Audio by Scott Sturkol | Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office | 07.17.2023
Lt. Col. Heath Abraham, commander of the 153rd Engineer Battalion of the South Dakota Army National Guard, discusses his unit's work in a special training event July, 17, 2023, at Fort McCoy, Wis., in this interview with the Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office. Abraham also discusses what it's been like for his unit training at Fort McCoy in July 2023 for their annual training, and he discusses......
Audio by Staff Sgt. Austin Pearce | Joint Multinational Readiness Center | 01.26.2020
The Joint Multinational Readiness Center's training exercises are very unique because of its world-class operational forces, namely the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. Providing a highly trained OPFOR regiment is what makes Combined Resolve one of the premier training exercises in the world. Commander of the 1-4 Infantry Regiment, Lt. Col. Kevin Ryan, explains why it's important to have......
Audio by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Fitzgerald | 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 08.21.2013
The Afghan National Army 203rd 'Thunder' Corps opens a new freedom of movement training lane constructed by the newly formed ANA Engineer Kandak. The ceremony officially completed the road development and top ANA engineer soldiers were recognized for outstanding performance during the construction project....
Audio by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Fitzgerald | 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 08.21.2013
Soldiers of the Afghan National Army 203rd "Thunder" Corps conduct improvised explosive device training with new Up-armored Mobile Tactical Vehicles. These new UAMTV's provide a more secure means for the ANA using the mine rollers to clear and secure areas of operations....
Audio by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Fitzgerald | 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 08.20.2013
Members of the Afghan National Army and distinguished visitors gathered at a new military compound to celebrate teh opening of the newly formed 1st ANA Special Operations Brigade. This brigade is the first of its kind, bringing together commandos under one command at the 203rd Corps headquarters....
Audio by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Fitzgerald | 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 06.12.2013
Audio of Afghan National Security Forces officials and local government dignitaries gathered to celebrate the first class of Afghan Local Police at teh Gardez Regional Training Center. This first class of roughly 30 new recruits is a good example of Afghan forces continuing to grow and take the lead in securing Afghanistan....
Audio by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Fitzgerald | 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 05.05.2013
Afghan National Security Forces train with each other to combat explosive hazards in May at Forward Operating Base Thunder, May 5, 2013. This training allows line units in the ANSF to disarm small hazards without having to call up explosive ordnance disposal experts....
