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1st MSC on the Repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy

For 17 years, the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy prohibited openly homosexuals, lesbians and bisexuals individuals serving in the military. But “as of Sept. 20, service members will no longer be forced to hide who they are in order to serve our country”, stated our Commander in Chief, Mr. Barack H. Obama, the day he certified, along with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen, to the Armed Services committees of the United States Congress that our Service members are ready for this change.

The 35th: A fully mission capable battalion

Without an advanced communication technology the Army cannot operate and be successful in all their missions. The Signal Corps is the one that answers that call by using highly sophisticated communication equipment to accomplish all the Army’s missions.

166TH First Physical Fitness Challenge

Over 80 highly motivated Soldiers gathered together on July 27, 2011 for the 1^st Physical Fitness Challenge hosted by 166^th Regional Support Group at the Maxi Field at Fort Buchanan.

New Commanders for Signal and Engineer Battalions

On two separate ceremonies, the 35th Expeditionary Signal (35^th ESB) and the 448^th Engineer Battalions (448^th EN BN) received their incoming Battalion Commanders.

A new member for the SAMC to be selected

On July 29th, 2011, the 166th and the 210th Regional Support Groups convened for the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club Board (SAMC) on Fort Buchanan, PR. Five sergeants from both RSGs were examined to be nominated for the 1st Mission Support Command Board (SAMC) that will be conducted on August 31st, 2011.

1st MSC female reservists honored by the local press

Four female soldiers from the First Mission Support Command had a taste of what is like to be in the show business. In commemoration of the International Women’s week (6-12 March 2011), several important Puerto Rican media outlets showed great interest in getting to know the female Soldiers assigned to the command.

Two 1st MSC Units nominated for the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence (AAME)

The 346^th Transportation Battalion and the 471^st Engineer Company competed for the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence (AAME), Phase two. This is a very demanding Department of the Army (DA) competition, which took place 28 Feb thru 4 March 2011.

475th Engineer Company completes mobilization training

Members of the 475th Engineer Company recently completed their post-mobilization training at Fort McCoy, Wis., preparing for a deployment to support Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pentagon Officials visit the 1st MSC

Representatives from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) visited the First Mission Support Headquarters, Saturday 12 Feb. 2011. U.S. Navy Captain Robert Benet and U.S. Army Colonel Jaime Lugo came to Puerto Rico with the intent of receiving input from recent deployed units, about the mobilization process.

Company level leaders receive training

Leaders from different subordinate units to the 1^st Mission Support Command, participated in the Company Team Leader Course, offered by the Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, Leadership Education Division team. Five instructors came to the 1^st MSC from Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, 24-28 January, to conduct the training.

Chaplain candidates become U.S. citizens

On February 16, 2011, 2LT’s Jorge Baez and Freddy Sanchez were sworn in as Citizens of the United States.

1st MSC Engineers deploy to Afghanistan

Under a beautiful blue sky and with a comfortable weather, 160 Soldiers from the 475^th Engineer Company received farewell from friends and relatives..

210th Regional Support Group Soldiers received Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen Award

Family members and friends from the 210^th Regional Support Group, celebrated on Sunday 23 January, as 57 Soldiers received the coveted Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen Award.

1st MSC hosts Casualty Notification and Assistance Officer Course

In the spirit of “One Army, One Team” and in the spirit of “Taking Care of Army Families, the Fort Buchanan Casualty Assistance Center (CAC), the Fort Knox, Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operation Center (CMAOC)

1st MSC has a new Colonel

In a promotion ceremony celebrated at the 1st Mission Support Command's Ramos Hall, Fort Buchanan on Jan 22, a very proud Lt. Col. Pablo Soto was promoted to colonel.

276th Ordnance Co. support 2/402nd Army Field Support Brigade

The 276^th Ordnance Company arrived at Camp Buehring Kuwait Sept. 1, after completing a successful mobilization at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

346th Assumption of Command

Soldiers of the 346th Transportation Battalion welcomed their newest commander Jan. 22 during an assumption of command ceremony conducted at the Roosevelt Roads Army Reserve Center.

1st MSC reservists return from Iraq

The 512th Transportation Detachment returns from Iraq.

471st Eng. Co. shines in the 1st MSC Awards Banquet

The 1st Mission Support Command held its Awards Banquet Oct. 30 where Units, Soldiers and Civilians were recognized and presented with awards from the Department of the Army, the US Army Reserve Command and the 1st MSC, for their performance and achievements in different categories.

Change of Command Ceremony 210th RSG

In a Change of Command Ceremony held on July 18, 2010 at Aguadilla Ramey Base, Puerto Rico, Colonel Marcos R. Mendez Received the Colors from Brigadier General Fernando Fernandez

MISSION
Provide peacetime command & control and direct administrative and logistical support to assigned/attached elements of the Army Reserve in Puerto Rico.

Ensure that timely and effective guidance, resources and support are provided to subordinate units in order to enure that they are ready to deploy to war and successfully execute their wartime mission.

VISION
To promote, recruit and grow professional Soldiers and better citizens.

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Puerto Rico 00934-4602

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