Story by Spc. Christopher Shannon | Joint Force Headquarters - Mississippi National Guard | 08.04.2020
Bruce, Miss. – Through the scorching Mississippi summer heat and the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, more than 140 Soldiers of the 223rd Engineer Battalion are spending their annual training building a 1.3–mile walking trail for the rural community of Bruce, Miss. Home to just under 3,000 citizens and the 289th Engineer Company, 223rd Engineer Battalion, Bruce is located 40 miles northeast......
Story by Spc. Christopher Shannon | Joint Force Headquarters - Mississippi National Guard | 05.16.2020
On a humid, cheerful Saturday morning at the Vicksburg Readiness Center, the Soldiers and families of the 168th Engineer Brigade said farewell to one commander and welcomed a new one at a change of command ceremony May 16, 2020. Col. Kelvin Nichols, outgoing commander of the 168th Engineer Brigade, relinquished command of the brigade to Lt. Col. Kendrick Cager as colleagues, friends, and......
Story by Spc. Christopher Shannon | 102d Public Affairs Detachment | 06.25.2017
The 1687th Transportation Company is serving its two weeks of training at the Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. “A transport company is responsible for hauling equipment and connexes over the road so units have what they need to do their job,” said Capt. Clyde McArn, commander of the 1687th Transportation Company....
Story by Airman 1st Class Alexx Pons | 27th Special Operations Wing | 07.26.2011
Last year, a task force dedicated to preventing airmen from driving under the influence was assembled to help prevent airmen from putting themselves in harm’s way. The members of this task force were charged with finding alternative ways for their fellow wingmen to have responsible fun. Today, still supporting their core mission here at Cannon Air Force Base, these members operate under a......
Story by Staff Sgt. Jacob McDonald | 18th Field Artillery Brigade | 03.03.2010
A memorial service was held Feb. 26 for an 18th Fires Brigade (Airborne) Soldier found dead in her quarters on Fort Bragg, N.C., earlier in the week....
