Chief Warrant Officer 3 Sheffield, Third Army/ARCENT food service officer, shows Kazakh food service personnel how to prepare a dinner meal for soldiers participating in Steppe Eagle. Steppe Eagle is an annual More
The approximately 180 graduates approach their seats during the 16th Annual Graduation Ceremony hosted by the Education Services Division on Fort Hood, Nov 15. The graduates came from all over Fort Hood and rec More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston toured Iraq to speak with soldiers and view progress on the ground. He spoke with soldiers of 3rd Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Division and Multi-National Corps - Ira More
The Gospel Choir give presentation at the Easter Sunrise Service on March 23 at the Al Faw Palace.
Deputy commanding generals from all divisions listen as subject matter experts from across Iraq give presentations on significant issues of reconstruction in Iraq during the Multi-National Corps-Iraq Infrastruc More
Life at Um Quasr, a port city southeast of Basra, continues as the docks are filled with workers April 6.
Billy Gibson, harmonica, plays face to face with Zack Zunis, guitar, during Bluzapalooza on April 6 at the Camp Liberty Post Exchange. Blues greats like Bobby Rush, Janiva Magness and Tony Braunagel also prefo More
Iraq soldiers with the 1st Division, Iraqi Army set up food, water and medical in the Al Quibla district of Basra.
Lt. Gen. Charles Jacoby, commanding general, I Corps and Fort Lewis, Wash., meets with a senior Iraqi police officer at Camp Speicher April 14. (U.S. Army photo/ Pfc. Eric J. Martinez)
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Udelhofen, command sergeant major, Task Force Troy, places a set of identification tags on the TF Troy explosives ordnance disposal memorial during their annual memorial ceremony at Al More
The top three winners in both the men's and women's divisions of the Task Force Liberty Autism Awareness 5K Fun Run received miniature T-Wall trophies April 20 at the Camp Victory stage. Center are first place More
A little Iraqi girl awaits medical care at the Radwiniyah Palace Compound clinic on April 22.
Fans welcome country music star Toby Keith to the Liberty Post Exchange stage at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on April 26.
Al Dodds, civilian contractor, American K9, prepares his human remains detection dog, Tess, for a mission at Slayer Kennels. Tess works to find remains of fallen Soldiers and to locate mass grave sites.
Brig. Gen. Nicholas Matern, deputy commanding general (coalition), Multi-National Corps - Iraq looks at a memorial for fallen Bulgarian soldiers in their chapel on April 21 at Forward Operating Base Grizzly, As More
Servicemembers launch from the starting point during the Army Reserve's 100th birthday 5k run. "Thanks for being here and supporting our mission," said Brig. Gen. Robert Hipwell, commanding general, Task Force More
Staff Sgt. Anas Malkawi, geodetic surveyor, 100th Engineer Company, 20th Engineer Brigade, discusses the locations chosen for future geospatial reference system points across the country of Iraq with Iraqi surv More
Cruz Jones, master supply technician, and Spc. Gerald Vissepo, orderly room clerk, 4th Infantry Division, perform a plena style dance Oct. 14, 2008 in the Al Faw Palace rotunda during the final Hispanic Heritag More
Members of the Royal Tongan Marines perform a farewell song during the Royal Tongan Marines end of mission ceremony in Al Faw Palace, Dec. 4. The song was written by a Tongan Marine to express his feelings abou More
Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commanding general, Multi-National Corps – Iraq, visits with members of the 1st Battalion, 68th Infantry Regiment at Combat Outpost War Eagle, Dec. 11. Austin visited to observe th More
Lithuanian staff officers deployed to Iraq in support of Multi-National Corps - Iraq stand together at Al Faw Palace, Dec. 16, during the Lithuanian contingent's end of mission ceremony.
Retired Iraqi army Maj. Gen. Muzhir al-Mawla, left, representative of Iraq's Implementation and Follow-Up Committee for National Reconciliation, speaks with Sheiks and representives of the Iraqi army and Police More
An Iraqi girl works on a Christmas tree during arts and crafts at a holiday-themed scouting event on Victory Base Complex Dec. 20. The Victory Base Council is a group of volunteers who work towards helping loca More
Iraqi scouts get a visit from Santa Claus, played by civilian contractor Joseph Lord during a holiday-themed scouting event on Victory Base Complex Dec. 20. The Victory Base Council is a group of volunteers who More
The Victory Base Gospel Choir sings during the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Al Faw Palace, Camp Victory, Dec. 24. Victory Base Complex personnel sang Christmas carols and shared Christmas spirit overseas in Iraq.
A caterer for Gulf Catering Company hands Sgt. 1st Class Twillie Curry, contracting officer, Victory Regional Contracting Office, his plate after serving him a roll during Christmas lunch at the Sports Oasis Di More
Soldiers from the 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion bow together in prayer during a mass re-enlistment ceremony for the battalion at Al Faw Palace on Dec. 31. More than 130 40th ESB Soldiers welcomed 2009 wit More
Iraqi army leaders attend a meeting in Kirkuk, Iraq to discuss the transfer of the Sons of Iraq from coalition forces control to the Iraqi army and Government of Iraq, Jan. 19.
Iraqi media interview a local shaykh during a Sons of Iraqi meeting held by coalition forces and Government of Iraq officials at Kirkuk, Jan. 19.
Marine Maj. Gen. Paul Lefebvre, deputy commanding general, Multi-National Corps-Iraq, awarded cameraman Chris Jackson with the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award during a ceremony at Al F More
Ron Taylor, the senior vice president of Fort Hood National Bank, researches some credit score statistics at his office on Fort Hood, Texas, June, 10. In addition to his duties at the bank he also teaches finan More
Soldiers from Third Army, armed with their M-9 pistol, take their place at their prospective firing lanes at the Top Shot competition here May 1. The competition tested participants’ ability to fire their weapo More
Two Croatian Special Forces member High Altitude Low Opening jump from a MC-130H Talon II at an altitude of about 9,000 feet as their grand entrance to the Jackal Stone 10 exercise at 21st Airbase in Swidwin, P More
Pararescuemen from 321st Special Tactics Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, wait for the MH-47 Chinook with the fast rope insertion extraction system in hand during the Jackal Stone 10 exercise Sept. 14.
A Lithuanian Special Operations Forces soldier, left, and an U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Squadron operator assigned to the 321st Special Tactics Squadron based at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, U.K., engage tar More
Soldiers from Polish Special Operations Forces Command enter the basement of an abandoned building during close quarters combat training near Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, on Sept. 15, 2010 prior to the start of t More
Members of the Lithuanian, Polish, and U.S. Special Operation Forces utilize Rigid-hulled Inflatable Boats to conduct Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure training conducted, Sept. 15, in Klaipeda, Lithuania, in p More
Members of the Lithuanian, Polish and U.S. Special Operation Forces use Rigid-hulled Inflatable Boats to conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training, Sept. 15, in Klaipeda, Lithuania, in preparation for t More
Pararescue men from 321st Special Tactics Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, wait for the MH-47 Chinook with the fast rope insertion extraction system in hand during the Jackal Stone 10 exercise Sept. 14.
Polish Special Operation Forces conduct fast rope training from a Lithuanian Mi-8 helicopter in Klaipeda, Lithuania. The training was part of the Jackal Stone 10 exercise, a multi-nation partnership building ex More
Latvian service members host their flag early morning alongside other multi-national servicemembers at Swidwin, Poland, during Jackal Stone 10 Exercise. Jackal Stone 10, hosted by Poland and Lithuania this year More
Special Operations Forces soldiers representing the Lithuanian, Polish, and U.S. make their way to a U.S. MH-60 helicopter to conduct fast rope training in Klaipeda, Lithuania, prior to the start of the Jackal More
Lithuanian and Polish Naval Special Operation Forces divers perform underwater dive training at Plateliai Lake located in Plateliai, Lithuania, prior to the start of the Jackal Stone 10 exercise. Jackal Stone 1 More
A simulated casualty receives medical attention from U.S. and Polish medical personnel during a mass casualty training exercise held Sept. 18 in Swidwin, Poland during the Jackal Stone 10 exercise. Jackal Stone More
Soldiers from Polish Special Operations Forces Command exit a U.S. MH-47G Chinook helicopter assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) during a live demonstration held Sept. 20, at D More
A crew chief from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) checks the an intended landing zone from the ramp of his MH-47G Chinook helicopter during the opening ceremonies of Jackal Stone 10. J More
Members of the Polish Special Forces simulate capturing a detainee as part of Jackal Stone 10 in Drawsko, Poland Sunday. Jackal Stone 10, hosted by Poland and Lithuania this year, is an annual international spe More
One Polish soldier stand alongside other polish soldiers as he holds his country’s flag as he waits to mach forward to the flag pole to raise the flag during the Jackal Stone 10 welcome ceremony at 21st Tactica More
Coalition special forces wait for the MH-47G Chinook to land so they can extract their high value target during the opening ceremony for Jackal Stone 10 Exercise at Darwsko, Poland Sept. 20. Jackal Stone 10, ho More
From left to right, U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Anne E. Derse, Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Rasa Jukneviciene, Lithuanian president Dalia Grybauskaite, and Lithuanian Chief of Defense Maj. Gen. Arvy More
An airman assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Group, based at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, U.K., mount a bike after it was aerial dropped out of an MC-130P Combat Shadow Sept. 22 during the Jackal Stone 10 More
Swidwin, Poland mayor Jan Owsiak (left) holds a Special Operations Command patch given to him by Maj. Gen. Michael S. Repass, commanding general, special forces command, in Swidwin during Jackal Stone 10 Thurs. More
A Polish special operations forces medical soldier performs first aid on a detained opposing forces player as a U.S. special operations forces soldier, left, looks on as part of the Jackal Stone 10 exercise hel More
Gen. George W. Casey Jr., chief of staff, and his spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Spiegel visit 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (Broncos), at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., Jan. More
The 1st Medical Brigade’s mascot, the Silver Knight, stands sentinel outside the tactical operations center during a field training exercise in preparation for the Defense CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiologi More
U.S. Army Army 2nd Lt. Philip Macfarland, center, platoon leader of 1st Platoon, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, goes over the movement plan fr More
Sgt. Maj. William Hayes, Third Army’s aviation operations senior enlisted advisor and acting Third Army command sergeant major, spoke on the impact of soldiers re-enlisting during the Army Birthday Re-enlistmen More
Soldiers begin their two-mile run during the Army Physical Fitness Test during the Soldier and Non-commissioned Officer of the Year competitions, June 18-22 at Camp Buehring. The winner selected for the NCO and More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III dines alongside Third Army’s soldiers at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 21. During his visit, Chandler addressed Third Army troops on upcoming changes to the Army’s ret More
Soldiers begin their two-mile run during the Army Physical Fitness Test during the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competitions June 18-22 at Camp Buehring. The winner selected for the NCO and S More
Brig. Gen. Jesse Cross, Third Army G4 and a Lawton, Okla., native, and Col. Bill Hill, Third Army G3, laugh with those in attendance during Brig. Gen. Cross’ farewell dinner July 2 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Cros More
Sgt. Sean Oliver (left), 164th Quartermaster Group, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, and native of Madill, Okla., dines on freshly-cooked barbecue with fellow Army Reservist Spc. Garrett Garner, 164th Quarterma More
Staff Sgt. Susan Tucker, Manchester, N.H., clarinet player, 39th Army Band, N.H. National Guard, belts out a tune during the 39th Army Band’s July 4 concert at Camp Arifjan Third Army hosted the 39th Army Band More
RAITH contractors download helicopters from the Alliance Charleston at the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait, July 6. By supporting the operation, Third Army is shaping the future of the Middle East.
Col. Laureen M. Barone [left], Tuxedo native and new Third Army Inspector General, and Lt. Col. Jacqueline Jean-Philippe, Detailed Inspector General, are administered the Oath of Office by Lt. Gen. Vincent K. B More
Col. Chance Kaplan, commander for the 3rd Medical Deployment Support Command, serving with U.S. Army Central Command, talks to colonels and command sergeants major during a behavioral health symposium July 23 a More
The leader of the Camp Arifjan Gospel Choir, Staff Sgt. Marshel Riley, human resource specialist, 342nd Transportation Corps Detachment, 330th Battalion, 230th Brigade entertains gathered service members at the More
Members of the Third Army personnel office pose for a group photo after a competitive game of ultimate Frisbee during Fiesta Day here July 30. Third Army’s commitment to the well-being of its troops remains a p More
Lt. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks (second from left), Third Army/ARCENT commanding general, talks to soldiers at one of the build-up sites being prepared in preparation for U.S. Forces–Iraq moving its headquarters to More
Maj. Mary Ricks listens as her promotion orders are being read Aug. 1, moving her from the company grade officer rank to the field grade officer rank. Ricks is the commander of the 13th Public Affairs Detachmen More
Kentucky Gov. Steven L. Beshear prepares for his live interview with Kentucky news agencies in Third Army’s broadcast studio here Aug. 2. Beshear met with service members from his state to show support for thei More
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam visits service members Aug. 2. For soldiers like Sgt. Wanda Chism, 230th Sustainment Brigade, Tennessee Army National Guard, and a Brownsville, Tenn., native, this visit shows that Ha More
Tennessee Gov. William Edward "Bill" Haslam conducts an interview with Third Army, soldiers here, Tennessee Army National Guard, pose for a photo together here, Aug. 2. During his visit, Haslam met with troops More
Lt. Col. Gary Mundfrom, commander, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Division, Brigade Special Troops Battalion (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Bruce Stowe, command sergeant major, 1-34 BSTB (right), uncase the colors More
Staff Sgt. Long Tran, a biomedical and container management non-commissioned officer with the 3rd Medical Deployment Support Command and native of Virginia Beach, Va., approaches the finish line of the 5K Coast More
First responders from the military police and the fire department assess simulated casualties during the mass-casualty exercise here Aug. 6. Scenarios like this exercise gives emergency services personnel oppor More
Sgt. 1st Class Marcus Dudley, a customs program manager with Third Army/ARCENT operational protection, as well as a Daytona Beach, Fla., native and Mainland High School alumni, is honored as Third Army’s Soldie More
Col. Patrick P. Brewington, Third Army deputy chief of staff and a Fayetteville, N.C. native, takes time to reflect on his successful tenure here over the last year. Brewington is married to Susan Brewington of More
An airman navigates the off-road recovery portion of the Army Safe Driver Training program at the Patton Army Airfield Aug. 12. The course helps Third Army sustain the fight by giving service members helpful dr More
Col. Edith Greene, commander, 642nd Regional Support Group, unveils the colors for her command during a Transfer of Authority ceremony held here Aug. 11. The 642nd replaced 651st RSG, and will be shaping the fu More
Third Army American Red Cross therapy dog, Luka, a Border-Collie and Labrador mix, relaxes before he visits troops here, Aug. 10. Luka travels around Kuwait to visit service members to lift their spirits from More
Sgt. Roderick Thompson [right], cable installer/maintainer, 581st Signal Company and Selma, Ala., native, holds conduit while Sgt. Brandon Evans, a Coolidge, Texas, native, measures the amount of pipe needed wh More
Staff Sgt. Angela Dotson, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, chaplain section, and a Mapleton, Ore., native, picks up a variety of complimentary supplies and candy at the 230th Resiliency Campus here Aug. 16. Thr More
Mr. Yoni Bock, Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, humanitarian assistance advisor to United States Central Command, provides an overview of the U.S. Government foreign humanitarian assistance and disaster r More
Original artwork is displayed for service members to view during the Women’s Equality Day celebration here, Aug. 26. The artwork was created by Third Army service members in remembrance of those who persevered More
Capt. Hubert James Little III, a Lawrenceville, Ga., native and combined operations and information center officer in charge, 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support), poses for a picture at his place of duty J More
Lt. Col. Mark W. Leahey, deputy commander for the 197th Fires Brigade, New Hampshire National Guard, and a native of Rochester, N.H., recalls the tragic events of Sept. 11 and how it motivates him every day to More
Sgt. Keenan Miles, health care specialist with the 6250th United States Army Hospital, verifies an address. Despite his original mission’s completion, Miles still shapes the future by ensuring mail is delivered More
Staff Sgt. Steven Tirsell, heavy construction equipment operator supervisor, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 15th Engineer Battalion, Schweinfurt, Germany, and a Petaluma, Calif., native, recounts the i More
Lt. Col. Mike Pelletier, electronics federal technician with human resources, New Hampshire National Guard, and a Goffstown, N.H., native, recounts the call he received from his wife telling him that his nephew More
The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected simulator offers soldiers the chance to experience an MRAP rollover in a training environment. As part of the MRAP Egress Trainer course, service members learned the verbiage More
The 994th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Services) set up the first U.S. Army Reserve-operated food surveillance laboratory in Third Army’s area of responsibility. The lab allows for rapid response to possible More
Lt. Col. Juan M. Crockett, Area Support Group – Kuwait command chaplain and New Orleans native, is one of many leaders working together to plan and execute a weekend of Service and Remembrance here Sept. 10-11. More
Maj. Gen. Peter Vangjel [second from left], outgoing Third Army/ARCENT deputy commanding general and a Laconia, N.H., native, listens to a briefing in the Combined Operations and Intelligence Center. Vangjel wi More
Command Sgt. Maj. John D. Fourhman, Third Army/ARCENT command sergeant major and a Columbus, Ga., native, visits troops at Al Udeid Air Base and Camp As Sayliyah here Sept. 1. Third Army’s commitment to both th More
Command Sgt. Maj. John D. Fourhman, Third Army/ARCENT command sergeant major and a Columbus, Ga., native, tours the brand new gym here Sept. 2. Through morale-building events such as ourhman’s visit to Bahrain, More
Col. Kaffia Jones, Third Army/ARCENT G-6, communications, commander for 335th Signal Command (Theater) (Provisional), and commander of 505th Signal Brigade, Las Vegas, will be promoted to the rank of brigadier More
Staff Sgt. Hunter Isley, logistics non-commissioned officer, U.S. Army Central Special Troops Battalion and Lincoln, Neb., native, attempts to successfully navigate the motorcycle simulator set-up as part of th More
Master Sgt. Sheila T. Marshall, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, support operations, and brother Sidney Lewis, field service representative, both natives of St. Pauls, N.C., pose together for a group photo Sept More
A container in the Four Corners site is ready to receive equipment. After the container is full, it will be moved into a staging area, where it will join other containers ready to ship to Camp Arifjan for proce More