Maj. Mario Acevedo, an operations officer with the 115th Regional Support Group, explains the concept of operations at a training exercise June 4 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The purpose of the exercise More
Marvin Augustin, a trainer and technology evangelist with Google, provides tips for building websites during a Put America’s Businesses on the Map workshop, in Washington D.C., June 9. The workshop was designed More
Soldiers from the 132nd Multi-Role Bridge Company guide segments of an Improved Ribbon Bridge during “float bridge” training at Whiskeytown Lake, near Redding, California, Feb. 11. The unit has previously empla More
Working against wind and heavy rain, Soldiers from Delta Company, 1-184th Infantry Battalion, shovel nearly 15 tons of sand delivered to Merced County Fire Department Station 65 in Snelling, California, Feb. 17 More
California Guardsmen from Delta Company, 1-184th Infantry Battalion, fill a truck with sandbags at George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area in Hilmar, California, Feb. 17, 2017. The Soldiers were helping build More
A UH-72 Lakota helicopter flies over a tent housing a temporary operations center (TOC) April 8, near Ione. The TOC was erected to support the annual joint wildfire operations conducted by California National G More
Campaign streamers decorate the hallways of the 40th Infantry Division's headquarters at the Joint Force Training Base in Los Alamitos, California, Sept. 16. The headquarters also serve as a museum for the divi More
Brig. Gen. John W. Lathrop uses an intercom to share a motivational message with CalGuard Soldiers on a chartered plane at the Joint Force Training Base airfield in Los Alamitos, California, Sept. 18. Lathrop a More
Leadership from the 40th Infantry Division salute an airplane carrying nearly 100 deploying Soldiers Sept. 18, at Joint Force Training Base, Los Alamitos. The Cal Guardsmen were flying to Fort Hood, Texas, to b More
Maj. Gen. Lawrence A. Haskins, Commander, California National Guard, Col. Bruce C. Balzano and Col. Jesse L. Miller, 115th Regional Support Group, stand for the Color Guard display during a change of command ce More
A Moldovan Public Affairs soldier displays the Ukrainian Public Affairs patch given to him by his Ukrainian counterpart at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 6, 2018. T More
Polish service members take cover after coming under fire during a military tactical training at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 7, 2018. The troops were demonstrati More
German Army Lt. Col. Tino Kohlmann, Operational Capabilities Concept Evaluation Director, leads an evaluator education class at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 10, 2 More
A Ukrainian soldier keeps guard at his remote post during an Operational Capabilities Concept evaluation at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 11, 2018. The evaluation More
Aircraft Commander Sgt. Gregory E. Green and TUAS Operator Pfc. Madison C. Albrandt, Detachment 1, Delta Company, 578th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Tactical Unmanned Aviation System (TUAS), look at a generator More
Thank you notes hang outside the Incident Command Post check in at Chico, California, Nov. 18, 2018. Local school children wrote hundreds of letters to offer support and gratitude to the firefighters and state More
Michelle Moore, a volunteer with the North Valley Animal Rescue Group, cuddles a dog being housed in a temporary shelter at the municipal airport in Chico, California, Nov. 18, 2018. Moore is one of many volunt More
Soldiers from the California Army National Guard’s 2632nd Transportation Company load hay into their trucks at a warehouse in Oroville, California, Nov. 26, 2018. The Transportation Company was brought in to ca More
A Soldier from the 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion checks equipment before an Army Combat Fitness Test at the Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin, California, March 16. The unit is one of nine Na More
Capt. Lehuanani Halemano of the Hawaii Army National Guard performs hand-release push-ups during an Army Combat Fitness Test at Camp Parks in Dublin, California, May 10, 2019. Halemano traveled to California to More
Spc. Melisa G. Flores, a paralegal specialist with the 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion, practices her deadlift before a record attempt during an Army Combat Physical Fitness test hosted at Abraham Lincoln More
Soldiers from the 115th Regional Support Group assemble a screen in a mobile command post during their training exercise June 4 at Beale Air Force Base. The mobile equipment, which is new to the 115th RSG, allo More
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Graham gives pointers to Jennifer R. Goodale during a Google-sponsored workshop for veteran and military spouse small-businesses owners in Washington D.C., June 9. Graham created the work More
Guardsmen from the 132nd Multi-Role Bridge Company work to secure a ramp on a temporary “float bridge” at Whiskeytown Lake, near Redding, California Feb. 11. The 132nd MRBC is the only bridge building company i More
1st Lt. Jesse L. Toscano California, company commander for Delta Company, 1-184th Infantry Battalion, surveys the situation at George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area in Hilmar, California, Feb. 17, 2017. Tosc More
California National Guardsmen from Delta Company, 1-184th Infantry Battalion, construct a sandbag filling station out of cinder blocks, traffic cones and a ladder in Snelling, California, Feb. 17, 2017. The Gua More
California National Guardsmen review communications on April 8, inside a temporary tactical operations center (TOC) near Ione. The Soldiers were providing flight operations support as part of joint wildfire op More
Visitors to the Joint Force Training Base in Los Alamitos, California, lower their heads for an invocation during the 40th Infantry Division’s headquarters dedication, Sept. 16. The building was dedicated to fo More
Brig. Gen. John W. Lathrop shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Jeffrey D. Smiley before boarding a chartered plane at the Joint Force Training Base airfield in Los Alamitos, California, Sept. 18. Lathrop, along with n More
Maj. Gen. Lawrence A. Haskins, Commander, California National Guard, Col. Bruce C. Balzano and Col. Jesse L. Miller, 115th Regional Support Group, render salutes for the National Anthem during a change of comma More
Ukrainian troops provide cover fire for amphibious vehicles during a military training exercise at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 6, 2018. The exercise was part of More
Polish service members demonstrate techniques to detain a suspect during a military tactical training at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 7, 2018. The troops were par More
An Operational Capabilities Concept evaluator observes an OCC certification class at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 10, 2018. The 34 trainees in the class were work More
A team of multinational evaluators discuss an upcoming bomb disposal exercise during an Operational Capabilities Concept evaluation at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sep More
Tech Sgt. Levi Choate, Cyber Systems Operator with California Air Force National Guard’s 222nd Intel Support Squadron, reviews operations systems at an airstrip in Corning, California, Nov. 16, 2018. Choate was More
Scott D. Alber, Marin County Fire Department Battalion Chief, answers questions at the Public Information Office of the Incident Command Post in Chico, California, Nov. 18, 2018. The Silver Dollar Fairgrounds w More
Spc. Mark Maynard, a military police officer with the 870th Military Police Company, helps unload donations at a temporary animal shelter at the municipal airport in Chico, California, Nov. 18, 2018. In respons More
Warehouse manager Willmer Dyslin reviews details for an outgoing shipment at a warehouse in Oroville, California, Nov. 26, 2018. Dyslin was helping to coordinate a large, cross-functional operation providing cr More
Soldiers from the 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion assemble for a safety brief before conducting an Army Combat Fitness Test at the Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin, California, March 16. The u More
A Soldier completes a standing power throw during an Army Combat Fitness Test at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin, California, May 10, 2019. Members of a mobile training team from the Army Physical More
1st Sgt. Kinidio J. Prado, operations NCOIC for the 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion, performs a deadlift during an Army Combat Physical Fitness test hosted at Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco, More
Soldiers from the 115th Regional Support Group set up a mobile command post as part of a training exercise June 4 at Beale Air Force Base. The mobile equipment, which is new to the 115th RSG, allows the unit to More
Stasia Kudrez, a trainer and technology evangelist with Google, answers questions during a break during the Put America’s Military Businesses on the Map workshop in Washington D.C., June 9. The workshop was des More
Crewmembers from the 132nd Multi-Role Bridge Company oversee the unloading of a segment of an Improved Ribbon Bridge at Whiskeytown Lake, near Redding, California February 11. The unit invited members of the lo More
Working in heavy rain, Soldiers from Delta Company, 1-184th Infantry Battalion, build sandbags as part of flood prevention in Snelling, California, Feb. 17, 2017. Heavy rains caused the Merced River to swell to More
2nd Lt. Eugene DeVere and other Soldiers from Delta Company, 1-184th Infantry Battalion, build a sandbag wall at a residence building at George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area in Hilmar, California, Feb. 17, More
Sgt. Shaun K. Ochsner, a supply noncommissioned officer in charge for 3-140th Aviation Regiment in Stockton, reviews communications in a temporary operations center on April 8, near Ione. Ochsner was participat More
Brig. Gen. Mark G. Malanka, commander for the 40th Infantry Division, talks with Southern Korean emissaries following a building dedication at the Joint Force Training Base in Los Alamitos, California, Sept. 16 More
A California Guardsman with the 40th Infantry Division steps out of line to share one final kiss before boarding a plane Sept. 18 at the Joint Force Training Base airfield in Los Alamitos, California. Nearly 10 More
Col. Bruce C. Balzano and Col. Jesse L. Miller, 115th Regional Support Group, render salutes for the Color Guard during a change of command ceremony on Oct. 21 in Roseville, CA. The 115th held the ceremony to h More
Ukrainian troops prepare a rescue litter for a medical evacuation during a military training exercise at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 6, 2018. The exercise was pa More
While their troops wait for commands, Polish and Ukrainian leaders work on tactical operations together at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 7, 2018. The troops were p More
Ukrainian soldiers survey the area where exercises are being conducted during an Operational Capabilities Concept evaluation at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 11, More
TUAS Operator Pfc. Madison C. Albrandt, Detachment 1, Delta Company, 578th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Tactical Unmanned Aviation System (TUAS), checks the landing system for the RQ-7 Shadow, in Corning, Califo More
Staff at the supply tent help provide equipment to fire response teams at the Incident Command Post in Chico, California, Nov. 18, 2018. The Silver Dollar Fairgrounds were converted to a basecamp for firefighte More
Spc. Mark Maynard and Pfc. Christian P. Reinke, military police officers with the 870th Military Police Company, helps local community members unload donations at a temporary animal shelter at the municipal air More
A sign at the Camelot Equestrian Park offers support and supplies to anyone impacted by the Camp Fire, in Oroville, California, Nov. 26, 2018. The center was housing over 25 rescued horses and serving as a dona More
Command Sgt. Maj. John F. Sampa, Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard, performs a deadlift during an Army Combat Fitness Test at the Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin, California, March More
Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Jackson, the non-commissioned officer in charge of a mobile training team from the Army Physical Fitness School in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, monitors warm-up exercises before an Army Co More
Sgt. Steven J. Clough, Battalion medical liaison with the 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion, performs a deadlift during an Army Combat Physical Fitness test hosted at Abraham Lincoln High School in San Fran More
Marvin Augustin, a trainer and technology evangelist with Google, answers questions from attendees during a workshop in Washington D.C., June 9. The workshop was designed to help veteran and military spouse bus More
Sgt. Ellie Ogsbury, a crewmember from the 132nd Multi-Role Bridge Company, provides direction to members of a build crew while conducting “float bridge” training at Whiskeytown Lake, near Redding, California Fe More
California Guardsmen from Delta Company, 1-184th Infantry Battalion, drive their convoy into the George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area in Hilmar, California, Feb. 17, 2017. The Soldiers were responding to a More
California Guardsmen from Delta Company, 1-184th Infantry Battalion, hustle to help load sandbags as part of flood prevention in Snelling, California, Feb. 17, 2017. When heavy rains caused the Merced River to More
California National Guardsmen finish checking equipment on a tactical vehicle being used to situate one of their antennae April 8, outside of Ione. The Soldiers were part of a flight operations team supporting More
Pfc. Matthew R. Stewart, a cannoneer with the 1-143rd Field Artillery Regiment, loads an M119 Howitzer during a rehearsal for the 40th Infantry Division’s change of command at the Joint Force Training Base in L More
A Soldier with the CalGuard’s 40th Infantry Division watches his child dancing to the 40th ID Band, Sept. 18 at the Joint Force Training Base airfield in Los Alamitos, California. Soldiers were sharing last mom More
Maj. Gen. Lawrence A. Haskins, Commander, California National Guard, passes the colors to Col. Jesse L. Miller, Commander, 115th Regional Support Group, during a change of command ceremony on Oct. 21 in Rosevil More
Ukrainian troops conduct a medical evacuation during a military training exercise at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 6, 2018. The exercise was part of a demonstratio More
Polish and Ukrainian service members observe military tactical training at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 7, 2018. The troops were practicing reaction to contact ex More
Multinational representatives listen to an Operational Capabilities Concept Evaluation class at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 10, 2018. The 34 students in the clas More
Ukrainian soldiers provide medical response to a simulated casualty situation during an Operational Capabilities Concept evaluation at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sep More
Chief Master Sgt. Thomas L. James, the Command Senior Enlisted Leader to the Adjutant General of the California National Guard, talks with Soldiers from Detachment 1, Delta Company, 578th Brigade Engineer Batta More
Volunteers introduce therapy dogs to members of fire response teams outside the Incident Command Post check in at Chico, California, Nov. 18, 2018. The dogs were just one of many ways the community has come to More
Spc. Mark Maynard, a military police officer with the 870th Military Police Company, discusses operations with Norm Rosene, Public Information Officer for the North Valley Animal Rescue Group, in Chico, Califor More
Derek Milsaps, USDA Assistant Director for Northern California, and Soldiers from the California Army National Guard’s 2632nd Transportation Company unload donated supplies at the Camelot Equestrian Park in Oro More
A Soldier from the 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion performs a deadlift during an Army Combat Fitness Test at the Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin, California, March 16. The deadlift is the fir More
Capt. Lehuanani Halemano of the Hawaii Army National Guard watches as a Soldier successfully completes a standing power throw during an Army Combat Fitness Test at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin, More
Spc. Melisa G. Flores, a paralegal specialist with the 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion, dries off a 10-pound medicine ball before the power-throw event during an Army Combat Physical Fitness test hosted a More
Stasia Kudrez, a trainer and evangelist with Google, describes the indicators of a mobile-friendly website during a workshop in Washington D.C., June 9. The workshop was designed to help veteran and military sp More
An observer watches as members of 132nd Multi-Role Bridge Company finish assembling a temporary pontoon bridge at Whiskeytown Lake, near Redding, California February 11. The unit invited members of the local ar More
Soldiers from Delta Company, 1-184th Infantry Battalion, work to build sandbags as part of flood prevention in Snelling, California, Feb. 17, 2017. The California National Guarsmen worked together with a team f More
California Guardsmen help CAL Fire's Capt. John Slate move fallen branches, Feb. 17, 2017, to clear the way for military vehicles arriving at George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area in Hilmar, California. So 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
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kelly Fisher and Rapid Trident Co-Director Maj. Gen. Eduard Moskalov conduct a press briefing following a demonstration of military tactics and training held at the International Peacekeepi More
Ukrainian service members practice tactical contact movements at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept 7, 2018. The training, part of the multinational Rapid Trident train More
An RQ-7 Shadow, a tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, waits to be loaded onto its launch system at an airstrip in Corning, California, Nov. 16, 2018. The TUAS was being operated by California and New York Nationa More
Members of the Camp Fire response teams take a lunch break at the Incident Command Post in Chico, California, Nov. 18, 2018. The ICP set up operations in the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, where it has created supp More
Pancake, a resident of the Chico Municipal Airport temporary animal shelter, peers through her cage in Chico, California, Nov. 18, 2018. Pancake is one of nearly 1800 displaced animals displaced being cared for More
Soldiers from the California Army National Guard’s 2632nd Transportation Company unload donated supplies at a cache point in Oroville, California, Nov. 26, 2018. The 2632nd transported critical supplies across More
A Soldier from the 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion performs a standing power throw during an Army Combat Fitness Test at the Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin, California, March 16. The powerth More
Capt. Lehuanani Halemano of the Hawaii Army National Guard watches closely to ensure a Soldier properly performs hand release push ups during an Army Combat Fitness Test at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in More
Spc. Melisa G. Flores, a paralegal specialist with the 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion, performs the power-throw event during an Army Combat Physical Fitness test hosted at Abraham Lincoln High School in More
Crewmembers from the 132nd Multi-Role Bridge Company work together to tie ropes and help secure segments of an Improved Ribbon Bridge on Whiskeytown Lake, near Redding, California February 11. The IRB is a crit More
California Guardsmen work together with members of CAL Fire and California State Parks, Feb. 17, 2017, to fill sandbags at George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area in Hilmar, California. The Soldiers from Delt More
Kim Malanka, wife of Brig. Gen. Mark G. Malanka, the 40th Infantry Division’s commander, looks out over the hundreds of Soldiers representing the 40th Infantry Division during a Change of Command ceremony, Sept More
California Guardsmen with the 40th Infantry Division Headquarters finish loading baggage onto a chartered flight Sept. 18 at the Joint Force Training Base airfield in Los Alamitos, California. Nearly 100 Divisi More