Alaska Army National Guard unit conducts groundbreaking training

   [ May 2012 / 4 images ]

Alaska Army National Guardsmen make final preparations before loading up and heading out in a convoy of new military vehicles for Fort Greely, Alaska, May 4. Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers are conducting training in interior Alaska May 5-19, helping Soldiers prepare for future deployments overseas and provide critical support to Alaska residents during a state disaster. Photo by Maj. Guy Hayes, Alaska National Guard Public Affairs
Alaska Army National Guard Sgt. Michael Davis goes over safety procedures in his vehicle while Sgt. Maj. Norvell Horn verifies everything is operational before heading out in a convoy May 4 to Fort Greely. Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers are conducting training in interior Alaska May 5-19, helping Soldiers prepare for future deployments overseas and provide critical support to Alaska residents during a state disaster. Photo by Maj. Guy Hayes, Alaska National Guard Public Affairs
Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers discuss safety procedures for a convoy headed to Fort Greely May 4 in support of the 297th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade annual training. Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers are conducting training in interior Alaska May 5-19, helping Soldiers prepare for future deployments overseas and provide critical support to Alaska residents during a state disaster. Photo by Maj. Guy Hayes, Alaska National Guard Public Affairs
Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers inspect the lead vehicle for a convoy headed to Fort Greely May 4 in support of the 297th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade annual training. Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers are conducting training in interior Alaska May 5-19, helping Soldiers prepare for future deployments overseas and provide critical support to Alaska residents during a state disaster. Photo by Maj. Guy Hayes, Alaska National Guard Public Affairs