IDF Soldiers
IDF Soldiers in the Field
Presented by American Friends of LIBI
Dear Friends, In the new year of 2014, the Israel Defense Forces will be facing a year of intense challenges and missions, a year in which your support of the IDF will be more vital than ever. The IDF faces renewed rocket fire from Gaza, shootings from Lebanon, and rising instability on the Syrian border. There's one thing these brave soldiers can rely upon: the support of LIBI USA. We give hope, encouragement and financial support so that the IDF soldiers will know they are not alone. The LIBI Fund is an an all-volunteer organization which works to care for Israel’s soldiers by sponsoring medical equipment, social and religious programs, as well as providing support to prepare the soldiers for life after the army.
Soldiers in the Field
I’m delighted to present this pictorial eBook which features vivid photographs of Israeli soldiers in varied units of the army. Learn about the history of the IDF and the crucial work of its battalions and posts in defending the Land of Israel and appreciate the dedication and bravery of the modern day heroes and heroines of Israel. Join us and show your support of soldiers of the IDF. Visit www.friendsoflibi.org and make a donation today. Best Wishes, John A.I. Grossman, MD Chairman, American Friends of LIBI
www.friendsoflibi.org
The Paratroopers Brigade, known as the Tzanchanim, is an elite unit in the Israeli army with a history of carrying out special missions since the 1950s. Perhaps their most notorious success was capturing the Western Wall in the 6 day war in 1967. This beautiful picture shows two soldiers parachuting together off one of the cosats of Israel.
Parachuting Together
This picture shows the Nahal Brigade in action during a drill. The unit was formed from, and part of, the Nahal movement, which historically combines agriculture and the kibbutz movement with social volunteerism. One such example of this fusion is found in one of their battalions, who spend a year volunteering in lower socio-economic areas prior to serving a year in the army and then do community service for half a year.
Nachal's Brigade-Wide Drill
The Home Front Command specializes in civilian protection. At times of war this unit is especially important in its role of organizing and instructing civilians how to, and how not to, act. Within the Home Front Command is the Search and Rescue Unit, who are shown in this picture, who are responsible for contending with home attacks, including bioligical, nuclear and chemical ones. The Unit are also active internationally, and are sent to aid countries in need for example during the earthquake in Haiti. Home Front Command Search and Rescue Unit Drill in Jerusalem
The Desert Reconnaissance Battalion is mostly composed of Bedouin soldiers. They are stationed near the Gaza Border and are experts in preventing infiltration attempts into Israel. They can determine danger by seeing a faded footprint and they use their unique skills, training and life experience to acertain whether there is a threat of infiltration. This picture shows a member of the unit during an important drill.
The Desert Reconnaissance Battalion Conducts Drill in the Urban Warfare Center
The Israeli army has many operations that they must perform in the field either in Israel, or in their various humanitarian efforts abroad. It is essential that army doctors are able to perform in all scenarios and this picture shows a field doctor during a drill.
Field Doctors Perform Drills
Israeli soldiers are extremely hardworking and constantly have to be on alert, come day or night. This picture shows a soldier on duty, guarding, with the deceivingly peaceful horizon behind him. Nearly all soldiers have to do some sort of guard duty during their time in the army, and this involves them being posted in various areas, sometimes somewehat secluded, and demnads their complete focus for hours to ensure there are no infiltrations.
Guarding the Horizon
This picture shows the first operational parachuting drill in the Israeli army in the last fifteen years. It was a unifying event for the elite paratrooping unit and tested thousands of the unit's soliders, thus ensuring that they were completely prepared for future operations.
First Operational Parachuting Drill in 15 Years
The Yahalom unit in the Israeli army is an elite combat engineering unit. Yahalom literally means a diamond and is an acronym in Hebrew for the "Special Operations Engineering Unit". Because the unit is so specialized in its work, its soldiers must sign on for a minimum of four years, an extra year than regular army service. The unit is also involved in counterterrorism operations and this photo shows the soldiers in intensive training for such combat.
Yahalom Training in Close Quarters
This picture is a beautiful display of cooperation between different army units. Golani troops are filing into a black hawk helicoptor, which is piloted by a member of the air force. There is an incredible amount of comeraderie in the Israeli army, even given the diversity of the soldiers. This is rooted in the deep love and commitment soldiers have to their land.
Golani Soldiers Filing Into "Black Hawk" Helicopter
The Alpinist unit in the Israeli army specializes in mountain and snow warfare and other difficult terrains. The unit is essential to fighting in the Northern part of Israel, especially on Mount Hermon.This picture shows an alpinist deep in intensive training practicing his aim.
Alpinist Practices his Aim
Soldiers in the Field
The LIBI Fund sponsors programs to enhance the soldiers’ understanding for the unique history of the Jewish people and their special bond to the Land.
The LIBI Fund provides financial and social support for lone soldiers that have no families in Israel to provide for them.
The LIBI Fund provides financial and social support for families of Photo Album fallen soldiers and for disabled soldiers.
Presented by American Friends of LIBI
Dear Friends, In the new year of 2014, the Israel Defense Forces will be facing a year of intense challenges and missions, a year in which your support of the IDF will be more vital than ever. The IDF faces renewed rocket fire from Gaza, shootings from Lebanon, and rising instability on the Syrian border. There's one thing these brave soldiers can rely upon: the support of LIBI USA. We give hope, encouragement and financial support so that the IDF soldiers will know they are not alone. The LIBI Fund is an an all-volunteer organization which works to care for Israel’s soldiers by sponsoring medical equipment, social and religious programs, as well as providing support to prepare the soldiers for life after the army.
Soldiers in the Field
I’m delighted to present this pictorial eBook which features vivid photographs of Israeli soldiers in varied units of the army. Learn about the history of the IDF and the crucial work of its battalions and posts in defending the Land of Israel and appreciate the dedication and bravery of the modern day heroes and heroines of Israel. Join us and show your support of soldiers of the IDF. Visit www.friendsoflibi.org and make a donation today. Best Wishes, John A.I. Grossman, MD Chairman, American Friends of LIBI
www.friendsoflibi.org
The Paratroopers Brigade, known as the Tzanchanim, is an elite unit in the Israeli army with a history of carrying out special missions since the 1950s. Perhaps their most notorious success was capturing the Western Wall in the 6 day war in 1967. This beautiful picture shows two soldiers parachuting together off one of the cosats of Israel.
Parachuting Together
This picture shows the Nahal Brigade in action during a drill. The unit was formed from, and part of, the Nahal movement, which historically combines agriculture and the kibbutz movement with social volunteerism. One such example of this fusion is found in one of their battalions, who spend a year volunteering in lower socio-economic areas prior to serving a year in the army and then do community service for half a year.
Nachal's Brigade-Wide Drill
The Home Front Command specializes in civilian protection. At times of war this unit is especially important in its role of organizing and instructing civilians how to, and how not to, act. Within the Home Front Command is the Search and Rescue Unit, who are shown in this picture, who are responsible for contending with home attacks, including bioligical, nuclear and chemical ones. The Unit are also active internationally, and are sent to aid countries in need for example during the earthquake in Haiti. Home Front Command Search and Rescue Unit Drill in Jerusalem
The Desert Reconnaissance Battalion is mostly composed of Bedouin soldiers. They are stationed near the Gaza Border and are experts in preventing infiltration attempts into Israel. They can determine danger by seeing a faded footprint and they use their unique skills, training and life experience to acertain whether there is a threat of infiltration. This picture shows a member of the unit during an important drill.
The Desert Reconnaissance Battalion Conducts Drill in the Urban Warfare Center
The Israeli army has many operations that they must perform in the field either in Israel, or in their various humanitarian efforts abroad. It is essential that army doctors are able to perform in all scenarios and this picture shows a field doctor during a drill.
Field Doctors Perform Drills
Israeli soldiers are extremely hardworking and constantly have to be on alert, come day or night. This picture shows a soldier on duty, guarding, with the deceivingly peaceful horizon behind him. Nearly all soldiers have to do some sort of guard duty during their time in the army, and this involves them being posted in various areas, sometimes somewehat secluded, and demnads their complete focus for hours to ensure there are no infiltrations.
Guarding the Horizon
This picture shows the first operational parachuting drill in the Israeli army in the last fifteen years. It was a unifying event for the elite paratrooping unit and tested thousands of the unit's soliders, thus ensuring that they were completely prepared for future operations.
First Operational Parachuting Drill in 15 Years
The Yahalom unit in the Israeli army is an elite combat engineering unit. Yahalom literally means a diamond and is an acronym in Hebrew for the "Special Operations Engineering Unit". Because the unit is so specialized in its work, its soldiers must sign on for a minimum of four years, an extra year than regular army service. The unit is also involved in counterterrorism operations and this photo shows the soldiers in intensive training for such combat.
Yahalom Training in Close Quarters
This picture is a beautiful display of cooperation between different army units. Golani troops are filing into a black hawk helicoptor, which is piloted by a member of the air force. There is an incredible amount of comeraderie in the Israeli army, even given the diversity of the soldiers. This is rooted in the deep love and commitment soldiers have to their land.
Golani Soldiers Filing Into "Black Hawk" Helicopter
The Alpinist unit in the Israeli army specializes in mountain and snow warfare and other difficult terrains. The unit is essential to fighting in the Northern part of Israel, especially on Mount Hermon.This picture shows an alpinist deep in intensive training practicing his aim.
Alpinist Practices his Aim
Soldiers in the Field
The LIBI Fund sponsors programs to enhance the soldiers’ understanding for the unique history of the Jewish people and their special bond to the Land.
The LIBI Fund provides financial and social support for lone soldiers that have no families in Israel to provide for them.
The LIBI Fund provides financial and social support for families of Photo Album fallen soldiers and for disabled soldiers.
