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Career Soldier rejuvenates his career and life
September 7, 2018 — “My (military) career was over in April of 2016, said Staff Sgt. Joel Rogers, assigned to the 2-346th Training Support Battalion, 85th Support Command. “I put in a retirement packet and then I started feeling my energy come back.”... MORE

America's Army Reserve - Yesterday and Today
September 4, 2018 — For nearly three years, American president Woodrow Wilson tried to keep the United States out of World War I. He steadfastly refused pressure from all sides to join the European conflict, even though there were repeated instances of German aggression that singularly, and cumulatively, could have brought the Doughboys into battle far sooner than the summer of 1918.... MORE

Logisticians can pave career path with free credentialing program
May 9, 2018 — Two nationally recognized credentials are available free of charge to Soldiers holding select quartermaster military occupational specialties. The Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician documents can be earned by enlisted 92A automated logistical specialists and 92Y unit supply specialists, as well as warrant officer 920A supply systems technicians and 920B property accounting technicians.... MORE

Seven commands hold Combined Best Warrior
April 27, 2018 — Seven U.S. Army Reserve commands tested their Soldiers in a Best Warrior Competition at Fort Knox, Kentucky, April 9-13.... MORE

Honoring those who have served
November 1, 2017 — Providing final military funeral honors to those men and women who have served our Nation in war and in peace has been Sgt. 1st Class Danny Paul’s mission since 2004, as part of the Florida Military Funeral Honors Team.... MORE

Jumping for a cause
September 11, 2017 — The flooding and storm damage caused by Hurricane Harvey have disrupted countless lives. With schools shut down or destroyed, many students are forced to travel farther distances to receive the education they want. ... MORE

Tandem Time with Golden Knights
September 11, 2017 — Approximately 12,000 feet in the sky, Joe Mergo arches his back and smiles as he tumbles from an airplane with the U.S. Army logo on its tail.... MORE

Once the person, twice the success
July 13, 2016 — It is often said good things come in threes. For Donald Dillon, they come in fives.... MORE

Self-help allows Army to 'do it themself'
March 24, 2016 — A recent partnership between the 81st Regional Support Command (RSC) and an active duty Engineer unit provided a successful launch of the Command’s new Self-Help and Troop Construction initiative at the Morehead City, North Carolina, Army Reserve Center pier. ... MORE

Diving into a partnership
March 22, 2016 — The 511th Engineer Dive Detachment used their special skillset to partner with the 81st Regional Support Command (RSC) and its Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 128. The AMSA provided support to the crew as they performed work at the pier located at the reserve center, home to the 824th Transportation Company (Heavy Watercraft).... MORE

Preparing to Pop Smoke: RSC Partners with VA to conduct Retirement Services Brief
December 13, 2015 — Soldiers preparing for retirement often have lots to think about and little time to prepare by the time they attend a Retirement Services Brief, if they attend one at all.... MORE

Wildcats hope hands-on training leads to better decision-making for local students
October 26, 2015 — The 81st Regional Support Command reached out to two local high schools’ JROTC programs and two Fort Jackson elementary schools as part of Red Ribbon Week.... MORE

Wildcat Soldier leads from the front
June 27, 2015 — After graduating high school in 1993, the 81st Regional Support Command’s Master Sgt. Tomeka Brown wasn’t ready to follow the crowd and head toward college. Instead, she felt like she needed a change in her life and decided to join the United States Army Reserve as a human resource specialist. ... MORE

Meet the 81st RSC Command chief warrant officer
June 6, 2015 — Chief Warrant Officer 4 Johnny Allen was selected as the 81st Regional Support Command chief warrant officer April 24, 2015. ... MORE

Run, hide or fight: Wildcats train in surviving an active shooter
April 6, 2015 — The 81st Regional Support Command Headquarters participated in an antiterrorism and mass causality exercise sponsored by the Fort Jackson Department of Emergency Services (DES) this week, to take the necessary measures to ensure all staff members are trained and educated on how to respond when an active shooter is in the vicinity. ... MORE