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☷Fort Sill units display task force readiness on rails for exercise
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Jan 14,2024
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Soldiers from different units at Fort Sill were busy loading military vehicles onto rails for an upcoming Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) . This took place at the National Training Center ( NTC ) and soldiers from the 75th Field Artillery Brigade , the 2nd Battalion , 18th Field Artillery Regiment , and the 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment were all involved . The railhead operations were carried out on Monday , January 8 , 2024 . The commander of the III Corps started an EDRE to test the unit ' s ability to alert , recall , and deploy parts of the 75th Field Artillery Brigade , 2nd Battalion , 18th Field Artillery Regiment , 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment , and 69th Forward Support Company . These units had to load a bunch of military vehicles onto rail cars to transport them to the National Training Center ( NTC ) in Fort Irwin , California . Soldiers from the 75th Field Artillery Brigade , 2nd Battalion , 18th Field Artillery Regiment , and 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment loaded different military vehicles onto rails in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the NTC . Soldiers from the 75th Field Artillery Brigade , the 2nd Battalion , 18th Field Artillery Regiment , and the 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment are loading different military vehicles onto rails for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . According to Col . Stephen Walker , the commander of the 75th FA Brigade , despite the cold weather and rain , the rail operations went well and everyone stayed safe . Walker emphasized the importance of the EDRE in ensuring their readiness and ability to support missions assigned by Forces Command . The Army regularly conducts EDREs to assess its capability to deploy ground forces quickly . Lt . Col . Richard Farnell , the commander of the 2 - 18th FA , stated that the railhead operations were not the starting point for his soldiers but rather the culmination of their day - to - day training to be prepared for combat at any moment . Farnell emphasized the need to stay ready and deployable at all times , which includes maintaining vehicles and being familiar with the Unit Deployment List . Soldiers from the 75th Field Artillery Brigade , the 2nd Battalion , 18th Field Artillery Regiment , and the 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment are loading military vehicles onto rails for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . Sgt . 1st Class Chad Payne , a master gunner with 2 - 18th FA , mentioned that EDREs give young Soldiers a taste of what a combat deployment would be like . He also emphasized the importance of being mission ready and always prepared for sudden overseas deployments . The Army ' s training aims to provide highly capable and agile forces for combat missions . Spc . Bryden Jordan , a gunner with 2 - 18th FA , praised the well - organized rail operations , strong emphasis on safety , and effective leadership during the EDRE training . Soldiers from different artillery brigades and regiments are getting ready for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . They are loading military vehicles onto rails to prepare for the exercise . Jordan is excited about the upcoming training because it will help their battery build trust and camaraderie . Spc . Adrian Morales , a young fire control support specialist , is motivated by his battle buddies to stay focused and return safely from training . Everything is going smoothly and Morales is grateful for that . Additionally , Soldiers from another artillery regiment are loading vehicles onto a U . S . Air Force Boeing C - 17 at the Fort Sill airfield for the EDRE . 1 Soldiers from 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment load various military vehicles onto a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) 1 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment Soldiers from the Artillery Regiment load various military vehicles onto a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . ( Photo by Edward Muniz ) 1 Soldier with 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery The regiment loads various military vehicles onto a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . ( Photo by Edward Muniz ) A Soldier with 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment loads various military vehicles into a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . ( Photo by Edward Muniz ) A Soldier with 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment loads a variety of military vehicles into a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . ( Photo credit: Edward Muniz ) 1 Soldiers with 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment load various military vehicles onto a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . ( Photo credit: Edward Muniz ) 1 Soldiers with 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment load various military vehicles onto a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . ( Photo credit: Edward Muniz ) 1 Soldiers with 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment load various military vehicles onto a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . ( Photo credit: Edward Muniz ) 1 Soldiers with 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment load various military vehicles onto a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . ( Photo credit: Edward Muniz ) Eleven Soldiers from 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment load various military vehicles onto a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . ( Photo credit: Edward Muniz ) Eleven Soldiers from 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment load various military vehicles onto a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . A group of 11 soldiers from the 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment are loading different military vehicles onto a Boeing C - 17 in preparation for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . The soldiers are being photographed by Edward Muniz . A group of 21 soldiers from the 4th Battalion , 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment were seen loading various military vehicles onto a Boeing C - 17 as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise ( EDRE ) at the National Training Center ( NTC ) . The soldiers were focused on safety during the loading process , but they were also empowered to ensure the success of the mission . Lt . Col . Farnell emphasized the importance of having the right mindset and being ready for any task . With the soldiers ' minds in the right place and a clear understanding of the mission , they believed that anything was achievable .
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