U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Theater Medical Command (3d TMC) compete in events of the Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on March 29, 2025. The competition tests the physical endurance, technical proficiency, and mental toughness of each squad through a series of rigorous challenges designed to simulate high-stress, high-tempo combat environments. Throughout the multi-day event, these "Desert Medics" demonstrate exceptional resilience and adaptability as they overcome diverse obstacles ranging from tactical medical lanes to land navigation and weapons qualification. The squads showcase the importance of cohesive teamwork and disciplined leadership, proving that their commitment to readiness and excellence remains unwavering. By pushing their limits, these Soldiers highlight the 3d TMC’s capability to remain a lethal and capable medical force ready to support the total Army mission anywhere in the world. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Damien Dorn)

Lt. Col. Kate Cavan, 439th Medical Battalion commander, who served as the commander of Innovative Readiness Training Healthy Broome, discusses the purpose and the benefits the event provided for both service members and the local community during IRT Healthy Broome at State University of New York Broome Community College, Binghamton, New York, August 11, 2025. Healthy Broome is a United States Department of Defense IRT mission in partnership with the Broome County community. The mission offered medical, dental, optometry, and veterinary services at no cost to residents from August 11, 2025, to August 20, 2025, at SUNY BCC ICE Center. IRT is a DOD military training opportunity, exclusive to the United States and its territories, designed to create and maximize joint training opportunities. The IRT program offers valuable opportunities for Active and Reserve Component Service members to collaborate as a unified, whole-of-society team in service to American communities. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Roldan)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Marsiglia, Commanding General of the 3d Theater Medical Command, relinquished command to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jennifer Marrast Host, former Deputy Commanding General of Army Reserve Medical Command, on Sept. 6, 2025 in Forest Park, GA at Gillem Enclave. The U.S. Army holds change of command ceremonies to formally commemorate the transfer of leadership. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Pfc. Eric Goins)

Soldiers with the 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support) conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony from Command Sgt. Maj. Robert T. Priest to Command Sgt. Maj. Todd R. Kaim at Gillem Enclave, Georgia, August 18, 2024. The ceremony officially concludes Command Sgt. Maj. Priest tenure as the senior non-commission officer for the 3rd MCDS.

Army Reserve Soldier SPC Brian Bradham, from the 330th Medical Care Detachment, instructs the Tactical Care medical lane at Khaan Quest 2024. Khaan Quest is a Multilateral Peace Keeping exercise focused on building Peace Keeping Operations and Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief capabilities to strengthen partnerships and alliances in preparation for crisis and conflict response. Video by 1LT Tim Yao

Lt. Col. Julie Fung-Hayes, an emergency physician and flight surgeon, shares why she loves serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2FlT26s