Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to a dream of equality and challenged the nation to judge people not “by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” The U.S. Army Reserve honors the civil rights leader and his dedication to equity and inclusion.

Sgt. Maj. Stephen Minyard, U.S. Army Reserve Command paralegal sergeant major, demonstrates hand grenade use in preparation for the Expert Soldier Badge.

The Double Eagle Fitness (DEFIT) Challenge is a 12-week physical fitness challenge designed to promote improved physical fitness and enhanced Army Combat Fitness Test performance across the United States Army Reserve. Registration begins Jan. 1 and the event begins Jan. 10. Visit the link below to register (CAC-enabled, but ARNet is not required).

We're showcasing the multitude of experiences of Army Reserve Soldiers over the past year and highlighting the photography of public affairs professionals dedicated to telling their stories.

Maj. Gen. Gregory Mosser, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, delivers a message informing Army Reserve Soldiers about their options concerning the COVID-19 vaccine. For more information, click the link below.

Hey, Soldiers! You can upload your COVID vaccine information into MEDPROS: https://lhi.care || 1. From the top menu, click ELIGIBILITY, then UPDATE RECORDS; 2. Choose IMMUNIZATION (INCLUDING FLU), click start and UPLOAD DOCUMENT; 3. NOTIFICATION confirms you're done!

From now until the end of influenza season, the U.S. Army Reserve will work with the Reserve Health Readiness Program to implement the 2021-2022 Influenza Prevention Program. The goal is to immunize 90% of eligible Soldiers by Jan. 15, 2022, and 100% by March 31, 2022. Schedule your flu vaccination through the RHRP voucher program, or use your TRICARE benefit at a local pharmacy. If you need additional options, contact your unit for assistance.

Today's Army Reserve covers more than 20 time zones across five continents. We are a battle-tested force facing a future with sophisticated adversaries. We must shift our focus and continue to adapt. We must be physically fit, mentally tough, and determined to defeat the enemy and dominate our foes. America's Army Reserve: the most capable, combat-ready, lethal federal reserve force in the history of the nation. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Calvin Reimold, Spc. Maria Casneiro and Sgt. 1st Class Jerimiah Richardson)