The U.S. Army Center of Military History had two soldier-artists on staff at the time this display was assembled. The work of these featured artists represent events in Rwanda, Somalia, Haiti and Panama, and were created in a studio from sketches and photographs produced while the artists were deployed in the field.
Sergeant Jeffrey Manuszak - U.S. Army, graduate of Ray College of Design, Chicago, Illinois, BFA 1995.Sergeant Gene Snyder - U.S. Army currently studying for a BFA degree from Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont.
Their Works
"OPFOR FORT POLK, LOUISIANA", Oil, 18" x 24", 1995, by Sgt. Manuszak. The event depicts Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) training. The OPFOR (opposing forces) is moving out for a training mission.
"LOOKING FOR THE OPFOR, FORT POLK, LOUISIANA", Oil, 18" x 24", 1995, by Sergeant. Manuszak. Portrays a visiting unit from Alaska at JRTC. Members of the unit are in a foxhole protecting their perimeter from the OPFOR (opposing forces).
"READY TO ROLL", Oil, 16" x 20", 1995, by Sergeant. Manuszak. This painting captures HMMWV's getting ready to move out of the Industrial Compound in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
"RWANDA RUNWAY", Oil, 12" x 24", 1995, by Sergeant. Manuszak. A C-130 is being checked over by its crew during a stop in Rwanda.
"FOOTBALL ARMY STYLE", Pastel, 18" x 24", 1994, by Sergeant. Snyder. The 536 Engineers playing an impromptu game of football with Cuban Refugees during Operation Safehaven.
"GENERAL GORDON R. SULLIVAN AT WINDSOR CASTLE", Colored wax pencil, 18" x 24", 1994, by Sergeant. Snyder. General Gordon R. Sullivan and members of the Brandywine Unit at a presentation ceremony at Windsor Castle.
"536 ENGINEERS", Colored wax pencil, 18" x 24", 1994, by Sergeant. Snyder. Laying a drain during Operation Safehaven.
"82D ENGINEERS IN GERMANY", Oil, 30" x 40", 1994, by Sergeant. Snyder. 82d Engineers laying an obstacle course at the Combined Manuever Training Center (CMTC).
"KNUCKLEBUSTERS," Oil, 30" x 40", 1994, by Sergeant. Snyder. Breaking the track on an M-1 tank in Germany.
"OPFOR", Oil, 16" x 20", 1994, by Sergeant. Snyder. M60A1 on training maneuvers in Germany.
"PORTRAIT OF HAITIAN REFUGEES", Pastel, 18" x 24", 1994, by Sergeant. Snyder. Haitian Refugees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.