ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS AT LT. GEN. JACK STULTZ' TOWN HALL MEETINGS
See what is being asked to Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz as he visits Soldiers around the world, and the answers he provides. Visit the town hall page.
THE ARMY WANTS YOUR INPUT
The Army is currently conducting surveys of Soldiers, Families, Leaders, and Unit Administrators to help senior leadership understand the impact of the Medical Review Process. Take the survey and learn more.
NOMINATE YOUR EMPLOYER FOR A PATRIOT AWARD - EXPANDED TO INCLUDE EMPLOYERS OF ARMY RESERVE SPOUSES
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award program recognizes employers for implementing employment policies and practices that are supportive of their employees’ participation in the National Guard and Reserve. The Patriot Award certificate is intended for an immediate supervisor. It is significant to have an employer who shows flexibility and support for a military family, to allow a military spouse to juggle and balance the responsibilities of being a parent and an employee, especially when his or her spouse is deployed. Therefore, ESGR is proud to announce an expansion of the Patriot Award eligibility criteria to include employers of service members’ spouses. Spouses and service members can go to www.esgr.org/pa to nominate their employers and to learn more.
ARMY RESERVE RECOVERY CARE COORDINATORS
Today the requirements placed on Army Reserve Soldiers and their Families demand much more of us than ever before in our careers. While serving our country, all too often Army Reserve Soldiers become wounded, injured, or ill. To help all members of the AR work through the unique challenges associated with geographic dispersion, Army Reserve Family Programs added 19 staff members to ensure we address the needs of our wounded, ill, and injured Warriors and their Families. Learn more about the Recovery Care Coordinators.
ARMY RESERVE ENRICHMENT CAMPS
Army Reserve Enrichment Camps (AREC) are FREE week long residential camping experiences for Youth (ages 8 - 16) who are related to an Army Reserve Soldier. Each camp chosen to host an Army Reserve Enrichment Camp is accredited by the American Camping Association. Staff has been trained on issues unique to Military Youth and their families. Registration and more information can be found on the Army Reserve Family Programs website.
PRESENTATION RESOURCES FOR SENIOR LEADERS AND SOLDIERS
A collection of presentation resources with the latest comments, messages and information from the Chief of the Army Reserve is available in the Speaker's Toolkit. After logging into AKO simply browse the list of folders and files located in the top left portion of the Public Affairs AKO page (under Speakers Toolkit) to find material to support your needs.
CASTING CALL
Click on the link to learn more about participating in Army Reserve recruiting advertising productions. Casting Call.
EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE
ESGR works for military members and their civilian employers by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law and resolving conflicts through mediation. Established as a Department of Defense agency in 1972, ESG promotes a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. More information is at www.ESGR.org or 1-800-336-4590.
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
Each year about 200 Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers are offered admission to the U.S. Military Academy or the Preparatory School (also known as USMAPS) at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Although some Soldiers are offered direct admission to West Point, most attend the Prep School first. All applications are made directly to West Point - read the USMA Admissions Information Paper. Soldiers not directly admitted to West Point will be automatically considered for admission to the Prep School. For more information, read the USMA Admissions Information Paper or visit the USMA Admissions web site.
DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER
DLI has a number of free tools for Soldiers wishing to learn a new language, brush up on current skills, or learn conversational phrases prior to deployment. Soldiers and unit leaders can access language tools at www.dliflc.edu and select "products."
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND MILD BRAIN INJURY PROGRAM
Click on the link to learn more about the Post Traumatic Stress Diorder and Mild Brain Injury Program.
PTSD and TBI ProgramPUBLICATIONS
Read the Spring 2011 edition of Warrior-Citizen Magazine in its brand-new, interactive format! Back issues are available on the magazine's archive page.
LINKS and RESOURCES
Army Reserve Retention(ARCD)
Army Reserve G-1 Website (Requires AKO Login)
The Army Reserve Inspector General
Career, Training and Education
Pay and Benefits
Mobilization Information
2011 Army Reserve Posture Statement
Army Reserve History Programs and Museum
Updates to AGR Accessions Process (18 JAN 2011)
