Recently returned from a deployment in Iraq, Staff Sgt. Joseph Armstrong of Asheville, a member of the 357th Engineer Company, is supporting essential recovery efforts in his community following Hurricane Helene. His team is transporting foundational rocks to stabilize roads impacted by severe mudslides, restoring critical access routes for Yancey County residents in North Carolina.

During October, the Army Reserve recognizes Crime Prevention Month, an effort to crime-prevention information to educate leaders, Soldiers and community members on best practices they can employ to prevent crime and enhance personal safety.

In October, the Army Reserve recognizes Army Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cybersecurity-prevention methods begin with user access to Army managed networks (unclassified and classified). Educational information that can bring awareness to evolving threats can make the difference between a cyber incident or preventing an incident.

The U.S. Army Reserve is focusing on Powering The Mission during the month of October. Energy Action Month is an annual observance for the federal government to provide awareness and education on energy efficiency, conservation, and resilience. The Army Reserve is a leader in enhancing energy resilience, prioritizing projects that provide reliable and secure energy from on-site sources when there are disruptions to local power grids.

Best Squad, 1st Mission Support Command: Spc. Abel Bonilla-Echevarria, Sgt. Edgardo Santiago-Pizarro, Sgt. Nelson Medina-Caballero (NCO of the Year), Spc. Elvin Rivera-Pagan and Spc. Angel Machado-Babilonia. Soldier of the Year: Spc. Ewan Sulse, 79th Theater Sustainment Command (Not Pictured)

National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, recognizes the achievements, contributions, commitment and service of Hispanic-Americans in the Army. This year's theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”