CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Soldier from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and German Army and Navy service members gather for an awards presentation for the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Spc. Natalia Webb, a medical technician from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and the only female to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency (GAFB) this rotation, accepter her GAFB at an awards ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Pfc. Tristan Seaton, Bravo Company, 1-26 Infantry, 101st Airborne, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, competes in a swim competition for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 16, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:57 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary Fejeran, Bowie Company, 1st Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, calls out times during a “ruckrun” for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Capt. Joseph Brunone, right, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, has his backpack weighed by German Navy Lt. Cmdr. Katharina Wrede, after a “ruckrun” for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. During the “ruckrun”, backpacks are required to weight at or more than 33 pounds. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary Fejeran, Bowie Company, 1st Battalion, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, calls out times during a “ruckrun” for the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jack Lamb, Bravo Company, 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, practices before the official marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
A U.S. Army Soldier from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, practices before the official marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Spc. Natalia Webb, a medical technician from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to CJTF-HOA, and the only female to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency (GAFB) this rotation, poses for a photo during the marksmanship portion of the GAFB at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Spc. Natalia Webb, a medical technician from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and the only female to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency (GAFB) this rotation, displays her GAFB at an awards ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
German Army Sgt. 1st Class Tobias Maul, information technology specialist and combat arms training instructor, assigned to Operation Atalanta, officiates the marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
A U.S. Army Soldier from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, officiates the official marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:56 AM1/23/2019
A U.S. Army Soldier from 1-141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, speaks with German soldiers and sailors during the official marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency at the Arta Range Complex, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2019. Competing for the badge offered a unique opportunity to Soldiers and worked as an information exchange between the U.S. and Germany militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
10:55 AM1/23/2019
U.S. Army Soldiers from to Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, prepare for the “ruckrun” portion of the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency in Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2019. The GAFB is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
CJTF-HOA Task Force Alamo Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge
9:56 AM1/23/2019
A week’s worth of physical, mental and technical challenges stood between 41 Task Force Alamo National Guard Soldiers and the German Armed Forces Badge for military proficiency last week, and on Jan. 22, 33 of the Soldiers were awarded the metallic award.
A .50-caliber machine gun mounted on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle maintained by Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, fires rounds at a target at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
A .50-caliber machine gun mounted on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle maintained by Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, fires rounds at a target at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
U.S. Army Spc. Luis Ortiz, Delta Company, 1-141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, loads a .50-caliber machine gun at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
U.S. Army Spc. Luis Ortiz, Delta Company, 1-141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, prepares a .50-caliber machine gun at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Mompoint, left, and U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Gorlowski, both from Delta Company, 1-141st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Alamo, Texas National Guard, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, perform maintenance on a .50-caliber machine gun at a military range in Djibouti, Jan. 19, 2019. Task Force Alamo is responsible for rapidly deploying in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, an area nearly half the size of the continental United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Scott)