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Category: 108th Training Command (IET)

Career, Family and a Legion of Merit, All Compliments of the Army
May 31, 2017
Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Jane Decker, the last division personnel sergeant major for the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), looks back at her unit photo from basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. in 1974. Decker was originally part of the Women’s Army Corps. A few years later, Decker transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve and served over 40 years as a Citizen-Soldier. The Spencerport, New York resident was awarded a Legion of Merit during a 98th Alumni Luncheon on April 20, 2017 in Rochester, New York. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Michelle Lunato/Released)

98th Training Division JAG Selected as Military Judge
May 31, 2017
Army Reserve Lt. Col. Robert J. Gleason, the judge advocate general for the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), was recently selected by the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General to become a military judge. In his civilian capacity, Gleason is the Assistant U.S. Attorney in Charolette, N.C., where he also resides. The Citizen-Soldier has served in the Army Reserve for 25 years and said he looks forward to his new position as a military judge. “What can be better than representing the United States of America, and have the opportunity to do that every day, and have the opportunity to do the right thing. Not every job you can say that, but in this job, you do.” (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Michelle Lunato/Released)

Veterans Gather in New York for Alumni Luncheon
May 31, 2017
Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Ret.) Charlie Price, who served as a Tuskegee Airman and with the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), sits with Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Eugene Porter, who was the first division command sergeant major for the 98th Training Division (IET), after the 98th Alumni Luncheon on April 20, 2017 in Rochester, New York. Price, 94, and Porter, 91, said they enjoy coming to the luncheons for the camaraderie. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Michelle Lunato/Released)

WWII Veteran Reminisces
March 29, 2017
William Dellinger, a 96-year-old veteran and native of Charlotte North Carolina reminisces on events during WWII, things he’s seen and the life he has lead, at his home Wednesday, Nov 2. Dellinger poses with his dress uniform. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Tynisha Daniel, 108th Training Command)

98th NCO Earns Top Honors at Drill Sergeant Academy
March 20, 2017
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Briana Popp donned her drill sergeant hat during a graduation ceremony at Fort Jackson, S.C. March 8, 2017. Popp earned the titles of Iron Female and Distinguished Honor Graduate and will be a drill sergeant with the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training). Popp was the first female Distinguished Honor Graduate in the past six cycles and happened to graduate in March, which is Women's History Month. Coincidentally, Popp's graduation day was International Women's Day as well. Popp is married to active duty drill sergeant, Staff Sgt. Victor James Popp, Echo Company, 2-19 Infantry Battalion, 198th Infantry Brigade, at Fort Benning. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Maj. Michelle Lunato/released)

Female Drill Sergeant Hat Changes Army, Lives
March 20, 2017
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Briana Popp stands before her class during her graduation from the Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson, S.C. March 8, 2017. Popp earned the titles of Iron Female and Distinguished Honor Graduate and will be a drill sergeant with the 98th Training Division (IET). Popp was the first female Distinguished Honor Graduate in the past six cycles and happened to graduate in March, which is Women's History Month. Coincidentally, Popp's graduation day was International Women's Day as well.  (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Maj. Michelle Lunato/released)

Retired Veteran Helps Others Find Peace Through Horses
March 20, 2017
Austin Jones, a Boy Scout with Troop 69 out of Columbus, Gal., pets "Scout" during a visit to The Warrior Outreach Ranch March 11, 2017. Warrior Outreach Ranch is a nonprofit organization for veterans and family members to relax and unwind through equine therapy. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Maj. Michelle Lunato/released)

The American Dream
November 18, 2016
Pvt. Diego Garcia, an Army Reserve Soldier in basic combat training with Company A, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, S.C., takes aim at his target at the hand grenade assault course, Oct. 19. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Stephanie Hargett/ released)

Panthers and Servicemembers go head to head in virtual challenge
November 15, 2016
Soldiers, airmen, Marines and sailors, gather with the Carolina Panthers during the Pro vs. GI Joe video game challege in Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 7, 2016. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Stephanie A. Hargett/ released)

BCT overcomes fears and builds confidence
November 7, 2016
Basic Combat Training Soldiers from Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment, complete the five walls obstacle at the confidence course during their fifth week of training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Oct 19. The confidence course promotes team building and confidence in soldiers individually. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Tynisha L. Daniel, 108th Training Command)