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Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrienne Smith is presented a meritorious service medal by retired Chief Master Sgt. Michael Brown during her retirement ceremony at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum. Smith retired after nearly 34 years of service in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. (DOD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrienne Smith delivers a speech during her retirement ceremony at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum. Smith retired after nearly 34 years of service in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. (DOD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician First Class Albert Givens, president of Joint Task Force Civil Support’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation committee, serves nachos during a MWR event at the command. The nacho sale was one of many events held throughout the year to promote positive morale and well-being of personnel at the command. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sargent Jordan Freking, a member of Joint Task Force Civil Support’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation committee, serves nachos during a MWR event at the command. The nacho sale was one of many held throughout the year to promote positive morale and well-being of personnel at the command. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Joint Task Force Civil Support Commanding General U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William “Bill” Hall speaks during a holiday safety stand down at the command’s headquarters. Hall held a question and answer session, and gave and received feedback from the staff regarding command policies, procedures, ideas and concerns. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Smith, assigned to Joint Task Force Civil Support, delivers a holiday safety brief during a safety stand down at the command’s headquarters. The stand down included topics such as fire and electrical safety, driving safety tips and other safety concerns associated with the holidays. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Carolyn Holmes, one of Joint Task Force Civil Support’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) victim advocates, delivers a brief during the command’s holiday safety stand down. The stand down also included a safety brief and a question and answer session with the commanding general. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
U.S. Army Col. Christopher Caldwell has his new rank pinned on by his wife and father during his promotion ceremony at Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) headquarters. The ceremony was presided over by JTF-CS Commanding General U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William “Bill” Hall, and was attended by Caldwell’s family, friends and fellow JTF-CS staff. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) Commanding General U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William “Bill” Hall administers the oath of office to U.S. Army Col. Christopher Caldwell during his promotion ceremony at the command’s headquarters. The ceremony was presided over by JTF-CS Commanding General U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William “Bill” Hall, and was attended by Caldwell’s family, friends and fellow JTF-CS staff. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
U.S. Army Col. Christopher Caldwell gives a speech during his promotion ceremony at Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) headquarters. The ceremony was presided over by JTF-CS Commanding General U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William “Bill” Hall, and was attended by Caldwell’s family, friends and fellow JTF-CS staff. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Joint Task Force Civil Support Chief of Staff U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy Powledge addresses the command during the 244th Marine Corps birthday celebration. Powledge talked about the Marine Corps’ origin, its duties and responsibilities to the United States and what it means to be a United States Marine. Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
As the oldest, youngest and senior-ranked members, Joint Task Force Civil Support Chief of Staff U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy Powledge (middle), U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Jordan Freking (left) and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. (ret) Stan Bacon (right) cut the cake during the 244th Marine Corps birthday celebration. The cake-cutting ceremony signifies an annual renewal of each Marine’s commitment to the Marine Corps, and the Marine Corps’ commitment to our nation. The tradition of the youngest and oldest Marine cutting the cake signifies the passing of knowledge and experience from senior to junior. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christina Anders has her rank pinned on by her son, daughter and Aaron Plichta, a member of Joint Task Force Civil Support. Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Larsen, who served with Anders at the 821st Contingency Response Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, Ca., presided over the ceremony and administered the senior non-commissioned officer charges. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christina Anders takes the senior noncommissioned officer charges, administered by Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Larsen, who served with Anders at the 821st Contingency Response Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, Ca., during a promotion ceremony at Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) headquarters. Anders was pinned by her son, daughter and Aaron Plichta, a member of JTF-CS. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Larsen, who served with Master Sgt. Christina Anders at the 821st Contingency Response Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, Ca., presents her with her certificate of promotion during a ceremony at Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS). Anders was pinned by her son, daughter and Aaron Plichta, a member of JTF-CS. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Service members attending the Mobile Training Team (MTT) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. read an information display about Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) and its mission. The MTT focused on the CBRN mission and DSCA. The briefings are designed to train oncoming DCRF units on specific mission requirements in the event of a CBRN response. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) Staff Judge Advocate U.S. Army Lt. Col. Walter Narramore briefs leaders and members of the defense chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) response force (DCRF) and defense support to civil authorities (DSCA) during the mobile training team (MTT) held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The MTT focused on the CBRN mission and DSCA. The briefings are designed to train oncoming DCRF units on specific mission requirements in the event of a CBRN response. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) Deputy Director of Plans, Policy and Interagency Stan Bacon briefs leaders and members of the defense chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) response force (DCRF) and defense support to civil authorities (DSCA) during the mobile training team (MTT) held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The MTT focused on the CBRN mission and DSCA. The briefings are designed to train oncoming DCRF units on specific mission requirements in the event of a CBRN response. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) Chief of Staff U.S. Marine Col. Tim Powledge addresses the command during an all-hands at the command’s headquarters, where he talked about some of the command’s suggestions and concerns. In order to promote and good and equal working environment, the command also held training from the Langley Equal Opportunity (EO) Office on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, which covered topics such as bullying and hazing, sexual harassment and how to file EO complaints. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Frank Dawson from the Langley Equal Opportunity (EO) Office on Joint Base Langley-Eustis provides training to Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) during an all-hands at the command’s headquarters. The training covered topics such as bullying and hazing, sexual harassment and how to file an EO complaint. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Joint Task Force Civil Support Command Surgeon U.S. Navy Capt. Bryan Schumacher addresses the command during the 244th Navy birthday celebration. The theme of this year’s celebration, “No Higher Honor,” originates from a quote by Lt. Cmdr. Robert Copeland, commanding officer of the World War II destroyer USS Samuel B. Roberts (DDE-413). (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
As the petty officer of the watch during Joint Task Force Civil Support’s 244th Navy birthday celebration, U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Hearn strikes eight bells. This tradition stems back to the days when Seamen didn’t have personal time pieces. Eight bells signifies the end of a four-hour watch, with each bell signifying 30-minute increments. The theme of this year’s celebration, “No Higher Honor,” originates from a quote by Lt. Cmdr. Robert Copeland, commanding officer of the World War II destroyer USS Samuel B. Roberts (DDE-413). (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
As the oldest and youngest members, Joint Task Force Civil Support Command Surgeon U.S. Navy Capt. Bryan Schumacher (left) and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Tyler Arentzen (right) cut the cake during the 244th Navy birthday celebration. The cake-cutting ceremony signifies an annual renewal of each Sailor’s commitment to the Navy, and the Navy’s commitment to our nation. The tradition of the youngest and oldest Sailors cutting the cake signifies the passing of knowledge and experience from senior to junior Sailors. The theme of this year’s celebration, “No Higher Honor,” originates from a quote by Lt. Cmdr. Robert Copeland, commanding officer of the World War II destroyer USS Samuel B. Roberts (DDE-413). (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Commanding General for Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William “Bill” Hall gives opening remarks during the command’s 20th anniversary celebration at JTF-CS headquarters. The celebration also included a Defense Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Force (DCRF) leadership symposium, as well as a room dedication for the late U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret) Jeff Mathis III, who served as the command’s commanding general from July 2012 to July 2014. The celebration was attended by representatives from U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and U.S. Army North (ARNORTH), DCRF unit commanders and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regional leaders, as well as prior JTF-CS members and alumni. (Official DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Redd/RELEASED)
Joint Task Force Civil Support participates in MY20 MTT  Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) participated in the Defense Chemical, Biological,...
Joint Task Force Civil Support celebrates 20th anniversary  Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) celebrated its 20th birthday with a leadership symposium at...
NEW 377TH TSC COMMANDER VISITS JTF-CS HEADQUARTERS  Maj. Gen. Greg Mosser, Commanding General of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command (TSC), visited...
JTF-CS hosts DSCA II course July 16-19  The Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Support of Civil Support Authorities (DSCA) II course was...
JTF-CS hosts exercise Vista Proximity II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis  On June 25-26, 2019, Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS), hosted exercise Vista Proximity II (VP...
Education key to skills, knowledge, community contributions  Attaining higher education and increasing one's skills substantially can set a person apart and on a...
FEMA, state, military, Guard, CAP, volunteers, rehearse whole-of-government crisis response  Exercise Ardent Sentry 2019 (AS-19), a response to a simulated devastating earthquake, took place...
Members of JTF-CS and the DCRF participate in Exercise Vibrant Response-Guardian Response 19  Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) provided mission command of the Defense Chemical,...
DCRF task forces attend mission planning conference, Exercise Vibrant Response 2019 preparation  About 200 service members representing 60 military units across the nation attended a mission...
Army National Guardsman retires after nearly 40 years of service  For some members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 20 years marks the end of a successful military career...
Security & Border and CST & CBRNE: Full-Spectrum Comms Go Live  Security & Border spoke recently with Mr. Jeff Theall, Branch Chief of the Information Technology...
MG Hall Editorial Published in CBRNE Central Online Magazine  As commander of Joint Task Force Civil Support, I lead a unique disaster response force, which is...
CBRN responders participate in Exercise Sudden Response  Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear crisis responders hope disaster never strikes, but if...
Senior enlisted leaders from Army Futures Command and JTF-CS talk the future  When two headquarters are located nearby, synergy is bound to happen.Army Command Sgt. Maj. Paul E....
JTF-CS demonstrates rapid deployment force capability  Preparing for movement to a location for emergency events requires practice and planned structure,...