U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ray K. Ragan gears up to provide public affairs support during a civil affairs mission outside Camp Taji, Iraq, Feb. 12, 2009. Ragan is a member of the 351st Civil Affairs Command in Mountain More
Brig. Gen. Hugh Van Roosen is congratulated by Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, U.S. Army North Commander following his promotion ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., Jan. 28. Van Roosen is the commander for the 353rd Civil More
Capt. Darin Sweet meets Carolina Hurricanes rookie Jeff Skinner in the locker room before the NHL All-Star game January 30. A meet-and-greet was one of many activities that Sweet participated in during the All- More
Staff Sgt. Chris Ackley, 432d Civil Affairs Battlion medic, demonstrates how to insert a nasopharyngeal during a Combat Life Saver course held at the Army Reserve Center in Green Bay, Wis. The Battalion is cond More
Staff Sgt. Chris Ackley, 432d Civil Affairs Battalion medic, demonstrates how to insert a nasopharyngeal during a Combat Life Saver course held at the Army Reserve Center in Green Bay, Wis. The Battalion is con More
Samantha, age 5, daughter of Sgt. Timmothy Garrigus plays dress up during a pre-deployment Yellow Ribbon event held at the Knoxville, Tenn., Convention Center, March 19, 2011, where she bonded with other childr More
Reef Hosch, 13, plays a memory game during USACAPOC (A)'s Yellow Ribbon event three in Anaheim, Calif. on April 30, 2011. Hosch's father, Staff Sgt. Chad Hosch, is currently deployed to Afghanistan. Children o More
Pfc. Justin Arrington and his sponsor, Sfc. Bambu , inspect his M4 before going onto the firing line on range day of the USACAPOC(A) Best Warrior Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C. on May 10, 2011. The four day c More
Soldiers from the 351st Civil Affairs Command came together at Camp Rilea, Ore., for the annual Best Warrior Competition, April 9 to 13. The junior soldier and non-commissioned officer winners of this competiti More
Tony Schumacher, U.S. Army DSR Top Fuel Dragster driver, prepares for his first race of the day at the third annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, N.C., April 14, 2012. Schumacher’s U.S. Army Top Fuel d More
Parents of wounded veteran Sgt. Adam Alexander are recognized by a standing ovation at the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion's welcome home ceremony in Green Bay, Wis., June 9, 2012. Members of Congress, community More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Drew Jeffers, left, of 1st Battalion, 330th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, gives instructions to a competitor during the Army Reserve Command Best Warrior Competition at Fort Mc More
U.S. Army Sgt. Marshall Gross with the 200th Military Police Command, detains a hostage during the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior competition, held at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by More
U.S. Army Spc. Muhammed Ali, 405th Combat Support Hospital, removes his M40 protective mask after exiting the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber during the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fo More
U.S. Army Pfc. Edward Davila-Walker, 1st Mission Support Command, sits still before entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber during the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy More
Tim Hale, Army Reserve Command senior photojournalist, stands silhouetted at the M4 rifle night fire range during the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 26, 2013. (U.S. Army ph More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mathew Hardin, drill sergeant assigned to the 108th Training Command, prepares Soldiers for the M4 rifle qualification event during the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort Mc More
Sgt. 1st Class Karl Shirrmacher, 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) in Mountain View, Calif., smiles after watching his best warrior competito More
Delta Company Soldiers of the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, meet with Chief of Police, Jess Keplinger as part of a key leader engagement during Operation Tiger. Twenty-two soldiers from Delta Company are parti More
Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), wait in lines while participating in Soldier Readiness Processing during battle assembl More
Brig. Gen. Hugh Van Roosen recieves the Oath of Office as his family stands beside him during his promotion ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., Jan. 28. Van Roosen is the commander for the 353rd Civil Affairs Command More
Capt. Darin Sweet meets St. Louis Blues forward David Backes in the NHL All-Star player locker room before the game January 30. The NHL invited Sweet to pre-game fesitivites, a meet-and-greet with the All-Star More
Staff Sgt. James Wilcoxson stabilizes the casaualty's head during a practical exercise in a Combat Lifesaver course held at the 432d Army Reserve Center in Green Bay, Wis. Wilcoxson is an AGR member in the batt More
Staff Sgt. James Wilcoxson stabilizes the casaualty's head during a practical exercise in a Combat Lifesaver course held at the 432d Army Reserve Center in Green Bay, Wis. Staff Sgt. Wilcoxson is an AGR member More
Soldiers of the 489th Civil Affairs Battalion receive a suicide awareness class during their pre-deployment Yellow Ribbon event held at the Knoxville, Tenn. Convention Center March 19, 2011. The pre-deployment More
Wives of deployed 14th PSYOP BN soldiers, share a laugh during break at USACAPOC (A)'s Yellow Ribbon event three in Anaheim, Calif., on April 30, 2011. Family members were invited at no cost to attend the Yell More
Sgt. Andrew Paulsen, assists Spc. Zachary Broz, both 350th CACOM competitors, with his pistol holster on range day of the USACAPOC(A) Best Warrior Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C., on May 10, 2011. The four day More
Spc. Amanda Albright, 2nd POG competitor, tackles an obstacle during USACPOC(A)'s Best Warrior Competition obstacle course at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 11. The four day competition includes 14 Civil Affairs and Psy More
Paratroopers prepare to board their aircraft for the first jump of the day in support of Operation Toy Drop, Pope Army Air Field, N.C., Dec. 10. More than 1,500 paratroopers will jump over the course of the day More
Soldiers from the 351st Civil Affairs Command came together at Camp Rilea, Ore., for the annual Best Warrior Competition, April 9 to 13. The junior soldier and non-commissioned officer winners of this competit More
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs, USACAPOC(A) commanding general, raises his right hand and swears-in new soldiers during an enlistment ceremony at the third annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, N.C., Apri More
First-time deployed soldiers of the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion were recognized during their Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen ceremony by receiving American flags in engraved wooden cases, pins and other commemor More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Allen with the 108th Training Command, waits for directions in preparation for the next event during the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, More
U.S. Army Sgt. Camille Kleparek, assigned to the 191st Army Band, packs her M40 protective mask after exiting the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber during the Army Reserve Command Best Warrior Competiti More
U.S. Soldiers test their M40 protective mask before entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber, during the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brett Andress, drill sergeant assigned to the 108th Training Command, prepares Soldiers for the M4 rifle qualification event during the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort Mc More
A 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior competitor, Sgt. Camille Kleparek, 63rd Regional Support Command, fires her M4 rifle during the night fire qualification event where sounds of explosions and the color of trace More
Sgt. 1st Class Karl Shirrmacher, 445th Civil Affairs Battlaion, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) in Mountain View, Calif., watches as his best warrior competitor is treate More
Soldiers of the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Charlie and Delta Companies share a laugh before they participate in Operation Tiger. Twenty-two soldiers from Delta Company are participating in a three-day reali More
Allied foreign paratroopers from nine countries signed posters for Operation Toy Drop, signifying their participation in this year's event at Pope Airfield Dec. 4, 2013. The 16th Annual Randy Oler Operation Toy More
Brig. Gen. Hugh Van Roosen receives assistance from his daughter Allison as he unfurls his general officer flag during his promotion ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., Jan. 28. Van Roosen is the commander for the 35 More
Capt. Darin Sweet stands to be recognized at the NHL All-Star game in Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 30. Sweet received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart in Afghanistan after sustaining injuries during a fire fight and dis More
For the first time, members of this Provincial Reconstruction Team work together as a team in preperation for a deployment to Afghanistan. Spc. Kimberlee Kautzer, Lt. Col Eric Holliday, and Staff Sgt. Chris La More
For the first time, members of this Provincial Reconstruction Team work together as a team in preperation for a deployment to Afghanistan. Spc. Kimberlee Kautzer, Lt. Col Eric Holliday, and Staff Sgt. Chris L More
Many vendors were available to 489th Civil Affairs Soldiers and their families during the pre-deployment Yellow Ribbon held at the Knoxville, Tenn., Convention Center, March 19, 2011. Vendors provide valuable More
Isaiah Valles, 14 months old, attended USACAPOC(A)'s Yellow Ribbon event three with his mother, Melissa, in Anaheim, Calif. on April 30, 2011. Family members were invited at no cost to attend the Yellow Ribbon More
Spc. David Jackson, USACAPOC(A) HHC competitor, swings over and under an obstacle during USACPOC(A)'s Best Warrior Competition obstacle course at Fort Bragg, N.C. on May 11. The four day competition includes 14 More
More than 3000 soldiers began waiting in line at 1:30 a.m. with a toy for donation with a hopeful exchange for one of the 300 manifest tickets available for Toy Drop, Dec. 9, at the Green Ramp on Pope Air Force More
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs, USACAPOC(A) commanding general, meets U.S. Army DSR Top Fuel Dragster driver, Tony Schumacher before his race at the third annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, N.C., April More
Children of deployed soldiers of the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion were recognized during the Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen ceremony and received bears representing their deployed parent. The unit spent nine mon More
U.S. Army Cpl. Jabriel Santos with the 390th Transportation Corps Seaport Operations, detains a hostage during a mystery event held during the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis More
U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior competitors stand in a holding area until they don their M40 protective mask for testing before entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Martin Jones, drill sergeant assigned to the 108th Training Command, prepares Soldiers to search a detainee during a training event in the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort More
U.S. Army Sgt. Camille Kleparek, 63rd Regional Support Command, fires a M4 rifle during the night fire qualification event of the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 26, 2013. More
Spc. Anthony Doberstein, Delta Company, 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion in Ashwaubenon, Wis., smiles as he rolls up his map following the convoy brief in participation of Operation Tiger. Twenty-two soldiers from More
A jumpmaster from Canada takes instruction during airborne safety operations training within a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Pope Field, N.C., Dec. 3, 2013. U.S. Army and allied foreign paratroopers from eight cou More
Capt. Darin Sweet engages with NHL Studios before entering the locker room at the NHL All-Star game January 30. Sweet was recgonized by the NHL because of the heroism he displayed to protect his comrades during More
During their two-week pre-mobilization training, the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion conducts M9 pistol training at the Northwestern Technical College in Green Bay, Wis. The Battalion will be deploying to Camp At More
Teens of the 489th Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, make new friends, share tears and discuss the upcoming challenges they will face while their parents are deployed during the pre-deployment Yellow Ribbon eve More
Mary Kay Alexander, mother of wounded Veteran Sgt. Adam Alexander, smiles after an interview with the media at the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion's Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen ceremony in Green Bay, Wis., June More
U.S. Soldiers don their M40 protective masks before entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber during the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo b More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Vanwagner, drill sergeant assigned to the 108th Training Command, stands as a guard and evaluator for a competitor during a detainee search event in the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior More
U.S. Army Staff. Sgt. Alberto Quintanaromero with the 3rd Medical Command detains a hostage during the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by St More
A 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior competitor, Sgt. Camille Kleparek, 63rd Regional Support Command, fires her M4 rifle during the night fire qualification event where sounds of explosions, music and the color o More
Soldiers of the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Delta Company participate in a convoy brief before departing for Operation Tiger in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Twenty-two soldiers from Delta Company are participating in a More
Jumpmasters and soldiers from nine different countries joined U.S. jumpmasters in parachute familiarization in preparation of the 16th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 2. The training involve More
A 301st PSYOP Company paratrooper begins his moonlit journey across the Farm DZ after a night jump on Edwards Air Force Base.
Spc. Justin Landry shoots his target at the command of the weapons instructor during the M9 pistol training held at the Northwestern Technical College in Green Bay, Wis. Landry is a member of the 432nd Civil Af More
Morgan Boes, age 13, joined other teens in writing letters to their deploying parents during the 489th Civil Affairs Battalion's pre-deployment Yellow Ribbon event in Knoxville, Tenn., March 19, 2011. During t More
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs, USACAPOC(A) commanding general, meets with the U.S. Army recruiting command at the third annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, N.C., April 14, 2012. Jacobs spoke before the More
Staff Sgt. Corey Evenson, member of the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, and his family re-unite after the unit was recognized during their Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen ceremony held at the Kress Center in Green More
U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior competitors don their M40 protective mask for testing before entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013. More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Veltman, 518th Sustainment Brigade, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, enjoys a snack from his MRE on a short break during a mystery event at the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition More
2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competitor, Sgt. Jonathan Flair, ,11th Aviation Command, fires his M4 rifle during the night fire qualification event where sounds of explosions and music and the color of tracer More
First Lt. Gabriel Gallion, Headquarters Company, 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion collaborates with the tactical operations center staff before Operation Tiger officially kicked-off Aug. 6. Twenty-two soldiers fro More
Spc. Hannah Otto receives feedback from her coach and team sergeant, Staff Sgt. Christopher Lauder at the indoor M9 pistol range. The 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion is conducting two weeks of training prior to d More
Sgt. Danielle Breitbard and her father, Barry, share a moment during the pre-deployment Yellow Ribbon event held in Knoxville, Tenn., March 19, 2011. The Yellow Ribbon event hosted by USACAPOC(A)'s Family Prog More
USACPOC(A)'s Best Warrior competitiors start day three of the competition on an obstacle course at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 11. The four day competition began with 14 Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Sol More
Soldiers from the 351st Civil Affairs Command came together at Camp Rilea, Ore., for the annual Best Warrior Competition, April 9 to 13. The junior Soldier and non-commissioned officer winners of this competiti More
Tony Schumacher, U.S. Army DSR Top Fuel Dragster driver, waits on the starting line before his first race of the day at the third annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, N.C., April 14, 2012. Schumacher’s More
Maj. Matthew Miller, member of the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, re-unites with his daughter, Emily, after his unit was recognized during their Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen ceremony held at the Kress Center in More
U.S. Army Sgt. Camille Kleparek, with the 191st Army Band, removes her M40 protective mask after entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber during the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jonathan Flair, assigned to the 11th Aviation Command, fires his M4 rifle during the night fire qualification event of the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis. June 26, More
Delta Company Commander, 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Maj. James Hanson, presents Mayor of Gillet, Irene Drake, with a certificate of appreciation in support of Operation Tiger, a three-day realistic training More
Shooting coach, Staff Sgt. Dave Ellis, looks on as Spc. Justin Landry conducts a "dry rehearsal" with the M9 pistol. Training was held at an indoor range at the Northwestern Technical College in Green Bay, Wis. More
Sgt. Andrew Paulsen, 350th CACOM competitor, congratulates Sgt. Daniel Warner of the 351st CACOM after completing an obstacle during USACPOC(A)'s Best Warrior Competition obstacle course at Fort Bragg, N.C., Ma More
Tony "The Sarge" Schumacher, driver of the U.S. Army Top Fuel Dragster, describes his car to Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs, USACAPOC(A) commanding general before his race at the third annual NHRA Four-Wide Nation More
Staff Sgt. Justin Duffek, member of the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, renders the salute during the playing of the national anthem during their Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen ceremony held at the Kress Center in More
Spc. Nicholas Peterson, 5502nd U.S. Army Hospital, removes his M40 protective mask after entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013. At More
2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competitor, Sgt. Jonathan Flair, 11th Aviation Command, fires his M4 rifle during the night fire qualification event where sounds of explosions, music, and the color of tracers f More
Brianne Berg, 9, a child with Sunshine Child Center, plays in the Humvee while visiting the soldiers of the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion during Operation Tiger in Gillet, Wis., Aug 7. Operation Tiger was a th More