Twice the Citizen. Combat Ready | U.S. Army Sgt. Chad Marx | Marathon Runner
U.S. Army Sgt. Chad Marx, 205th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, competes in the San Antonio Marathon on Dec. 7, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. As "Twice the Citizen", Army Reserve soldiers balance civilian life and military duty while remaining combat-ready at a moments notice. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Jon Cortez) [Music: The Paradox Shatters by Rachel Sandy from Epidemic Sound]
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Supporting the surge: Fort Hunter Liggett at its best
Fort Hunter Liggett Garrison Commander presents Soldiers with the 1015th Quartermaster Company with certificates of appreciation and a commander’s coin for the outstanding support for the installation’s Training Support Center during Operation Bold Eagle. The 1015th QM Company is a U.S. Army Reserve logistics unit based in Baltimore, Md., specializing in field support, supply, and equipment maintenance operations.
Aug. 6, 2026 - Thousands of Soldiers descend each summer to Fort Hunter Liggett from all around the nation to validate their readiness across complex command structures, pitting their skills directly against opposing forces (OPFOR). The...
Behind the scenes, safety team helps keep Operation Bold Eagle mission-ready
Charles Quinones, director of Safety and Occupational Health for the 63d Readiness Division, conducts a construction site safety inspection at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, July 2026. Safety inspections help identify hazards and promote safe work practices during construction and training activities. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Christopher A. Oposnow)
Aug. 3, 2026 - As more than 3,300 Soldiers train across Fort Hunter Liggett during Operation Bold Eagle, the 63d Readiness Division's Safety and Occupational Health Office works behind the scenes to help commanders identify hazards,...
Building capability before the call: 201st Theater Public Affairs Support Element trains to “Fight Tonight”
BELL, Calif. — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 201st Theater Public Affairs Support Element establish a Media Operations Center during a home-station training exercise in Bell, California. The training focused on the unit's ability to rapidly establish a command post within 48 hours to validate their readiness to deploy and support Large-Scale Combat Operations.
July 21, 2026 - Effective communication during Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) begins long before deployment.During a recent home-station training exercise, Soldiers assigned to the 201st Theater Public Affairs Support Element (TPASE)...
Fort Hunter Liggett: 85 years of mission readiness on display
Soldiers pose for a photo with Fort Hunter Liggett's mascot, Captain Coyote, dressed in Army Combat Uniform, during FHL's 85th Anniversary Open House, May 2, 2026. The event featured static displays of historic and current Army equipment, information booths by community organizations, live music, food trucks, family activities, and much more.
May 12, 2026 - Eighty-five years of warfighting history came alive on May 2 during Fort Hunter Liggett’s (FHL) milestone Anniversary Open House. What began as a celebration of Army heritage expanded into a powerful demonstration of modern...
Eyes in the sky: sUAS training changing way Soldiers fight
Soldiers assigned to the 302nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD) and the 371st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) participate in small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) training at March Air Reserve Base, Moreno Valley, California, April 11, 2026. The training focused on identifying, reporting, and responding to aerial threats to enhance Soldier survivability and mission readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan Starr)
April 16, 2026 - In a classroom here, Soldiers learned that on today’s battlefield, even a small drone can present a serious threat. Through small unmanned aircraft systems training, they sharpened the skills needed to identify, report, and...
Army Reserve Soldiers fight hunger, feed hope
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 205th Theater Public Affairs Support Element and San Antonio Food Bank volunteers stage pre-packaged meals. Feb. 20, 2026. The Soldiers of the 205th are committed to building strong partnerships with the local community. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Collin Bertagnoli
March 13, 2026 - Soldiers from the 205th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, U.S. Army Reserve, spent three hours volunteering at the San Antonio Food Bank, packaging tens of thousands of meals to support families facing food insecurity...
Fort Hunter Liggett’s Historic Hacienda Upgrading HVAC, Domestic Hot Water System
Colonel Jason McKenzie (center), Fort Hunter Liggett Garison Commander, meets with installation energy program staff and representatives from McKenzie Construction. The historic Hacienda lodge will receive a $9.6 million upgrade to its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system and domestic hot water system to enhance the building’s historic aesthetics and guest experience.
Feb. 23, 2026 - The historic Hacienda lodge on the U.S. Army Reserve-funded installation, Fort Hunter Liggett in Monterey, CA, will receive a $9.6 million upgrade to its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and domestic...
Army Reserve lieutenant earns top honor at Public Affairs Communications Strategy Qualification Course
U.S. Army Reserve 1st Lt. Marissa Lomax, a public affairs officer assigned to the 205th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, poses with her certificate of completion for the Public Affairs Communications Strategy Qualification Course at the Defense Information School, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, Dec. 17, 2025. Lomax’s academic performance and perseverance earned her the distinction of honor graduate. (Courtesy photo)
Jan. 29, 2026 - More than 1,300 miles from the Defense Information School, U.S. Army Reserve 1st Lt. Marissa Lomax’s screen flickered to life in Dallas. She was beginning the rigorous modules for the Public Affairs and Communication Strategy...
Modernizing Fort Hunter Liggett's 50-year-old water system
Fort Hunter Liggett Efficiency Manager Jarrod Ross briefs dignitaries at one of the installation’s wells, during a tour of water and energy facilities, September 2024.
Jan. 22, 2026 - Fort Hunter Liggett’s aged water distribution system will be replaced with a new and efficient system beginning in the fall of this year. The estimated $165 million project is three-phased and major components include piping,...
Army Reserve expands partnership with Sourcewell through 10-year renewable IGSA
U.S. Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate personnel pose with U.S. Army and Sourcewell representatives commemorating the signing of a 10-year renewable Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) at the Pentagon on January 7, 2026. The new IGSA provides the Army Reserve with a streamlined mechanism for Facility Sustainment and Repairs, Minor Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Government Furnished Property. Photo courtesy of Sourcewell.
Jan. 20, 2026 - Building on the success of the U.S. Army Reserve’s first-ever Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) at 63rd Readiness Division (RD), Mountain View, California headquarters, the Army Reserve has signed a new 10-year...
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Maj. Gen. Windsor S. Buzza
Commanding General, 63rd Readiness Division
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Brig. Gen. Christopher W. Cook
Deputy Commanding General - Support, 63d Readiness Division
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Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Bethurem
Command Sergeant Major, 63d Readiness Division
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Catrina Collins
Chief of Staff - CIV, 63rd Readiness Division
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