88th Readiness Division History
U.S. Army Reserve video encompassing 88th Readiness Division History from 1917 - current day 2025. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. Nataja Ford)
Empowering Readiness: Reserve Personnel Action Centers
U.S. Army Video highlights the impact of Reserve Personnel Action Centers (RPAC) in the Army Reserve. Mr. Zed Pitts, an RPAC Technician, explains his role at his RPAC in Fort Snelling, Minn. Sgt. Cody Brown shares his experiences being helped by the Snelling RPAC team. Reserve Personnel Action Centers can resolves admin issues for soldiers from records issues to pay. Please reach out to your local RPAC if you need admin assistance. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. Nataja Ford, 88th Readiness Division)
Spiritual Readiness: 88th RD ARC-BFT
U.S. Army Reserve, 88th Readiness Division Chaplain Maj. Pete Moseman gives an interview on Army Reserve Chaplain Battle Focused Training (ARC-BFT) one day field exercise, April 10, 2025, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 88th Readiness Division is the first readiness division to incorporate a field training exercise (FTX) into ARC-BFT, providing Chaplains and Religious affairs specialists hands on training. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Nataja Ford)
Senior Enlisted Council 2025 Range Day
Senior Enlisted Council 2025 range day, May 4, 2025, Fort McCoy, Wis. (U.S. Army Reserve Video by Sgt. Nataja Ford)
88th Readiness Division, Who We Are
A promotional video highlighting the goods and services provided by the 88th Readiness Division.
U.S. Army Reserve Cadet speaks on learned experiences.
U.S. Army Reserve Cadet Nastasia Blue, talks what she has learned from the Reserve Officer Training Corps and Veterans The Veterans Day Commemoration at the University of Utah, Nov. 15, 2024. The Veterans Day Commemoration honors local veterans of all military branches and serves as an opportunity for members of the university’s ROTC to honor them. (U.S. Army Reserve Video by Spc. Ronald D. Bell)
88th RD & Ft. McCoy Community Leader Engagement
Community Leaders from across Wisconsin and Illinois came to Fort McCoy to learn about the training and facilities their taxpayer dollars pay for at the installation. Maj. General Matthew Baker hosted Federal and State legislators, Army Reserve Ambassadors, Chamber members, and other community leadership. The day included a tour of the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC), an aerial tour of the training areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk, a round in the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) and a look at other simulators, and some time at a live fire range, where participants saw a promotion and spent some time with U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/dont-look-back License code: D7LJ5SEWBOMJGHPC
88th RD Band Recruitment Video
Army Reserve Soldier/musicians from the 88th Readiness Division highlight the value and benefit of being a member of an Army Reserve Band. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Zach Mott, 88th Readiness Division)
88th RD MILTECH PSA
Military Technicians Play a Vital Role in the day-to-day operations of the 88th Readiness Division.
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Army Reserve and local police partnership build on skills combating active shooter events
Sgt. Patrick Chojnowski, in yellow vest, a sergeant assigned to the Arlington Heights Police Department, gives a safety brief to members of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command during an active shooter training exercise at the 85th USARSC headquarters, September 6, 2025. The training was conducted to increase readiness and understand the tactics and procedures in the event of an active shooter event. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
Sept. 29, 2025 - Soldiers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command partnered with the Arlington Heights Police Department to conduct an active shooter training exercise Sept. 6, 2025, at the 85th USARSC headquarters...
September 11 attacks led junior high student towards a journey of service
Soldiers conduct live mortar fire exercise with the mortar section from Bravo Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment at Fort Pickett, Virginia in 2012. While the September 11, 2001 attacks planted the seed for Maj. Jason Stoterau to join the military, it was his family’s legacy of service, along with the years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan that led a young high school student to ultimately serve his nation. (Courtesy photo by Maj. Jason Stoterau)
Sept. 9, 2025 - It was a Tuesday morning on September 11, 2001. Jason Stoterau was a 13-year-old 8th grader at Orland Junior High School in south suburban Orland Park, Illinois...
88th Readiness Division command historian receives honorary 'Order of the 88th'
Ward Zischke, command historian 88th Readiness Division, receives the 'Order of the 88th' on Sep. 3, 2025, during a presentation at Fort McCoy, Wis. The intent of the 'Order of the 88th' is to recognize individuals who have given beyond themselves and placed the welfare of all soldiers and families ahead of personal gain.
Sept. 9, 2025 - Maj. Gen. Joseph Ricciardi, commanding general 88th Readiness Division, presented the 'Order of the 88th' to Ward Zischke, command historian, on Sep. 3, 2025, during a presentation at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin...
“Mustangs” take on tactical and technical proficiency during week-long readiness training
Command Sgt. Maj. Keyon D. Cummings, right, Command Seargent Major, 120th Infantry Brigade, First Army, presents Sgt. 1st Class Jason Blair, 2-382nd Logistics Support Battalion, “Mustangs”, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, with the 120th INF BDE Unit Crest coin for his exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentorship that enhanced operational readiness across the formation. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Capt. Jared Ellerbee)
Aug. 25, 2025 - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 2-382nd Logistics Support Battalion, “Mustangs”, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, traveled to Fort Hood, Texas to enhance warfighting capabilities and foundational readiness,...
Chicago Bears honor combat veteran who battled insurgents in Iraq
Sgt. 1st Class Charles Almburg waves to thousands of cheering football fans during the Chicago Bears’ Military Salute at Soldier Field in Chicago, August 10, 2025. During his deployment to Iraq, Almburg was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Valor device for actions taken during an ambush by insurgent forces in Al Diwaniyah, Iraq on April 17, 2004. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Lietz)
Aug. 13, 2025 - On a hot Chicago Sunday afternoon, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees, more than 40,000 football fans cheered for Sgt. 1st Class Charles Almburg, G-3 Operations Non-commissioned Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support...
Army Reserve observer coach/ trainer shares his story of service working on Army watercrafts
A landing support vessel transports a variety of military equipment from Baltimore, Maryland to Washington state. Sgt. 1st Class Jake Brand, watercraft operator, was one of approximately 35 crew members on board to operate and assist on the vessel. This type of large, specialized watercraft is used to transport vehicles, containers and general cargo to a variety of locations. They can also access inland waterways to support unit deployments and port to port operations. (Courtesy photo by Jake Brand)
Aug. 11, 2025 - Standing next to a Humvee, Sgt. 1st Class Jake Brand, Observer Coach Trainer, 1-364th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, based out of Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, smiled as he...
Army Reserve receives honor during regional baseball tournament
The 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command’s color guard team presents the nation’s colors during the playing of the national anthem at the American Legion, Post 76, Great Lakes Regional Baseball Tournament, August 6, 2025, in Carol Stream, Illinois. Col. Christopher Tung, G3, 85th USARSC, was honored there while throwing in a ceremonial first pitch, ahead of the week-long tournament. The 85th USARSC’s 45 battalions, provide observer coach/trainer support, and logistics support, providing equipment support to priority First Army pre-deployment training exercises throughout the continental United States, as well as post-mobilization training at Mobilization Force Generation Installations. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Anthony L. Taylor)
Aug. 7, 2025 - Col. Christopher Tung, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command’s G3/Operations, was honored at the American Legion, Post 76, Great Lakes Regional Baseball Tournament, August 6, 2025, throwing in a ceremonial...
Raven Focus increases warfighting readiness for Total Army
An observer coach/trainer, assigned to the 189th Combined Arms Training Brigade, stands by a Stryker vehicle preparing to move to a new position during the Raven Focus exercise, July 20, 2025, at the Yakima Training Center in Washington. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Lietz)
July 24, 2025 - “We are here in support of Raven Focus which is a brigade annual training exercise for the 81st Stryker Brigade, based in Seattle, Washington,” said Lt. Col. Nathan Davis, Commander, 1-357th Brigade Support Battalion, Joint...
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Maj. Gen. Joseph A. Ricciardi
Commanding General, 88th Readiness Division
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Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas D. Dieckman
Command Sergeant Major, 88th Readiness Division
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