U.S. Army Spc. Jeffery Houck, with the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade, New York Army National Guard negotiates a water obstacle at the dismounted tactics lane training during pre-mobilization training, conducted at Fort Drum, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2013. Soldiers with the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade were preparing for a deployment to Kuwait later this year. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc Harley Jelis/Released)