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Passing the torch: Army Reserve's 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion changes command
The Soldiers of the 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) gathered with family, friends, and local community members on July 12, 2025, to witness a significant moment in the unit’s history—the Change of Command ceremony between outgoing commander Lt. Col. Valerie Jackson-Manuel and incoming commander Lt. Col. Evan Carey. The event was held at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in El Monte, California, and was presided over by Col. Leopold Karanikolas, Commander of the 304th Sustainment Brigade.
July 22, 2025 - The Soldiers of the 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) gathered with family, friends, and local community members on July 12, 2025, to witness a significant moment in the unit’s history—the Change of Command...
Army Reserve's 903rd Inland Cargo Transfer Company deployment and farewell ceremony
Soldiers of the 903rd Inland Cargo Transfer Company stand in formation during their Deployment and Farewell Ceremony at West Central High School, in Hartford, South Dakota, on July 11, 2025. Leaders from across the command and congressional members from South Dakota spoke on the importance of the mission and the professionalism of the Soldiers. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Derek Cobb, 451st Expeditionary Sustainment Command)
July 22, 2025 - A deployment and farewell ceremony was held at West Central High School to honor and say farewell to the U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 903rd Inland Cargo Transfer Company (903 ICTC) before they mobilized to support...
Family ties: Siblings strengthen readiness, relationships during African Lion 2025
U.S. Army Maj. Carolyn Vandeventer, assigned to the 79th Theater Sustainment Command (Forward), U.S. Army Reserve, rests her head on the shoulder of her brother, U.S. Army Master Sgt. Stuart Vandevick, assigned to the 561st Regional Support Group, as they pose for a photo at Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2) in Dodji, Senegal, May 15, 2025. The siblings are deployed together in support of African Lion 2025, providing logistics and operational support for U.S. and partner forces. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, brings together over 50 nations, including seven NATO allies and 10,000 troops to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative training in an austere environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) on behalf of U.S. Africa Command, AL25 takes place from April 14 to May 23, 2025, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. This large-scale exercise enhances our ability to work together in complex, multi-domain operations—preparing forces to deploy, fight and win. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Solomon Navarro)
July 15, 2025 - For many service members, participating in an international military exercise can feel like joining a larger, multinational family. For U.S. Army Maj. Carolyn Vandeventer and her younger brother, U.S. Army Master Sgt. Stuart...
Pipeline of power: Army Reserve fuel operation drives Mojave Falcon 2025
The refinery training site simulates a coastal fuel terminal where Soldiers practice pulling fuel from a ship. Using water for safety, the setup mimics offloading operations from maritime tankers, allowing Soldiers to operate pumps, connect hoses, and manage flow control during Mojave Falcon 2025 at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, June 4th 2025. Mojave Falcon is a multi-faceted, first-of-its-kind Army Reserve training exercise that integrates the Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX), National Training Center (NTC), Global Medic, Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise (QLLEX), Port Operations, and Nationwide Move (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Kanangwe, 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command)
June 24, 2025 - Thirteen Army Reserve units from more than eight states assembled under the 380th Quartermaster Battalion to carry out a complex fuel supply mission in support of aircraft operations at Langley Air Force Base as part of...
From mapboards to dashboards: Army Reserve data experiment shines at Operation Mojave Falcon
The Army: the Operational Data Team (ODT) - a pioneering initiative aimed at bringing advanced data analytics into Army operations, compile data at Fort Hunter Liggett as a part of Operation Mojave Falcon.
June 23, 2025 - In the heart of central California, Operation Mojave Falcon provided the Army Reserve with more than just another large-scale training event. It served as a proving ground for a forward-leaning concept within the Army: the...
No fuel, no fight: Army Reserve Soldiers conduct bulk fuel operations during Mojave Falcon
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 220th and 655th Transportation Companies compete in the truck rodeo at Fort Eustis, Virginia, to build their proficiency at transporter skills during operation Mojave Falcon 2025 on June 7, 2025. Mojave Falcon, the first Army Reserve exercise of its kind, tests readiness and support capabilities across a coast-to-coast battlefield in a Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) environment. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Derek Cobb, 451st Expeditionary Sustainment Command)
June 18, 2025 - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 220th Transportation Company with an element attached from the 655th Transportation Company conducted bulk fuel operations during Operation Mojave Falcon 2025...
A moment that defines us: Army Reserve command enters Mojave Falcon 2025
On June 4–5, 2025, Army Reserve senior leaders—LTG Robert D. Harter, CSM Gregory Betty, and CW5 Lashon White—visited Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, during Operation Mojave Falcon 2025. The team engaged with Soldiers across multiple training sites, observing large-scale integrated training involving more than 9,000 participants. The exercise is a first-of-its-kind Army Reserve event integrating CSTX, Global Medic, QLLEX, Port Operations, Nationwide Move, and NTC. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Capt. William Stroud, 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command)
June 13, 2025 - In the rugged terrain of Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, more than 9,000 Army Reserve Soldiers are pushing the limits of readiness and integration during Operation Mojave Falcon 2025—the largest and most complex training...
Joint assault hoseline and fuel ops strengthen U.S.-U.K. ties at Mojave Falcon
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 141st Quartermaster Company teamed up with soldiers from the United Kingdom’s 152nd North Irish Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, to set up an assault hose system at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, on June 9, 2025. Mojave Falcon is a multi-faceted, first-of-its-kind Army Reserve training exercise that integrates the Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX), National Training Center (NTC), Global Medic, Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise (QLLEX), Port Operations, and Nationwide Move (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Kanangwe, 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command)
June 13, 2025 - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 141st and 1018th Quartermaster Companies partnered with soldiers from the United Kingdom’s 152nd North Irish Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, to conduct joint bulk fuel distribution...
Army Reserve chaplain leads discussion on love and readiness during Building Strong and Ready Teams event at Fort Barfoot
Chaplain (Capt.) Felix Chukwuma of the 380th Quartermaster Battalion preached love and relationship during the Building Strong and Ready Teams (BSRT) session at Bulla Chapel, Fort Barfoot, Virginia, on June 7, 2025. Centered on the book
June 12, 2025 - More than 400 Army Reserve Soldiers participating in Mojave Falcon 2025 gathered at Bulla Chapel for a Building Strong and Ready Teams (BSRT) session hosted by Chaplain (Capt.) Felix Chukwuma of the 380th Quartermaster...
The Archangels of Army Reserve training exercise Mojave Falcon
Command Sgt. Maj. Sean Stoddard (left), command sergeant major, 4/361st Infantry Battalion (OC/T), 1st Brigade, 91st Training Division, is pictured with Sgt. 1st Class Latasha Mimms, senior supply sergeant, 4/361st Inf. Bn., 1st Bde., 91st TD, with donations from the Military Support Foundation (MSF) intended for Soldiers at Mojave Falcon 25, June 3. Soldiers who received these items were part of a grassroots partnership and community outreach, led by Stoddard, founder of The Archangels, a Phoenix based non-profit, who facilitated the delivery of thousands of donated snacks, drinks and comfort items directly to soldiers in the field – an effort grounded in servant leadership and commitment to soldier care. Mojave Falcon is the Army Reserve’s largest and most complex training exercise, designed to test readiness in a Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) environment. The operation integrates multiple exercises including CSTX, Global Medic, QLLEX, and Nationwide Move. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Maj. Alun Thomas, 91st Training Division Public Affairs)
June 10, 2025 - Under the unforgiving sun of California’s central coast region, 9,000 Soldiers converge on Fort Hunter Liggett for Operation Mojave Falcon, an intensive training exercise designed to prepare Army Reserve units for future...
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