Soldiers from the 123rd Engineer Bn. qualified on the M320 range as part of their Annual Training, taking place from July 9 through July 23. During their two-week annual training, they will focus on maintaining readiness and staying proficient in all aspects of being a Soldier. Qualifying on the M320 will allow the Soldiers to provide support in combat situations. This is an opportunity for the unit to keep up with the skills and knowledge it takes to successfully complete a mission.
CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. — With every second that passed by, the sunrays grew stronger. There were no clouds and no wind. Just the relentless sun beating down on everyone who stepped out of cover. Drinking water felt like watering a plant after letting all the soil dry up. The grass was drying out, lips were starting to crack, skin continued to burn, but none of this stopped the 933rd Military Police Company from completing their mission during a...
Horizontal construction engineers with the 661st Engineer Company, 123rd Engineer Battalion, Illinois Army National Guard, repair a trail for tanks and tracked vehicles while conducting Annual Training at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, July 15, 2022. Annual Training gives the 661st the opportunity to test their leadership abilities, develop their job skills, and spend hands-on time with their heavy machinery.
CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – A bead of sweat rolled slowly down the side of Westergard’s face, just after getting caught on the end of his eyebrow. With each second, another bead formed, attracting more and more bugs. The sound of the gnats swarming above nearly masked the loud pop of gunfire at a nearby range. The moisture still lingered in the air from the early morning rain. The thick clouds blocked every opportunity for sunlight to poke...
