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416TH THEATER ENGINEER COMMAND

Darien, Illinois

Sgt. Jared Henderson, of Kuna, Idaho, a combat engineer with the 391st Engineer Company, Boise, Idaho, marks targets for other teams firing the M-16A2 rifle at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, during the Army Reserve Small Arms Championship.

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A soldier from the 317th Engineer Company watches his mirrors as a Hydraulic Excavator (HYEX) swings a bucket full of dirt over the back of his M1157 A1P2 10-Ton dump truck. The soldier is taking part in the Blackfeet Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) project. The IRT project produces military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to communities throughout the U.S. This particular project takes place on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana during the months of June thru August (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Proseus/released).

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Soldiers from the 317th Engineer Company move from one training location to another, as they continue to re-familiarize themselves with the equipment they will be using during the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) they will take part in. The IRT project produces military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to communities throughout the U.S. This particular project takes place on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana during the months of June thru August (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Proseus/released).

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Staff Sgt. Jonathan Kline, a horizontal construction supervisor with the 317th Engineer Company and project noncommissioned officer in charge, watches Pfc. Daniel Valdavenos operate a T-9/D7R medium dozer. Valdavenos is receiving "stick time" in order to re-familiarize himself with the equipment as the 317th prepares to take part in Innovative Readiness Training (IRT). The IRT project produces military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to communities throughout the U.S. This particular project takes place on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana during the months of June thru August (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Proseus/released).

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This High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE) stands ready as it's operator continues to dig an pipeline hole for water run-off. This piece of military construction equipment is being used by the 317th Engineer Company during their Innovative Readiness Training (IRT). The IRT project produces military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to communities throughout the U.S. This particular project takes place on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana during the months of June thru August (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Proseus/released).

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Soldiers from the 317th Engineer Company, Homewood, Illinois, listen on as Harry Barnes, chairman of the Blackfeet Tribal Council, provides a cultural and historical background of his people, June 6, 2017, Browning, Montana. The 317th is in Browning to take part in Innovative Readiness Training (IRT). IRT projects produces military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to communities throughout the U.S. This particular project takes place on the Blackfeet Reservation during the months of June thru August (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Proseus/Released).

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Spc. Seth Trobaugh, a fuel distribution specialist from the 317th Engineer Company, releases the chains and binders that keep the M978A4 HEMTT fueler truck secured to the low-boy trailer, June 6, 2017. The fueler was shipped to Browning, Montana to provide a way to fuel the multiple pieces of construction equipment that will be used during the 317th’s Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) project. The IRT project produces military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to communities throughout the U.S. This particular project takes place on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning Montana during the months of June thru August (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Proseus/released).

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Sgt. Roberto Cruz of the 387th Engineer Company, 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, participates in the written exam portion of the 2017 Combined Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 24, 2017. The Combined Best Warrior Competition will decide which enlisted soldier and noncommissioned officer will represent the 412th Theater Engineer Command, 416th Engineer Command and 76th Operational Response Command at the United States Army Reserve Command Best Warrior Competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in June (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Spc. Sean Harding/Released).

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Pfc. Raymond A. Gomez of the 387th Engineer Company, 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, prepares to enter a board interview at the 2017 Combined Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 24, 2017. The Combined Best Warrior Competition will decide which enlisted soldier and noncommissioned officer will represent the 412th Theater Engineer Command, 416th Engineer Command and 76th Operational Response Command at the United States Army Reserve Command Best Warrior Competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in June (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Spc. Sean Harding/Released).

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From left: Sgt. Morgan T. Wilken, Spc. Tara M. McTimmonds, Sgt. Noel A. Covey, work together to produce a Combined Obstacle Overlay, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. February 12, 2017. Geospatial engineers produce the maps that will support the commander’s next mission, and are a vital component of the Army, Army Reserve, and Total Force (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean Harding/Released).

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Sgt. Morgan T. Wilken identifies a location in ArcMap at the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade headquarters, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feburary 12, 2017. Geospatial engineers produce the maps that will support the commander’s next mission, and are a vital component of the Army, Army Reserve, and Total Force (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean Harding/Released).

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From left: Sgt. Morgan T. Wilken, Spc. Tara M. McTimmonds, Sgt. Noel A. Covey, pose for a photograph at 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) headquarters, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. February 12, 2017. Geospatial engineers produce the maps that will support the commander’s next mission, and are a vital component of the Army, Army Reserve, and Total Force (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean Harding/Released).

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Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, prepare a truck to carry cargo before a convoy departs at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 11, 2017. Soldiers from the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade went through a series of maneuver and mobility exercises to ensure deployment readiness and demonstrate the brigade’s ability to command and control in a tactical environment. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean F. Harding/Released).

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Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, maneuver through difficult terrain on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington March 12, 2017. The city of Tacoma, Washington, receives an average rainfall of 40 inches of rain per year (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean F. Harding/Released).

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Sgt. Maj. Roy B. Smith inspects vehicles inside of the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade motor pool at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 12, 2017. Soldiers from the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade went through a series of maneuver and mobility exercises to ensure deployment readiness and demonstrate the brigade’s ability to command and control in a tactical environment. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean F. Harding/Released).

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A soldier disassembles a deployable rapid assembly shelter (DRASH) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 12, 2017. Soldiers from the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade went through a series of maneuver and mobility exercises to ensure deployment readiness and demonstrate the brigade’s ability to command and control in a tactical environment. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean F. Harding/Released).

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A color spectrum rises above the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade tactical operations center (TOC) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 11, 2017. Soldiers from the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade went through a series of maneuver and mobility exercises to ensure deployment readiness and demonstrate the brigade’s ability to command and control in a tactical environment. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean F. Harding/Released).

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Soldiers from the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade prepare to depart for a convoy on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 11, 2017. Soldiers from the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade went through a series of maneuver and mobility exercises to ensure deployment readiness and demonstrate the brigade’s ability to command and control in a tactical environment (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean F. Harding/Released).

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A very small aperture terminal (VSAT) provides long-distance communication capabilities at the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade tactical command post (TAC) on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 11, 2017. Soldiers from the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade went through a series of maneuver and mobility exercises to ensure deployment readiness and demonstrate the brigade’s ability to command and control in a tactical environment. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean F. Harding/Released).

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Sgt. Kenneth G. Elliott programs a Crew Access Unit (CAU) inside the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade tactical command post (TAC) on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 11, 2017. Soldiers from the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade went through a series of maneuver and mobility exercises to ensure deployment readiness and demonstrate the brigade’s ability to command and control in a tactical environment. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean F. Harding/Released).

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