Video by Sgt. Benjamin Whitten | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 05.17.2024
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Natasha Oschner, a stable keeper with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, prepares to present an award to the winner of the Sgt. Reckless race at Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 17, 2024. MCG conducted a cross-country journey from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, to the National Capitol Region for the first time in......
Video by Jorge Gomez | Irwin Army Community Hospital | 05.16.2024
These warriors from Irwin Army Community Hospital aren't afraid of a little pressure. Watch them push their limits in the final test of endurance followed by a brutal litter carry obstacle course. Can they stay focused under fire and work together to get their "wounded" comrade to safety? See the teamwork, grit, and determination of these medical heroes. Music by Scott Buckley - released......
Video by Sgt. Sally Armstrong | U.S. Army South | 05.16.2024
Barbados Defence Force Capt. Shane Drakes, co-ground track lead, and Commander Mark Peterson, co-director of TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24), discuss their roles and explain the overall accomplishment of TW24 at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Saint Michael, Barbados on May 16, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of......
Video by Capt. Rickey Grider | U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa | 05.16.2024
U.S. Army Sgt. David Thanga, 1st Battalion, 175 Infantry Regiment, Maryland National Guard, discusses his first visit to Africa during exercise African Lion 2024 in Tamale, Ghana, May 16, 2024. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier, joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), running from April 19 to May 31 across......
Video by Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Stone | 205th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 05.16.2024
Meet U.S. Army Sgt. Javier Tinoso. He’s a 91L heavy construction repair Soldier from Dededo, Guam, and a member of the 43d Multi-Role Bridge Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade. This is Tinoso’s first trip outside of the United States. “My first time overseas and outside the state, it’s a big culture shock as well. It’s good to see new things and meet new......
Video by Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Stone | 205th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 05.16.2024
Meet U.S. Army Sgt. Calimar Torres, a 12C bridge crewmember and is a member of the 43d Multi-Role Bridge Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade stationed at Fort Cavasos, Texas. Torres was born in Orlando, Florida, and he grew up in Puerto Rico. “I joined the Army because I come from a military background. I wanted to be a part of some sort of tradition in my family, and......
Video by Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Stone | 205th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 05.16.2024
Meet Pfc. Alvaro Nava, a 12C bridge crewmember from Lima, Peru, and is a member of the 43d Multi-Role Bridge Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade stationed at Fort Cavasos, Texas. “I like it [bridge crewmember], I really like it. I like the pressure that we have to do everything on time. Whenever we do this our sergeant major likes us to beat our time. And I also like......
Video by Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Stone | 205th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 05.16.2024
Meet U.S. Army Spc. Colby Lavoie from Van Buren, Maine and works as a 91B wheeled vehicle mechanic for the 43d Multi-Role Bridge Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade located at Fort Cavasos, Texas. “I think Poland is a big culture change; the weather is beautiful, and it’s nice to see something other than the states.” Lavoie is responsible for moving and......