Starstruck: An astronaut's journey to serve in America's Army Reserve
U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Kate Rubins weaves a true tale of space, science and service as she recalls her fascinating life's journey from conducting experiments on the International Space Station as a NASA astronaut to swearing an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States as a Soldier in America's Army Reserve. Video by Staff Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 75th Innovation Command
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Of warriors and hackers: 75th Innovation Command hosts first Code-a-Thon
Capt. Marc Easton, an assistant research engineer, listens intently during a brainstorming session on July 19, on how to sift through large data available in the public domain. The 75th Innovation Command hosted the Code-A-Thon, an eight-day event on Joint Reserve Base Ellington Field, Texas, that began July 17, 2023. The event was to build planning for technology-based capabilities for the Army by leveraging the Army Reserve Soldiers’ civilian expertise, such as generative artificial intelligence and data science. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Charles An)
Aug. 4, 2023 - Army Reserve innovators gathered in Houston for a Code-A-Thon that began July 17, 2023. The intent of the Code-A-Thon was to build planning capabilities and host similar technology events in the future. The Code-A-Thon was...
From enlisted Soldier to commissioned officer: Perseverance leads to direct commissioning
Venkatesh Srinivasan receives the rank of captain and is pinned his rank by his father during his commissioning ceremony at Joint Reserve Base Ellington, Texas on June 25, 2023. Srinivasan joined the Army Reserve in October 2015 and worked tirelessly to receive a direct commission as an officer at the rank of captain. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Charles An, U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command)
July 5, 2023 - Venkatesh Srinivasan woke up and put on his uniform on June 25, 2023, with the rank of specialist in the Army Reserve, and by the end of that morning, he was pinned captain bars. Srinivasan had persevered through a long...
Two commands, one future: Army Futures Command, 75th Innovation Command leaders meet
Gen. James E. Rainey (left), commanding general, Army Futures Command, speaks with Maj. Gen. Martin F. Klein, commanding general, 75th Innovation Command, U.S. Army Reserve as they enter 75th IC headquarters Feb. 14, 2022, in Joint Reserve Base Ellington Field in Houston. The two generals outlined their commands’ respective vision and mission while discussing ways to synchronize their priorities to deliver the Army of 2030 and develop the Army 2040 that will dominate the land battlespace against any adversary. This and similar engagements among senior leaders helps ensure that the vision, mission and capabilities of the 75th IC align with those of AFC and U.S. Army Reserve Command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 75th Innovation Command, U.S. Army Reserve)
Feb. 19, 2023 - The stars descended upon Joint Reserve Base Ellington Field Feb. 14, 2022, when U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 75th Innovation Command welcomed Gen. James E. Rainey, commanding general, Army Futures Command, and Command...
More Than Mere Names: 75th Innovation Command Master Sergeant restores honor to Vietnam War Veterans at Wall That Heals
Words to Restore Honor Master Sgt. Kisha S. White, military equal opportunity advisor, 75th Innovation Command, U.S. Army Reserve, addresses more than 800 veterans, families, volunteers, and special guests during the closing ceremony of the Wall That Heals - Chambers County exhibit Oct. 30, 2022, in Anahuac, Texas. White, a 29-year Army veteran, was invited by the Vietnam War Memorial Fund to serve as keynote speaker for this event that attracted more than 4,500 visitors over the course of four days. White recognized the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam while thanking veterans from that war for their courage and dedication despite the negative reception many received upon their return to the U.S. (photo courtesy of Wall That Heals - Chambers County)
Nov. 23, 2022 - Master Sgt. Kisha S. White, military equal opportunity advisor, 75th Innovation Command, U.S. Army Reserve, addresses more than 800 veterans, families, volunteers, and special guests during the closing ceremony of the Wall...
Some heroes wear quilts: Army Reserve Soldier recognized by Quilts of Valor
Col. Tina L. Kirkpatrick (left), commander, commander, 475th Quartermaster Group, expresses her gratitude to Donna Swanson (right), New Hampshire state coordinator, Quilts of Valor, during the International Quilting Festival in Houston Nov. 3, 2022. Swanson, whose husband, sons and grandsons are combat veterans, invited Kirkpatrick to the festival so she and her staff could present a custom quilt designed by Leo McClure, one of more than 10,000 Quilts of Valor members. Since 2003, the Quilts of Valor Foundation has covered veterans and service members touched by war with handmade quilts made by one of more than 10,000 Foundation members spread throughout the country. The Foundation achieved a major milestone when it produced its 300,000th quilt in April 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 75th Innovation Command)
Nov. 9, 2022 - Col. Tina L. Kirkpatrick, commander, 475th Quartermaster Group, U.S. Army Reserve, received a custom-made quilt during a public display of appreciation conducted Nov. 3, 2022, at the International Quilt Festival in Houston...
VIDEOS: Enhancing the Innovation Ecosystem: 75th IC ignites presence at 2022 Fed Supernova
Senior leaders from the 75th Innovation Command developed key partnerships with entrepreneurs, academic institution and service members representing cutting edge commands from sister branches during the 2022 Fed Supernova Sept. 27-29, 2022, at the Omni Hotel in Austin, Texas. The 75th IC also earned a seat at a panel hosted by Capital Factory. Brig. Gen. Heather Reuter, deputy commanding general, 75th IC, joined Texas university system administrators with an extensive background in national security to discuss how academic institutions partner with the Department of Defense to protect America's interests, people, and principles founded on freedom and diversity. Reuter emphasized that academia is an essential force multiplier that brings enhanced value to the Army Modernization Enterprise. Reuter also mentioned that the 75th IC's mission to enhance the Future Force hinges on developing breakthroughs in robotics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other cutting edge technology theorized, tested, and improved by members of academia. The panel was one of dozens of formal presentations and discussions conducted at Fed Supernova. Sponsored by Capital Factory, the three-day conference connects entrepreneurs, government and industry together to collaborate on dual-use solutions that put commercial technology in the hands of the Department of Defense. Reuter and other 75th IC leaders discussed ideas with their private, academic and federal counterparts about how the Army Reserve can support the future force through enduring partnerships founded on innovation, collaboration and creativity. U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 75th Innovation Command
Nov. 9, 2022 - Senior leaders from the 75th Innovation Command developed key partnerships with entrepreneurs, academic institutions, and service members representing cutting edge commands from sister branches during the 2022 Fed Supernova...
75th Innovation Command hosts change-of-command ceremony
First Sgt. Leesa Petty, outgoing first sergeant, and Sgt. 1st Class Marina Carrillo, senior human resources non-commissioned officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 75th Innovation Command, present outgoing HHD commander Maj. Christopher Allen a custom plaque as a token of the command's appreciation of Allen's three-year tenure. The wooden flag was hand-constructed by Col. Steven Waldrop, the 75th Innovation Command's G3/5/7 chief. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Charles An, 75th Innovation Command)
Oct. 25, 2022 - The Army Reserve’s 75th Innovation Command bade a fond farewell Oct. 23 to Maj. Christopher Allen as his tenure as commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment came to an end. Maj. Brandon Trama assumed command...
The Weight We Carry: Disabled Pa. Guard veteran teaches resiliency in the face of suicide
Former U.S. Army Sgt. Earl Granville, who lost his leg in Afghanistan and then later his twin brother to death by suicide, speaks to Soldiers of the Army Reserve's 75th Innovation Command about resilience as part of the 75th IC's Suicide Prevention Program's initiatives during National Suicide Prevention Month.
Sept. 15, 2022 - Earl Granville, a Pennsylvania National Guard veteran who lost his left leg from a roadside bomb during a patrol in Afghanistan and now travels the country as a motivational speaker, recently shared his story of hope,...
Creating clarity for Gray Area Retirees: 75th Innovation Command seeks solutions for retirees during Innovation Boot Camp
Nic Meliones, Innovation Boot Camp instructor for the National Security Innovation Network, leads a discussion about the complex network of stakeholders impacted by military retirement during an Innovation Boot Camp conducted via Zoom July 26 to Aug. 4, 2022. Approximately 40 Soldiers from the 75th Innovation Command and U.S. Army Human Resources Command participated in this boot camp to answer the problem statement,
Aug. 26, 2022 - From July 26 to Aug. 4, 2022, Soldiers from the 75th Innovation Command virtually joined forces with U.S. Army Human Resources Command to participate in a National Security Innovation Network Innovation Bootcamp to resolve...
75th Innovation Command's Mountain View Group establishes presence during first-ever change of command ceremony
During Mountain View Group's first ever change-of-command ceremony conducted Aug. 4 at the Army Forces Reserve Center in Mountain View, California, U.S. Army Lt. Kimberly D. York (left), incoming commander, Mountain View Battalion, 1st Group, 75th Innovation Command, receives the battalion's guidon from U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Ali Parviz, command sergeant major, Mountain View Group. York, a Los Angeles native who has worked at U.S. Space Command as a Soldier and civilian, announced that her first priority is to ensure Mountain View Group's projects align with the mission and capabilities of the 75th Innovation Command. Mountain View Group's specializes in innovation and technology scouting activities that support the Army modernization priorities and initiatives. Although the group comprises less than 30 Soldiers spread across five city teams from Denver to Silicon Valley, it has led more than 350 tech scouting discovery related events during fiscal year 2021. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lydia Main, Mountain View Group, 75th Innovation Command)
Aug. 25, 2022 - As one of the 75th Innovation Command's leading group of innovators, the Soldiers of Mountain View Group are no strangers to be first to invent, discover or accomplish something revolutionary. On Aug. 4, they achieved an...
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