational Battle Group East, U.S. Army Reserves, sings during the Veteran's Day talent show Nov. 11, at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. Wagner won second place in the contest. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (Nov. 17, 2010) -- Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, receives a gift from Mr. Ramon Socias, civil delegate of the Balearic Islands, as part of a visit to Palma de Mallorca to discuss ties between Spain and the United States. During his visit Harris met with Vice President Alberto Moraques, participate in a media availability with members of the local press, conduct office calls with local military commanders, and attend a dinner hosted by the United States Navy League (USNL) Palma de Mallorca, Spain Council. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (Nov. 17, 2010) -- Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, meets with Vice President Alberto Moraques as part of a visit to Palma de Mallorca to discuss ties between Spain and the United States. During his visit Harris met with Vice President Alberto Moraques, participated in a media availability with members of the local press, conduct office calls with local military commanders, and attend a dinner hosted by the United States Navy League (USNL) Palma de Mallorca, Spain Council. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (Nov. 17, 2010) -- Spanish Capt. Jose Maria Urrutia, Spanish Navy Balearic Islands sector chief, gives Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, a tour of the island as part of a visit to Palma de Mallorca to discuss ties between Spain and the United States. During his visit Harris met with Vice President Alberto Moraques, participated in a media availability with members of the local press, conduct office calls with local military commanders, and attend a dinner hosted by the United States Navy League (USNL) Palma de Mallorca, Spain Council. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (Nov. 17, 2010) -- Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, speaks during a dinner hosted by the United States Navy League (USNL) Palma de Mallorca, Spain Council as part of a visit to the island to discuss ties between Spain and the United States. During his visit Harris met with Vice President Alberto Moraques, participate in a media availability with members of the local press, conduct office calls with local military commanders, and attend a dinner hosted by the United States Navy League (USNL) Palma de Mallorca, Spain Council. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
TA QALI, Malta (Nov. 16, 2010)-- Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC 10) participants come together in a teambuilding exercise by competing in obstacle courses. The groups were randomly selected to encourage participants from each country to work together. EPC is a maritime forces conference designed to build relationships and partnerships, and aims to improve interoperability between Eurasian nations through workshops and seminars. Participating nations include are Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
TA QALI, Malta (Nov. 16, 2010) -- Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC 10) participants come together in a teambuilding exercise by competing in obstacle courses. The groups were randomly selected to encourage participants from each country to work together. EPC is a maritime forces conference designed to build relationships and partnerships, and aims to improve interoperability between Eurasian nations through workshops and seminars. Participating nations include are Participating nations include are Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Military Intelligence noncommissioned officers assigned to the Slovakian 5th Special Forces Regiment learn how to use the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit as part of an intel-focused program of instruction sponsored by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe Oct. 18 at Patch Barracks, Germany. The Partner Development Program engagement is part of SOCEUR's mission to increase the SOF interoperability and capability of partner nations within U.S. European Command's area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Gary Grumbler, a Cooks from the Valley volunteer, grills one of 1,000 steaks donated by Harris Ranch and served to patients, staff and family members on Veterans Day at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany. Grumbler, whose son is a Navy SEAL, said supporting servicemembers on Veterans Day was "one of the most satisfying things I have ever done in my life." Cooks from the Valley is a non-profit organization which supports and expresses its appreciation for servicemembers around the world. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Cooks from the Valley volunteer serves one of 1,000 steaks donated by Harris Ranch to patients, staff and family members on Veterans Day at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany. Cooks from the Valley is a non-profit organization which supports and expresses its appreciation for servicemembers around the world. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Danish Army Lt. Col. Jens Peder, Nyrup commander for the Danish KFOR contingent, addresses the gathered soldiers prior to their Dancon March Nov. 7, at Camp Grand Danois inside Camp Novo Selo. More than 730 soldiers participated in the march. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A group of U.S. Soldiers pose for a group picture before setting out on the Dancon March, Nov. 7 at Camp Grand Danois inside Camp Novo Selo. From left: Spc. Oscar Pineiro-Aponte, 1st Lt. Noel Castellano, 1st. Lt. Alejandro Guilbe-Torruellas, Capt. Alex Mercado Quinones, Sgt. Regina Middlebrooks, Sgt. A.J. Davis, Staff Sgt. Jesus Mojica, Spc. Samuel Diaz Colon, Spc. Ricardo Santiago-Soler and Sgt. Angel Espada. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A group of German soldiers march along the Dancon route, Nov. 7, near Mitrovica/Mitrovice. The Germans soldiers, along with more than 700 others, participated in the approximately 27-kilometer March. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Tommy Savitt, a Brooklyn, N.Y., attorney turned comedian, and his pants entertain a group of Soldiers deployed to Kosovo Sunday Nov. 7. Savitt has devoted the past decade to providing comedy to deployed members of the armed forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Tommy Savitt, founder of the Ineligible Bachelors Comedy show asks an audience of deployed Soldiers Ã¢ÂWho wants me now???Ã¢Â as part of his stand up routine. Tommy Savitt and three other comedians are bringing this show to six different bases in Europe to bring Soldiers a taste of home. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
York Underwood, the youngest of the comedians who visited Camp Bondsteel Sunday Nov. 7, uses exaggerated facial expressions to get a joke across to the audience comprised mostly of Soldiers. Underwood and his fellow comedians use their show to boost morale in service members and remind them of what they are fighting for. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Myles Morrison, 27-year-old comedian, laughed along with the audience as he talked about the massive amounts of waffles he had for breakfast at the Soldier run waffle house at Camp Bondsteel Sunday Nov. 7. Morrison light heartedly giggled as he commented on the different things he experienced at Camp Bondsteel that day. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ivelisse Ortiz, Puerto Rico National Guard, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, deputy personnel officer, Multinational Battle Group East, gets autographs from the Ineligible Bachelors, Dez Reed, Tommy Savitt, Myles Morrison and York Underwood. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Polish soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East lower the Polish flag as during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Nothing Hill, near Leposavic/Leposaviq, Kosovo, Nov. 10. The ceremony signified the transfer of responsibilities at Camp Nothing Hill from Polish soldiers from MNBG East, to Hungarian and Slovenian soldiers, from MNBG W. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Hunagarian and Polish soldiers salute the Hungarian flag as it is raised during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Nothing Hill, near Leposavic/Leposaviq, Kosovo, Nov. 10. The ceremony signified the transfer of responsibilities at Camp Nothing Hill from Polish soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East, to Hungarian and Slovenian soldiers, from MNBG W. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Slovenian soldiers from Multinational Battle Group West salute the Slovenian flag as it is raised during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Nothing Hill, near Leposavic/Leposaviq, Kosovo, Nov. 10. The ceremony signified the transfer of responsibilities at Camp Nothing Hill from Polish soldiers from MNBG East, to Hungarian and Slovenian soldiers, from MNBG W. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Danish Lt. Col. Jens Nyrup, deputy commander of Multinational Battle Group North, addresses Hungarian, Polish and Slovenian soldiers during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Nothing Hill, near Leposavic/Leposaviq, Kosovo, Nov. 10. The Polish soldiers, from MNBG East, relinquished responsibilities of Camp Nothing Hill to the Hungarian and Slovenian soldiers, from MNBG West. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Master Sgt. Baez-Hernandez, Caguas, Puerto Rico, assistant non-commissioned officer in charge of personnel, Multinational Battle Group East, and Staff Sgt. Otoniel Rivera-Perez, Loiza , Puerto Rico, training and operations battle desk NCO, MNBG E, go for a 20 km bike ride with children from the Youth Center in Kamenica/Kamenice Saturday Nov. 6. The bike ride started the day of events that brought children from Kosovo and Serbia together through fitness. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Staff Sgt. Otoniel Rivera-Perez, Loiza, Puerto Rico, training and operations battle desk non-commissioned officer, Multinational Battle Group East, leads the pack of bike riding children throughout the municipality of Kamenica/Kamenice Saturday Nov. 6. Halfway through the bike ride the children from Kamenica/Kamenice were met by their counterparts from Serbia to finish the ride. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Children from three ethnic groups peddle toward the finish of their bike 20 km bike ride Saturday Nov. 6. The Civil and Military Operations office for Multinational Battle Group East and the Liaison Monitoring team for MNBG E planned the days events in coordination with the Youth Center in Kamenica/Kamenice. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Three ethnic Albanian girls from Kamenica/Kamenice performed a traditional dance for their peers and the Multinational Battle Group East Soldiers who took part in the dayyyÃ¢Âs events Saturday Nov. 6. Directly following the ethnic dances, Spc. Emilio Rivera-Maldonado, Coamo, Puerto Rico, personnel service clerk, Task Force Falcon, MNBG E, taught a Zumba class in for the children. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Serbian, Albanian and Roma children from Kosovo and Serbia do Zumba for the first time with Puerto Rico National Guard Soldiers at the Youth Center in Kamenica/Kamenice Saturday Nov. 6. The children were able to participate in a bike ride with U.S. Soldiers after which they showed the U.S. troops their traditional dances followed by Zumba. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Spc. Emilio Rivera-Maldonado brought two children up on stage to help him instruct the Zumba class held at the Youth Center in Kamenica/Kamenice Saturday Nov. 6. This was the second municipality that Rivera-Maldonado has given a Zumba class in. His Plan is to visit all of the municipalities within MNBG E area of operation. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Admiral James G. Stavridis, Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer Roy M. Maddocks, Jr., Command Senior Enlisted Advisor Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Navy Rear Adm. Charles Martoglio, Chief of Staff, U.S. European Command Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Mr. Michael G. Ritchie, Director of Interagency Partnering Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Captain Linda Y. Bunn, JAGC, USN Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. European Command Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Capt. Mark Mackey, Austin, Texas, presents an in-depth brief on anesthesiology as Mentor Gjelaj, a linguist, translates his words to the audience of doctors and medical technicians. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Xhemadl Novoberdaliu, health director for the municipality of Novoberde/Novo Brdo, Kosovo, listens to the presentation organized and planned by the Soldiers of Multinational Battle Group EastttÃ¢Âs Task Force Medical Falcon. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Maj. Paul Skeleton, Ã¢ÂGrand RoundsssÃ¢Â planner, presents Capt. Mark Mackey with a certificate of appreciation. Mackey has since returned home after completing a 90-day rotation at the medical center on Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Sgt. Bess Wilson (left) and Spc. Ryan Nemeth, both of Task Force Aviation, Multinational Battle Group East, stand in front of the crowd following receipt of their individual awards during the graduation ceremony of Warrior Leader Course, Nov. 1. Wilson received the Distinguished Leadership Award, and Nemeth was recognized as Distinguished Honor Graduate. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan E. Werme, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Command Sgt. Maj. Gilbert Arocho (on stage), command sergeant major of Multinational Battle Group East, addresses the graduating Soldiers of Warrior Leader Course, Nov. 1, at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. The graduating class included 48 National Guard Soldiers currently deployed to Kosovo as part of the NATO peacekeeping mission, KFOR. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan E. Werme, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
German 1st Lt. Johannes S. fires the M4 from a kneeling position Oct. 22, at the range at Camp Bondsteel. The German troops fired both the M4 and the M249 during a cross training exercise with U.S. Soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Polish Sgt. Krzysztof Jenorowski crosses the finish line during the Camp Bondsteel Army Ten-Miler shadow run, Oct. 24. Jenorowski finished first during the race with a time of 1 hour, 5 minutes, 14 seconds. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Capt. Felicia Anderson, personnel officer, Task Force Griffin, , Multinational Battle Group East, crosses the finish line during the Camp Bondsteel Army Ten-Miler shadow run, Oct. 24. Anderson was the first female to finish the race with a time of 1 hour, 33 minutes, 30 seconds. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Multinational Battle Group East Soldier Maj. Robert Lundgren, Task Force Falcon Medical Preventive Medicine officer in charge, nears the five mile mark while running the hilly course for the Army Ten-Miler on Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. Lundgren is a member of the North Dakota National Guard who arrived October, 2009 part of Kosovo Forces 12 and extended with KFOR 13. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Multinational Battle Group East Soldier Maj. Robert Lundgren, Task Force Falcon Medical Preventive Medicine officer in charge, crosses the finish line, completing the Army Ten-Miler on Camp Bondsteel. The completion marks 1,000 miles ran while deployed here. Lundgren is a member of the North Dakota National Guard who arrived October, 2009 part of Kosovo Forces 12 and extended with KFOR 13. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Multinational Battle Group East Soldier Maj. Robert Lundgren, Task Force Falcon Medical Preventive Medicine officer in charge, logs the 1,000 mile run on Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo in his log book. Lundgren is a member of the North Dakota National Guard who arrived October, 2009 part of Kosovo Forces 12 and extended with KFOR 13. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Staff Sgt. Miguel Perez, retention specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 92nd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Multinational Battle Group East, handles a G36 during a familiarization class Oct. 20. Perez, Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, and a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, along with 34 other Soldiers qualified with three different German weapons and earned the Schutzenschnur Medal. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A U.S. Soldier fires a German MG3 Oct. 20, at the German Orahovac Range while a German soldier looks on to help adjust fire, during a cross training event between Multinational Battle Group East and MNBG South. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A group of U.S. Soldiers handle G36 rifles during a familiarization class Oct. 20 at the German Orahovac Range. The U.S. Soldiers fired and qualified with three German weapons, the MG3, G36 and the P8. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Spc. Cindy Gonzalez, Salinas, Puerto Rico, military police officer, 544th Military Police Company, 92nd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Multinational Battle Group East, receives a familiarization class on the G36 from German Staff Sgt. Thomas S., Oct. 20 at the German Orahovac Range. The U.S. Soldiers fired the MG3, G36 and the P8 during a cross training event held with MNBG E and MNBG South. Gonzalez is a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Staff Sgt. Alberto Mantilla, military police officer, 544th Military Police Company, 92nd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Multinational Battle Group East, gives an M4 familiarization class during a cross training exercise Oct. 22 at Camp Bondsteel. Mantilla, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, is a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
German troops form Multinational Battle Group South fire the M4 at Camp Bondsteel Oct. 22. The Germans fired and qualified with the M4 and the M249. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
German Staff Sgt. Sebastian S., fires an M249 during a cross training event at Camp Bondsteel Oct. 22. The German troops qualified with the M249 and the M4 earlier in the week the U.S. Soldiers qualified with the German MG3, G36 and the P8. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Vidar Pedersen, European Union Rule of Law Mission liaison officer to Kosovo Forces, speaks to Multinational Battle Group East soldiers during a seminar at Audie Murphy Medal of Honor Hall at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Oct. 22. The seminar was held to discuss the respective roles and improve cooperation and coordination between KFOR and EULEX. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Turkish Sgt. Mirsat Uykan receives a fake injury for the Turkish contingent from Multinational Battle Group East Quick Reaction Force validation exercise Oct. 22. The scenario had Uykan and another Turkish soldier in a car accident in Crep/Crepana, Kosovo, where both soldiers were injured and medevac was called in. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Turkish soldiers dismount their vehicles in full Crowd and Riot Control gear during their Quick Reaction Force validation Oct. 22. The Soldiers then formed a perimeter, secured the area and set up a traffic control point. Each movement and decision made was assessed and factored into the validation. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Turkish 1st Lt. Basar Baysal, platoon leader, 6th Motorized Turkish Company, walks away from the landing zone as an American UH-60 Medical Black Hawk Helicopter lands to pick up the injured personnel and transfer them back to Camp Bondsteel during the Quick Reaction Force validation exercise Oct. 22. Calling in for a medevac was one of the tasks covered in the QRF validation. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Turkish soldiers load notionally injured soldiers onto an American UH-60 Medical Black Hawk Helicopter during the Quick Reaction Force validation exercise Oct. 22. Calling in for a medevac was one of the tasks covered in the QRF validation. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Turkish soldiers unload from American UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters during a quick reaction Force exercise Oct. 22, in Crep/Crepana, Kosovo. The Soldiers were validated on their abilities to unload the aircraft at a designated landing zone, then secure the area in case more aircraft need to land. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
STUTTGART, Germany ~~ Scientist and retired NASA astronaut Bonnie Dunbar prepares to give an autograph to a young girl during a visit to the Patch Barracks Community Club Oct. 28 commemorating the 25th anniversary of the STS-61-A D1 Launch of the Challenger Mission transporting a European Spacelab research module to conduct scientific experiments in orbit. The D1 mission was DunbarrrrrrÃ?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â¢Ãs first space flight and she was responsible for operating the West German Spacelab and its subsystems as well as performing a variety of scientific experiments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Patrick Grieco/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
STUTTGART, Germany ~~ Retired NASA astronaut and retired Air Force Col. Steven Nagel shares a story with family members during a visit to the Patch Barracks Community Club Oct. 28 commemorating the 25th anniversary of the STS-61-A D1 Launch of the Challenger Mission transporting a European Spacelab research module to conduct scientific experiments in orbit. Nagel was one of the pilots of the mission which was the first time payload activities were controlled from outside the U.S. as more than 75 scientific experiments in the areas of physiological science, biology and navigation were conducted aboard the West German Spacelab. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Patrick Grieco/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
STUTTGART, Germany ~~ Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Guion Ã¢ÂGuyyyÃ¢Â Bluford, Jr., shakes hands with a member of the USAG-Stuttgart community during a visit to the Patch Barracks Community Club Oct. 28 commemorating the 25th anniversary of the STS-61-A D1 Launch of the Challenger Mission transporting a European Spacelab research module to conduct scientific experiments in orbit. Bluford, an engineer, was one of eight crew members who were part of the largest space flight of the time, which included three European payload specialists from the Netherlands and West Germany. The mission was under the direction of the German Aerospace Research Establishment, or DFVLR, and was the first U.S. mission where payload control was transferred to a foreign country. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Patrick Grieco/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
More than 70 participants in the Camp Bondsteel Army Ten-Miler shadow run take off from the starting line, Oct. 24. The Army Ten-Miler is an annual run held to promote the Army, build esprit de corps, support fitness goals and enhance community relations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...