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Ssgt. Stephen Southerlin II, with C-Troop, 1-124th CAV, 56th IBCT, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, marching in the approximately 15 mile ruck at the 2021 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Navajo Military Reservation, Arizona, July 22, 2021. The competition spans three physically and mentally demanding days where competitors are tested on a variety of tactical and technical skills as they vie to be named the Army Guard’s Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. The winners then represent the Army Guard in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Comp Stock Photo

RM2GKXY3N–Ssgt. Stephen Southerlin II, with C-Troop, 1-124th CAV, 56th IBCT, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, marching in the approximately 15 mile ruck at the 2021 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Navajo Military Reservation, Arizona, July 22, 2021. The competition spans three physically and mentally demanding days where competitors are tested on a variety of tactical and technical skills as they vie to be named the Army Guard’s Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. The winners then represent the Army Guard in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Comp

Sgt. Oscar Lagunas, a combat medic with Security Force Assistance Team SFAT, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas National Guard, keeps watch on a road during a logistics inspection in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, June 4, 2013. The SFAT team is responsible for mentoring Afghan National Police leaders and providing security for coalition forces. Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick Stock Photo

RMEJP4N3–Sgt. Oscar Lagunas, a combat medic with Security Force Assistance Team SFAT, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas National Guard, keeps watch on a road during a logistics inspection in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, June 4, 2013. The SFAT team is responsible for mentoring Afghan National Police leaders and providing security for coalition forces. Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick

Mary Boyles, Hawk Troop Medical Clinic, examines Maj. Michael Yost, Company C, 949th Brigade Support Battalion, during post-mobilization inprocessing at Fort Stewart. Yost deploys to Iraq this fall as part of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the Texas National Guard. 56th IBCT Trains at Fort Stewart 115459 Stock Photo

RMHEPEBT–Mary Boyles, Hawk Troop Medical Clinic, examines Maj. Michael Yost, Company C, 949th Brigade Support Battalion, during post-mobilization inprocessing at Fort Stewart. Yost deploys to Iraq this fall as part of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the Texas National Guard. 56th IBCT Trains at Fort Stewart 115459

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles Jackson, a jumpmaster with 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard watches for the drop zone during his unit’s static line parachute jump during Exercise Bright Star 2023, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, near Alexandria, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 2023 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregula Stock Photo

RM2WTW7YY–U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles Jackson, a jumpmaster with 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard watches for the drop zone during his unit’s static line parachute jump during Exercise Bright Star 2023, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, near Alexandria, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 2023 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregula

Spc. Wesley Franklin, Troop A, 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, shows his state pride by displaying a Texas tattoo during immunizations at Hawk Medical Clinic, Fort Stewart, Ga. Franklin, from Weatherford, Texas, was inprocessing prior to post- mobilization training for his unit's deployment to Iraq this fall. 56th IBCT Trains at Fort Stewart 115446 Stock Photo

RMHEPHTP–Spc. Wesley Franklin, Troop A, 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, shows his state pride by displaying a Texas tattoo during immunizations at Hawk Medical Clinic, Fort Stewart, Ga. Franklin, from Weatherford, Texas, was inprocessing prior to post- mobilization training for his unit's deployment to Iraq this fall. 56th IBCT Trains at Fort Stewart 115446

The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard Stock Photo

RMPDE7WH–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard

Col. Lee Henry (left), commander of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, renders the oath of enlistment to Spc. Timothy Vaden during a re-enlistment ceremony at Camp Victory, June 2. Vaden, from Saginaw, Texas, is an infantryman serving with Company D, 2nd Battalion 142nd Infantry Regiment, 56th IBCT on his first tour to Iraq. Vaden re-enlisted for six additional years in the Texas Army National Guard. Stock Photo

RMHEBTX1–Col. Lee Henry (left), commander of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, renders the oath of enlistment to Spc. Timothy Vaden during a re-enlistment ceremony at Camp Victory, June 2. Vaden, from Saginaw, Texas, is an infantryman serving with Company D, 2nd Battalion 142nd Infantry Regiment, 56th IBCT on his first tour to Iraq. Vaden re-enlisted for six additional years in the Texas Army National Guard.

Col. Lee Henry, commander 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Command Sgt. Maj. John Morgan III, brigade senior enlisted leader, uncase their brigade's colors Dec. 1, signifying the completion of relief in place operations conducted with the 39th IBCT, Arkansas National Guard. The Arrowhead Brigade is assuming the Victory Base Defense Mission under Multi-National Division - Baghdad. This marks the second deployment to Iraq for the 56th IBCT in support of the Global War on Terror. Task Force Arrowhead assumes mission from the Bowie Team 132707 Stock Photo

RMHER2AJ–Col. Lee Henry, commander 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Command Sgt. Maj. John Morgan III, brigade senior enlisted leader, uncase their brigade's colors Dec. 1, signifying the completion of relief in place operations conducted with the 39th IBCT, Arkansas National Guard. The Arrowhead Brigade is assuming the Victory Base Defense Mission under Multi-National Division - Baghdad. This marks the second deployment to Iraq for the 56th IBCT in support of the Global War on Terror. Task Force Arrowhead assumes mission from the Bowie Team 132707

Sgt. Verna Oates (right), with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, receives a congratulatory handshake from 1st Sgt. Ron Novio, senior enlisted leader for HHC, 56th IBCT during a promotion ceremony on Camp Victory on Mar. 14. Oates, from Texarkana, Texas, received her promotion under the battlefield promotion system, will still be known to those in HHC, 56th IBCT as 'Momma Oates', a nickname earned from her reputation for taking care of Soldiers in her unit. Stock Photo

RMHEB13B–Sgt. Verna Oates (right), with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, receives a congratulatory handshake from 1st Sgt. Ron Novio, senior enlisted leader for HHC, 56th IBCT during a promotion ceremony on Camp Victory on Mar. 14. Oates, from Texarkana, Texas, received her promotion under the battlefield promotion system, will still be known to those in HHC, 56th IBCT as 'Momma Oates', a nickname earned from her reputation for taking care of Soldiers in her unit.

Command Sgt. Maj. John Morgan III (left), senior enlisted leader of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, along with Col. Lee Henry, commander, 56th IBCT, roll up the brigade's colors in preparation for casing and transport back to Texas as the 56th becomes 'mission complete' after 243 days during an Aug. 1, transfer of authority ceremony held with the 41st IBCT of the Oregon National Guard at Camp Victory. Texas Arrowhead Soldiers bid 'adios' as 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team takes reins 191741 Stock Photo

RMHEK5R8–Command Sgt. Maj. John Morgan III (left), senior enlisted leader of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, along with Col. Lee Henry, commander, 56th IBCT, roll up the brigade's colors in preparation for casing and transport back to Texas as the 56th becomes 'mission complete' after 243 days during an Aug. 1, transfer of authority ceremony held with the 41st IBCT of the Oregon National Guard at Camp Victory. Texas Arrowhead Soldiers bid 'adios' as 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team takes reins 191741

Spc. Verna Oates (left), from Texarkana, Texas, serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, receives a framed copy of the Non-Commissioned Officer's Creed from 1st Sgt. Ron Novio, senior enlisted leader for HHC, 56th IBCT, during a promotion ceremony held at Camp Victory on March 14. Oates, promoted under the battle field promotion system which selects deserving, eligible Soldiers for promotion to either sergeant of staff sergeant, served for nine years on active duty, with nearly seven years in Stock Photo

RMHEB13C–Spc. Verna Oates (left), from Texarkana, Texas, serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, receives a framed copy of the Non-Commissioned Officer's Creed from 1st Sgt. Ron Novio, senior enlisted leader for HHC, 56th IBCT, during a promotion ceremony held at Camp Victory on March 14. Oates, promoted under the battle field promotion system which selects deserving, eligible Soldiers for promotion to either sergeant of staff sergeant, served for nine years on active duty, with nearly seven years in

RMMT8PCD–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie, 36th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

RMD9DR3C–Sgt. Oscar Lagunas, a combat medic with Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT), 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas National Guard, keeps watch on a road during a logistics inspection in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, June 4, 2013. The SFAT team is responsib

Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, prepare to board a C-130 Hercules, a military transport aircraft, during airborne operation as part of exercise Bright Star 2023, at Borg El Arab Air Base in Alexandria, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 2023 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybri Stock Photo

RM2WTW80B–Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, prepare to board a C-130 Hercules, a military transport aircraft, during airborne operation as part of exercise Bright Star 2023, at Borg El Arab Air Base in Alexandria, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 2023 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybri

Spc. Jeremiah Carter, from Mooresville, Ind., with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, conducts a dismounted presence patrol with his unit June 2, 2013 near Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The unit was patrolling to meet area farmers and project force posture. Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann, 102nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. Stock Photo

RMEJP3WA–Spc. Jeremiah Carter, from Mooresville, Ind., with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, conducts a dismounted presence patrol with his unit June 2, 2013 near Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The unit was patrolling to meet area farmers and project force posture. Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann, 102nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

RMPDE7WF–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard

U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Prescott, Security Force Assistance Team, Texas National Guard, provides security at a police station in Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The SFAT team is responsible for mentoring AUP officers and providing security for coalition enablers. Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick Stock Photo

RMEJP44A–U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Prescott, Security Force Assistance Team, Texas National Guard, provides security at a police station in Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The SFAT team is responsible for mentoring AUP officers and providing security for coalition enablers. Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick

RMMT8PCY–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie, 36th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

RMPDE7WA–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard

RMMT8PCE–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie, 36th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

RMPDE7WD–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard

RMMT8PCP–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie, 36th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

RMPDE7WY–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard

RMMT8PCB–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie, 36th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

RMPDE7WX–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard

RMMT8PCC–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie, 36th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

RMPDE7WN–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard

RMMT8PCM–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie, 36th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

RMPDE7WT–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard

RMMT8PCX–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie, 36th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

RMPDE7WG–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard

RMMT8PC8–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie, 36th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

RMPDE7WC–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard

RMMT8PCA–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie, 36th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

RMMT8PCF–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie, 36th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

A squad leader from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 42nd Infantry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, calls for ammo during a dismounted platoon attack lane at Fort Hood, Aug. 14. The company bounded through thick woods and up a hill in order to reach their final objective. Scores of platoons of the 56th IBCT completed the course during the Exportable Combat Training Capability program. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Vanpool) Stock Photo

RMP2YXBD–A squad leader from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 42nd Infantry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, calls for ammo during a dismounted platoon attack lane at Fort Hood, Aug. 14. The company bounded through thick woods and up a hill in order to reach their final objective. Scores of platoons of the 56th IBCT completed the course during the Exportable Combat Training Capability program. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Vanpool)

Brig. Gen. Robin Swan, deputy commanding general, Multi-National Division - Baghdad and 4th Infantry Division, presents Col Lee Henry, commander 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, the Iraq Campaign Medal during a Christmas Day ceremony at Camp Victory. The Austin, Texas, resident was the last to receive the medal during the ceremony. Arrowhead Soldiers receive Iraq Campaign Medals 138490 Stock Photo

RMHEJ3NJ–Brig. Gen. Robin Swan, deputy commanding general, Multi-National Division - Baghdad and 4th Infantry Division, presents Col Lee Henry, commander 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, the Iraq Campaign Medal during a Christmas Day ceremony at Camp Victory. The Austin, Texas, resident was the last to receive the medal during the ceremony. Arrowhead Soldiers receive Iraq Campaign Medals 138490

Spc. Brandon Barefield (left background), a Waco, Texas, native, and combat medic, mans the turret gun as Sgt. Mathew Wallace (right foreground), the sergeant of the guard from Florence, Texas, also originally a combat medic, gets a closer look at a suspicious object from an entry control point, May 14. Both Soldiers are assigned to A Troop, 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Barefield, who has been in the Army for over five years and is on his second deployment to Baghdad, takes his job seriously. 'I'm just watching my land and securing the Victory Base C Stock Photo

RMHEHXAF–Spc. Brandon Barefield (left background), a Waco, Texas, native, and combat medic, mans the turret gun as Sgt. Mathew Wallace (right foreground), the sergeant of the guard from Florence, Texas, also originally a combat medic, gets a closer look at a suspicious object from an entry control point, May 14. Both Soldiers are assigned to A Troop, 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Barefield, who has been in the Army for over five years and is on his second deployment to Baghdad, takes his job seriously. 'I'm just watching my land and securing the Victory Base C

RMPDE7WB–The 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard held a deployment ceremony on April 16, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Task Force Alamo is set to deploy to the Horn of Africa to take over duties from their Texas sister, the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment of the 56th IBCT. Friends and family said farewell for the unit set to deploy later this month. (Texas Army National Guard

U.S. Army Soldiers with Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT) Liberty, conduct a check of the customs yard near the Afghanistan-Pakistan Border near Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2013. The SFAT team is comprised of Soldiers with the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Texas Army National Guard to work closely with the Afghan Border Police. (U.S. Army photo Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann/Released) Soldiers assess progress at border crossing 130205-A-MX357-143 Stock Photo

RMHEME3B–U.S. Army Soldiers with Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT) Liberty, conduct a check of the customs yard near the Afghanistan-Pakistan Border near Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2013. The SFAT team is comprised of Soldiers with the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Texas Army National Guard to work closely with the Afghan Border Police. (U.S. Army photo Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann/Released) Soldiers assess progress at border crossing 130205-A-MX357-143

1st Lt. Patrick Gurski, Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT), 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas National Guard, watches local Afghans pass during a logistics inspection in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, June 4, 2013. The SFAT team is responsible for mentoring Afghan National Police leaders and providing security for coalition forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick) Police advisers leave their mark in Uruzgan 130604-A-FS372-347 Stock Photo

RMHEMK3X–1st Lt. Patrick Gurski, Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT), 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas National Guard, watches local Afghans pass during a logistics inspection in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, June 4, 2013. The SFAT team is responsible for mentoring Afghan National Police leaders and providing security for coalition forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick) Police advisers leave their mark in Uruzgan 130604-A-FS372-347

Afghan Uniform Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician Sgt. Mohammad Dawood examines documents with Maj. David Main, right, the Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT) commander at a police station in Tarin Kot at Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. Members of the SFAT, assigned to the 56th Infantry Combat Brigade Team, Texas National Guard were responsible for advising Afghan Uniform Police officers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick) Police advisers leave their mark in Uruzgan 130325-A-FS372-342 Stock Photo

RMHEMFXK–Afghan Uniform Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician Sgt. Mohammad Dawood examines documents with Maj. David Main, right, the Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT) commander at a police station in Tarin Kot at Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. Members of the SFAT, assigned to the 56th Infantry Combat Brigade Team, Texas National Guard were responsible for advising Afghan Uniform Police officers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick) Police advisers leave their mark in Uruzgan 130325-A-FS372-342

Soldiers with the 36th Infantry Division march to the Texas Capitol as part of their celebration of the 100th anniversary since the division was formed, in Austin, Texas, July 16, 2017. The march was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Capitol and a family day BBQ at Campy Mabry. Stock Photo

RMPTEH6Y–Soldiers with the 36th Infantry Division march to the Texas Capitol as part of their celebration of the 100th anniversary since the division was formed, in Austin, Texas, July 16, 2017. The march was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Capitol and a family day BBQ at Campy Mabry.

U.S. Army Sgt. Peter Willis, with the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas National Guard, watches traffic pass from a guard tower at a police station of Tarin Kot in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. Willis is a member of the Security Force Assistance Team who mentors the Afghan Uniform Police in Tarin Kot. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Afghan bomb disposal officer saving lives in Uruzgan 130325-A-FS372-053 Stock Photo

RMHEMFXJ–U.S. Army Sgt. Peter Willis, with the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas National Guard, watches traffic pass from a guard tower at a police station of Tarin Kot in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. Willis is a member of the Security Force Assistance Team who mentors the Afghan Uniform Police in Tarin Kot. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Afghan bomb disposal officer saving lives in Uruzgan 130325-A-FS372-053

The 36th Infantry Division's Color Guard stand at attention during the wreath-laying ceremony that commemorated the division's 100th anniversary. Stock Photo

RMPTEH73–The 36th Infantry Division's Color Guard stand at attention during the wreath-laying ceremony that commemorated the division's 100th anniversary.

U.S. Army Cpl. Leroy Granado, right, with the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas National Guard, shakes hands with a local Afghan child at a police station in Tarin Kot at Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. Granado is a combat medic for the Security Force Assistance Team, who mentors Afghan Uniform Police officers in Tarin Kot. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Afghan bomb disposal officer saving lives in Uruzgan 130325-A-FS372-056 Stock Photo

RMHEMFXM–U.S. Army Cpl. Leroy Granado, right, with the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas National Guard, shakes hands with a local Afghan child at a police station in Tarin Kot at Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. Granado is a combat medic for the Security Force Assistance Team, who mentors Afghan Uniform Police officers in Tarin Kot. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Afghan bomb disposal officer saving lives in Uruzgan 130325-A-FS372-056

Army Sgt. David A. Hixson, a medic from Arlington, Texas with Security Force Assistance Team Tombstone, teaches Afghan Uniform Police members how to apply an improvised tourniquet during a joint medical training event Jan. 19, at the District Police Headquarters in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. SFAT Tombstone is comprised of members from the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Texas Army National Guard. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann, 102nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.) Medical training prepares AUP for sustainability 130119-A-MX357-118 Stock Photo

RMHEMDH2–Army Sgt. David A. Hixson, a medic from Arlington, Texas with Security Force Assistance Team Tombstone, teaches Afghan Uniform Police members how to apply an improvised tourniquet during a joint medical training event Jan. 19, at the District Police Headquarters in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. SFAT Tombstone is comprised of members from the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Texas Army National Guard. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann, 102nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.) Medical training prepares AUP for sustainability 130119-A-MX357-118

U.S. Army Cpl. Oscar Trevino, with the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas National Guard checks the optics on his M240 machine gun prior to test firing the weapon at the range before a mission at Multi National Base Tarin Kot in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. Trevino is a member of the Security Force Assistance Team who mentors the Afghan Uniform Police in Tarin Kot. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Afghan bomb disposal officer saving lives in Uruzgan 130325-A-FS372-054 Stock Photo

RMHEMFXH–U.S. Army Cpl. Oscar Trevino, with the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas National Guard checks the optics on his M240 machine gun prior to test firing the weapon at the range before a mission at Multi National Base Tarin Kot in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. Trevino is a member of the Security Force Assistance Team who mentors the Afghan Uniform Police in Tarin Kot. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Afghan bomb disposal officer saving lives in Uruzgan 130325-A-FS372-054

Spc. Tyler Rietheimer, a Soldier from the 108th Field Artillery, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, engages targets during the pistol qualification portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. Riethheimer and 14 other competitors were challenged through a number of events in the categories of the PA Army National Guard Soldier of the Year, NCO of the Year, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jay H. Fields Stock Photo

RM2M67JD9–Spc. Tyler Rietheimer, a Soldier from the 108th Field Artillery, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, engages targets during the pistol qualification portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. Riethheimer and 14 other competitors were challenged through a number of events in the categories of the PA Army National Guard Soldier of the Year, NCO of the Year, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jay H. Fields

In this image, released by Texas Army National Guard, Fort Walton, Fla., resident, Staff Sgt. Douglas Whitney, the medic for the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Joint Area Support Group-Central stands with the members of the (Iraqi) 56th Sustainment Brigade Federal Police demonstrates that attended a Combat Life Saver certification course he taught June 9th on Camp Prosperity, Baghdad. HHC 72nd IBCT Instructs Soldiers and Iraq's Federal Police in Combat Lifesaving at Baghdad Facility 291310 Stock Photo

RMHEK40N–In this image, released by Texas Army National Guard, Fort Walton, Fla., resident, Staff Sgt. Douglas Whitney, the medic for the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Joint Area Support Group-Central stands with the members of the (Iraqi) 56th Sustainment Brigade Federal Police demonstrates that attended a Combat Life Saver certification course he taught June 9th on Camp Prosperity, Baghdad. HHC 72nd IBCT Instructs Soldiers and Iraq's Federal Police in Combat Lifesaving at Baghdad Facility 291310

Maj. Gen. Daniel Bolger (left), commanding general, 1st Cavalry Division and Multi-National Division - Baghdad, presents Col. Lee Henry, commander, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Inf. Div., with the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service while serving as the commander of the Base Defense Operations Center at Victory Base Complex during a surprise award ceremony prior to the 56th IBCT's transfer of authority ceremony held with the 41st IBCT of the Oregon National Guard at Camp Victory, Aug. 1. Henry, of Austin, Texas, was kept unaware of the award presentation until the last moment. Stock Photo

RMHEJ17W–Maj. Gen. Daniel Bolger (left), commanding general, 1st Cavalry Division and Multi-National Division - Baghdad, presents Col. Lee Henry, commander, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Inf. Div., with the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service while serving as the commander of the Base Defense Operations Center at Victory Base Complex during a surprise award ceremony prior to the 56th IBCT's transfer of authority ceremony held with the 41st IBCT of the Oregon National Guard at Camp Victory, Aug. 1. Henry, of Austin, Texas, was kept unaware of the award presentation until the last moment.

RMHEK40K–In this image, released by Texas Army National Guard, Fort Walton, Fla., resident, Staff Sgt. Douglas Whitney, the medic for the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Joint Area Support Group-Central, demonstrates basic field care on a classroom aid for members of the (Iraqi) 56th Sustainment Brigade Federal Police during a Combat Life Saver certification course. The class, held June 9th on Camp Prosperity, Baghdad, had a combined group of Iraqi Federal Police and American Army Soldiers. HHC 72nd IBCT Instructs Soldiers and Iraq's Federal Police in Combat Lifesaving at Baghdad Facility 291324

AUSTIN, Texas -- The 36th Infantry Division marched over the Congress Avenue Bridge to the Texas State Capitol in Austin on July 16. The division marched in to commemorate the unit's 100th anniversary [July 18] and to lay a wreath at the 36th Infantry Division Monument on the west side of the Capitol building to honor those who have served in the division and those who gave thier lives in support and defense of the United States and the state of Texas. Stock Photo

RMPTEH75–AUSTIN, Texas -- The 36th Infantry Division marched over the Congress Avenue Bridge to the Texas State Capitol in Austin on July 16. The division marched in to commemorate the unit's 100th anniversary [July 18] and to lay a wreath at the 36th Infantry Division Monument on the west side of the Capitol building to honor those who have served in the division and those who gave thier lives in support and defense of the United States and the state of Texas.

In this image, released by Texas Army National Guard, members of the (Iraqi) 56th Sustainment Brigade Federal Police practice proper carry techniques during the casualty evacuation portion of a Combat Life Saver certification course. The class was taught by Fort Walton, Fla., resident, Staff Sgt. Douglas Whitney, the medic for the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Joint Area Support Group-Central. The class, held June 9th on Camp Prosperity, Baghdad, had a combined group of Iraqi Federal Police and American Army Soldiers. HHC 72nd IBCT Instructs Soldiers and Iraq's Federal Police in Combat Li Stock Photo

RMHEK40J–In this image, released by Texas Army National Guard, members of the (Iraqi) 56th Sustainment Brigade Federal Police practice proper carry techniques during the casualty evacuation portion of a Combat Life Saver certification course. The class was taught by Fort Walton, Fla., resident, Staff Sgt. Douglas Whitney, the medic for the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Joint Area Support Group-Central. The class, held June 9th on Camp Prosperity, Baghdad, had a combined group of Iraqi Federal Police and American Army Soldiers. HHC 72nd IBCT Instructs Soldiers and Iraq's Federal Police in Combat Li

National Guard soldiers honored the 100th anniversary since the July 18, 1917, formation of the 36th Infantry Division on July 18, 2017, with a road march to the Capitol, a wreath-laying ceremony, a photo with soldiers standing in a T-Patch formation, a cake-cutting and a BBQ. Stock Photo

RMPTEH70–National Guard soldiers honored the 100th anniversary since the July 18, 1917, formation of the 36th Infantry Division on July 18, 2017, with a road march to the Capitol, a wreath-laying ceremony, a photo with soldiers standing in a T-Patch formation, a cake-cutting and a BBQ.

RMHEK40M–In this image, released by Texas Army National Guard, Fort Walton, Fla., resident, Staff Sgt. Douglas Whitney, the medic for the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Joint Area Support Group-Central, demonstrates basic field care on a classroom aid for members of the (Iraqi) 56th Sustainment Brigade Federal Police during a Combat Life Saver certification course. The class, held June 9th on Camp Prosperity, Baghdad, had a combined group of Iraqi Federal Police and American Army Soldiers. HHC 72nd IBCT Instructs Soldiers and Iraq's Federal Police in Combat Lifesaving at Baghdad Facility 291311

Spc. Rick Davis, from B Troop, 1-24 Cavalry, wraps a pallet of donated dry goods at the WKTX station in Waco on Nov. 16, 2012 for the annual Food for Families food drive. Food for Families is the largest food drive in Central Texas and is sponsored by WKTX, the Boy Scout Longhorn Council, HEB grocery company and the Texas Army National Guard. Food for families 121114-A-JR121-962 Stock Photo

RMHEMC3H–Spc. Rick Davis, from B Troop, 1-24 Cavalry, wraps a pallet of donated dry goods at the WKTX station in Waco on Nov. 16, 2012 for the annual Food for Families food drive. Food for Families is the largest food drive in Central Texas and is sponsored by WKTX, the Boy Scout Longhorn Council, HEB grocery company and the Texas Army National Guard. Food for families 121114-A-JR121-962

Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Horn, command sergeant major of the 36th Infantry Division, and Maj. Gen. S. Lee Henry, commander of the 36th Infantry Division, salute the 36th Infantry Monument at the Texas Capitol during a wreath-laying ceremony as part of their celebration of the 100th anniversary since the division was formed, in Austin, Texas, July 16, 2017. Stock Photo

RMPTEH71–Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Horn, command sergeant major of the 36th Infantry Division, and Maj. Gen. S. Lee Henry, commander of the 36th Infantry Division, salute the 36th Infantry Monument at the Texas Capitol during a wreath-laying ceremony as part of their celebration of the 100th anniversary since the division was formed, in Austin, Texas, July 16, 2017.

Members of a U.S. Army Security Force Assistance Team move down into the valley of Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 23, 2013. The team was en route to a local police station to mentor members of the Afghan Uniform Police. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Security Force Assistance Team patrols through Chorah 130223-A-FS372-778 Stock Photo

RMHEMETR–Members of a U.S. Army Security Force Assistance Team move down into the valley of Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 23, 2013. The team was en route to a local police station to mentor members of the Afghan Uniform Police. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Security Force Assistance Team patrols through Chorah 130223-A-FS372-778

U.S. Army Spc. Leopoldo Valdez (center), a combat medic for a Security Force Assistance Team, patrols through the Chorah district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2013. The team was enroute to a local police station to mentor the Afghan Uniform Police. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Security Force Assistance Team patrols through Chorah 130222-A-FS372-593 Stock Photo

RMHEMETN–U.S. Army Spc. Leopoldo Valdez (center), a combat medic for a Security Force Assistance Team, patrols through the Chorah district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2013. The team was enroute to a local police station to mentor the Afghan Uniform Police. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Security Force Assistance Team patrols through Chorah 130222-A-FS372-593

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RMHEMFNE–Texas soldier sends love from Afghanistan on Father%%%%%%%%E2%%%%%%%%80%%%%%%%%99s Day 130318-A-ZY321-001

U.S. Army Sgt. Jonathan Black, right, a medic at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, rushes to the aid station to help evacuate Afghan police officers and civilians to medical evacuation helicopters after a suicide bombing at the Afghan-Pakistan border crossing near the base in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 5, 2013. Several Afghan casualties were brought to the base, treated by medical personnel and evacuated for further treatment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jovi Prevot/Released) Soldiers assist Afghans after suicide bombing at border 130705-A-IX952-027 Stock Photo

RMHEMM3B–U.S. Army Sgt. Jonathan Black, right, a medic at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, rushes to the aid station to help evacuate Afghan police officers and civilians to medical evacuation helicopters after a suicide bombing at the Afghan-Pakistan border crossing near the base in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 5, 2013. Several Afghan casualties were brought to the base, treated by medical personnel and evacuated for further treatment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jovi Prevot/Released) Soldiers assist Afghans after suicide bombing at border 130705-A-IX952-027

Soldiers with the 36th Infantry Division march across the Congress St. bridge as part of their celebration of the 100th anniversary since the division was formed, in Austin, Texas, July 16, 2017. The march was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Capitol and a family day BBQ at Campy Mabry. Stock Photo

RMPTEH6X–Soldiers with the 36th Infantry Division march across the Congress St. bridge as part of their celebration of the 100th anniversary since the division was formed, in Austin, Texas, July 16, 2017. The march was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Capitol and a family day BBQ at Campy Mabry.

U.S. Soldiers carry an Afghan civilian to an awaiting medical evacuation helicopter after a suicide bombing at the Afghan-Pakistan border crossing near Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 5, 2013. Several Afghan police and civilian casualties were brought to the base, treated by medical personnel and evacuated for further treatment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann/Released) Soldiers assist Afghans after suicide bombing at border 130705-A-MX357-027 Stock Photo

RMHEMM3A–U.S. Soldiers carry an Afghan civilian to an awaiting medical evacuation helicopter after a suicide bombing at the Afghan-Pakistan border crossing near Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 5, 2013. Several Afghan police and civilian casualties were brought to the base, treated by medical personnel and evacuated for further treatment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann/Released) Soldiers assist Afghans after suicide bombing at border 130705-A-MX357-027

Royal Australian Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians prepare a site for a controlled detonation of explosives found and disarmed at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-710 Stock Photo

RMHEMHM7–Royal Australian Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians prepare a site for a controlled detonation of explosives found and disarmed at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-710

Royal Australian Navy Chief Petty Officer Luke Graham, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, prepares a detonation site for a controlled detonation of explosives found at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-712 Stock Photo

RMHEMHM9–Royal Australian Navy Chief Petty Officer Luke Graham, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, prepares a detonation site for a controlled detonation of explosives found at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-712

Royal Australian Navy Chief Petty Officer Luke Graham, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, demonstrates how to attach a detonation cord to blocks of Plastic Explosives No.4 (PE4) before a controlled detonation of explosives found at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-715 Stock Photo

RMHEMHMC–Royal Australian Navy Chief Petty Officer Luke Graham, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, demonstrates how to attach a detonation cord to blocks of Plastic Explosives No.4 (PE4) before a controlled detonation of explosives found at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-715

Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Dale Johns, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, and Afghan Uniform Police officer Sgt. Mohammad Dawood tape detonation cord to a block of Plastic Explosives No. 4 (PE4) before a controlled detonation of explosives found at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Polic Stock Photo

RMHEMHMA–Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Dale Johns, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, and Afghan Uniform Police officer Sgt. Mohammad Dawood tape detonation cord to a block of Plastic Explosives No. 4 (PE4) before a controlled detonation of explosives found at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Polic

Royal Australian Navy Chief Petty Officer Luke Graham, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, signals to coalition forces that a controlled detonation will take place in ten minutes at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-705 Stock Photo

RMHEMHM2–Royal Australian Navy Chief Petty Officer Luke Graham, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, signals to coalition forces that a controlled detonation will take place in ten minutes at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-705

U.S. Army Sgt. Peter Willis, Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT), Texas National Guard, maintains communications with his team while providing security on the perimeter of a police station at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The SFAT team is responsible for mentoring Afghan Uniformed Police officers and providing security for coalition enablers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-703 Stock Photo

RMHEMHM0–U.S. Army Sgt. Peter Willis, Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT), Texas National Guard, maintains communications with his team while providing security on the perimeter of a police station at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The SFAT team is responsible for mentoring Afghan Uniformed Police officers and providing security for coalition enablers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-703

U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Prescott, Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT), Texas National Guard, provides security at a police station at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The SFAT team was responsible for mentoring Afghan Uniformed Police officers and providing security for coalition enablers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-709 Stock Photo

RMHEMHM6–U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Prescott, Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT), Texas National Guard, provides security at a police station at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The SFAT team was responsible for mentoring Afghan Uniformed Police officers and providing security for coalition enablers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-709

Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Dale Johns, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, connects wires to set a charge during a controlled detonation at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-704 Stock Photo

RMHEMHM1–Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Dale Johns, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, connects wires to set a charge during a controlled detonation at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-704

A cache of unexploded ordnance found by Afghan Uniform Police officers is destroyed at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-714 Stock Photo

RMHEMHMB–A cache of unexploded ordnance found by Afghan Uniform Police officers is destroyed at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-714

RMHEMHM5–Royal Australian Navy Chief Petty Officer Luke Graham, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, prepares a detonation site for a controlled detonation of explosives found at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-707

Royal Australian Army Sapper Rohan Paul Conlon, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, and local Afghan Uniform Police officers prepare a site for a controlled detonation for explosives that were found and disarmed at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-711 Stock Photo

RMHEMHM8–Royal Australian Army Sapper Rohan Paul Conlon, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, and local Afghan Uniform Police officers prepare a site for a controlled detonation for explosives that were found and disarmed at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-711

Royal Australian Navy Chief Petty Officer Luke Graham, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, walks to a previous detonation site to render it safe for others after a controlled detonation at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-706 Stock Photo

RMHEMHM4–Royal Australian Navy Chief Petty Officer Luke Graham, 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 1st EOD Troop, walks to a previous detonation site to render it safe for others after a controlled detonation at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces trained alongside the technicians to perfect their skills to successfully take the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-706

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Luis Hernandez, Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT), Texas National Guard, talks to an off-duty Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) officer while providing security on the perimeter of a police station at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The SFAT team was responsible for mentoring AUP officers and providing security for coalition enablers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-700 Stock Photo

RMHEMHKX–U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Luis Hernandez, Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT), Texas National Guard, talks to an off-duty Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) officer while providing security on the perimeter of a police station at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The SFAT team was responsible for mentoring AUP officers and providing security for coalition enablers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-700

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Player, Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT), Texas National Guard, talks to an Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) officer at a police station at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The SFAT team was responsible for mentoring AUP officers and providing security for coalition enablers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-698 Stock Photo

RMHEMHKW–U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Player, Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT), Texas National Guard, talks to an Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) officer at a police station at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The SFAT team was responsible for mentoring AUP officers and providing security for coalition enablers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-698

U.S., Australian, and Afghan soldiers provide security and conduct key leader engagements during a visit to a police station in Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The U.S. Security Force Assistance Team was responsible for mentoring while the Australian Explosive Ordnance Disposal team provided key training to assist the Afghan police officers in taking the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-702 Stock Photo

RMHEMHKY–U.S., Australian, and Afghan soldiers provide security and conduct key leader engagements during a visit to a police station in Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The U.S. Security Force Assistance Team was responsible for mentoring while the Australian Explosive Ordnance Disposal team provided key training to assist the Afghan police officers in taking the lead in disposing of explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick/Released) Texan and Australian teams advise Uruzgan Police 130429-A-FS372-702

Sgt. Mohammad Dawood stands outside the police station in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. Dawood is the only Explosives Ordnance Disposal police officer in Uruzgan Province and has diffused or reduced approximately 120 improved explosive devices. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick) Afghan bomb disposal officer saving lives in Uruzgan 130325-A-FS372-059 Stock Photo

RMHEMFXN–Sgt. Mohammad Dawood stands outside the police station in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. Dawood is the only Explosives Ordnance Disposal police officer in Uruzgan Province and has diffused or reduced approximately 120 improved explosive devices. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick) Afghan bomb disposal officer saving lives in Uruzgan 130325-A-FS372-059

Spc. Jacob R. Garza, a medic with Security Force Assistance Team 8, Texas Army National Guard, discusses the human body with Afghan Border and Uniformed Police during medical training April 29 at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. The train the trainer class taught police leaders advanced knowledge of the human body and field medical procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann, 102nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.) US medics teach Afghan police how to save lives 130429-A-MX357-006 Stock Photo

RMHEMHMJ–Spc. Jacob R. Garza, a medic with Security Force Assistance Team 8, Texas Army National Guard, discusses the human body with Afghan Border and Uniformed Police during medical training April 29 at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. The train the trainer class taught police leaders advanced knowledge of the human body and field medical procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann, 102nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.) US medics teach Afghan police how to save lives 130429-A-MX357-006

U.S. Army Spc. Jacob R. Garza, center, a medic with Security Force Assistance Team 8, Texas Army National Guard, observes as Afghan Border and Uniformed Police officers demonstrate treating a broken bone during medical training at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The train the trainer class taught police leaders advanced knowledge of the human body and field medical procedures. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann/Released) US medics teach Afghan police how to save lives 130429-A-MX357-017 Stock Photo

RMHEMHMK–U.S. Army Spc. Jacob R. Garza, center, a medic with Security Force Assistance Team 8, Texas Army National Guard, observes as Afghan Border and Uniformed Police officers demonstrate treating a broken bone during medical training at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. The train the trainer class taught police leaders advanced knowledge of the human body and field medical procedures. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann/Released) US medics teach Afghan police how to save lives 130429-A-MX357-017

Australia's Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) moves through Tarin Kot, Afghanistan during a training validation exercise for Provincial Response Company - Uruzgan (PRC-U), April 27, 2013. SOTG have worked with PRC- U special police officers since 2005 and will soon turn over operations in Uruzgan province. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick) Australia%%%%%%%%E2%%%%%%%%80%%%%%%%%99s Special Operations Task Group mentors Provincial Response Company %%%%%%%%E2%%%%%%%%80%%%%%%%%93 Uruzgan 130427-A-FS372-190 Stock Photo

RMHEMHH2–Australia's Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) moves through Tarin Kot, Afghanistan during a training validation exercise for Provincial Response Company - Uruzgan (PRC-U), April 27, 2013. SOTG have worked with PRC- U special police officers since 2005 and will soon turn over operations in Uruzgan province. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessi Ann McCormick) Australia%%%%%%%%E2%%%%%%%%80%%%%%%%%99s Special Operations Task Group mentors Provincial Response Company %%%%%%%%E2%%%%%%%%80%%%%%%%%93 Uruzgan 130427-A-FS372-190

Cpl. Jeffrey Gober, a Baytown, Texas, native, has been answering the call of his commander, Maj. Carl Lockett, during operations as the only forward observer assigned to to the 5K 'Miners' Security Force Advisory Team at Forward Operating Base Hadrian in Deh Rawud, Uruzgan. The team is comprised of Texas National Guardsman out of the 56th Infantry Brigade. Texas native answers his team%%%%%%%%E2%%%%%%%%80%%%%%%%%99s call 130415-A-GG123-001 Stock Photo

RMHEMGPW–Cpl. Jeffrey Gober, a Baytown, Texas, native, has been answering the call of his commander, Maj. Carl Lockett, during operations as the only forward observer assigned to to the 5K 'Miners' Security Force Advisory Team at Forward Operating Base Hadrian in Deh Rawud, Uruzgan. The team is comprised of Texas National Guardsman out of the 56th Infantry Brigade. Texas native answers his team%%%%%%%%E2%%%%%%%%80%%%%%%%%99s call 130415-A-GG123-001

Spc. Clint Davis, an infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, presses through the land navigation course at Camp Swift, Jan. 8. The course was one of eight events that were part of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Vanpool/Released) Stock Photo

RMPENEJ1–Spc. Clint Davis, an infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, presses through the land navigation course at Camp Swift, Jan. 8. The course was one of eight events that were part of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Vanpool/Released)

Staff Sgt. Jake Jackson, the supply sergeant for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, weaves through an obstacle at the air assault course at Camp Swift, Jan. 8. The course was one of eight events that were part of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Vanpool/Released) Stock Photo

RMPENEHY–Staff Sgt. Jake Jackson, the supply sergeant for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, weaves through an obstacle at the air assault course at Camp Swift, Jan. 8. The course was one of eight events that were part of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Vanpool/Released)

Staff Sgt. Timothy Boutte, the senior mechanic for Company D, 949th Brigade Support Battalion, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, pushes through prone rows while Command Sgt. Maj. Michelle Thompson, the battalion's command sergeant major, motivates him to complete the air assault course at Camp Swift, Jan. 8. The course was one of eight events that were part of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Vanpool/Released) Stock Photo

RMPENEHW–Staff Sgt. Timothy Boutte, the senior mechanic for Company D, 949th Brigade Support Battalion, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, pushes through prone rows while Command Sgt. Maj. Michelle Thompson, the battalion's command sergeant major, motivates him to complete the air assault course at Camp Swift, Jan. 8. The course was one of eight events that were part of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Vanpool/Released)

(Left) Spc. Amy Chen, a Soldier with the 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, throws a dummy grenade towards the target in the trench during the grenade event portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. Engaging the target in the trench was one of six different scenarios that the competitors were challenged with properly engaging Stock Photo

RM2M67JM3–(Left) Spc. Amy Chen, a Soldier with the 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, throws a dummy grenade towards the target in the trench during the grenade event portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. Engaging the target in the trench was one of six different scenarios that the competitors were challenged with properly engaging

Spc. Amy Chen, a Soldier with the 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, crawls along a path with her dummy grenade as she moves toward the grenade target during the grenade portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. Chen and the other competitors were challenged with six different grenade engagements during this portion of the competition Stock Photo

RM2M67JM2–Spc. Amy Chen, a Soldier with the 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, crawls along a path with her dummy grenade as she moves toward the grenade target during the grenade portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. Chen and the other competitors were challenged with six different grenade engagements during this portion of the competition

(Left to Right) Staff Sgt. Matthew Whacker, a Soldier with 876th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, high-fives Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Nace after throwing a live hand grenade during the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. The 15 competitors were challenged with working through a course of six different targets that they had to engage with dummy grenades before they were able to deploy a live hand grenade Stock Photo

RM2M67JJG–(Left to Right) Staff Sgt. Matthew Whacker, a Soldier with 876th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, high-fives Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Nace after throwing a live hand grenade during the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. The 15 competitors were challenged with working through a course of six different targets that they had to engage with dummy grenades before they were able to deploy a live hand grenade

A Soldier races forward to start the grenade portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. The grenade event was the mystery event of the competition where each Soldier had to engage six different grenade targets with dummy grenades while crawling and sprinting between obstacles in full gear Stock Photo

RM2M67JK8–A Soldier races forward to start the grenade portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. The grenade event was the mystery event of the competition where each Soldier had to engage six different grenade targets with dummy grenades while crawling and sprinting between obstacles in full gear

Spc. Brandon Mitchell, a Soldier from the 337th Engineer Battalion, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, throws a dummy grenade at a target in a trench during the grenade portion of Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. Mitchell and the other competitors were challenged through nine different events over the competition Stock Photo

RM2M67JKM–Spc. Brandon Mitchell, a Soldier from the 337th Engineer Battalion, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, throws a dummy grenade at a target in a trench during the grenade portion of Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. Mitchell and the other competitors were challenged through nine different events over the competition

A dummy grenade spirals towards a group of targets during the grenade portion of Pennsylvania Army Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. The competitors were challenged with six different grenade engagements during this portion of the competition Stock Photo

RM2M67JKJ–A dummy grenade spirals towards a group of targets during the grenade portion of Pennsylvania Army Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. The competitors were challenged with six different grenade engagements during this portion of the competition

Staff Sgt. Jesse Picklo, a Soldier with 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, works through the questions during the written test portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 11, 2022. The 15 competitors were challenged in nine events to test the whole Soldier concept Stock Photo

RM2M67D32–Staff Sgt. Jesse Picklo, a Soldier with 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, works through the questions during the written test portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 11, 2022. The 15 competitors were challenged in nine events to test the whole Soldier concept

(Left to Right) Staff Sgt. Timothy Yoder, a Soldier with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Whacker, a Soldier with 876th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, work through the questions on the written test portion of the of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 11, 2022. The 15 competitors were challenged in a series of events from weapons qualification, written test, obstacle course, and more Stock Photo

RM2M67D2R–(Left to Right) Staff Sgt. Timothy Yoder, a Soldier with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Whacker, a Soldier with 876th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, work through the questions on the written test portion of the of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 11, 2022. The 15 competitors were challenged in a series of events from weapons qualification, written test, obstacle course, and more

Staff Sgt. Victoria McCallum, a Soldier with 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery, representing the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, engages targets with her M17 pistol during pistol qualification portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. McCallum and 14 other competitors were challenged with nine different events during the competition Stock Photo

RM2M67JD0–Staff Sgt. Victoria McCallum, a Soldier with 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery, representing the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, engages targets with her M17 pistol during pistol qualification portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. McCallum and 14 other competitors were challenged with nine different events during the competition

Sgt. 1st Class James Cummings, a Soldier from the 166th Regiment Regional Training Institute, Pennsylvania Joint Force Headquarters, engages targets during the M4 Carbine weapon qualification portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. 15 competitors were challenged with weapons qualification, an obstacle course, written test, and more, during the four day competition Stock Photo

RM2M67JDD–Sgt. 1st Class James Cummings, a Soldier from the 166th Regiment Regional Training Institute, Pennsylvania Joint Force Headquarters, engages targets during the M4 Carbine weapon qualification portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. 15 competitors were challenged with weapons qualification, an obstacle course, written test, and more, during the four day competition

A Soldier from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition engages targets with his M4 carbine during the rifle qualification portion of the competition on April 12, 2022. 15 Soldiers were tested in their abilities to engage targets with the m4 carbine and M17 pistol during the weapons qualification Stock Photo

RM2M67JD6–A Soldier from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition engages targets with his M4 carbine during the rifle qualification portion of the competition on April 12, 2022. 15 Soldiers were tested in their abilities to engage targets with the m4 carbine and M17 pistol during the weapons qualification

(Left to Right) Spc. Justin Bianconi, a Soldier with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, discusses the M17 pistol with Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Deal before the pistol qualification portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. The Soldiers were tested in both the M4 carbine and M17 pistol during the weapons qualification Stock Photo

RM2M67JCM–(Left to Right) Spc. Justin Bianconi, a Soldier with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, discusses the M17 pistol with Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Deal before the pistol qualification portion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 12, 2022. The Soldiers were tested in both the M4 carbine and M17 pistol during the weapons qualification

(Left to Right) Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Nace keeps track of the amount of time that has passed for Sgt. 1st Class James Cummings during the plank portion of the Army Combat Fitness Test event of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 11, 2022. 15 Soldiers from the PA National Guard competed in the categories of PA Guard NCO of the Year, Soldier of the Year, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jay H. Fields Stock Photo

RM2M67D1H–(Left to Right) Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Nace keeps track of the amount of time that has passed for Sgt. 1st Class James Cummings during the plank portion of the Army Combat Fitness Test event of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on April 11, 2022. 15 Soldiers from the PA National Guard competed in the categories of PA Guard NCO of the Year, Soldier of the Year, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jay H. Fields

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