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Archive: April, 2016

80th Training Command hosts 5K run to increase sexual assault awareness, promote prevention
April 21, 2016 — Capt. Gina Thomas, 1st Battalion 311th Regiment Combat Service Support, said while she was a company commander, she saw first-hand how sexual assault damages victims... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Lavett D. Miller plans noncommissioned officer in charge 80th Training Command, participates in the 80th Training Command Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program 5K Run/Walk event designed to increase sexual assault and harassment awareness. The event took place at the Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., April 20, 2016.

The 3rd Army Augmentation, 76th Operational Response Command, attends initial Yellow Ribbon
April 21, 2016 — CHICAGO – The 3rd Army Augmentation, 76th Operational Response Command, based out of Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, attended their initial Yellow Ribbon event with their families in Chicago,... MORE

While service members and families of the 3rd Army Augmentation attended their briefings during the Yellow Ribbon event held in Chicago, Illinois, April 15-17, 2016, the program provided childcare with agenda such as mad science interactive experience (photo), arts and crafts, music and movement, and free play with toys and board games.

Multiple Reserve units provide unique capabilities to austere European exercise
April 21, 2016 — For the Army Reserve, the test will be primarily with the 364th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a Marysville, Wash. based Army Reserve unit, as the lead sustainment command deployed in the theater of operations... MORE

The 364th ESC prepared to move more than 100 pieces of equipment that included containers, wheeled vehicles and other palletized items by land, sea and air to various ports in the United States. The shipments will be loaded onto aircraft and cargo ships bound for Europe later this month. Soldiers in the ESC will use the equipment to conduct their sustainment mission in Poland’s Anakonda 16. AN 16 is the largest, periodic (biannual, since 2006) joint exercise of the Polish Armed Forces with the international participation of Allies and Partners. It will take place between 7-17 June 2016 in the military training areas of the whole country and international air and sea space of the Baltic Sea.

643rd RSG changes leadership
April 21, 2016 — The guidon for the Army Reserve’s 643rd Regional Support Group, 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) was handed to a new commander at a change-of-command ceremony held April 9, at the unit's Whitehall, Ohio, Army Reserve Center headquarters... MORE

Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Vincent B. Barker, commanding general of the 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), addresses and the Soldiers of the 643rd Regional Support Group during their change of command ceremony, April 9 at the Whitehall, Ohio, Army Reserve Center. Col. Stephen R. Smith, formerly the chief of staff for the 310th ESC, is taking over command of the 643rd RSG from Col. William J. McLaen.

Social media PRT with the 811th OD Company
April 20, 2016 — Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Dawn-Noel P. Dunbar, assigned to the 811th Ordnance Company, 321st Ordnance Battalion, based in Raineville W.Va., has innovatively created a way to coordinate social media and Physical Readiness Training (PRT) to increase unit readiness and motivation for her fellow Soldiers. ... MORE

TAKING OUT THE TRASH: IMPROVED REPORTING INCREASES WASTE DIVERSION FOR ARMY RESERVE
April 20, 2016 — Often, recycling is considered one of the easiest ways to integrate sustainability into daily operations. The U.S. Army Reserve has been successful in implementing recycling programs at its Installations, Mission Support Command (MSC) and Regional Support Commands (RSCs). But, due to their geographical dispersion and unique needs, the MSC and RSCs face a challenge: to capture the recycling efforts that happen at their sites every day, across the country... MORE

Dana and Oestereich Advance to USARC Best Warrior Competition
April 20, 2016 — Eleven Soldiers braved snow and battled below-freezing temperatures in their quest to be named the best warrior in the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, in the command’s Best Warrior Competition, held April 4 – 7. These eleven already claimed the best warrior titles in their commands before descending on the frozen tundra of Ft. Devens, Mass. ... MORE

SPC Jordan Gates plots points on his map as he prepares for the daytime land navigation course at Fort Devens, Mass. Gates, a native of Asheville N.C., was among 11 Soldiers from across the 377th TSC vying for the command’s Best Warrior title and the opportunity to represent the command at the U.S. Army Reserve Command competition at Fort Bragg, N.C. May 1-7, 2016.

Protecting the border from within
April 20, 2016 — The Customs and Border Protection agency is looking at Army Reserve military police Soldiers for new hiring opportunities. Currently, the CBP is recruiting for approximately 4,000 open positions... MORE

Maj. Gen. David Conboy, deputy commanding general (operations) for the U.S. Army Reserve, gives an overview brief to senior leadership and staff from the 200th Military Police Command during a Commander's Readiness Review (CR2) at the MP command's headquarters at Fort Meade, Maryland, April 16. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret)

Soldier sings her way to victory
April 20, 2016 — One by one, boot by bloodied boot, warrior after warrior came across the finish line: body heat escaping their sweat drenched clothing in the form of steam against the cold of an early spring morning... MORE

Spc. Kayla Bundy, 1st Bn., 414th Inf. Reg., 95th Training Division (IET), gets a bit of help removing her boots after completing a 10-mile forced march during the 2016 108th Training Command (IET) Best Warrior competition held at Fort Jackson, S.C., March 21. This year's Best Warrior competition determined the top NCO and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the 108th Training Command (IET) at the Army Reserve Drill Sgt. of the Year competition later this year at Fort Bragg, N.C. Bundy was selected to represent the 108th in the junior enlisted competition. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/released)

95th Training Division (IET) “Welcomes Home” Its Newest Commander
April 19, 2016 — Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Andrew Bassford became the twentieth commander of the 95th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), headquartered at the Armed Forces Reserve Center here on Apr. 16. Bassford assumed the leadership role from Brig. Gen. Daniel Christian, who served as the 95th's commander since December 2013. Maj. Gen. Mark T. McQueen, Commander of the 108th Training Command (IET), presided over the change of command ceremony held at the 95th Adjutant General Battalion... MORE

Brig. Gen. Daniel Christian seen smiling after relinquishing command of the 95th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) at Fort Sill, Okla., Apr. 16 at the 95th Adjutant General Battalion. Command Sgt. Maj. John Stumph looks on while Maj. Gen. Mark T. McQueen, Commanding General of the 108th Training Command (IET) headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., hands the division colors to Brig. Gen. Andrew Bassford symbolizing the passing of the responsibility of the mission and care of the Soldiers of the 95th TD. Photo by Capt. Adrienne Bryant 95th Training Division (IET), Public Affairs Officer

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