Courtesy Photo | 1st Mission Support Command | 03.09.2016
Capt. Julie Brown, veterinarian at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, evaluates a chocolate lab during VETCAP operations held at Ramey Base, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, as part of Operation Coqui. During the VETCAP, team medics were given the opportunity to help vaccinate dogs and received hands on training for use during their future missions in Central America....
Photo by Spc. Anthony Martinez | 1st Mission Support Command | 03.08.2016
(From right to left) Sgt. Luis Torres, 402 CA Battalion, Bravo Company, roleplays as local media during Operation Coqui asking Sgt. 1st Class Elvin Serrano, native of Caguas, Puerto Rico and Team Noncommissioned Officer for the 81st CA Battalion, questions about their mission in Puerto Rico. The intent of this simulated exercise is to help prepare team members on how to answer media questions......
Photo by Spc. Anthony Martinez | 1st Mission Support Command | 03.08.2016
(From left to right) – Capt. Michael Collins, Cpt. John Capiello, and Sgt. 1st Class Diego Piña prepare to brief ROTC student at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico – Arecibo as part of their training during Operation Coqui. The purpose of the brief was for the CA teams to practice their Spanish fluency skills while informing ROTC students on what Civil Affairs is and answer any......
Courtesy Photo | 1st Mission Support Command | 03.07.2016
The 81st Civil Affairs team members evaluate a bridge near Salinas, Puerto during Operation Coqui in order to identify any potential flooding or other issues that could arise during a disaster such as a hurricane....
Courtesy Photo | Fort Hood Public Affairs Office | 03.23.2015
Capt. Lakito Tarraze Bynum, 36, whose home of record is listed as Oakland, Miss., entered active-duty service in April 1996 as an ammunition specialist, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in May 2009 and served as a civil affairs team leader. He was assigned to 81st Civil Affairs Battalion, 85th Civil Affairs Brigade, Fort Hood, since September 2014....
Photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Sanders | 85th Civil Affairs Brigade | 03.24.2014
Staff Sgt. Jose Ledee and Sgt. 1st Class Diego Pina, both of 81st Civil Affairs Battalion, take a minute to discuss their progress during the Bataan Memorial Death March in White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 24. The 26.2 mile event honored the Soldiers of the actual Death March, which occured in April of 1942. (Courtesy Photo)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Sanders | 85th Civil Affairs Brigade | 03.24.2014
Members of the 81st Civil Affairs Battalion, 85th Civil Affairs Brigade, negotiate an obstacle known as The Sand Pit during the Bataan Memorial Death March held in White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 24. The team completed the event, finishing second among 33 teams in the male military heavy category. (Courtesy Photo)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Sanders | 85th Civil Affairs Brigade | 03.23.2014
Sgt. 1st Class Diego Pina, a civil affairs team sergeant assigned to 81st Civil Affairs Battalion, 85th CA Brigade, leads his team during a portion of the Bataan Memorial Death March in White Sands Missile Range, N.M. (Courtesy Photo)...
