Sr. Airman Michael Gasper, with the 474th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron, Prime BEEF, sits patiently while his face is being painted for a haunted house.
Members of the 42nd Infantry Division are pictured during an underwater re-enlistment ceremony for Staff Sgt. Stephanie Schneider, a plans and resources noncommissioned officer in charge with the J6 section of More
Dr. Peter Tolson, a renowned herpetologist and director of conservation and research at the Toledo Zoo, Toledo, Ohio, checks the gender of a young Cuban boa at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Oct. 8.
Marine Gen. John F. Kelly approaches incoming commander of the Joint Task Force Guantanamo, Navy Rear Adm. Peter J. Clarke, and outgoing commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jose R. Monteagudo during a change of comm More
Boats are staged in preparation to load vessels onto an Air Force C-5 Galaxy on Dec. 4, for Port Security Unit 313, needing maintenance, assigned to the Maritime Security Detachment on U.S. Naval Station Guanta More
Members of Port Security Unit 313, assigned to the Maritime Security Detachment at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, run a mission to practice tactical boat driving Dec. 5.
Coast Guardsmen, with Joint Task Force Guantanamo, board the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Cypress during an Aid to Navigation mission along the bay, Dec. 17, at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Photo by Arm More
A Soldier with the 525th Military Police Battalion qualifies with his M4 rifle at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on Dec. 22-23.
Crew members of the Marine Security Detachment here prepare for an Anti-Terrorims Force Protection patrol at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Jan. 8, 2016. These patrols, which protect the waters around More
Cameron Hunt, director of the Defense Logistics Agency at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, measures a large format item to be printed and assembled in pieces for a customer.
The plant nursery at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, provides a volunteer opportunity as well as free plants to residents of GTMO.
A pavilion awaits the guests of the annual Black Heritage Organization Ball at the Bayview at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on Feb. 27. The ball included an elegant dinner, live music and a disk jocke More
Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, coined several memebers of the Joint Task Force guard force inside Camp V and Camp VI while visiting U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. D More
rmy Sgt. Jacob Bultmann, a Petersburg, IL. native and member of Company C, 341st Military Intelligence Battalion based in Chicago, IL., places sandbags on a levee near Carrollton, IL as part of flood-fighting o More
The harbor in Bethel, Alaska, stands frozen during a blizzard, Feb. 29, 2020. The harbor is one of several critical sites, vital to the survival of the local populace, that is monitored by Alaska State Defense More
Tamales, sauces, and other Hispanic foods sit ready to eat Sep. 20th, 2020, during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration hosted by the 139th Mobile Public Affairs detachment of the Illinois Army National Guard More
Vehicles with the Illinois Army National Guard's National Guard Response Force (NGRF) stage inside the McCormick Place in Chicago, Nov. 1st and 2nd, 2020, ahead of the 2020 General election. The NGRF was assemb More
A young resident dressed in a spider-man costume, uses a Nerf gun as he makes his way through a haunted, zombie-themed bus.
Newborn Cuban boa waits to be measured and weighed by Dr. Peter Tolson, director of conservation at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo, Ohio, on Oct. 8.
The MARSECDET runs missions practicing tactical boat driving. The mission was to train two relatively new drivers, called coxswains, on high-speed turns.
A Soldier with the 525th Military Police Battalion completes an obstacle course at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Dec. 22-23, as part of the Best Warrior Competition.
A weapon system sits in the boat. Crew members of the Marine Security Detachment prepare for Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Patrol. Patrols are conducted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (Photo by U.S. Army More
Lt. Col. Todd M. Bookless, the deputy J3 director and Sgt. Maj. Nathan J. Hawker, the J3 sergeant major, both members of the 42nd Infantry Division, address the staff after their award ceremony, on Jan 13. Memb More
The JTF’s local publication is hand-fed through the folding machine. The JTF’s publication, “The Wire,” the NAVSTA publication, “The Gazette,” as well as other items are produced in the print shop.
The Color Guard of the Naval Hospital presents the colors during a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at the Black History Organization’s annual ball, Feb. 27. The ball was a celebration of African American More
Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba March 9, 2016. His visit included a tour of Camp V and Camp VI with Joint Task Force Commander More
Army Sgt. Jacob Bultmann, a Petersburg, IL. native and member of Company C, 341st Military Intelligence Battalion based in Chicago, IL., places sandbags on a levee near Carollton, IL as part of flood-fighting o More
A Boeing CH-47 Chinook sits on the flight line Aug. 28, 2020 in preparation to depart for California to support wild land firefighting operations. This aircraft departed Aug. 29, 2020, from the Army Aviation Su More
Members from the 103rd Civil Support Team help to set up their equipment in -10 degree temperatures on Feb. 24, 2020. They work fast to achieve their mission and stay safe in the freezing weather to successfull More
Tech. Sgt. William Sartin, a boom operator with the 168th Wing, Alaska National Guard, operates a boom while refueling a C-130 Hercules mid-air on Feb. 27 during exercise Arctic Eagle 20 for training purposes. More
Alaska State Defense Force Col. John “Jimmy Joe” James leads Soldiers and airmen from Alaska, New Hampshire and Illinois on a tour of critical sites during near-whiteout conditions in Bethel, Alaska, Feb. 29 as More
Blankets, miniature Sombreros, and dolls in traditional dress were among the decorations chosen to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during a small meal and ceremony Sep. 20th, 2020, hosted by the 139th Mobile More
Vehicles with the ILNG stage within the McCormick Place as part of Operation Civil Disturbance Response III Nov. 1st and 2nd, 2020 in Chicago. Nearly 400 Soldiers and Airmen were activated to stand ready to sup More
A tarantula is displayed at an ecological exposition at Phillip’s Park on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Oct. 10.
Hunt bundles “The Wire” in preparation for distribution. “The Wire” is a weekly, 16-page publication, is collated by hand, by Hunt and his two-man team. The print shop makes 1,025 copies of “The Wire” for distribution.
Keynote speaker, Army Maj. Rhonda Brockington, addresses Black Heritage Organization attendees during the ball. The ball was held as a capstone event to celebrate Black History Month.
Soldiers representing the five commands of the Illinois Army National Guard salute during a change of responsibility ceremony at Marseilles, Illinois, April 8. The ceremony saw Command Sgt. Maj. Mark W. Bowman More
Freshly laid sandbags line a levee in north of Carrollton, IL in the Hartwell Levee and Drainage District. Sandbags are one aspect of flood-fighting operations conducted by the Illinois Emergency Management Age More
A Soldier assigned to the 103rd Civil Support Team scans unknown substances in a simulated biological and chemical lab for any hazards during Exercise Arctic Eagle 20 on Feb. 25, 2020. Arctic Eagle 20 provides More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sara McPherson, the decontamination NCO for the 12th Civil Support Team out of New Hampshire, stands in whiteout conditions during a tour of critical infrastructure near Bethel, Alaska, as More
A table, laden with decorations and items highlighting different foods and cultures within the umbrella of Hispanic Heritage Month, is displayed as part of a celebratory meal hosted by the 139th Mobile Public A More
Military Police with the ILNG stage within the McCormick Place as part of Operation Civil Disturbance Response III Nov. 1st and 2nd, 2020 in Chicago. Nearly 400 Soldiers and Airmen were activated to stand ready More
Stacks of “The Wire,” sit on a desk ready to be assembled. “The Wire” is the weekly public affairs product of the JTF, and are printed and put together by hand.
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Ashley Parker, a hospital corpsman, performs a praise dance at the BHO’s annual ball, Feb. 27. A praise dance is an interpretive, silent dance performed to gospel music.
Soldiers of Company C, 341st Military Intelligence Battalion based in Chicago, IL., catch a ride from civilian volunteers north of Carrollton, IL., as they move sandbags along a critical levee. More than 200 so More
A team made up of members from the Fairbanks Police Department, Alaskan State Troopers and Federal partners search a clear a simulated hostage scenario during Exercise Arctic Eagle 20 on Feb. 24, 2020. The purp More
Soldiers and Airmen from the Alaska, New Hampshire and Illinois National Guards, as well as the Alaska State Defense Force, utilize a Small Unit Support Vehicle to tour critical sites in Bethel, Alaska, Feb. 29 More
Staff Sgt. Gerardo Alejandro Valdes, a soldier with the 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, of the Illinois Army National Guard and a Lincoln, IlL, native, cuts an Opuntia, commonly known as “tuna,” for sol More
Military Police with the ILNG train on small unit tactics within the McCormick Place as part of Operation Civil Disturbance Response III Nov. 1st and 2nd, 2020 in Chicago. Nearly 400 Soldiers and Airmen were ac More
“The Wire” is collated by hand, an impressive weekly feat by Cameron Hunt, the Defense Logistics Agency print shop director, and his team.
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Joanna Rolle, a hospital corpsman at the Naval Hospital, shows off her attire and hat, during the fashion show at the Bayview for the BHO ball, Feb. 27. Rolle displayed her Sunday b More
Chicken and beef Colombian empanadas, Arepa Dominicana (Dominican cornmeal cake), and Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas) were among the authentic Hispanic foods available to taste during a More
Military Police with the ILNG train with riot shields as part of Operation Civil Disturbance Response III Nov. 1st and 2nd, 2020 in Chicago. Nearly 400 Soldiers and Airmen were activated to stand ready to suppo More
Civilian volunteers from the Hartwell Levee and Drainage District assist the Illinois National Guard in flood-fighting operations by transporting sandbags along a critical levee north of Carrollton, IL. More th More
Soldiers of the Illinois Army National Guard, including members of the 144th Army Band, the 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, and the 244th Digital Liaison Detachment, gather to enjoy traditional Hispanic More
Military Police with the ILNG conduct small unit training as part of Operation Civil Disturbance Response III Nov. 1st and 2nd, 2020 in Chicago. Nearly 400 Soldiers and Airmen were activated to stand ready to s More
Soldiers of C, 341st Military Intelligence Battalion, out of chicago, IL., load sandbags into a civilian all-terrain vehicle north of Carrollton, IL., as part of flood-fighting operations during Operation Ready More
Staff Sgt. Isaura Islas, the Readiness Noncommissioned Officer for the 139th Mobile Public Affairs detachment and a Chicago resident, distributes samples of traditional Hispanic foods during a Hispanic Heritage More
Military Police with the ILNG train within the McCormick Place as part of Operation Civil Disturbance Response III Nov. 1st and 2nd, 2020 in Chicago. Nearly 400 Soldiers and Airmen were activated to stand ready More
Soldiers of C, 341st Military Intelligence Battalion, out of Chicago, IL., take a short reprieve from loading sandbags near a crucial levee north of Carrollton, IL., during Operation Ready Response 2019. The so More
Soldiers of Company C, 341st Military Intelligence Battalion, out of Chicago, IL., load sandbags into a civilian all-terrain vehicle north of Carrollton, IL., as part of flood-fighting operations during Operati More
A work crew from the Illinois Department of Corrections loads sandbags onto a piece of civilian construction equipment as part of flood-fighting operations north of Carrollton, IL., in the Hartwell Levee and Dr More
A work crew from the Illinois Department of corrections loads sandbags onto a piece of civilian construction equipment as part of flood-fighting operations north of Carrollton, IL., in the Hartwell Levee and Dr More
Soldiers with the ILNG activated in Chicago were honored by the United Service Organization for reenlisting during a small ceremony Nov. 6th, 2020 in Chicago. Nearly 400 Soldiers and Airmen were activated to st More
Army Sgt. Mitch Mitchell (Left), a soldier with Company C, 341st Military Intelligence Battalion out of Chicago, IL and Chicago Il., native, loads sandbags onto a volunteer civilian vehicle during Operation Rea More
Soldiers with the ILNG reenlisted in a small ceremony lead by Maj. Gen. MIichael R. Zerbonia, Assistant Adjutant General for Illinois, outside the McCormick Place during Operation Civil Disturbance Response III More