Soldiers clear path for Cannon Creek recreational trail
Soldiers from the Virginia National Guard's Gate City-based 1033rd Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 91st Troop Command work to clear a path for the Cannon Creek pedestrian and bike trail July 17 in Richmond. Approximately 40 citizen-Soldier engineers are working on Phase III the project during their two-week annual training from July 15-27. The Petersburg-based Forward Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion is providing logistical support for the units on site and keeping them fed and fueled and additional Soldiers and equipment from the Bowling Green-based 189th Engineer Company will also take part in the mission. Near the current project, the clearing performed last year by members of the Virginia Guard has been paved. The The project is part of the Innovative Readiness Training program that allows engineers to put their military skills to work on community service projects approved by National Guard Bureau. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard)
Soldiers clear path for Cannon Creek recreational trail
Soldiers from the Virginia National Guard's Gate City-based 1033rd Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 91st Troop Command work to clear a path for the Cannon Creek pedestrian and bike trail July 17 in Richmond. Approximately 40 citizen-Soldier engineers are working on Phase III the project during their two-week annual training from July 15-27. The Petersburg-based Forward Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion is providing logistical support for the units on site and keeping them fed and fueled and additional Soldiers and equipment from the Bowling Green-based 189th Engineer Company will also take part in the mission. Near the current project, the clearing performed last year by members of the Virginia Guard has been paved. The The project is part of the Innovative Readiness Training program that allows engineers to put their military skills to work on community service projects approved by National Guard Bureau. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard)