OPERATION STEADFAST LIGHTNING PICTURES

The 123rd Pledge Class (front) and operation cadre at the conclusion of OSL, Spring 2015.	A chaotic MOUT scene, Spring 2015.
B-12 members after the operation, Spring 2015.	Guerrillas around the campfire, Spring 2015.
OIC Alix surveys an operational location while on ADVON, Spring 2015. OSL provides an opportunity for B-12 members to plan and run a complex and multi-faceted operation.	B-12 personnel also get to enjoy some less serious aspects of OSL. Here, members playing the role of guerrillas cavort around the campfire, Spring 2015.
A candidate from the 123rd leads a guerrilla to the next objective, Spring 2015.	Candidates handle a guerrilla casualty, Spring 2015.
The 122nd Pledge Class after successfully completing OSL, Spring 2014.	B-12 at the conclusion of OSL, Spring 2014.
A candidate readies a Tactical Map Kit prior to briefing the guerrillas on the next operation, Spring 2014.	Cadre enjoy themselves in the tent, Spring 2014.
A candidate teaches the guerrillas how to line up before assaulting a building, Spring 2014.	Candidates check their equipment, Spring 2014.
OSL cadre pose for a photo, Spring 2014.	B-12 members conduct a ROC Drill in preparation for deployment on OSL.
The 120th Pledge Class after successfully completing OSL, Fall 2012.	Cadre and candidates at the conclusion of OSL, Fall 2012.
P/R cadre during Operation STEADFAST LIGHTNING, Fall 2012.	B-12 cadre pose for a picture during the operation, Fall 2012.
A P/R cadre member carries supplies into the camp at the beginning of OSL, Fall 2012.	An advance party cadre member marks the campsite with a red chemlight, Fall 2012.
OSL cadre get ready in the morning for the day’s activities, Fall 2011.	The 119th Pledge Class after the completion of OSL, Fall 2011.
Cadre at the campfire, Fall 2011.	B-12 cadre sleep outside near the fire, Fall 2011.
P/R 1SG ‘Pack Mule’ carries supplies into the camp at the beginning of OSL, Fall 2011.	The 119th Pledge Class meet with the guerrilla leader at the campfire during OSL, Fall 2011.
A P/R CPT (L) and a B-12 alumnus erect an antenna as part of a communications and tracking node, Fall 2011.	A P/R CPT spends a moment at the firepit during a lull in the action, Fall 2011.
Candidates from the 117th Pledge Class prepare to brief the “guerrillas” during Operation STEADFAST LIGHTNING (OSL), Spring 2009.	A candidate leads guerrillas through a rehearsal for an upcoming mission, Spring 2009.
A candidate secures the rifle of a dead “enemy”, Spring 2009.	Candidates meet with the guerrillas, Spring 2009.
A P/R member at the campfire, Spring 2009.	A candidate prepares to brief the guerrillas in his role as Squad Leader, Spring 2009.
Candidates discuss radio communication procedures, Spring 2009.	B-12 members pose for a picture in their role as “guerrillas”, Spring 2009.
The 117th Pledge Class poses for a picture after the successful completion of Operation STEADFAST LIGHTNING, Spring 2009.	B-12 cadre members at the end of the event, Spring 2009. Events like this tend to develop deep bonds of friendship and mutual respect between P/R members.
B-12 members around the campfire, Spring 2009.	P/R members unfold the very large area map, during training for Operation STEADFAST LIGHTNING, Fall 2007.
Candidates from B-12 & F-12 (Stonehill College) pose for a picture during the operation, Fall 2006.	B-12 cadre members discuss the next phase of the event, Fall 2006.
Two P/R cadre members tend the fire, Fall 2006.	A P/R CO enjoys cooking a hotdog, Fall 2006. B-12 members make sure to have some fun even while running a complex event such as OSL.
Candidates secure enemy prisoners while the guerrillas look on, Fall 2006.	A P/R cadre member, as Officer-In-Charge of the operation, Fall 2006. B-12 members use events such as OSL to increase their own planning and leadership capabilities .
A B-12 OSL cadre member dressed for his role as a guerrilla fighter, Fall 2006.	A candidate escorts a prisoner during his OSL, Fall 2006..
Candidates follow a guerrilla down a remote dirt road, Fall 2006.	A candidate pulls security while another candidate searches a dead enemy, Fall 2006.
P/R members grab some chow and enjoy the camaraderie, Fall 2006.	Candidates pose for a picture at the conclusion of the operation, Fall 2006.
B-12 & F-12 members around the fire, Fall 2006.	B-12 & F-12 cadre members pose for a picture at the conclusion of the event, Fall 2006.

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