Cold Blast
January 31st, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
A marshaling Airman turns his back to avoid the inevitable cloud of spray, broken by bright sunlight, as Airmen finish spraying a C-17 Globemaster III from a Global Ground Support Aircraft Deicer truck at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 17, 2012. When ice forms in the extreme cold temperatures, it can throw off the aerodynamics of aircraft and risk the mission, equipment and lives. Maintainers use the deicer to ensure aircraft continue flying safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)
Snow Patrol
January 7th, 2011 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
FORT PICKETT, VA. — Lance Cpl. Jason M. Flanagan, a rifleman and Indianapolis native, with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes a building during an assault on a military operations in urban terrain training site aboard Fort Pickett, Va., Dec. 13, 2010. The BLT participated in a two-week training exercise at Ft. Pickett, Va., in preparation for their upcoming deployment with the 22nd MEU in 2011. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU recently began an aggressive series of progressively, more complex pre-deployment exercises designed to train and test the MEU’s ability to operate as a cohesive and effective fighting force. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force of 2,200 Marines and sailors and comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson)
Need a Lift?
February 12th, 2010 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Staff Sgt. Hasaan Jones, from the D.C.’s Guard medical detachment, waits at the 6th district police station. The Guard gave rides to critical personnel during the snow emergency in D.C.
Have HEMTT, will tow
February 11th, 2010 | Photography | Posted by Sheila
Sgt. Madrice Hamn of the 224th Aviation Regiment, Virginia National Guard, talks about pulling an ambulance from a snow bank at the Arlington County Fire Department, Station 6, in Falls Church, Va., on Feb. 11. Hamn and Pfc. Kashif Banks were stationed at the firehouse with their HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck,) to assist with recovery of emergency vehicles that got stuck in the snow or on the ice, including ambulances and large ladder trucks.
Virginia Guard snow patrol
February 10th, 2010 | Photography | Posted by Jill DiPasquale
Army National Guard vehicles arrive in Old Town Alexandria, Va., on Feb. 10 to assist during blizzard conditions.
Fort Stevens, Under a Different Kind of Attack
February 10th, 2010 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
The only time D.C. came under attack during the the Civil War was at this fort, near the Fort Totten metro station:
On July 11, 1864, Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early’s exhausted Confederates reached the outskirts of Washington near Silver Spring. Skirmishers advanced to feel the fortifications, which at the time were manned only by Home Guards, clerks, and convalescent troops.
During the night, veteran units from the Union VI Corps disembarked from troop transports and marched north through the streets of Washington to bolster the defenses.
On July 12, Early was finally in position to make a strong demonstration, which was repulsed by the veteran Union troops. In the afternoon, VI Corps units sortied against the Confederate skirmishers, driving them back from their advanced positions in front of Forts Stevens and DeRussy.
Also rather interesting: President Lincoln watched the action from Fort Stevens and came under fire from Confederate sharpshooters.
Another view of its location today:
D.C. blizzard — Arlington National Cemetery
February 10th, 2010 | Photography | Posted by Sheila
Snow covers headstones at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 9, before a second winter storm hit the Washington area. The cemetery was closed for the day due to the snowstorms, although scheduled funerals were still held.
The Unknown Soldier
January 27th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
First snowfall at Arlington this winter.