Throughout April, the U.S. Army Reserve is celebrating our 118th birthday! In an increasingly complex global environment, today’s Army Reserve is a critical component in supporting and sustaining the Army as it responds to acute threats from across the globe.

The parachute riggers of 824th Quartermaster Company are based on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and provide support to airborne and aerial resupply missions across the globe. The 824th recently supported active-duty units during Arctic Warrior on Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and Operation Toy Drop on Fort Bragg. (Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Cameron Hershberger)

Michael Masley, director of the Army Reserve’s Private Public Partnership Office, or P3O, talks about how the program assists Soldiers with professional development, career exploration and education and training.

The 79th Theater Sustainment Command and 377th Theater Sustainment Command put their culinary planning skills into play and conducted 92G Sustainment Training at the George W. Dunaway Army Reserve Center, Sloan, Nevada, Jan 26-30, 2026. The 5-day round-robin style training provided Soldiers with several skills to include Field Feeding Meal Preparation, Food Safety & Protection, Small Batch Baking Training, and hands of training with the Assault Kitchen (AK), Mobile Kitchen Trailor (MKT), and Modern Burner Unit (MBU). The training not only played a role in increasing overall readiness and Army standards through hands-on training, but also incorporated recruiting through media attention, and innovative training that has a sustainable impact on current/future missions in the field environment, aligning to ASL Army 2030 vision. (Army Reserve video by Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Roldan)

Every life matters. Every Soldier matters. The holiday season can be a difficult time for many. Between the gatherings and celebrations, make time to check in on your Soldiers, your battle buddies, and your loved ones. A phone call, a text, or a simple conversation can make all the difference. Know the signs. Start the conversation. Be the one who reaches out. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7 through the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1. You are not alone. (U.S. Army Reserve 📽️ by: Sgt. Cameron Hershberger, Sgt. 1st Class Abel Aungst, Mr. Calvin Reimold, Maj. James Kim and Col. Simon Flake)