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Archive: October, 2020

Crossing the border to serving the country
October 8, 2020 — When Mictania Villasenor with the 91st Training Division crossed the border from Mexico at the tender age of two, she began a tumultuous journey with a happy ending... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve dietitian/nutrition care specialist served as part of the medical COVID-19 response effort in Detroit
October 8, 2020 — You might wonder what an Army Reserve dietitian/nutrition care specialist might do when mobilized as part of an Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force (UAMTF) response effort to combat COVID-19... MORE

Promotion in a pandemic
October 8, 2020 — Army Reserve Maj. Eugene Nash and his family have overcome many challenges during the global pandemic. Their latest problem was how to allow his parents to safely participate in his promotion since his father is battling serious health issues... MORE

Military police trains in bubble
October 7, 2020 — Soldiers from the 11th Military Police Brigade, spent 2 weeks in Central California training on their Warrior Tasks. This has been the first time for these Soldiers to finally train in the field after spending months at home training virtually because of COVID-19... MORE

Protecting the reserve force: Cactus COVID-19 Task Force
October 6, 2020 — The novel COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our operational and training landscape throughout our daily activities and mission sets. As operations continue, leaders plan and implement policies and procedures. These efforts help to ensure the health and safety of the force, while maintaining readiness to prepare us for the next fight... MORE

"True Blue" Army Reserve Soldier represents the “Pride of the Pacific,” aces the coveted Expert Infantryman Badge
October 6, 2020 — As the sun set on a grueling 11-day Army competition for the Expert Infantryman Badge, one Soldier stood out among his peers by earning the title of “True Blue.” Sgt. Christopher Aloetau Hadley, assistant squad leader, assigned to the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, 9th Mission Support Command, earned his Expert Infantryman Badge on Sept. 25 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Hadley displayed proficient in all 30 events, earning the title “True Blue," representing the Pride of the Pacific and contributing to unit readiness and lethality... MORE

TRUE BLUE Army Reserve Soldier represents the “Pride of the Pacific,” Aces the coveted Expert Infantry Badge

Army Reserve recruiter follows in father’s footsteps
October 6, 2020 — There was never any doubt that Sgt. Roberto Cruz was destined for a career in the Army. His father Raymond served 21 years in the Army Reserve, creating the inspiration for Cruz to follow in his path, something he is currently achieving as a recruiter for Goodyear Recruiting Station, Phoenix West Recruiting Company... MORE

Puerto Rican Army Reserve recruiter follows in father’s footsteps

U.S. Army Reserve activates first field feeding company
October 6, 2020 — The U.S. Army Reserve will activate its first-ever field feeding company Oct. 16, 2020, with one year to become fully integrated. The activation signifies yet another push of moving culinary specialists (92G) from dining facilities to a more battlefield oriented environment... MORE

Army Reserve physician from Irving, New York, supports federal COVID response
October 6, 2020 — A family medicine physician from Irving, New York, Maj. Vivien Redeye is preparing to return home as she completes her mission as a member of an Army Reserve Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force... MORE

Covid Response at University Hospital Saved Lives and Changed Soldiers
October 5, 2020 — The U.S. Army Reserve Medical Response to COVID-19 will be one of many topics discussed during AUSA's annual meeting – virtual edition – Oct. 13-16 as part of the Warriors Corner exhibition. “One of the nurses as we came in said, ‘It feels like Christmas,'” said Maj. Erin Velazquez, commander of Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force 332-1, as she fought to hold back tears during an interview with NJTV News. “It hits your heart.” She was speaking about her team’s welcome at University Hospital in Newark, N.J. UAMTF 332-1 was sent to New Jersey in April, as a first of its kind military response to COVID-19. “Our integration into the hospital was seamless,” Velazquez said. “Upon our arrival we were greeted with open arms.” “Although we were only on ground providing medical care for six-weeks, this was an immensely impactful six-weeks,” said Velazquez. Adding, by the time the Soldiers left, the hospital was operating as normal. “I have never seen anything quite like this in my twenty-plus years in the Army,” said Velazquez. Adding, “Many lives were not only saved but forever touched by the collaborative impact between the Department of Defense and state health care professionals.”... MORE

UAMTF 332-1 expanded the ability of University Hospital to tend to all patients, to include COVID-19 positive patients, as they worked together to combat the spread of the virus and care for those patients requiring supportive medical care.

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