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Archive: September, 2021

Reserve CBRN Soldiers tackle Toxic Valley
September 17, 2021 — U.S. Soldiers in Europe who specialize in the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear military occupation don't often get the chance to train in live chemical agent scenarios. The 773rd CST is representing the U.S. along with their active-duty CBRN counterparts from a reconnaissance platoon under the 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade out of Vicenza, Italy. The multi-component U.S. duo is one of twelve countries participating in this year's exercise, which runs until Sept. 24th. Toxic Valley 2021, an international, open-air chemical warfare agent collection and assessment exercise hosted by members of the Slovak Armed Forces, has been testing and providing training for CBRN response teams since early September at their Zemianske Kostoľany Training and Testing Centre, Slovakia, and live agent training has been at the forefront... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Ruberth Valencia, right, a survey team chief with the 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Mission Support Command, based out of Kaiserslautern, Germany, tests communication capabilities with 773rd operations noncommissioned officer, Sgt. 1st Class Juan Morales, before the two Soldiers suit up in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear protective gear during exercise Toxic Valley 2021 in Zemianske Kostoľany, Slovakia, Sept. 14, 2021. Toxic Valley is a Slovac Armed Forces-led live agent CBRN exercise that provides training for multinational military CBRN units stationed throughout Europe. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Joy Dulen, 7th Mission Support Command)

84th Training Command Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17, 2021 — The 84th Training Command honors and celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Americans have a long-intertwined history with the U.S. military and never hesitated to answer the nation’s call in support of the American ideals of freedom and democracy... MORE

Army announces implementation of mandatory vaccines for Soldiers
September 15, 2021 — The Army outlined its plan today to fully comply with the Secretary of Defense’s order requiring all Service members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19... MORE

Relationships, connections and support critical to preventing suicide
September 15, 2021 — Challenges created by the pandemic have left many feeling stressed and isolated. During times like these, relationships and interpersonal connections to family and friends are vital to a person’s wellbeing... MORE

Chicago’s 2021 Steuben Parade honors U.S. Army Reserve Soldier
September 15, 2021 — U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Scott D. Hager, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, with the 85th USARSC color guard team participated, in Chicago’s 55th Steuben Parade, September 11, 2021... MORE

Chicago’s 55th Annual Steuben Parade honors Maj. Scott D. Hager, company commander for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 85th USARSC, as the honorary parade Grand Marshall during the Saturday parade September 11, 2021.

Independent entity to oversee sexual assault cases in the Army
September 15, 2021 — To better protect Soldiers from sexual harassment and assault, the Army will establish an office designed to make decisions to take action on such crimes, the service’s top civilian leader said Sept. 7... MORE

Guidry assumes 86th Training Division command
September 14, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Robert E. Guidry assumed command of the 86th Training Division in a ceremony at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Sept. 11. Prior to accepting the 86th TD commanding general position, Guidry served in various positions including acting commanding general of the 75th Innovation Command; commander, Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Reserve Element; commander, 3rd Brigade, Gulf Division, 75th Training Command. Guidry also has five combat deployments as a Joint Special Operations Officer... MORE

Army Reserve leaders honor 9/11 fallen
September 14, 2021 — The U.S. Army Reserve honored six Soldiers who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center during a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held Sept. 12 outside the Ernie Pyle U.S. Army Reserve Center here. Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division headquartered on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, and Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Lombardo, command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Reserve, delivered remarks during the ceremony... MORE

Transportation Soldiers Showcase Their Skills on Wheels during Truck Rodeo
September 14, 2021 — FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - With the Transportation Corps being an immeasurable component of our nation's armed forces, its Soldiers are responsible for moving supplies, troops, and equipment globally. For one Transportation unit, its Soldiers would have an opportunity to showcase their skills on wheels... MORE

The 58th Battalion (Transportation) of the 2nd Brigade (TC), 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment (TD-FS), conducted its Battalion Annual Organic Truck Rodeo on 16 April 2021, where Soldiers of the 58th (TC) Battalion competed for a chance to take part in a joint service truck rodeo alongside Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps service members this fall.

Competitors of the 58th (TC) Battalion Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie Company took part in four events for the battalion's truck rodeo; the 90 Degree Alley Dock Backing, the M915 Forward, and Reserve Serpentine, the 45 Degree Alley Dock Backing, and the M1120 Forward Serpentine. Competitors were meticulously observed and graded on their ability to proficiently and safely maneuver a tactical truck and trailer through obstacles. (Photo courtesy of 58th (TC) BN, 2nd (TC) BDE, 94th TD-FS)

Army Reserve Soldier works tirelessly in the Pacific, recognized as 'mission essential'
September 13, 2021 — For U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Melvin Cabebe, no job is too big or too small. Cabebe has spent the last six months forward deployed to Timor-Leste as part of U.S. Army Pacific’s Operations in Pacific Island Countries (OPIC)... MORE

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