Photos tagged with "KFOR"

  • HOHENFELS, Germany -Participants of the 2012 Combatant Commander's Conference view a KFOR 16 STX Lane exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness center in Hohenfels, Germany. The conference, which takes place August 22 and 23 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, or JMTC, in Grafenwoehr, Germany is hosted by the United States Army in Europe and brings Europe's combatant commanders and senior enlisted advisor's together to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities to develop interoperability and unity of effort. The JMTC is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command and regularly provides U.S. and international Soldiers facilities and opportunities to train in a sophisticated, complex, and real-time battle environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Capt. John Gasko, San Antonio, Texas, chief anesthesiologist, Task Force Medical Falcon, Multinational Battle Group East, shows medical professionals at the hospital in Ferizaj/Urosevic the proper procedures for tracheal intubation during a medical Grand Rounds, Jan. 31. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Vanklompenberg, operations sergeant, 745th EOD, Task Force Falcon, Multinational Battle Group East, shows a group of multiethnic children how some unexploded ordnance may be hidden inside other containers during a UXO class, Jan. 18 at a youth center in Kamenice/Kamenica. The class was designed to keep the children in the area aware of the risk UXO poses to them and how to react if they find any UXO. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A group of locals and KFOR soldiers gather around to watch a demonstration of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit's robot Jan. 18 at a youth center in Kamenice/Kamenica. The display was part of a class to teach kids the dangers of unexploded ordnance. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Vanklompenberg, operations sergeant, 745th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, Task Force Falcon, Multinational Battle Group East, helps Arian Mavrigi, teacher at the Kamenice/Kamenica youth center, put on a bomb suit during a unexploded ordnance class Jan. 18 at the youth center. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Spc. Khristoffer Sandoval, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, and a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, helps load an injured person into the back of an M998 Humvee Ambulance Jan. 7 outside of Ferizaj/Urosevac. Sandoval, a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, was part of a Quick Reaction Force Validation Exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Spc. Khristoffer Sandoval, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, and a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, helps load an injured person into the back of an M998 Humvee Ambulance, Jan. 7, outside of Ferizaj/Urosevac. Sandoval, a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, was part of a Quick Reaction Force Validation Exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Spc. Khristoffer Sandoval, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, and a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, holds the head of a civilian interpreter during a Quick Reaction Force validation exercise Jan. 7. The exercise simulated an Liaison Monitoring Team vehicle striking a sign and injuring everyone inside. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, prepare a Greek soldier for transport on a stretcher Jan. 7 outside of Ferizaj/Urosevac. The Greek soldier was simulating an injury for a Quick Reaction Force exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...