Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy cadets Kevin Cueller-Gonzalez, left, and Shawn Glowski, right, congratulate each other on stage after being named "Most Inspirational Cadet" of their respective platoons, Dec. 7 More
Cory Staley of Huntington Beach cycles across Los Alamitos Army Airfield during the Race on the Base Reverse Triathlon, Feb. 23, 2019, at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California. The event is coord More
Fifth graders from Wallace Davis Elementary School in Santa Ana, California, listen to Sen. Tom Umberg, who represents California's 34th state senate district, during his visit to the STARBASE Los Alamitos comp More
STARBASE Los Alamitos rocketry team member Franklin Nguyen, 13, an eighth grader from Garden Grove, prepares a rocket for launch as STARBASE instructor and team coach Tim Ziesmer looks on, March 13, 2019, at Jo More
Friends and family cheer for Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Cadet Samuel Monterroso during the academy's Class 23 Family Day, March 16, 2019, at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California. More than More
A U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the California Army National Guard's 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, lands in a field More
Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, of California's 39th Congressional District, meets constituent and Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Cadet Christian Ortiz, 16, of La Habra, during his visit to Joint Forces Training Base, More
Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, of California's 39th Congressional District, tours classrooms where fifth-graders are immersed into five days of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum on the campus More
California State Military Reserve Brig. Gen. John Lathrop, commander of Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, left, and Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, of California's 39th Congressional District, prepare to take of More
Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, of California's 39th Congressional District, right, is briefed on the California National Guard's Work for Warriors program during a visit to Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, Cal More
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy principal Deni Baughn speaks during a commencement ceremony for the academy's 23rd class, June 8, 2019, in Los Alamitos, California. Sunburst is a five and a half month resident More
Colonel Nick Ducich, Deputy Commanding General, 40th Infantry Divisoin, was awarded the Legion of Merit (LOM) medal by Major General Mark Malanka, 40th Infantry Division Commanding General, at Joint Forces Trai More
Maj. Gen. Laura Yeager, incoming 40th Infantry Division Commander (left), stands beside Maj. Gen. David Baldwin, The Adjutant General, during Yeager's promotion ceremony held on Joint Forces Training Base Los A More
California Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. David Baldwin, Maj. Gen. Mark Malanka and Maj. Gen. Laura Yeager make their way to the stage, June 29, 2019. The general’s were taking part in the 40th Infantry Division’s More
Colors are presented during a change of command ceremony for the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard, June 29, 2019, on Los Alamitos Army Airfield at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Laura Yeager, new commander of the California Army National Guard's 40th Infantry Division, takes a group photo with soldiers from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 143rd Field Artillery Regimen More
Spectators watch as an F-15C fighter jet from the California Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing conducts a low pass over Los Alamitos Army Airfield during the 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Joint Fo More
The crew of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the California Army National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility #3 in Mather, California, is photographed in Bear Valley after rescuing a lost hiker, left, in More
California Jobs Challenge (CAJC) scholars line up to fill out financial aid paperwork during their first visit to Cypress College in Cypress, California, Aug. 7, 2019. The scholars, ages 17-21, are living at ne More
Jose Guevara, military and veterans representative for Rep. Lou Correa of California's 46th Congressional District, right, moves through the lunch line, Sept. 25, 2019, while eating in the dining facility with More
A U.S. Navy F-18E Super Hornet flown by Lt. Jack Keilty of Strike Fighter Squadron 122 (VFA-122) from Naval Air Station Lemoore, flies over Los Alamitos Army Airfield before landing, Oct. 3, 2019, at Joint Forc More
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Class 24 Cadet Anthony Fernandez, center, talks with classmates while waiting to meet members of the U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II Demo Team during a meet and greet event wit More
U.S. Army Spc. Raivyn Hearne, a vocalist with the California Army National Guard's 40th Infantry Division Band, sings the national anthem during the Golden West College Veterans Day Celebration, Thursday, Nov. More
California State Guard Spc. Robert Dorais sings the national anthem, Nov. 9, 2019, at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, California, to kick off the track's Honoring Our Veterans Night at the Races. The Cal G More
California Jobs Challenge scholar Grace Motley, 19, of Mountain House, California, studies for her upcoming CompTIA Security+ Certification exam, Nov. 26, 2019, at Cypress College in Cypress, California. Califo More
California Jobs Challenge scholars Victor Castaneda, left, and Wendy Montoya, right, work to hide electrical bugs inside a Toyota FJ Cruiser during an afternoon Electrical II class lab, Nov. 26, 2019, at Cypres More
California Jobs Challenge trades and industrial pathway scholar William Washington drives a narrow aisle forklift while completing Occupational Safety and Health Administration lift truck operator certification More
Walnut resident Gabriela Reyes and a family member sit on top of their vehicle at sunset, July 4, 2020, on Los Alamitos Army Airfield before the Drive-Up 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Joint Forces Traini More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Joseph Kim, a senior logistics operations noncommissioned officer with the California Army National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division, salutes while the national anthem is played during a groun More
A CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter owned and operated by Coulson Aviation, Inc., is on the ramp at Los Alamitos Army Airfield, Sept. 30, 2020, during a press conference at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Ala More
Maj. Gen. Megan P. Tatu, commanding general of the 79th Sustainment Support Command, and Dean Grose, a Los Alamitos city council member, take a photo with Regis Giard, a French native and historian of the 79th More
The 79th Sustainment Support Command dedicated their headquarters building in memory of Sergeant Paul T. Nakamura on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Sgt. Nakamura, an Army Reserve Soldier who was assigned to the 437th More
The annual Legislative Networking Mixer for the Legislative Affairs Committee of West Orange County was held at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, Calif., Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. This event included repre More
U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Richard Delgado, the 79th Sustainment Support Command assistant chief of staff of information management, was promoted to the rank of colonel at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamito More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Cherie Luebcke, of the 79th Sustainment Support Command, was congratulated by Joe Lopez, family member and retired Army first sergeant, after her promotion ceremony at Joint Forces Training More
The 79th Sustainment Support Command held a Change of Responsibility Ceremony at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, Calif., Feb. 8, 2014. Command Sgt. Maj. Robert N. Roberson passed his duties as the Com More
The 79th Sustainment Support Command exhibits a “Days of Remembrance” display put together by Rita Cossio, the 79th SSC’s equal opportunity specialist and Master Sgt. Sophia Mendoza, of the 79th SSC, at Joint F More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company sitting ready to jump from a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter assigned to A Company 2-238th Aviation Regiment, 11th Aviation Command, during airbor More
A U.S. Marine assigned to the 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company jumps from a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter assigned to A Company 2-238th Aviation Regiment, 11th Aviation Command, during airborne operations t More
Sgt. Kirsten Franka, an intelligence analyst with the 647th Regional Support Group, performs sit-ups as part of the Endurance Event during the Best Warrior Competition hosted by the 79th Sustainment Support Com More
Sgt. Kirsten Franka, an intelligence analyst with the 647th Regional Support Group, uses binoculars for a Mystery Event during the Best Warrior Competition hosted by the 79th Sustainment Support Command at Camp More
Sgt. Kirsten Franka, an intelligence analyst with the 647th Regional Support Group, renders first aid as part of a Mystery Event during the Best Warrior Competition hosted by the 79th Sustainment Support Comman More
Army Reserve Spc. George Zepeda, a culinary specialist with the 387th Quartermaster Company (Mortuary Affairs), describes the food portion sizes to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Pamela Null during the 48th Annual Phi More
Command Sgt. Maj. Ted Copeland, command sergeant major of the 79th Sustainment Support Command, passes the 79th SSC’s guidon to Maj. Gen. Megan P. Tatu, 79th SSC’s outgoing commanding general, during the change More
CalGuard Soldiers from the 40th Infantry Division await the arrival of the official party during a Change of Command ceremony, Sept. 16 at the Joint Force Training Base in Los Alamitos. The ceremony included a More
A Soldier with the CalGuard’s 40th Infantry Division kisses his daughter Sept. 18 at the Joint Force Training Base airfield in Los Alamitos, California. Soldiers were sharing last moments with their families be More
Los Alamitos Mayor Shelley Hasselbrink presents an Operation Gratitude Battalion Buddy gift box to the child of a deployed Soldier Nov. 16, 2017, during a Thanksgiving Appreciation Lunch at Joint Forces Trainin More
Pallets of food totaling 5,376 meals are loaded onto a palletized loading system Thurs., Dec. 7, 2017, at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos, California. The base is being used as a multiagency staging are More
Army Col. Robert Paoletti, commander of the California National Guard's 49th Military Police Brigade, briefs Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, at Joint Forces Training Base Los More
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy alumni and staff gather for pictures after a reunion run, Dec. 22, 2017, at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos, California. Sunburst is one of three National Guard Youth Ch More
Col. (CA) Richard Lalor, public affairs officer for Joint Forces Training Base, presents the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal to the family of Joseph DePhillips, Weds., Dec. 27, 2017, at the base in Los Alamit More
Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard, talks with Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin, Adjutant General of the California National Guard, at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California, Jan More
California National Guard commanders, officers and senior enlisted members meet Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California, during the California Military Department's annual More
The California Army National Guard honors its Best Warrior competition winners, Feb. 11, 2018, at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California. Individual event winners move on and will represent the Ca More
U.S. Army Spc. Jose Mendoza, an engineer from the 315th Vertical Construction Company, 250th Military Intelligence Battalion, 100th Troop Command, 40th Infantry Division, California National Guard, pauses while More
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy cadets conduct a pass in review and exhibition drill performances during the Class 21 Family Day, March 17, 2018, at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California. Family More
Seventh grader Patrick Malies prepares to launch a rocket as O.C. to D.C. team member Madison Nash, an eighth grader, watches the launch pad, March 28, 2018, during the STARBASE Los Alamitos STARBASE 2.0 progra More
Tom Tandoc, environmental officer for Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California, third from left, points out various locations on the base as a delegation of congressional staff members get a bird's More
Firefighters from the Joint Forces Training Base Fire Department at Los Alamitos, California, practice using a specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting truck to extinguish a simulated aircraft fire, April 1 More
A monument is unveiled to dedicate the California Army National Guard's special forces compound in honor of U.S. Army Maj. Rocco M. Barnes during a ceremony at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, Californ More
A U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, California Army National Guard, prepares to make its first flight from Joint Forces Training B More
Colonel-General Yurii Allerov, Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, presents a gift to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Malanka, commander of the 40th Infantry Division, California National Guard, on June 25, 2 More
U.S. Army Sgt. David Edilson, right, a project noncommissioned officer in charge with the 315th Vertical Construction Company, 250th Military Intelligence Battalion, 100th Troop Command, 40th Infantry Division, More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Young Lee, of the California Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion, explains how soldiers fire an M2 .50 caliber machine gun while showing one on static display at Joint F More
The owners of the Ramone's Mexican BBQ restaurant chain step out of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the 1st Air Assault Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, California Army National Guard, during a bos More
The burn path of a wildfire in the Inland Empire is seen from the window of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the 1st Air Assault Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, California Army National Guard, Aug More
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert, of California's 42nd District, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin, Adjutant General of the California Military Department, cut a ribbon, Aug. 29, 2018, during the department's UH-60 More
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy cadet Logomua Quiroga, of Firehawks platoon, leads the platoon in an exhibition drill performance during the academy's Class 22 Family Day, held Sept. 15, 2018, at Joint Forces More
U.S. Army aviators from the California Army National Guard's 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, and Los Alamitos Army Aviation Support Facility conduct sling load practice operations usi More
Fire Capt. William David and firefighter Ryan Hammang, both of the Joint Forces Training Base Fire Department at Los Alamitos, look inside the cockpit of an F-16 while training on the jet's emergency procedures More
Thunderbirds 5 and 6, a pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, fly over Los Alamitos Army Airfield, Joint Forces Training Base, Los A More
U.S. Army Spc. Ernan Ramirez, a petroleum supply specialist with the Los Alamitos Army Airfield Support Facility, refuels a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lak More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Cory Christiansen of the U.S. Special Operations Command parachute demonstration team, the Para-Commandos, listens to coordination from the ground before jumping from a U.S. Army UH-60L More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jaime Aguirre, Jr., preflights a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from the California Army National Guard as the sun rises at Sacramento Mather Airport in Mather, California, Nov. More
City of Los Alamitos Mayor Warren Kusumoto, right, presents a first place medal to 10K handcyclist Annemarie Graber during the Race on the Base awards ceremony, Feb. 23, 2019, at Joint Forces Training Base, Los More
Fifth graders from Wallace Davis Elementary School in Santa Ana, California, work on building water rockets during their visit to STARBASE Los Alamitos at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California, o More
STARBASE Los Alamitos rocketry team member Gina Rodeghiero, 13, a seventh grader from La Habra, sets up a laser cutter before cutting the team's custom-designed rocket fins out of aircraft-grade plywood, March More
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Cadet Brayan Rodriguez twirls the 3rd Platoon guidon as the Chargers deliver a military drill performance in front of about 1,000 people during the academy's Class 23 Family Day More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Douglas Martine, left, Warrant Officer Kyu Lee, center, and Sgt. Robert Badham, right, all with the California Army National Guard's Bravo Company, 1st Assault Helicopter Batta More
Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, of California's 39th Congressional District, shakes hands with constituent and Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Cadet Naire Zavala, of La Habra, California, after a briefing about the aca More
Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, of California's 39th Congressional District, left, walks with California State Military Reserve Brig. Gen. John Lathrop, commander of Joint Forces Training Base, right, during a visit to More
Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, of California's 39th Congressional District, and U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rob Wilson, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot with the California Army National Guard, look out from a More
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Cadet Christopher Lopez is presented a plaque as the Class 23 Academy Honor Graduate by California State Military Reserve Brig. Gen. James Gabrielli, commander of the California More
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 143 Artillery Regiment fired a 21-gun salute for Maj. Gen. Laura Yeager, June 29, 2019 during the 40th Infantry Division’s Change of Command Ceremony at Joint Forces Training Base More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Laura Yeager hands the 40th Infantry Division colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Joe Derma III after accepting command of the division during a ceremony, June 29, 2019, on Los Alamitos Army Airfiel More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Prior, of the 40th Infantry Division Band, California Army National Guard, conducts the band during the 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alam More
California Jobs Challenge (CAJC) scholar Raymundo Maciel, 18, of Westminster, laughs while waiting in line for class registration and financial aid assistance Aug. 7, 2019, at Cypress College in Cypress, Califo More
Hector Elizalde, veterans services representative for Rep. Grace Napolitano of California's 32nd Congressional District, moves through the lunch line, Sept. 25, 2019, while eating in the dining facility with ca More
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo airplane is parked on the ramp at Los Alamitos Army Airfield, Oct. 3, 2019, on Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California, after dropping off airmen and equ More
Capt. Mike Brewer, a pilot with the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds, left, signs autographs during a meet and greet event with military pilots and aircrews, Oct. 3, 2019, at Joint Forces More
California Jobs Challenge scholars Edward Barragan, 19, of Stockton, left, and Alex Olivera, 18, of Greenfield, work to disable the windshield wiper and rear wiper, respectively, inside a GMC Acadia during an E More
Martin Dejesus, 11, uses a mobile device while sitting on the roof of his family’s vehicle, July 4, 2020, on Los Alamitos Army Airfield before the Drive-Up 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Joint Forces Trai More