Connecticut Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Warren Elkey, left, a horizontal construction engineer assigned to the 248th Engineer Company, 192nd Engineer Battalion, talks with fellow engineer and 248th soldier, Connecticut Army National Guard Spc. Miracle Sam, right, during annual training at Fort Drum, New York, Aug. 10, 2023. The 248th Engineer Company built fighting positions, worked on improving roadways within the 143rd Regional Support Group’s area of operations and built a detainee holding area during their annual training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Lucibello)