85th U.S. ARMY RESERVE SUPP0RT COMMAND

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Gen. Randy George, Army Chief of Staff, along with service members from each branch of service participated in the Chicago Bears 'Salute to Service' game at Soldier Field to honor veterans there, November 10, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, gave remarks as the guest speaker for Waller High School's 41st Annual Veterans Program in Waller, Texas, 43 miles outside of Houston, Texas, November 11, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Erika Whitaker)
Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and a Texas resident, honored local veterans and Soldiers missing in action at the Memorial Service of U.S. Veterans Missing in Action During the Korean War ceremony at the Calvary Korean Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, November 10, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Erika Whitaker)
The leadership and Soldiers assigned to the 3-347th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, along with the family of Staff Sgt. Dante Bell, held a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Bell, November 3, 2024, in Orlando, Florida to honor his life and service to the nation. Bell died in a training incident on October 5, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Erika Whitaker)
The Soldiers of headquarters and headquarters company, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, held an Army Combat Fitness Test, October 5, 2024, during the weekend training battle assembly at their command headquarters. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Master Sgt. Vicky Brown, Senior Human Resources Non-commissioned Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was honored during the WNBA's Chicago Sky 'Military Moment' home game, September 6, 2024. Brown was honored for her 17 years of service, in front of 9,000 spectators, along with her son, Ty, in attendance. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Army Reserve Soldiers, assigned to the 1304th Military Police Company, received a welcome home ceremony from Chicagoland Soldiers, local surrounding police departments and community of Arlington Heights to include their Mayor, Thomas Hayes, August 27, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Chicagoland Army Reserve Soldiers, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, partnered with the Arlington Heights Police Department, August 26, 2024, for an Active Shooter training exercise to test their preparedness of staffs and organization practices. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Observer coach/trainers, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command's 1-338th Training Support Battalion, conducted range operations, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, in preparation for a stateside mobilization where they will train rotational units, ahead of overseas deployments and missions. Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, newly assigned commanding general of the 85th USARSC visited Fort McCoy to observe and review the OC/Ts during their mobilization preparation events during the month of August. The 1-338th TSBN OC/Ts, who provide direct support to First Army's 181st Multi-Functional Training Brigade, provided the following key training events there: night driver's training, commo training, and qualification on the M-9 Baretta, M-17 Sig Sauer, M-16 rifle, M-4 carbine, M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon, M-240 Bravo machine gun, M-2 .50 caliber machine gun, Mk 19 Automatic Grenade Launcher and the M-320 Grenade Launcher. (U.S. Army video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Sgt. Maria Johanna Yu, CBRN OC/T, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, shares her story of service and why she serves. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
The 85th USARSC’s formation is made up of more than 3,500 Army Reserve Soldiers, spread across 45 battalions in 25 states. These Soldiers make up half of First Army’s formation and provide observer/coach trainer and logistical support, across a variety of military occupational specialties, for First Army’s mission of mobilizing and deploying forces. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command partnered with the 416th Theater Engineer Command to conduct an individual weapons qualification on the 9mm pistol at Marseilles Training Center, September 22, 2022.
Local Touch a Truck event brings Chicagoland Soldiers together with community
Event participants pause for a photo during the annual Rolling Meadows Touch a Truck event, June 20, 2025. The event brought the citizens of Rolling Meadows a close-up view to some of the different vehicles operating across their community. Soldiers from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command were but a few participants in attendance.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
June 26, 2025 - “It looks like a wonderful turnout,” said Nicole Grasse, Illinois State Representative for the 53rd district, during the annual Rolling Meadows Touch a Truck event, held June 20, 2025. “So many families with young and older...

Soldiers share their story of military service with local community members
Sgt. 1st Class Justin Craggs displays one of his personal protective equipment pieces to a Northwest Special Recreation Association attendee during the NWSRA’s Pursuit program, June 17, 2025. The Soldiers there discussed the roles of the Army and shared their personal stories of military service with the audience members.
(U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Staff Sgt. David Lietz)
June 25, 2025 - Soldiers, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, visited with participants of the Northwest Special Recreation Association Pursuit program, June 17, 2025, at program locations in Rolling Meadows and Mount...

Iraq combat veteran turned Army Reserve Soldier receives honor at Chicago Cubs game
Sgt. 1st Class Robert Zalabak's photo appears on the Wrigley Field jumbotron during a Chicago Cubs Military Salute recognition, June 12, 2025. He served on a combat deployment with the U.S. Marine Corps from 2004 to 2005 where he earned the Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon. Zalabak later joined the U.S. Army Reserve and was recently accepted to Warrant Officer Candidate School to meet his dream of becoming an officer. 
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Lietz)
June 17, 2025 - Lifelong Chicago Cubs fan Sgt. 1st Class Robert Zalabak, who is the executive assistant for the command group at the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was honored, June 12, 2025, at Wrigley Field during a Military...

Chicago Dogs honor Army Reserve officer during the Army’s 250th Birthday
Soldiers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Command color guard team presents the colors during the National Anthem before the start of the Chicago Dogs versus the Cleburne Railroaders baseball game at Impact Field in Rosemont, Illinois, June 14, 2025. 
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Lietz)
June 16, 2025 - Lt. Col. Christopher Tung, G-3/Assistant Chief of Staff, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, threw out the first pitch while the 85th USARSC color guard team presented the Colors before the start of the Chicago Dogs...

Army Reserve general officer receives a hero’s welcome at Chicago White Sox game
Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball team, honors Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, on-field during a ‘Hero of the Game’ service recognition during a home game versus the Texas Rangers, May 24, 2025. 
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Lietz)
May 29, 2025 - Major League Baseball’s Chicago White Sox honored Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, as the ‘Hero of the Game’ during the third inning of their home game versus the Texas...
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Brigadier General Michael Shanley
Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command
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Command Sergeant Major Jeremiah Kelly
Command Sergeant Major, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command
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