July 2009 Featured Photos

Army Spc. Jason Adams, a Soldier deployed with the 525th Military Police Battalion in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, trains for the MP war fighter competition by simulating the application of a tourniquet to Army Sgt. Steven Jones’ arm at Camp America, July 21, 2009. The Soldiers, who are training for the competition at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. in September, will represent the 525th MP Battalion and JTF Guantanamo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pfc. Christopher Vann)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Spc. Jason Adams, a Soldier deployed with the 525th Military Police Battalion in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, trains for the MP war fighter competition by simulating the application of a tourniquet to Army Sgt. Steven Jones’ arm at Camp America, July 21, 2009. The Soldiers, who are training for the competition at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. in September, will represent the 525th MP Battalion and JTF Guantanamo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pfc. Christopher Vann)

 

Army Sgt. 1st Class Camilo Hernandez, a training non-commissioned officer deployed with the 525th Military Police Battalion in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, mounts an MK-19, a grenade launcher or grenade machine gun, atop a HUMVEE at Camp America, July 21, 2009. Hernandez is training Soldiers who will be representing the 525th MP Battalion and JTF Guantanamo in the war fighter competition taking place in September. As part of the competition, Soldiers will be required to dismount an MK-19 and reposition it on the ground. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pfc. Christopher Vann)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Sgt. 1st Class Camilo Hernandez, a training non-commissioned officer deployed with the 525th Military Police Battalion in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, mounts an MK-19, a grenade launcher or grenade machine gun, atop a HUMVEE at Camp America, July 21, 2009. Hernandez is training Soldiers who will be representing the 525th MP Battalion and JTF Guantanamo in the war fighter competition taking place in September. As part of the competition, Soldiers will be required to dismount an MK-19 and reposition it on the ground. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pfc. Christopher Vann)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – West Virginia Air National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Brian Gatens, deployed here with the 474th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, pencils in his test administered by the Navy College Office at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, July 10, 2009. The Navy College office provides service members with information on educational opportunities and benefits and also provides proctors for college and professional development tests. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army 1st Lt. Christopher Cudney)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – West Virginia Air National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Brian Gatens, deployed here with the 474th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, pencils in his test administered by the Navy College Office at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, July 10, 2009. The Navy College office provides service members with information on educational opportunities and benefits and also provides proctors for college and professional development tests. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army 1st Lt. Christopher Cudney)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Spc. Samuel Nobles, Army Spc. Jason Adams and Army Sgt. Steven Jones, deployed here with the 525th Military Police Battalion in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, disable an OE-254 radio antenna as part of their war fighter training at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, July 13, 2009. The OE-254 is a general purpose, stationary, broadband, omni-directional antenna used to extend the range of tactical frequency modulation radio sets while on tactical missions in the field. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Sgt. Michael Baltz)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Spc. Samuel Nobles, Army Spc. Jason Adams and Army Sgt. Steven Jones, deployed here with the 525th Military Police Battalion in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, disable an OE-254 radio antenna as part of their war fighter training at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, July 13, 2009. The OE-254 is a general purpose, stationary, broadband, omni-directional antenna used to extend the range of tactical frequency modulation radio sets while on tactical missions in the field. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Sgt. Michael Baltz)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Spc. Kevin Tardi, deployed with the 525th Military Police Battalion in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, gets a tooth extracted at the Joint Troop Clinic, July 21, 2009. The JTC is a first line aid station for JTF Guantanamo service members.    (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Sgt. Michael Baltz)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Spc. Kevin Tardi, deployed with the 525th Military Police Battalion in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, gets a tooth extracted at the Joint Troop Clinic, July 21, 2009. The JTC is a first line aid station for JTF Guantanamo service members. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Sgt. Michael Baltz)

 

 

 

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Joint Task Force Guantanamo service members put their batting skills to the test hitting fast and slow pitched softballs and baseballs at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s G.J. Denich Gym, July 13, 2009. The new batting cages at the gym recently opened and are available to service members and civilians to enjoy. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Steven Rougeau)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Joint Task Force Guantanamo service members put their batting skills to the test hitting fast and slow pitched softballs and baseballs at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s G.J. Denich Gym, July 13, 2009. The new batting cages at the gym recently opened and are available to service members and civilians to enjoy. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Steven Rougeau)

 



GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Soldiers make adjustments to their weapons prior to completing rifle qualification at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Grenadillo Range, July 9, 2009. Service members with Joint Task Force Guantanamo regularly rotate through the M-16 rifle and M-9 pistol qualification range to keep their marksmanship skills fresh and ensure they meet their annual qualification requirements.    (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army  Staff Sgt. Blair Heusdens)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Soldiers make adjustments to their weapons prior to completing rifle qualification at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Grenadillo Range, July 9, 2009. Service members with Joint Task Force Guantanamo regularly rotate through the M-16 rifle and M-9 pistol qualification range to keep their marksmanship skills fresh and ensure they meet their annual qualification requirements. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Staff Sgt. Blair Heusdens)

 



GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Air Force Master Sgt. Brett Neal, supply non-commissioned officer-in-charge with the 474th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sonya L. Faucette, supply NCOIC with the Commission Support Group, both deployed to U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, overlook purchase requests for the Base Engineer Emergency Force at Camp Justice, July 1, 2009. The 474th ECES, from the West Virginia Air National Guard, supports JTF Guantanamo by maintaining the Expeditionary Legal Complex and Camp Justice facilities and infrastructure.    (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army  Spc. Cody Black)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Air Force Master Sgt. Brett Neal, supply non-commissioned officer-in-charge with the 474th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sonya L. Faucette, supply NCOIC with the Commission Support Group, both deployed to U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, overlook purchase requests for the Base Engineer Emergency Force at Camp Justice, July 1, 2009. The 474th ECES, from the West Virginia Air National Guard, supports JTF Guantanamo by maintaining the Expeditionary Legal Complex and Camp Justice facilities and infrastructure. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Cody Black)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Masters gives it his all during the Bench Rep-Out competition put on by Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fitness at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, July 4, 2009. Masters finished 3rd place by bench pressing 205 lbs., 24 times.    (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Sgt. Michael Baltz)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Masters gives it his all during the Bench Rep-Out competition put on by Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fitness at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, July 4, 2009. Masters finished in 3rd place by bench pressing 205 lbs., 24 times. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Sgt. Michael Baltz)

 

 

 

 

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Dino Randhawa of the band Two Spot Gobi plays for Joint Task Force Guantanamo service members during a concert at the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Tiki Bar, July 4, 2009. The service members were also treated to a fireworks show during the event to mark the 233rd anniversary of the United States.    (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Richard M. Wolff)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Dino Randhawa of the band "Two Spot Gobi" plays for Joint Task Force Guantanamo service members during a concert at the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Tiki Bar, July 4, 2009. The service members were also treated to a fireworks show during the event to mark the 233rd anniversary of the United States. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Richard M. Wolff)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Fireworks light up the sky during the Morale, Welfare and Recreation services Independence Day Celebration at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, July 4, 2009. The show, provided for the service members and residents who serve at the naval station and Joint Task Force Guantanamo, wowed the audience with almost 45 minutes of breathtaking fireworks.    (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Staff Sgt. Emily J. Russell)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Fireworks light up the sky during the Morale, Welfare and Recreation services Independence Day Celebration at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, July 4, 2009. The show, provided for service members and residents serving at the naval station and Joint Task Force Guantanamo, wowed the audience with almost 45 minutes of breathtaking fireworks. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Staff Sgt. Emily J. Russell)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – New Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion Navy Command Master Chief Alfonso R. Rivera (left) shakes hands with outgoing Navy CMC Edward Moreno after a turnover ceremony inside Camp Delta, June 26, 2009. The NEGB provides the main guard force inside Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s detention facilities.    (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Richard M. Wolff)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – New Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion Navy Command Master Chief Alfonso R. Rivera (left) shakes hands with outgoing Navy CMC Edward Moreno after a turnover ceremony inside Camp Delta, June 26, 2009. The NEGB provides the main guard force inside Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s detention facilities. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Richard M. Wolff)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Service members aboard the SS Cornhusker State (T-ACS-6) assigned with the Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One secure connections attached to a pulley system to load a Haglund crane on to the vessel at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, June 26, 2009. The NCHB1, deployed here for training in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, is stationed out of Norfolk, Va., and is in charge of loading and unloading isolation containers, vehicles and various cranes.    (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pfc. Christopher Vann)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Service members aboard the SS Cornhusker State (T-ACS-6) assigned with the Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One secure connections attached to a pulley system to load a Haglund crane on to the vessel at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, June 26, 2009. The NCHB1, deployed here for training in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, is stationed out of Norfolk, Va., and is in charge of loading and unloading isolation containers, vehicles and various cranes. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pfc. Christopher Vann)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Timothy F. Stevens is piped ashore during a retirement ceremony held at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, June 26, 2009. Stevens, an intelligence specialist, was attached to Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Joint Intelligence Group.    (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Richard M. Wolff)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Timothy F. Stevens is piped ashore during a retirement ceremony held at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, June 26, 2009. Stevens, an intelligence specialist, was attached to Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Joint Intelligence Group. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Richard M. Wolff)

 



GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Pfc. Gregory Riley, a Joint Task Force Guantanamo service member, performs a pre-operational preventive maintenance check on a light medium tactical vehicle at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, June 26, 2009. Riley checked the vehicle prior to the required road course test he took as part of drivers’ training conducted by the 525th Military Police Battalion.   (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army  Sgt. 1st Class Steven Rougeau)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Pfc. Gregory Riley, a Joint Task Force Guantanamo service member, performs a pre-operational preventive maintenance check on a light medium tactical vehicle at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, June 26, 2009. Riley checked the vehicle prior to the required road course test he took as part of drivers’ training conducted by the 525th Military Police Battalion. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Steven Rougeau)



GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – An Air Force service member, attached with the 118th Base Engineer Emergency Force in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, welds chain link fencing to an exterior structure at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, June 18, 2006. The 118th BEEF is constructing a storage unit while deployed here for training.   (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army  Spc. Cody Black)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – An Air Force service member, attached with the 118th Base Engineer Emergency Force in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, welds chain link fencing to an exterior structure at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, June 18, 2006. The 118th BEEF is constructing a storage unit while deployed here for training. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Cody Black)