U.S. Army

May 14

Pfc. Trevor Gaston, a Soldier with the 2nd Battalion, 263rd Air Defense Artillery, demonstrates an FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS (Man-Portable Air-Defense System) at Bolling Air Force Base, April 14, 2010. Air Defense units from South Carolina and Ohio have been on rotating deployments to the National Capitol Region to support homeland defense as part of Operation Noble Eagle. This continued operation began in 2001, just days after—and in response to—the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Pfc. Trevor Gaston, a Soldier with the 2nd Battalion, 263rd Air Defense Artillery, demonstrates an FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS (Man-Portable Air-Defense System) at Bolling Air Force Base, April 14, 2010. Air Defense units from South Carolina and Ohio have been on rotating deployments to the National Capitol Region to support homeland defense as part of Operation Noble Eagle. This continued operation began in 2001, just days after—and in response to—the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Best Sapper Competitors begin the three mile buddy-run with their individual body armor and M-4 rifles. The Best Sapper Competition gives engineers throughout the Army the opportunity to compete in a grueling six phase three day competition to determine who are the best engineers in the Army. (DoD photo by Benjamin Faske)

Best Sapper Competitors begin the three mile buddy-run with their individual body armor and M-4 rifles. The Best Sapper Competition gives engineers throughout the Army the opportunity to compete in a grueling six phase three day competition to determine who are the best engineers in the Army. (DoD photo by Benjamin Faske)

PFC Easterly waits for an instructor to verify that he has all the required gear to begin the 6th annual Best Sapper Competition at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. The event gives engineers throughout the Army the opportunity to compete in a grueling six phase three day competition to determine who are the best engineers in the Army. (DoD photo by Benjamin Faske)

PFC Easterly waits for an instructor to verify that he has all the required gear to begin the 6th annual Best Sapper Competition at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. The event gives engineers throughout the Army the opportunity to compete in a grueling six phase three day competition to determine who are the best engineers in the Army. (DoD photo by Benjamin Faske)

Louisiana National Guardsmen of the 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 205th Engineer Battalion, construct a 300-foot temporary wharf that will be used to load boats with booms and supplies at Campo’s Marina in St. Bernard, La., on May 6.

Louisiana National Guardsmen of the 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 205th Engineer Battalion, construct a 300-foot temporary wharf that will be used to load boats with booms and supplies at Campo’s Marina in St. Bernard, La., on May 6.

Louisiana National Guardsmen of the 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 205th Engineer Battalion, construct a 300-foot temporary wharf that will be used to load boats with booms and supplies at Campo’s Marina in St. Bernard, La., on May 6. 

Louisiana National Guardsmen of the 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 205th Engineer Battalion, construct a 300-foot temporary wharf that will be used to load boats with booms and supplies at Campo’s Marina in St. Bernard, La., on May 6. 

Master Sgt. Eric Ross (left) and Master Sgt. Eric Turk, representing the Army Special Forces Command, finish the last run as winners of the 2010 Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga. Photo credit: Daren Reehl. 

Master Sgt. Eric Ross (left) and Master Sgt. Eric Turk, representing the Army Special Forces Command, finish the last run as winners of the 2010 Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga. Photo credit: Daren Reehl. 

A total of 80 Rangers from throughout the Army begin a three-day Best Ranger competition to determine the Army’s ‘best of the best.’ Only 50 of the 80 Rangers would finish the contest. Photo credit: Daren Reehl. 

A total of 80 Rangers from throughout the Army begin a three-day Best Ranger competition to determine the Army’s ‘best of the best.’ Only 50 of the 80 Rangers would finish the contest. Photo credit: Daren Reehl. 

Sgt. Michael Malchow, 75th Ranger Regiment, rappels down the side of the Prusik Climb tower during day two of the Best Ranger competition at Fort Benning, Ga. Photo credit: Daren Reehl. 

Sgt. Michael Malchow, 75th Ranger Regiment, rappels down the side of the Prusik Climb tower during day two of the Best Ranger competition at Fort Benning, Ga. Photo credit: Daren Reehl. 

May 11

As day turns to night U.S. Army members with 782nd Alpha Company, make their way through a town in Southern Afghanistan during a resupply convoy, April 29. The 782nd members conducted a two day convoy to deliver combat supplies to U.S. and Coalition forces and recovered tactical combat vehicles from three different forward operating bases.

As day turns to night U.S. Army members with 782nd Alpha Company, make their way through a town in Southern Afghanistan during a resupply convoy, April 29. The 782nd members conducted a two day convoy to deliver combat supplies to U.S. and Coalition forces and recovered tactical combat vehicles from three different forward operating bases.

Sgt. Maj. James Lambert and Lt. Col. Michael “Greg” Hicks, both of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Munitions Training Department at the Ordnance Munitions and Electronics Maintenance School, look over equipment similar to what was used to tell the story of EOD Soldiers in Iraq in the Academy Award-winning movie “The Hurt Locker.” The Talon robot and EOD bomb suit play significant roles in the movie. 

Sgt. Maj. James Lambert and Lt. Col. Michael “Greg” Hicks, both of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Munitions Training Department at the Ordnance Munitions and Electronics Maintenance School, look over equipment similar to what was used to tell the story of EOD Soldiers in Iraq in the Academy Award-winning movie “The Hurt Locker.” The Talon robot and EOD bomb suit play significant roles in the movie.