ARMY RESERVE BIRTHDAY

Founded in 1908

Today's Army Reserve: Building Critical Skills for the Nation. On April 23, the Army Reserve will celebrate 116 years of service of our Citizen Soldiers who stand ready to answer the call to serve, bringing critical skills and capabilities to the Nation, while defending America’s freedoms and liberties. The Army Reserve is the dedicated federal reserve of the Army, providing mission-critical forces, skills and capabilities to the Army and the Joint Force in support of U.S. national security interests and Army commitments worldwide.
U.S. Army Reserve shoutout video for social media with the Army Human Resources Command Reserve Personnel Management Directorate.
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers attached to 467th Engineer Detachment Firefighters wish a happy 116th birthday to the U.S. Army Reserve while on rotation at Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, April 22, 2024. The Army Reserve is structured to manage specialized capabilities, including those not present anywhere else in the Joint Force. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Ashley Xie and Pfc. Alexcia Rupert)
Welcome to the April "Coyote Community Connection." This month we focus on celebrating the U.S. Army Reserve's 116th birthday on April 23rd by recognizing the dedicated service of our 200,000 Army Reserve Soldiers and Civilians. This years theme is "Today's Army Reserve: Building Critical Skills for the Nation." The Army Reserve offers over 120 different career fields and draws talent right from the community. Soldiers can answer their calling while building on their civilian profession or try a new career that fulfills a separate purpose.
Army Reserve Medical Command wishes the Army Reserve a happy 116th birthday by displaying the capabilities of our medical Army Reserve Soldiers. Music: Hope and Future by Edgar Hopp provided by Epidemic Sound

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he U.S. Army Reserve commemorates its 116th birthday April 23 by recognizing the dedicated service of our 200,000 Army Reserve Soldiers and Civilians.  

This year’s theme is “Today's Army Reserve: Building critical skills for the Nation.” The Army Reserve offers over 120 different career fields and draws talent right from the community. Soldiers can answer their calling while building on their civilian profession or try a new career that fulfills a separate purpose.  

The Army Reserve evolved from a small corps of medical professionals in 1908 to what it is today; the best trained, best equipped and most ready Army Reserve in our nation’s history. The force has over 200,000 Soldiers and Civilians in all 50 states, 5 territories and 23 countries. 

The Army Reserve command will celebrate throughout the week with a leadership fitness run, cake-cutting ceremony and several other events. Please join in the celebration by using or searching #USARBirthday116 on social media platforms. 

The U.S. Army Reserve remains ready today as the dedicated federal reserve force the Army needs to fight and win America’s wars while shaping the force to meet the challenges of tomorrow. 

Thank you for all you do, and Happy 116th Birthday, Army Reserve! 

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