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A Military Widow’s Story: Army Reserve Soldiers Receive Different Perspective during Suicide Prevention Training
December 31, 2020 — Cracked voices and sobbing could be heard from Soldiers' of the 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment (TD-FS) Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), as heartfelt emotional personal stories about the suicide of loved ones and fellow service members were shared. Suicide is a catastrophic occurrence that painstakingly impacts the lives of service members and their loved ones... MORE

Sarah Smith holds a framed photograph of her late husband, Sgt. 1st Class James Smith during a beachfront family photo this year. Smith took part in the 94th Training Force Sustainment Headquarters and Headquarters Company virtual suicide prevention training, where she shared her story about the loss of her husband due to suicide. The 94th TD-FS HHC suicide prevention training was conducted on October 24, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Smith, widow of service member)

Citizen Soldier receives special call for the holidays
December 30, 2020 — The holidays are a time to show gratitude for those who’ve made a difference. In honor of the holiday season, an Army Reserve Soldier from New York, who wears two uniforms, recently received recognition from New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea... MORE

New York Police Officer and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Samuel Garcia, intelligence analyst noncommissioned officer, 719th Movement Control Battalion, poses for a photo after a special holiday call from New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Dec 23, 2020. During the call Shea thanked Garcia for his continued service to the nation as he serves his country in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

The 211th RSG Adds New Line of Effort to Existing Mission
December 29, 2020 — The 211th Regional Support Group mobilized in 2020 to assume the duties of the Fort Hood Mobilization Brigade and assist in the deployment and redeployment of Soldiers supporting Army operations across the globe. Col. David Dean, the Commander of the 211th RSG, established a Task Force, made up of 211th RSG key leaders and Active Component Soldiers, to coordinate and assist in the execution of all logistical support in a quarantine environment. The establishment of quarantine operations triggered a new decision-making process. The 211th RSG had to adjust to changes and create new rules, on the spot, for keeping Soldiers safe.The 211th RSG has shown that flexibility is a key to mission success. For the extended interview and more information about the 211th RSG please visit https://dvidshub.net/r/8pim9m... MORE

416th Theater Engineer Command answering call to serve during COVID-19 pandemic
December 28, 2020 — Soldiers of the 416th Theater Engineer Command (TEC) answered a nationwide call to serve during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. With time being an important factor, these service members took part in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) critical response effort to build stronger medical infrastructure across America... MORE

Civil Affairs Soldiers deliver Christmas gifts, good cheer in Bucharest
December 28, 2020 — Civil Affairs Team 3231, 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the Romanian Salvation Army, delivered dozens of Christmas gifts to children and families around the city Dec. 21... MORE

332nd Transportation Battalion Army Award for Maintenance Excellence
December 28, 2020 — The Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 332nd Transportation Battalion, 641st Regional Support Group was presented with the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence in the U.S. Army Reserve Modification Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) Small Category for 2019 at a ceremony at the Rattlesnake Point U.S. Army Reserve Center, Nov. 22, 2020... MORE

USACAPOC(A) Partners with 82nd Airborne Division for December Airborne Operation
December 23, 2020 — The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) and the 82nd Airborne Division teamed up Dec. 3 to conduct a large-scale airborne operation to train and maintain the currency of over 170 paratroopers between the two organizations... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier keeps faith during COVID-19 separation
December 23, 2020 — In her 34-year Army career, it would seem Chief Warrant Officer 4 Nelly Garcia had already gone through practically all she could experience. Yet, she’s adding another first to her list. As U.S. service members continue to follow Department of Defense COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Garcia will not be able to spend this holiday season with her husband and family... MORE

469th Engineer Company Soldiers hone shooting skills at Fort McCoy
December 23, 2020 — Soldiers with the 469th Engineer Company spent the first weekend in December qualifying and familiarizing themselves with various individual weapons at Fort McCoy, Wis... MORE

76th Operational Response Command 2020 Year-In-Review Video
December 23, 2020 — As 2020 comes to a close, we pause to take a look back at the Soldiers and events of the past year. This year saw the division mobilize for only the third time in it's long history, as it took part in the largest domestic mobilization in the history of the Army Reserve. This is just some of the command's amazing Soldiers and training events during the year. (Official U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. 1st Class Brent C. Powell)... MORE

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