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The 80th Training Command Welcomes its First Female Commander
Brig. Gen. Patricia Wallace Addresses the Command
Jan. 25, 2023 - The 80th Training Command, The Army School System (TASS), welcomed its first female commanding general Brig. Gen. Patricia Wallace, during an Assumption of Command ceremony here at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center in...
91st Training Division bids farewell to commander
Brig. Gen. Patricia R. Wallace bids farewell to the 91st Training Division, 84th Training Command in a Relinquishment of Command ceremony at Fort Hunter Liggett on December 3, 2022. Later this month, Brig. Gen. Wallace will next assume the top leadership role with the 80th Training Command (The Army School System) as Commanding General. Prior to the official ceremony, Brig. Gen. Wallace was presented with several parting gifts and mementos as a token of appreciation for her service to the 91st, including a personalized commemorative plaque.
Dec. 14, 2022 - Members of the 91st Training Division, 84th Training Command and distinguished guests gathered together at the Fort Hunter Liggett post theater on an unusually rainy afternoon to bid farewell to the division’s outgoing...
Soldiers from reserve components attend unit armorers course
Sgt. 1st Class Jerry Fumba assist Spc. Emma Burbridge with reassembling the Mark 19. During the 7-day unit armorer course at RTSM-Devens, 19 students learned how to disassemble reassemble and perform a functions check on 7 different weapons systems.
Dec. 14, 2022 - 19 Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard attended the unit armorers’ course at the 80th Training Command’s Regional Training Site – Maintenance (RTS-M) Devens held November 28 – December 4, 2022...
Instructors Compete Against Instructors
Sgt. 1st Class Donald Swain is awarded the Army Achievement Medal for his hard work and achievement during the 80th Training Command's annual instructor of the year competition. The 80th Training Command's annual instructor of the year competition consisted of a 20-minute class of participants choosing, an appearance board with questions from the Army Training and Doctrine Command and Army Regulations based one instructor knowledge, and an impromptu motivator style of instruction with the intent to motivate students on a topic given by the board.
Nov. 3, 2022 - Eight instructors compete in the 80th Training Command's annual instructor of the year competition...
Deputy commander assumes reins of 80th Training Command
Brig. Gen. Steven D. Hayden, currently assigned as the 80th Training Command (TASS) Deputy Commanding General, assumes responsibility of the 80th during a ceremony at Fort Lee, Virginia on October 15, 2022, as outgoing commander Maj. Gen. Tripp Bowles relinquished command. The Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Reserve, Major General Eugene LeBoeuf, served as the presiding officer for the event and is seen here handing Hayden the unit guidon in a symbolic gesture representing the transfer of authority and continuity of leadership. Photo by Staff. Sgt. Starla E. Lewis, 80th Training Command (TASS) Public Affairs Office.
Oct. 18, 2022 - Brig. Gen. Steven D. Hayden assumed responsibility of the 80th Training Command (The Army School System) during a ceremony at Fort Lee, Virginia, on Oct. 15, 2022, as outgoing commander Maj. Gen. Tripp Bowles relinquished...
Mountain Medic 22 exercise embodies total force construct, ends successfully
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shannon Simon, center, 5-159 General Support Aviation Battalion critical care flight paramedic, uses a training mannequin to instruct a class on the use of ventilators during exercise Mountain Medic at Fort Carson, Colorado, Aug. 19, 2022. Exercise participants were divided into three classes to learn the differences in the way the Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve administer patient care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
Sept. 14, 2022 - Exercise Mountain Medic 22 wrapped up a few weeks ago after successfully incorporating multiple branches of military, several key players and both Army and Air Force aircraft in Colorado Springs, Aug. 16-26, 2022...
A legacy of honor: Army Reserve chief warrant officer 5 appointed as honorary Navy chief petty officer
RICHMOND, Virginia (July 29th, 2022) Navy Reserve Force Master Chief (FORCM) Tracy Hunt places a Navy Chief combination cover on Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phillip M. Brashear, son of the late Master Chief Master Diver Carl Brashear during his appointment as an Honorary Navy Chief Petty Officer. The appointment was held in conjunction with CW5 Brashear’s retirement ceremony celebrating his 40 years of military service at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center onboard Defense Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia on July 29th, 2022. CW5 Brashear was appointed as an Honorary Navy Chief Petty Officer by the Master Chief Petty officer (MCPON) of the Navy Russell Smith for his relentless dedication to the United States Navy. Over the course of 17 years, CW5 Brashear inspired Sailors and members of the Chiefs Mess to keep pushing forward in the face of adversity, volunteering his service to the Navy, and accepting responsibility beyond the call of printed assignment.. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Alexa Trafton)
Sept. 8, 2022 - Forty years is a lifetime. In fact, it can feel like several. For Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phillip Brashear, son of legendary Master Chief Navy Diver Carl Brashear, four decades of service came full circle as he...
Engineer students provide lasting impact at Fort Hunter Liggett
Army engineer students learn how to use a variety of heavy equipment, such as these hydraulic excavator in the 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer reclassification course at Fort Hunter Liggett, California. Soldiers are shown here removing dirt from the Del Venturi Road retention pond. Photo by Master Sgt. Adam Lindsey, 80th Training Command
July 14, 2022 - The Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Department of Public Works roads and grounds crew is responsible for maintaining hundreds of miles of roads and trails across the 165,000 acres of training land, and the cantonment area. What...
Army Reserve CW5 Phillip Brashear, son of Navy MCPO Carl Brashear, guest speaks at USAICoE
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phillip M. Brashear, 80th Training Command (TASS), Command Chief Warrant Officer, speaks to an audience of Soldiers and Civilians at Fitch Auditorium July 7. Brashear told his personal story of diversity, resilience and leadership, lessons he learned from his father late Master Chief, Master Diver Carl Brashear, who’s journey to become the Navy’s first African American diver was featured in the movie “Men of Honor.”
July 11, 2022 - Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phillip M. Brashear, 80th Training Command (TASS), Command Chief Warrant Officer, was the guest speaker at Fitch Auditorium July 7 and July 8...
Petroleum supply specialists get hands-on training at Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise
Instructors from the 80th Training Command (TASS) help train petroleum supply specialists (92F) with the 1018th Quartermaster Company on a fuel pipeline during the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise (QLLEX) at Fort Pickett, Virginia which ran from June 12 through June 26, 2022. The two-week exercise allowed Soldiers to get hands-on training with equipment they would use while deployed, including the Inland Petroleum Distribution System, or IPDS, which is a bulk fuel storage and pipeline system designed to move massive amounts of fuel forward in a theater of operations.
July 5, 2022 - Instructors from the 80th Training Command (The Army School System) led approximately 50 Soldiers from the 1018th Quartermaster Company out of Schenectady, New York, through the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise (QLLEX)...
Regional Training Site -- Maintenance Host 7th GAFPB Test
A competitor completes the 100-meter swim during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test event at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. on May 1, 2022. During the event ran by the 94th Training Division, 80th Training Command’s Regional Training Site-Maintenance here, competitors were required to remove their uniform while staying afloat after completing the 100-meter swim in under 4 minutes.
May 5, 2022 - FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – After two years of not being able to host the German Armed Forces Badge testing event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Training Site–Maintenance hosted their seventh GAFBP test here April...
Escape room reveals methods for preventing sexual assault
Spcs. Eduardo Quero, Edwin Gutierrez, and Harry Do (from left to right,) from the 80th Training Command, decipher a clue at the Escape Room, hosted by Fort Hunter Liggett’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention program, April 20.
April 28, 2022 - Soldiers and civilians at Fort Hunter Liggett discovered how they might intervene to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault after embarking on a journey through an elaborate, interactive setting, called the “Escape...
The 80th Training Command wants YOU!
Staff Sgt. Brad Coffell (left), 80th Training Command, Richmond, Va., speaks to a visitor at Air Fest 2022 held at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Fl., March 26. The career counselors spent the three-day event interacting with guests, educating those interested in joining the ranks of Army Reserve trainers in Advanced Individual Training schools nationwide. Coffell, a current instructor himself, said the ability to train and educate soldiers looking to take the next step in their career is the most rewarding benefit of his job.
March 31, 2022 - The 80th Training Command based in Richmond, Virginia, came out in full-force to support the Army Reserve instructor program at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida, March 26...
Selfless service, not just a one-day commitment
Public affairs staff Akuaha Moreno received the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal for her exemplary service as the DFMWR marketing assistant, June 2021. Fort Hunter Liggett Commander Col. Charles Bell and Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Fluckiger presented award.
Jan. 18, 2022 - Each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the theme “A Day on, Not a Day Off” encourages us to honor his legacy with a day of service to give back to the community. This mirrors the Army’s Selfless Service value, and is...
Courses at Tobyhanna, Pa., offer hands-on, high-tech training for Soldiers
Soldiers from the 25S reclassification course at High Tech-Regional Training Site Tobyhanna in Tobyhanna, Pa used a signal to receive images of Earth. Being able to receive these images from a satellite orbiting Earth is a practical exercise for these Soldiers that leads to a culminating event at the end of their course, Nov. 19, 2021.
Dec. 20, 2021 - Army Reserve instructors from 102nd Training Division, 80th Training Command, completed three Military Occupational Specialty-Transition courses at the High Tech-Regional Training Site here Nov. 24, 2021...
9/11 attacks compelled Army Reserve Soldier to serve country
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mohomed Azeez, a Troop Program Unit Soldier assigned to the 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment (TD-FS) Headquarters, can be seen in a flight simulator during his time as a ground maintenance officer while assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade in Katterbach Kaserne, Germany. (Photo courtesy of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mohomed Azeez, G4, 94th TD-FS HHC)
Sept. 28, 2021 - As fellow service members and civilian supporters rallied at Fort Lee’s William Stadium for the installation’s Run for the Fallen observance to honor survivors and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our...
Transportation Soldiers Showcase Their Skills on Wheels during Truck Rodeo
The 58th Battalion (Transportation) of the 2nd Brigade (TC), 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment (TD-FS), conducted its Battalion Annual Organic Truck Rodeo on 16 April 2021, where Soldiers of the 58th (TC) Battalion competed for a chance to take part in a joint service truck rodeo alongside Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps service members this fall. Competitors of the 58th (TC) Battalion Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie Company took part in four events for the battalion's truck rodeo; the 90 Degree Alley Dock Backing, the M915 Forward, and Reserve Serpentine, the 45 Degree Alley Dock Backing, and the M1120 Forward Serpentine. Competitors were meticulously observed and graded on their ability to proficiently and safely maneuver a tactical truck and trailer through obstacles. (Photo courtesy of 58th (TC) BN, 2nd (TC) BDE, 94th TD-FS)
Sept. 14, 2021 - FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - With the Transportation Corps being an immeasurable component of our nation's armed forces, its Soldiers are responsible for moving supplies, troops, and equipment globally. For one Transportation...
Army Reserve quartermaster brigade bids farewell to commander
Col. John Joseph relinquished command of the 1st Brigade (Quartermaster) and welcomed Col. Antionette Chase as the new brigade commander on 16 May 2021, in a change of command ceremony. Soldiers of the 1st Brigade (Quartermaster), a down-trace unit of the 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, gathered at the Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers U.S. Army Reserve Center for the ceremony. (Photo by Maj. Ebony Gay, 94th TD-FS Public Affairs Office)
Aug. 6, 2021 - The 1st Brigade (Quartermaster), a down-trace unit of the 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, gathered at the Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers U.S. Army Reserve Center to bid farewell to Col. John Joseph and welcomed Col...
Fort Hunter Liggett steps up to predeployment training of Puerto Rican engineer company
The TADSS Building originally had a dirt entry way to the warehouse that stored multiple training aids and devices. The forklift would routinely struggle to gain access to the building. The 471st Engineer Company from Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico built the ramp to provide units drawing equipment an easier and safer way to draw and load equipment for training exercises. The 903d FEST from the 416 TEC designed the ramp earlier this year.
June 29, 2021 - When the 471st Engineer Company out of Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, was given deployment orders, it needed to gain proficiency in an environment short on equipment and resources. Fort Hunter Liggett and the 80th Training...
Surviving cancer: A Soldier's story of resilience, perseverance and taking on a new leadership role
Col. Cliffton Cornell, 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment Chief of Staff (right), passes the unit guidon to Capt. Theang Sterns, incoming commander (left). Sterns assumed command of the the 94th TD-FS Headquarters and Headquarters Company during the unit's change of command ceremony. The ceremony was held at Fort Lee's Combined Arms Support Command Headquarters to bid farewell to Capt. Alex Singh and welcomed Sterns as the 94th TD-FS HHC commander on April 9, 2021. (Photo by Maj. Ebony Gay, 94th TD-FS Public Affairs Office)
May 17, 2021 - Serving as a commander for any service member is one of the most challenging aspects of a Soldier's military career. It takes an exceptional caliber of Soldier to step up to the plate to embark upon such a significant quest...
80th TC (TASS) names its 2021 "best warrior"
Command Sgt. Maj. James Lamberson (left) presents Staff Sgt. Trevor MacDonald the 80th Training Command's Best Warrior 2021 trophy on April 23, 2021 for his winning effort during the command’s competition in Camp Bullis, Texas. MacDonald will now prepare for and compete in the U.S. Army Reserve competition against other winners from numerous geographic and functional commands in May 2021.
April 26, 2021 - CAMP BULLIS, Texas – The 80th Training Command (The Army School System) named the winner of its 2021 Best Warrior Competition here April 23, 2021. Staff Sgt. Trevor MacDonald won the top honor for the command after scoring...
807th Medical Command (Deployment Support) and the 94th Training Division (Force Sustainment) pave the path to Sustained Readiness
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joe Heck, 807th MC(DS) Commanding General, and Brig. Gen. Stephen Iacovelli, 94th TD Commanding General, sign a Memorandum of Understanding instituting the Visiting Adjunct Instructor Program (VAIP), April 8, 2021, Fort Douglas, Utah.
April 12, 2021 - In the first agreement of its kind, Maj. Gen. Joe Heck, 807th Medical Command (Deployment support) Commanding General, and Brig. Gen. Stephen Iacovelli, 94th Training Division (Force Sustainment) Commanding General, came...
No train, no gain: U.S. Army keeps the freight moving
U.S. Army Sgt. Tyler Arant, 757th Expeditionary Railway Center student, poses for a photo at a rail yard at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 17, 2021. Throughout its history, the Army effectively used rail in numerous wars—even during Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)
March 25, 2021 - Are you a U.S. Army Soldier looking to transfer from active duty to the reserve? Why not work on the railroad? Unbeknownst to many, the Army maintains a limited number of railway advisors, falling under the 88U military...
No right to quit: Chief honors Black History Month with father’s legacy
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phillip Brashear, 80th Training Command, speaks about his father, the late Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Carl Brashear. Phillip was featured as the guest speaker for the installation’s African American/Black History Month command program.
Feb. 18, 2021 - Fort Gordon honored African American/Black History Month with a command program Monday in Darling Hall. The program was hosted by Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center and broadcasted live on Facebook to help maximize...
PSYOP students combat propaganda in village market exercise
80th Training Command's TASS Psychological Operation (PSYOP) students at Fort Hunter Liggett, California patronize the village
Feb. 4, 2021 - Soldiers attending the 80th Training Command’s TASS Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Reclassification Course at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, went to the village market as part of their field training, Feb. 1, 2021...
The 94th Training Division explores and launches new opportunities for instructor
Leadership from the 94th Training Division - Force Sustainment and the Deployment Support Command conducted an Instructor Exchange Memorandum of Agreement Signing held at the U.S. Army Railway School and Center toward the end of 2020 at Fort Eustis, Virginia. This ceremony served as the kick-off event to allow 94th TD-FS instructors in the railway operations crewmember military occupational specialty an opportunity to be guest instructors with the 757th Expeditionary Railway Center.
Jan. 28, 2021 - FORT LEE, Va. – The 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment (TD-FS) continues to be a leading force in the Army Reserve’s training environment, and the unit is exploring the launch of two new training opportunities for...
FAQs: COVID-19 Vaccine
Jan. 12, 2021 - Here, Soldiers may find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the vaccine...
A Military Widow’s Story: Army Reserve Soldiers Receive Different Perspective during Suicide Prevention Training
Sarah Smith holds a framed photograph of her late husband, Sgt. 1st Class James Smith during a beachfront family photo this year. Smith took part in the 94th Training Force Sustainment Headquarters and Headquarters Company virtual suicide prevention training, where she shared her story about the loss of her husband due to suicide. The 94th TD-FS HHC suicide prevention training was conducted on October 24, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Smith, widow of service member) If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or Military Crisis Line, free support for all Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and all Veterans at (800) 273-8255.
Dec. 31, 2020 - Cracked voices and sobbing could be heard from Soldiers' of the 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment (TD-FS) Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), as heartfelt emotional personal stories about the suicide of loved...
FAQs: COVID-19 impact to the U.S. Army Reserve
Dec. 22, 2020 - These questions have been submitted by Soldiers to various U.S. Army Reserve social media websites. Here, Soldiers may find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions...
Getting the Power Going: 94th Training Division Instructors Train Multi-Components as Tactical Power Generation Professionals
94th Training Division instructors conducted a tactical power generation course for active duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers at Regional Training Site - Maintenance Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, October 5 - November 6, 2020. The course consisted of Soldiers learned power-generated equipment maintenance, how to use high-tech test and diagnostic equipment, read complex wiring schematics and diagrams, and repair electrical components.
Dec. 10, 2020 - The electricity needed to power up a light switch or charge a laptop does not magically happen. People must maintain and repair the equipment to keep these services going, and in the Army Reserve, this responsibility falls to...
Meeting the Force: Chief of Army Reserve Discusses Mission Initiatives with 94th Training Division Health Services Battalion
Maj. James Person, executive officer assigned to the 8-100th (Health Services) BN, 5th (HS) Brigade, 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment took part in a Virtual Battlefield Circulation conference call with the Chief of the Army Reserve, Lt. Gen. Jody Daniels on November 7, 2020. (U.S. Army Reserve photo courtesy of 8-100th (HS) BN)
Nov. 23, 2020 - With the Army Reserve being such a sizeable element of our nation's military, it is important that leaders engage with their subordinate units. The 8-100th (Health Services) Battalion, 5th (HS) Brigade, 94th Training...
At a Glance: What It Takes to Become a Warrant Officer in the Army Reserve
U.S. Army Reserve and Virginia National Guard candidates swear in as new warrant officers during a graduation ceremony at the conclusion of Warrant Officer Candidate School, hosted by the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute at Fort Pickett, Virginia.
Nov. 12, 2020 - When thinking about Army officers, the first thing that comes to mind most likely are commissioned or noncommissioned officers, but there is another crucial officer role that continues to serve as a cornerstone in the...
U.S. Army Reserve Two-Star General retires with honor
Maj. Gen. Bruce Hackett (right) relinquishes his command of the 80th Training Command (The Army School System) by passing the command’s colors to Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, the U.S. Army Reserve’s deputy commanding general, during a ceremony at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 24. In the ceremony, Hackett also culminated his 39-year military career when he officially retired from service
Oct. 27, 2020 - One of the U.S. Army Reserve’s most distinguished general officers culminated his 39 years of military service during a retirement ceremony at Fort Lee, Virginia Oct. 24. Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Bruce Hackett served honorably in...
These Shoes Were Made for Running: An Army Reserve Soldier’s Story in Reaching New Goals
Sgt. 1st Class Dianna Smith, 7th/95th Battalion, 4th Brigade (Personnel Services), 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment, completes the Run Fierce Adjutant Generals Corps Regimental Association 5K/111 Mile Challenge virtual race. This race is part of a series of races focused on helping our Soldiers, Veterans, and military Families.
Oct. 9, 2020 - Physical fitness is a crucial component to being a Soldier, and for Sgt. 1st Class Dianna Smith, 7th/95th Battalion, 4th Brigade (Personnel Services), 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment, her fitness goals resulted in...
U.S. Army Reserve Unit Expands Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Training to New Location
Instructors assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment explain the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle characteristics, features, operations, and maintenance aspects to students attending the first Fort Hunter Liggett, California, JLTV Operator New Equipment Training Course Aug. 9-14, 2020. The 94th TD-FS leads the JLTV driver’s training courses for all Army components. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Sievert)
Sept. 22, 2020 - Moving to a new location can be difficult. For the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Operator New Equipment Training Course, the change of scenery allowed instructors to train Soldiers in a different environment to maintain...
Personnel Services Brigade Bids Farewell to Commander: History Made During Tenure
Col. Janene Marshall-Gatling (left), outgoing 4th Brigade (Personnel Services) commander, is all smiles upon receiving a farewell gift from the Soldiers of the 4th Brigade (PS) during the unit’s change of command ceremony. The ceremony was held on Victory Field at Fort Jackson, S.C., July 11, 2020. Marshall-Gatling served as the 4th Brigade (PS) commander for two years prior to her relinquishment of command to Col. Aaron Wilkes. (U.S. Army Reserve photo courtesy of 1st Lt. Matthew Rutledge, 4th Brigade (PS), 94th TD-FS)
Sept. 16, 2020 - Leaders who embark upon the unique yet challenging position of commanding Soldiers undergo one of their military career's most demanding and rewarding endeavors. Leading future generations of our nation's servicemen and women...
Two Army Reserve Soldiers Take Instructing to the Mastery Level
Sgt. 1st Class Lynwood Owens showcased his instructing expertise and demonstrated why he deserved to earn the master instructor title when he appeared before the 1st Brigade (Quartermaster), 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment's first virtual master instructor selection board. Owens is one of two Army Reserve Soldiers who appeared before the board.
Aug. 31, 2020 - A teacher is the cornerstone for a student’s learning. In the Army Reserve, an instructor plays the position of teacher and works to shape a Soldier’s future. So it is only fitting that there are echelons to recognize the...
Engineer Center of Excellence at Fort Hunter Liggett
Sgt. Nathan Johnson, 649th Regional Support Group, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Spc. Jordan Barnett, 947th Engineer Company, Montrose, Colorado, learning how to construct a rebar flat. Johnson is a 15H Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer reclassifying as a 12W Carpentry and Masonry Specialist. He chose this MOS to be with a unit closer to home. Barnett is a 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer to a 12W because his unit is switching from a horizontal to vertical engineer unit. They are enjoying the course and appreciate the instructors’ wealth of knowledge.
Aug. 21, 2020 - The stars have lined up to make Fort Hunter Liggett an Engineer Center of Excellence. It helps that the 80th Training Command (TASS) and the 102nd Training Division’s commanding generals, as well as the post commander, are...
Master Sgt. Tew Wins TRADOC Army Reserve Instructor of the Year 2020
Master Sgt. Ericka Tew (left), Master Leader Course manager for the 83rd U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, teaches a class at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Tew was recently selected as the Reserve winner in the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Instructor of the Year for 2020. (Courtesy photo)
Aug. 12, 2020 - For some people, winning seems to come naturally. Lately, Master Sgt. Ericka Tew, of the 83rd U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, has been on a hot streak, winning the 80th Training Command (The Army School System)...
No Ceremony, No Problem: Leadership and Listening Rules for New Commander
An instructor assigned to a brigade within the 94th Training Division - Force Sustainment checks the temperature of students attending a course at Fort Hood, Texas, May 6-22, 2020. For the 2nd Brigade (Transportation), 94th TD-FS new commander, Lt. Col. Eddie Smith is more focused on Soldiers and their well being versus a a change of command ceremony.
July 22, 2020 - A ceremony does not define a leader, and Lt. Col. Eddie Smith, the new commander for the 2nd Brigade (Transportation Corps), 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment, understood this when he recently stepped into the...
Army Reserve unit continues shaping and training Soldiers in midst of COVID-19
Students position and remove pins from the tow adapters as the team prepares to hook up to a disabled M1075 Palletized Load System during the Wheeled Vehicle Recovery course given by the Regional Training Site – Maintenance (RTS-M) Hood instructors at Fort Hood, Texas, May 6-22, 2020. RTS-M Hood is a down trace unit of the 3rd Brigade (Ordnance), 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment. (Photo courtesy of RTS-M Fort Hood)
July 14, 2020 - Despite COVID-19's global impact, Soldier readiness and training goes on. Training sites must find alternate means to ensure instruction is executed while exercising safety precautions to safeguard Soldiers' well-being and...
Adaptability and Resilience Lead to First Virtual Basic Leader Course
Spc. Tamie M. Norris, a learner from the U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy Camp Parks first virtual Basic Leader Course, records herself conducting a public speaking information brief from her home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Department of Defense travel ban, the resident BLC course was transformed virtually using distributed learning platforms.
May 25, 2020 - “NCOs Make It Happen!” The cadre of the U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy Camp Parks recently lived up to their motto by leading the way into history by graduating the first virtual Basic Leader Course for the U.S...
94th Training Division – Force Sustainment Instructors Keep the Army Rolling Along
Sgt. 1st Class Paulo Pires, assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment, describes the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle characteristics and features to students attending the JLTV Operator New Equipment Training Course at the JLTV Training Center in Fort McCoy, Wis., Feb. 17-21, 2020. The 94th TD-FS leads the JLTV driver’s training courses for all Army components.
March 12, 2020 - Army Reserve instructors carry a wealth of knowledge and experience in training the force for numerous military specialties. The instructors from the 3rd Brigade, 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment are no exception as...
A time of honor: Legacy begun by U.S. Navy legend continues with Army Reserve pilot and beyond
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Phillip Brashear (right), a U.S. Army Reserve command chief warrant officer for the 80th Training Command, poses for a portrait with his son Tyler Brashear, an ROTC cadet at North Carolina A&T State University, while holding a photo of his father in Greensboro, North Carolina, Jan. 16, 2020. Phillip Brashear is a helicopter pilot with combat experience and the son of Carl Brashear, the first African-American master diver in U.S. Navy’s history who lost his leg during a tragic accident on a diver mission off the coast of Spain in 1966. Carl Brashear’s life story about overcoming physical and racial adversity was featured in the Hollywood film “Men of Honor” starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert De Niro. Phillip Brashear has more than 38 years of military service between the U.S. Navy Reserve, the U.S. Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve. He spent the majority of his Army career as a helicopter pilot with deployments to Bosnia and Iraq. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret)
Jan. 29, 2020 - Phillip Brashear is the command chief warrant officer for the 80th Training Command, and the son of Carl Brashear, the first African-American master diver in U.S. Navy’s history who lost his leg during a tragic accident on a...
100th Training Division Soldiers Win Army Reserve Instructor of the Year 2020
Master Sgt. Ericka Tew, with the 83rd Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, 100th Training Division-Leader Development, teaches a class at the 80th Training Command (TASS) Instructor of the Year Competition at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Oct. 24, 2019. Tew was awarded the Noncommissioned Officer Army Reserve IOY for Fiscal Year 2020.
Jan. 23, 2020 - For the second time, Army Reserve Headquarters-Fort Bragg has named two U.S. Army Reserve instructors from the 100th Training Division-Leader Development, under the 80th Training Command (TASS), as its Instructors of the...
Psychological operations — Lessons learned
Spc. David Anderson and his team are confronted by the aunt of a young girl killed by a Humvee in a psychological operations training scenario at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, June 2019. Role players challenged the PSYOP students with realistic emotions and confrontations to test their ability to build trust and keep the peace. The 80th Training Command (TASS) conducts a monthlong PSYOP course for Soldiers and Marines reclassifying their military occupational specialties.
Jan. 2, 2020 - Tragedy greets the American psychological operations team as it goes through the village of Pine Branch, on a distant continent. Someone in a Humvee has killed a little girl, and the villagers are angry. The Soldiers in full...
STAFFEX Highlights Military Decision Making Process
The 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment headquarters key leaders conducted a staff exercise on Fort Lee, Virginia, Sept. 9-11, 2019. Main topics of discussion centered on improving full-time staff and Troop Program Unit Soldiers' engagement for the one-star command and its subordinate units as well as exploring the military decision-making process to solve complex requirements.
Nov. 22, 2019 - No one works alone in the U.S. Army Reserve.This was especially true for the key leaders of the 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment headquarters when they focused on improving full-time staff and Troop Program Unit...
Suicide Prevention Takes Center Stage During Inaugural 5K
The 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, 2nd Brigade Headquarters and Headquarters Company hosted an inaugural 5K run on Fort Lee, Virginia, Sept. 14, 2019. The event was designed to raise suicide awareness amongst our nation's service members and to encourage Soldiers who are contemplating suicide to seek support from fellow service members, friends, and loved ones, along with using various military resources in a time of need or when in the midst of trials and tribulations.
Nov. 14, 2019 - Suicide can be an uncomfortable topic, especially for Soldiers, but for the 2nd Transportation Brigade, 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, suicide prevention and awareness was fortified with physical prowess during an...
Communication and Collaboration Key Focuses during 94th Training Division’s Leadership Huddle
Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Simpson, 94th Training Division (Force Sustainment) senior enlisted leader, speaks to multiple senior noncommissioned officers during a Command Sergeant Major Leadership Huddle held in San Antonio, Texas, on September 26-29, 2019. The 94th TD resources and conducts specified military occupational specialty reclassification, NCO and officer educational and functional training.
Nov. 6, 2019 - Emails and telephone calls have become the standard for how leaders communicate with each other, but a better option for the 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment leadership was to bring together their key senior...
Ordnance Soldier Surpasses Peers during 94th Division Instructor of the Year Competition
Brig. Gen. Stephen Iacovelli (left), 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment commanding general, presents Sgt. 1st Class Raul Nieves (right), 5/80th Battalion heating, ventilation, and air conditioning instructor, 3rd Ordnance Brigade, 94th TD-FS, with the Army Commendation Medal for earning top honors at the 94th TD-FS Instructor of the Year Competition Aug. 17, 2019, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. As the overall competition winner, Nieves was also presented with a trophy, offered a slot to attend the Army Air Assault School, and will automatically advance to compete in the upcoming 80th Training Command IOY Competition Oct. 23-27, 2019. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Emily Anderson, 94th TD-FS Public Affairs Office)
Oct. 29, 2019 - One of the critical pillars of mission readiness are the instructors who train our nation’s service members to perform their military occupational specialty successfully. One instructor shined over fellow competitors during...
Ammunition Instructor Wins 94th Training Division’s Best Warrior Competition
Army Reserve Soldiers of the 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment gathered at Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, New Jersey for a grueling week-long Best Warrior Competition. Competitors mental and physical toughness was put to the test as they endured early morning and late-night events where only one competitor would claim the title for this competition.
Sept. 16, 2019 - Waking up at a quarter to midnight to put together an M-16 rifle and an M-9 pistol was not a dream for Sgt. Antonio Delgado, 5/80th Ordnance Battalion, 3rd Ordnance Brigade, 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment, but the...
Retention Event Creates 100% Qualification Rate
Retention and training event hosted at Camp Atterbury by the U.S. Army Reserve Marksmanship Program consisted of a mix of precision and timed action shooting events shot on paper, pop-up, and steel targets from 25 to 400 meters with an ACFT component. The event also included a formal qualification with a 100% go rate among all participants.
Sept. 5, 2019 - Quality Army Reserve events maximize Soldier retention while providing enhanced training...
Army Reserve Soldiers conduct new JLTV training
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Billy Conley, 94th Training Division, gives students a brief overview on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 12, 2019. The JLTV is currently being fielded across the Army Reserve. The 40-hour course provided full level maintenance training designed to give Army Reserve mechanics familiarization with the JLTV. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Doug Anderson.)
Sept. 3, 2019 - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers conducted training on the Army’s latest all-terrain vehicle at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, August 12, 2019.The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, known as the JLTV, is currently being fielded across the Army...
Soldier's skills, abilities stand out among peers
Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Flannery, engages with Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Barrios during an active learning exercise where students apply what they have learned during the information technology course.
Aug. 21, 2019 - An Army instructor’s love of education helps Soldiers realize their full career potential in the information technology field. Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Flannery was named Tobyhanna Army Depot's Warfighter of the Quarter for the...
58th Transportation Battalion re-patching ceremony aligns under 94th Training Division
Col. Keith Barta, commander of the 2nd Brigade, 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, speaks at the 58th Transportation Battalion's re-patching ceremony held at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, on June 21, 2019. Once part of the 3rd Chemical Brigade, the 58th TB is an Army Active Duty unit stationed at Fort Leonard Wood. The 58th TB now falls under the 2nd Brigade, 94th TD, under the 80th Training Command (TASS). (Photos by Maj. Ebony Gay, 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, Public Affairs)
Aug. 12, 2019 - The 58th Transportation Battalion (Advanced Individual Training) became the 80th Training Command’s newest unit here June 21, 2019...
Reserve personnel provide future officers an azimuth to land navigation success
5th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets discuss the Land Navigation Training before searching for points at Fort Knox, Kentucky, June 17, 2019. | Photo by Dustin Massengill
July 25, 2019 - The cadets barely finish plotting their four grid coordinates when it starts to downpour. For the next three hours, they will search for their points in the driving rain: a lot to expect from young college kids, some of whom...
Army Reserve at Pistol National Matches
Staff Sgt. John Rosene (HRC-IRR) and Sgt. Nick Mower (200th MP Command) competed together for the Two Man Team matches, taking first place in the overall aggregate, first place in the .45 and Center Fire, and second place .22 for this event. Both Rosene and Mowrer represented our country by being selected for the U.S. Mayleigh Challenge Team, an international Postal Match open to all English-speaking countries around the world and shot in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Jamaica, South Africa, and the United States of America.
July 22, 2019 - Army Reserve Soldiers competed at the Pistol Nationals, winning a number of team and individual events and teaching at the Small Arms Firing School...
Pilot program provides a new option for Army officers’ professional military education
(Left) Brig. Gen. Aaron Walter, commander of the 100th Training Division-Leader Development, visits the officers attending the Command and General Staff College Phase Two 4x4 Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 10, 2019. The 4x4 course is a pilot program that allows Army officers to complete the second of three phases in person during four weekends instead of the previous option of eight weekend classes or through distance learning.
June 24, 2019 - Army field grade officers now have a new, shorter option for completing their Command and General Staff Officer Course phase two. “We are taking a portion of a course that is essentially planned for eight weekends over an...
Army Reserve Soldiers at Interservice Pistol Championship
Staff Sgt. Sandra Uptagrafft (108th Training Command) firing at the 60th Annual Interservice Pistol Championship hosted and conducted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) at Fort Benning.
June 23, 2019 - Army Reserve Soldiers compete with the best shooters in all branches and components of our military at the 60th Annual Interservice Pistol Championship...
German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Tests Physical and Mental Strength
The Regional Training Site – Maintenance Fort Indiantown Gap hosted its annual German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition on May 31-June 2. The RTS-M Fort Indiantown Gap falls under the command and control of the 94th Training Division, which supports the 80th Training Command's mission of more than 2,700 instructors providing essential training to Army Reserve, National Guard, and Active Duty Soldiers.
June 19, 2019 - When Maj. Teresa Ruotolo, an Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 165th Military Police Battalion, signed up for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test here May 31-June 2, she did not expect the difficulty of...
Army announces Expert Soldier Badge
Army senior leaders announced the implementation of the Expert Soldier Badge, June 14. Similar to the Expert Infantryman Badge and the Expert Field Medical Badge, the ESB will allow commanders the opportunity to recognize Soldiers outside the Infantry, Special Forces and medical communities who have met a high standard of performance in physical fitness and warfighting tasks. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army graphic)
June 17, 2019 - In conjunction with the U.S. Army's 244th Birthday, the Army announced a new proficiency badge today, called the Expert Soldier Badge.The ESB is designed to improve lethality, recognize excellence in Solder combat skills and...
Psychological Operations calls on different set of weapons
Graduates of the 80th Training Command PSYOP class receive regimental crest pins at the end of their field exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Feb. 6, 2019. Civilian role players at Fort Hunter Liggett help the PSYOP students learn to negotiate the difficult terrain of cultural, social and political differences as they try to ally the factions in a way beneficial to American interests. This scenario in the 80th Training Command's PSYOP class had a small-town American feel as they ironed out disagreements in the Town Hall meeting at the end of the scenario.
June 11, 2019 - Fort Hunter Liggett’s United States Army Reserve's 80th Training Command Psychological Operations (PSYOP) course provides realistic scenarios to teach Soldiers and Marines how to negotiate the difficult terrain of cultural,...
94th Division Command Sergeant Major Retires: Makes History during Tenure
Command Sgt. Maj. Sharon Campbell, outgoing 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment command sergeant major, is presented with her Certificate of Retirement by Brig. Gen. Stephen Iacovelli, 94th TD-FS commanding general during the unit’s change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Lee’s Army Logistics University Bunker Hall. The ceremony bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Sharon Campbell on Mar. 10, 2019 after her tenure as at the 94th TD-FS command sergeant major and retirement from the Army after 38-years of service to her country, welcoming Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Simpson as the new unit command sergeant major. (Photo by Maj. Ebony Gay, 94th TD-FS Public Affairs Office)
May 15, 2019 - FORT LEE, Va. - Carrying out a command sergeant major tenure is thought of as one of the most challenging endeavors bestowed upon our nation’s senior non-commissioned officers. It is another milestone and journey of its own...
They Have Arrived: Joint Light Tactical Vehicles Training Officially Kicks Off at Fort McCoy
Army Reserve instructors from the 94th Training Division, 80th Training Command taught the very first class of students in the Operators New Equipment Training course for the U.S. Army's new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle at the JLTV Training Center on Fort McCoy, Wisconsin May 6 to 11, 2019. Photo by U.S. Army Master Sgt. Benari Poulten, 80th Training Command (TASS).
May 15, 2019 - The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle has rolled off the assembly line, and Army Reserve instructors with the 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment were the first to begin training Soldiers on the Army’s newest vehicle in the...
83rd ARRTC welcomes new commander
Incoming 83rd U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center commander Col. Steven Egan passes the unit's colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Roderiques, signifying the transfer of command from former commander Col. Kathleen Porter, during a ceremony at Waybur Theater May 3. (Photo Credit: Renee Rhodes, Fort Knox Visual Information )
May 6, 2019 - Col. Kathleen Porter, 83rd U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center commander, relinquished command to Col. Steven Egan during a change of command ceremony at Fort Knox's Waybur Theater May 3. ...
A Son Never Forgets
Staff Sgt. William Jacobson, a small group leader instructor/writer and combat medic advanced leader course coordinator of the 5th Brigade (Health Services), 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, demonstrates how to apply a leg tourniquet during the 80th Training Command (TASS) Instructor of the Year Competition at Fort Knox, Kentucky, October 18-21, 2018. The competition was held at the installation’s Boudinot Hall where Jacobson outperformed 20 competitors to claim the title as the 2018 80th TC IOY. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Breckenkamp)
May 3, 2019 - “A son never forgets.” You may recall this line from the movie “Men of Honor,” based on the true story of the late Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Carl Maxie Brashear, the first African-American master diver and master chief...
Suicide prevention can happen anywhere
Army Reserve Soldier Spc. Ashley Wesley, of the 1st Battalion, 108th Regiment, 1st Engineer Brigade, 102nd Training Division, 80th Training Command prepares to conduct air assault rappelling operations as part of the 2019 Combined Best Warrior Competition held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, April 7-12. The 80th Training Command, 84th Training Command, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, 88th Readiness Division, 81st Readiness Division, 99th Readiness Division, Army Reserve Aviation Command, and AR Careers Division joined their resources in creating this year's competition.
April 24, 2019 - Standing in the middle of the woods, Spc. Ashley Wesley, 1st Battalion, 108th Regiment, 1st Engineer Brigade, 102nd Training Division, successfully prevented a Soldier from committing suicide during the Combined Best Warrior...
Combined Best Warrior Competition Proves “Best of the Best”
Army Reserve Soldiers react to a chemical attack as part of the 2019 Combined Best Warrior Competition held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, April 7-12. The 80th Training Command, 84th Training Command, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, 88th Readiness Division, 81st Readiness Division, 99th Readiness Division, Army Reserve Aviation Command, and AR Careers Division joined their resources in creating this year's competition.
April 19, 2019 - “I didn’t realize anything could be so exhilarating and exhausting at the same time.” This is how Sgt. 1st Class Mario Quintero, an instructor at the U.S. Army NCO Academy Parks, under the 100th Training Division, described...
100th Training Division conducts unique Field Training Exercise
Col. David Chovancek and Brig. Gen. Aaron Walter prepare for the land navigation course.
April 11, 2019 - The 100th Training Division Leader Development (LD) annual Field Training Exercise (FTX), Operation Pinky, took place here at Fort Knox, March 5-8, 2019. ...
America's Army Reserve demonstrates readiness at All Army
The Army Reserve Careers Division team led by Sgt. Maj. James Mauer was the highest scoring at the 2019 All Army Small Arms Championship. From left, Sgt. Maj. Mauer, Staff Sgt. Rafael Fuentes, Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Horner, Sgt. Joseph Hall, and Sgt. 1st Class Charles Parker.
March 19, 2019 - America's Army Reserve demonstrates readiness with success at the 2019 All Army Small Arms Championships...
94th TD Health Services Soldier Wins 80th TC Instructor of the Year Competition
(Left to right) 100th Training Division Commander Brig. Gen. Aaron Walter, Staff Sgt. William Jacobson, Command Sgt. Maj. Sharon Campbell, 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment senior enlisted leader and Command Sgt. Maj. Jay Thomas, 80th Training Command's senior enlisted leader, pose for photos at the 80th's 2018 Instructor of the Year Competition awards ceremony at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Oct. 20, 2018. Jacobson, an instructor with the 5th Brigade (Health Services), 94th TD-FS, beat out the competition in the Noncommissioned Officer category. (Caption and Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Breckenkamp)
March 18, 2019 - For many years, various competitions among our nation’s service men and women have gleaned the technical skills and talents that distinguish Soldiers from one another. One of the most vital elements to ensuring Soldier...
80th TC Soldiers celebrate National Read Across America with school children
80th Training Command (TASS) U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and Civilians enjoyed reading to Hopkins Road Elementary School children, celebrating National Read Across America Day, in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. Hopkins Elementary Reading Specialist Mrs. Christy Smith said that inviting the Soldiers to the school means a lot, not only to the kids, but to the parents and teachers as well. “Our kids look up to the Soldiers and see them as role models, and we absolutely love that,” said Smith. The Army's greatest asset is our people - the finest men and women our great nation has to offer.
March 15, 2019 - In celebration of the National Read Across America Day, 80th Training Command (TASS) Army Reserve Soldiers and Civilians shared their love of reading with Hopkins Road Elementary School children here, in honor of Dr. Seuss'...
94th Training Division unit integrates with 1st Mission Support Command
Brig. Gen. Dustin Shultz, commander of the 1st Mission Support Command, gives remarks at the 1st MSC transformation integration ceremony at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, on Dec. 9, 2018, where units transitioned to the 1st MSC footprint. The 1st Battalion, 333rd Regiment (Multifunctional Training), formerly the 5th Battalion of 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, was among several units assigned under the 1st MSC’s infrastructure.
Feb. 7, 2019 - The 1st Battalion, 333rd Regiment (Multifunctional Training), formerly the 5th Battalion under the 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, gathered here for the 1st Mission Support Command transformation integration...
Reserve quartermaster battalion carries out CONUS Replacement Center mission
The 9th Regiment, 108th Battalion CRC staff bids farewell to Soldiers as they depart the CONUS Replacement Center to board an aircraft for their deployment on Dec. 7, 2018, at Fort Bliss, Texas. During the five-to-seven-day CRC mission, CRC staff receives, process, equips and conducts Theater Specific Individual Requirement Training for military Non-Unit Related Personnel, Department of Defense civilians, and Non-Logistics Civil Augmentation Program contractors deploying to and redeploying from theaters of operations in support of overseas contingency operations. (Photo courtesy of 2nd Lt. Zane Pion, 94th TD-FS HHC)
Feb. 4, 2019 - Numerous services members and civilian contractors deploy each year to various locations across the globe helping to fulfill missions of the United States’ military forces. With deployment and redeployment comes the vital...
Fort Lee’s 94th Division commanding general retires, unit welcomes new commander
Brig. Gen. Stephen Iacovelli, 94th Training Division- Force Sustainment incoming commanding general passes the unit guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Sharon Campbell, 94th TD-FS command sergeant major, as he inherits command of the division during the unit’s Change of Command ceremony during the unit’s ceremony held at the Fort Lee’s McLaughlin Fitness Center at Fort Lee, VA on Aug. 5, 2018. Brig. Hector Lopez served as the 94th TD-FS commanding general for two years upon his relinquishment of command to Iacovelli. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Ebony Gay, 94th TD-FS Public Affairs Office)
Nov. 14, 2018 - The 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, a down-trace unit of the 80th Training Command (The Army School System), gathered at Fort Lee’s McLaughlin Fitness Center to bid farewell to Brig. Gen. Hector Lopez and welcome...
80th Training Command instructors compete for top honors
(Left to right) 100th Training Division Commander Brig. Gen. Aaron Walter, Lt. Col. Adam Pannone, Staff Sgt. William Jacobson, Ryan Klagenberg, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jay Thomas, 80th Training Command's senior enlisted leader, pose for photos at the 80th's 2018 Instructor of the Year Competition awards ceremony at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Oct. 20, 2018. Jacobson, an instructor with the Health Services Brigade, 94th Training Division, beat out the competition in the Noncommissioned Officer category. Klagenberg, an instructor for the 102nd Training Division’s High Tech Training Center-Sacramento, earned the top civilian IOY award. An instructor with the 100th TD, Pannone was awarded the IOY title in the officer category.
Oct. 26, 2018 - The 80th Training Command’s best instructors proved themselves at the command’s 2018 Instructor of the Year Competition here Oct. 18-20, 2018. Twenty-one Army Reserve instructors from across the command’s three training...
WWI Centennial: Honoring a Legacy of Bravery and Sacrifice
Service members and civilians of the U.S. and France pay tribute to WWI era U.S. service members during the WWI Centennial Commemoration at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery located in Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France, Sep. 23. The ceremony was held to remember and honor the 14,246 service members buried here who gave their lives during the Muese-Argonne Offensive 100 years ago.
Oct. 10, 2018 - U.S. and French service members and civilians joined together throughout northern France in late September to honor the bravery and sacrifices of the American Expeditionary Forces who liberated the area a century ago...
World War I Centennial Commemoration: Honoring the past to embrace the future
Maj. Gen. Bruce Hackett, Commanding General of the 80th Training Command (The Army School System) and Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis
Sept. 27, 2018 - Walking through the fields and trenches where the 80th Division Soldiers trekked during World War I, Maj. Gen. Bruce Hackett, Commanding General of the 80th Training Command (The Army School System) participated in World War...
Top-notch NCOs strive for the Sergeant Audie Murphy Award
It’s the first time that an Army Reserve Readiness Division has hosted and selected top-notch noncommissioned officers into the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Award (SAMA) program. The 63d Readiness Division accepted an immense responsibility of leading and hosting a competitive SAMA board on May 28, 2018. Exceptional noncommissioned officers compete for the honor of being selected and inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC) by conducting an Army Physical Fitness test and weapons qualification, displaying their knowledge of drill and ceremony, taking an exam, writing an essay, and being questioned and evaluated by a board of sergeants major.
Sept. 21, 2018 - It’s the first time that an Army Reserve Readiness Division has hosted and selected top-notch noncommissioned officers into the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Award (SAMA) program. The 63rd Readiness Division accepted an...
Vehicle operators learn to steer the next generation of drivers
U.S. Armyy Reserve Soldiers from the 416th Theater Engineer Command practiced their driving capabilities on a closed driving course that weaved through a mock city during the Master Driver Train the Trainer course, September 12, 2018, Fort Knox, Ky. The class provided students the opportunity to learn the standard methods for training Soldiers to operate military vehicles (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Proseus/416th TEC).
Sept. 17, 2018 - Soldiers from across the 416th Theater Engineer Command (TEC) attended the Master Driver Train the Trainer course at Fort Knox, Ky, in an effort to make sure the Soldiers are properly trained and licensed to operate the heavy...
America's Army Reserve - Yesterday and Today
From the Catalogue of Official A.E.F. Photographs taken by the Signal Corps:
Sept. 4, 2018 - For nearly three years, American president Woodrow Wilson tried to keep the United States out of World War I. He steadfastly refused pressure from all sides to join the European conflict, even though there were repeated...
Army Reserve opens training center on Fort Lee
U.S. Army Reserve senior leaders cut the ribbon during a ceremony June 12 for the 94th Training Division’s new Army School System Training Center on Fort Lee, Virginia. Cutting the ribbon are (from left): Command Sgt. Maj. Sharon Campbell, 94th Training Division command sergeant major; Col. Adam Butler, Fort Lee garrison commander; Brig. Gen. Héctor López, 94th Training Division commanding general; Maj. Gen. Troy D. Kok, 99th Readiness Division commanding general; Brig. Gen. Fletcher Washington, 80th Training Command deputy commanding general; and Capt. Zane Williams, TASS Training Center officer-in-charge.The new U.S. Army Reserve facility coordinates for mission-essential equipment, billeting, classrooms, subsistence support, transportation requirements, training areas and equipment, and maintenance support to enable instructors assigned to teach at the location to focus on training and enhancing readiness.
July 16, 2018 - The U.S. Army Reserve’s 94th Training Division hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 12 for its new Army School System Training Center here...
Quartermaster brigade bids farewell during change of command ceremony
Col. John Joseph, incoming 1st Brigade commander (right) passes the unit guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty (left), outgoing 1st Brigade command sergeant major as he inherits command of the 1st Brigade (Quartermaster) during the unit’s Change of Command ceremony held at the Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers U.S. Army Reserve Center in Charleston, W. Va., on 19 May 2018. Dreska served as the 1st Brigade commander for two years before his relinquishment of command to Col. John Joseph. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Ebony Gay, 94th TD Public Affairs Office)
July 9, 2018 - The 1st Brigade (Quartermaster), a down-trace unit of the 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, gathered at the Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers U.S. Army Reserve Center to bid farewell to Col. John Dreska and welcome Col...
Gold, silver or bronze: Soldiers and Airmen interweave training into earning coveted badge
Air Force Cadet Patrick Forbus pinpoints the area on the pistol target that he successfully shot during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge pistol markmanship test. Forbus was one of more than 75 Soldiers and Airmen who strived to earn the badge for military proficiency. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Emily Anderson, 80th Training Command)
June 12, 2018 - FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - After graduating from her advanced individual training in March, Pfc. Maria Litterio, assigned to the 97th Transportation Company at Fort Eustis, Virginia, knew training to serve her country would...
Mortuary Affairs: More than remains and personal effects
Sgt. Brian Vigoya, a student attending a Mortuary Affairs Specialist Course, adjusts the handle of the Mobile Integrated Remains Collection Systems. The MIRCS allows Soldiers to provide mortuary service capabilities throughout the world, regardless of terrain or location.
May 30, 2018 - Standing in front of a projector that displays the remains of a deceased man, an Army Reserve instructor is not explaining to his 11 students the gruesomeness of what happened to the man, but the proper way to effectively...
New Bridge Erection Boats provide more power and maneuverability to US Army Reserve Engineers
Sgt. 1st Class John Reyes, 102d Training Division (MS) 12C instructor, goes over the M30 Bridge Erection Boat during training on the new equipment at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
May 10, 2018 - “We’ll take this training back to the students, and facilitate their ability to operate the new machinery when they go out to their units,’ said Sgt. 1st Class John Reyes, combat section instructor with 1st Engineer Brigade,...
Logisticians can pave career path with free credentialing program
Spc. Robin Trinidad (right), an automated logistics specialist from the 103rd Quartermaster Company in Houston, inspects a cooler Feb. 17, 2016, at Fort Polk, La., used to preserve perishable foods in the field. The Los Angeles native and his Army Reserve company are supporting field exercises during a base field exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard, 204th PAD)
May 9, 2018 - Two nationally recognized credentials are available free of charge to Soldiers holding select quartermaster military occupational specialties. The Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician documents can...
Army Reserve Soldier wins cancer battle
Sgt. Antonio Wright, an Army Reserve water purification specialist and instructor with the 9th/108th Quartermaster Battalion, 1st Brigade, 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, Lt. Col. Mohandas Martin, 9th/108th Quartermaster Battalion commander and Command Sgt. Maj. John Yarborough, 9th/108th Quartermaster Battalion Command Sgt. Maj., attend the 2018 5K Foam Fest Apr. 7, 2018 at Lake Islands Resort in Buford, Ga., to celebrate Wright’s cancer recovery. On the civilian side, Wright works as a mental health technician at the Lighthouse Care Center in Augusta, Ga. Wright was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called nasopharyngeal cancer on Oct. 25, 2017. Nasopharyngeal cancer is a cancer that starts in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose and near the base of skull. The nasopharynx is the upper part of the throat that lies behind the nose. In most parts of the world, including the United States, there is less than one case of nasopharyngeal cancer for every 100,000 people each year. (U.S. Army Photo by Maj. Ebony Malloy, 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment Public Affairs Officer)
May 2, 2018 - What does an Army Reserve Soldier do when his or her health and well-being are in grave jeopardy? For one particular Soldier, he would endure the toughest battle of his life...
Competing and instructing goes hand-in-hand
Staff Sgt. Paris Bledsoe, assigned to the 5th Brigade Health Services, 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment, jumps over multiple raised logs in the obstacle course portion of the 80th Training Command's 2018 Best Warrior Competition at Fort Knox, Kentucky, April 14, 2018. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Addie Leonhardt, 80th Training Command)
April 15, 2018 - Husband, father, Soldier are three words that describe Staff Sgt. Paris Bledsoe, 5th Brigade Health Services, 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment, but Best Warrior is another coveted title that he hopes to add to his...
Army Reserve Best Warriors Forged by Physical, Mental Competition
Staff Sgt. Ethan Kruger, with the Camp Parks Noncommissioned Officer Academy, 83rd U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, 100th Training Division, makes jumping logs look easy as he maneuvers through the obstacle course at the 80th Training Command's 2018 Best Warrior Competition at Fort Knox, Kentucky, April 14, 2018. His sponsor (background) stays with Kruger throughout the entire competition. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Addie Leonhardt, 80th Training Command)
April 15, 2018 - How does an Army Reserve unit identify their best Soldiers? The 80th Training Command’s Best Warrior Competition answered this question by challenging 10 Army Reserve Soldiers from across the command here April 12-15, 2018...
‘Light me up:’ Soldiers power through Interior Electrician training
(Right) Staff Sgt. William Smith, a 102nd Training Division instructor, teaches Sgt. Taylor Crutchfield, with the 226th Maneuvering Enhancement Brigade, electrical circuitry during the 12R Interior Electrician course at The Army School System Training Center Dix, New Jersey, March 29, 2018.
April 9, 2018 - The Army relies on electricians to provide the power necessary to do their jobs, such as lighting Army facilities, running power tools and operating computers. To meet this need, instructors from the 80th Training Command and...
94th Training Division Instructor Maintains Excellence at RTS-M Devens
Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Galman, a 94th Training Division instructor at Regional Training Site - Maintenance (RTS-M) Devens, prepares his students for a classroom test reviewing the fundamentals of maintaining an automatic fire extinguinshing system on a wheeled vehicle during the 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course, 28 March 2018. Galman currently holds the mantle of Instructor of the Year at RTS-M Devens after the leadership chose him in October 2017 following a rigorous board selection process. He went on to represent Devens the next month at the 2017 Instructor of the Year competition sponsored by the 80th Training Command (TASS). According to his supervisors, Galman pushes his students to excel and his passion and dedication enhances the entire team at RTS-M Devens. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Benari Poulten, 80th Training Command)
March 29, 2018 - A brisk wind blows through the open work bay at Regional Training Site - Maintenance (RTS-M) Devens on this late morning in March as Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Galman, a 94th Training Division instructor, hunches over a computer...
Soldiers Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Local Elementary School Children
80th Training Command Soldier Staff Sgt. Catherine Smith reads to children at Hopkins Elementary School in Chesterfield, Virginia, on March 2, 2018, in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, which is part of the National Read Across America Day.
March 7, 2018 - Silver tiaras, blue wigs, bouncy hats, and Army olive green uniforms filled the classrooms at Hopkins Elementary School here in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ 114th birthday on March 2, 2018. Eighteen Army Reserve Soldiers from...
Marathon Running: Inspiration for Soldier’s Fitness
Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, an Army Reserve Senior Advisor to 1st Brigade Commander and 12-year New York City Transit Authority Superintendent, assigned to the 1st Brigade, 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, (left), wife (Donna) (center), and son (Gregory Jr.) (right) Competed the Spartan 5k race (Uncasville, CT) in 2015. (Photo courtesy of Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty)
March 5, 2018 - For Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, an Army Reserve Senior Advisor to 1st Brigade Commander and a 12-year New York City Transit Authority Superintendent, assigned to the 1st Brigade, 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment,...
MG Hackett visits 5th BN, 94th TNG DIV during time of transition
Maj. Gen. Bruce Hackett, commanding General of the 80th Training Command, and Brig. Gen. Hector Lopez, commanding general of the 94th Training Division, take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico to celebrate the reopening and relocation of a schoolhouse for the 94th Training Division's 5th Battalion on 13 February 2018. The 5th BN's previous schoolhouse was severely damaged by the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Maj. Gen. Hackett and Brig. Gen. Lopez were also on the island to assist with the planned tranistion and approved reassignment of all units stationed in Puerto Rico to the operational control of the 1st Mission Support Command. Photo by Army Major Ebony Malloy, 94th Training DIV-FS Public Affairs
Feb. 14, 2018 - Maj. Gen. Bruce Hackett, commanding general of the 80th Training Command (TASS), and Brig. Gen. Hector Lopez, the commanding general of the 94th Training Division, travelled to Puerto Rico recently to celebrate the relocation...
Command Sgt. Maj. Darlington Hands Over Reins to Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas
(Left) Maj. Gen. Bruce Hackett, commander of the 80th Training Command, receives the unit's guidon from Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Darlington at the command's change of responsibility ceremony held at the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, during the 80th TC Commander's Readiness Workshop Feb. 8, 2018. As the outgoing senior enlisted leader of the 80th TC, Darlington handed over the reins to the incoming senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Thomas. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Maj. Addie Leonhardt)
Feb. 8, 2018 - If there’s one thing that is always constant, it’s change. The 80th Training Command celebrated change as they said farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Darlington and welcome to Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Thomas at the...
94th TD continues CONUS Replacement Center mission
(Right) Col. Paul Garcia, commander of 5th Armored Brigade, First Army Division West, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Adrian Jackson, incoming commander of the 7th Personnel Service Battalion, 95th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 94th Training Division, 80th Training Command, at the Transfer of Authority ceremony held at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 1, 2017.
Dec. 1, 2017 - When U.S. Army Soldiers deploy, there’s more to getting ready than simply packing bags and cutting orders. From family care plans and financial paperwork, to issuing equipment and protective gear, the staff at the Continental...
Instructors Teach, Shape New Generation of Ordnance Soldiers
Instructors assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 94th Training Division train Soldiers to rig and recover wheeled vehicles during a two-week course held at Regional Training Site-Maintenance, Fort Hood, Texas. Once completed, Soldiers will be assigned an additional skill identifier, an identification that highlights additional skills, training, and qualification a soldier has in addition to a military occupation specialty.
Nov. 22, 2017 - U.S. Army Reserve instructors work daily to train and prepare Soldiers to perform a multitude of jobs, and for those assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 94th Training Division, this is one of the most gratifying and humbling...
Army Reserve Units March in NYC Veterans Day Parade
Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Civil Affairs/Military Information Special Operations, 102nd Training Division, 80th Training Command, prepare to carry the 80th's colors at the New York City Veterans Day parade Nov. 11, 2017.
Nov. 11, 2017 - Braving cold temperatures and blustery winds, Soldiers of the 80th Training Command and 77th Sustainment Brigade represented the Army Reserve at the New York City Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, 2017. This parade marked a...
94th Training Division Welcomes 4th Brigade Health Services With Patching Ceremony
The 4th Brigade, 100th Training Division, officially transitioned to the 94th Training Division - Force Sustainment during a patch ceremony at Fort Sam Houston, Texas on Nov. 3, 2017. Soldiers assigned to the 4th Brigade serve as instructors for the 68 military occupational series. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Emily Anderson)
Nov. 3, 2017 - A left-shoulder patch on an Army uniform serves as a beacon to highlight a Soldier's unit, so when a Soldier changes units, the patch also changes. However, when an entire unit's hierarchy changes, a patching ceremony...
80th TC Instructors Prove They're Number 1 in Their Class
(Far right) Sgt. 1st Class Colby Peterson, an instructor assigned to the 102nd Training Division, teaches a class on building ribbon bridge rafts at the 80th Training Command 2017 Instructor of the Year competition held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Oct. 20, 2017.
Oct. 22, 2017 - The 80th Training Command’s 2017 Instructor of the Year Competition brought out a competitive edge in its candidates. Twenty-five Army Reserve instructors from across the command’s three training divisions and the 4960th...
Soldier risks her life, earns Soldier’s Medal
Sgt. 1st Class Alicia Hofmann shares her thoughts about her actions that saved a man from a burning car, earning her the coveted Soldier's Medal. Hofmann is assigned to the 8th Regiment, 100th Health Services Battalion, 4th Brigade, 100th Training Division, 80th Training Command. She received the Soldier's Medal at an award ceremony held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Sept. 29, 2017.
Sept. 29, 2017 - FORT KNOX, Ky. - Saving lives is nothing new to Sgt. 1st Class Alicia Hofmann. As an Army Reserve medic, she saved lives while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. As a civilian registered nurse,...
80th Training Command Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence and New Leadership
(Second from left) Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Darlington, command sergeant major of the 80th Training Command, hands the unit's colors to outgoing commander Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper at the 80th's change of command ceremony at Fort Lee, Virginia, Sept. 17, 2017.
Sept. 17, 2017 - Soldiers, civilians and families of the 80th Training Command bid farewell to Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper and welcomed Maj. Gen. Bruce E. Hackett during a change of command ceremony held here Sept. 17, 2017...
80th Division Veterans Association Marks 100 Years of Service
Army Reserve Soldiers and their Families of the 80th Training Command headquartered in Fort Lee, Va., celebrate the centennial of the unit's formation and service during World War I.
Sept. 16, 2017 - The Army Reserve’s 80th Training Command, a legacy unit of the 80th Infantry Division, hosted the 80th Division Veteran’s Association here on September 16 to commemorate the unit’s history. The event took place at the U.S...
The 80th Training Command: Celebrating a centennial legacy
Burt Marsh, a World War II Veteran assigned to Company M, 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, was one of five WWII Veterans that attended the 80th Training Command (TASS) and the 80th Division Veterans Association centennial anniversary dinner in Richmond, Va., September 16, 2017. He was drafted into the Amy in 1944. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Emily D. Anderson, 80th Training Command)
Sept. 16, 2017 - Transitioning from the 80th Infantry Division to the 80th Airborne Division to the 80th Division (Institutional Training), the 80th Training Command (The Army School System) commemorates its 100th anniversary in 2017...
New leadership for 102nd Training Division at Fort Leonard Wood
Left, newly promoted Brig. Gen. Michael Harvey receives the colors from Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, signifying his taking command of the 102nd Training Division during a ceremony held Sept. 9 on Fort Leonard Wood's MSCoE Plaza.
Sept. 9, 2017 - Saturday morning marked a historic day for the 102nd Training Division as multiple ceremonies took place at Fort Leonard Wood on September 9, 2017...
Maj. Jason Nagel: TRADOC 2016 Instructor of the Year Army Reserve Winner
(Left to right) Lt. Col. Ricky Herron, commander of the 11th Battalion, 95th Regiment, 97th Training Brigade, 100th Training Division, 80th Training Command; Maj. Jason Nagel; and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Darlington, the senior enlisted leader for the 80th TC, pose for photographs at the Training and Doctrine Command 2016 Instructor of the Year Awards ceremony at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 3, 2017. Nagel won the award in the Army Reserve category. He is assigned to the 11th Battalion.
Aug. 7, 2017 - To win big, you can’t do it alone. At least, that’s how Maj. Jason Nagel described how he felt when he received the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command 2016 Instructor of the Year Award in the Army Reserve category at an...
Clean Water: An Essential Element of a Successful Army
(Left to right) Sgt. Monika MacDonald and Private 1st Class Miguel Arroyo, members of the 753rd Quartermaster Company water purification team, drain the cyclone separator as they shut down operations at the Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit Rodeo at Fort Story, Virginia, June 15, 2017.
June 22, 2017 - The beach may be a nice, relaxing vacation spot for some people. However, it was the ideal location for Army Reserve, National Guard and Active Duty 92W water purification Soldiers to put their skills to the test during the...
94th Training Division NCO Inducted into Esteemed Sgt. Audie Murphy Club
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Aparicio shares his gratitude at his Sgt. Audie Murphy Club induction ceremony held at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, April 6, 2017. Aparicio is assigned to the Regional Training Site Maintenance-Devens, which falls under the 94th Training Division.
May 1, 2017 - Not succeeding at your goal can sometimes be the motivation to push yourself harder and try again. Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Aparicio said this was his mindset in achieving his goal when he was inducted into the Sgt. Audie Murphy...
80th Training Command, 99th Regional Support Command Best Warrior Competition Proves Best NCO, Enlisted Soldiers
(Right) Command Sgt. Maj. Sharon Campbell motivates competitor Sgt. Nicole Paese as she nears the end of the 6.2-mile ruck march at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, April 4, 2017, as part of the 2017 Joint 80th Training Command and 99th Regional Support Command Best Warrior Competition.
April 14, 2017 - Despite the cold rain and muddy conditions, 22 Army Reserve Soldiers from the 80th Training Command and 99th Regional Support Command pushed themselves through the combined commands’ annual Best Warrior Competition here,...
80th Training Command Soldiers Help Develop Future Leaders at JROTC Raider Challenge
80th Training Command Soldiers grade Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps high school students from across Virginia at the 17th Annual Raider Challenge hosted by Manchester High School in Midlothian, Virginia, on March 11, 2017. (Photo by Master Sgt. Stacey Everett, 80th Training Command Headquarters & Headquarters Command)
March 30, 2017 - 80th Training Command Soldiers seized the opportunity to engage in friendly rivalry with high school Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students at the 17th Annual Raider Challenge hosted by Manchester High School JROTC...
80th Training Command Honors Brig. Gen. Thomas Evans at Retirement Ceremony
Brig. Gen. Thomas P. Evans, deputy commanding general of the 80th Training Command, poses for pictures with his family at his retirement ceremony held at the Defense Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Master Sgt. Stacey Everett, 80th Training Command Headquarters and Headquarters Company)
Feb. 15, 2017 - With more than 32 years of service to his country, Brig. Gen. Thomas P. Evans, deputy commanding general for the 80th Training Command, hung up his military hat at his retirement ceremony at the Defense Supply Center in...
80th Training Command Graduates First Quality Assurance Officers
Soldiers from the 94th, 100th and 102nd Training Divisions; 80th Training Command; and U.S. Army Reserve Command attended the 80th's first Quality Assurance Officer course at Grand Prairie, Texas, Jan. 24-26, 2017.
Jan. 30, 2017 - Congratulations to the first graduating class of the newly formed 80th Training Command Quality Assurance Officer course here. Soldiers from the command’s three one-star divisions, the 800th Logistics Support Brigade and...
Nearly a Century of Military Service Comes to an End
LANCASTER, Pa. - The 3rd Battalion 319th Regiment Command Sgt. Maj. David W. Hausler (left) received help casing the Battalion colors, from his son David Hausler Jr. (right), during the unit’s deactivation ceremony held here on Dec. 17, 2016. The ceremony marks the closing of the unit as part of a larger restructuring of the 800th Logistics Support Brigade, headquartered in Mustang, Oklahoma.
Jan. 3, 2017 - The 3rd Battalion 319th Regiment gathered for the last time with current service members, retired veterans of the unit, friends and family members as they cased the battalion colors during a deactivation ceremony held here at...
Unit deactivation leads way for new beginnings
Color guard from the 3rd Battalion, 379th Regiment starts the battalion's deactivation ceremony in Fort Smith, Arkansas on Dec. 10, 2016. The ceremony marks the closing of the unit as part of a larger restructuring of the 800th Logistics Support Brigade, which is headquartered in Mustang, Oklahoma. (Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Emily Anderson)
Dec. 15, 2016 - A military unit can become a Soldier’s second home, a second family. The camaraderie and esprit de corps is almost as important as conducting the unit’s mission, so when a unit deactivates Soldiers can find it to be...
1st Battalion, 413th Regiment Bids Farewell
VANCOUVER, Wash. - The 1st Battalion of the 413th Regiment Commander, Lt. Col. Kenneth Beseau (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Garcia (right) furl the flag as the Commander of the 800th Logistics Support Brigade, Col. Bradly Boganowski, (center) awaits to receive the encased flag during the unit’s deactivation ceremony held here on Dec. 9, 2016. The ceremony marks the closing of the unit as part of a larger restructuring of the 800th Logistics Support Brigade, headquartered in Mustang, Oklahoma.
Dec. 13, 2016 - The 1st Battalion of the 413th Regiment cased its colors in a deactivation ceremony held here on Dec. 9, 2016. The ceremony marks the end of nearly a century of dedicated service to the United States Army Reserve...
3rd Battalion, 399th Regiment Closes Its Doors
Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 399th Regiment pose together at their last battle assembly at the Army Reserve Center in Sturtevant, Wis., where they held their deactivation ceremony on Dec. 3, 2016.
Dec. 7, 2016 - Maya Angelou, American poet, writer and civil rights activist, once said, “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Change was the theme for the 3rd Battalion of the 399th...
94th Training Division Receives a Piece of History
(Left to right) 94th Training Division Chief Executive Officer Vivek Kshetrapal, 94th Infantry Division Historical Society Secretary John Clyburn, 94th Training Division Assistant Division Commander Col. John Aarsen, and 94th IDHS Immediate Past President Bill Van Sant participate in the flag transfer held at Fort Lee, Virginia, Nov. 21, 2016. The 94th IDHS passed their World War II colors to the current 94th Training Division at the division's headquarters.
Nov. 28, 2016 - Preserving a legacy can make the difference in whether or not people remember you after you’re gone. This was the intention of the 94th Infantry Division Historical Society transferring their flag to the 94th Training...
4960th Multi-Functional Training Brigade embodies train as you fight concept
Staff Sgt. Linsey McCray, an active duty Soldier attending the 4960th Multi-Functional Training Brigade (Total Army School System) pilot Army Medical Department Advanced Leader Course Phase II, inspects her mask during a situational training exercise. The course was held at Fort Shafter Flats, Hawaii, October 30 - November 12, 2016.
Nov. 17, 2016 - Train how you fight is not just a phrase or motto for the 4960th Multi-Functional Training Brigade (The Army School System), but their way of life...
Nagel, Hiles Win Top Honors at 80th Training Command's 2016 Instructor of the Year Competition
Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, commander of the 80th Training Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Darlington, command sergeant major of the 80th, present Maj. Jason Nagel with the Army Achievement Medal for earning top honors as the Officer Instructor of the Year at the 80th's 2016 IOY competition at Fort Knox, Ky., Oct. 23, 2016. Photo by Spc. Sarah Ruiz, 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera).
Nov. 15, 2016 - When Sgt. 1st Class Kevin J. Hiles lost in last year's Instructor of the Year competition, he vowed to contend again and make his unit proud by winning it the next time. Redemption was what Hiles was striving for. Winning it...
800th Logistics Support Brigade Fallen Soldier Honored in Motorcycle Ride
(Left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Eric Baker, Sgt. 1st Class David Mangan and Maj. Stephen Yarber, of the 80th Training Command (TASS), conduct motorcycle safety checks at the command's Family Programs Center in Richmond, Va., as they prepare for the motorcycle mentorship ride in honor of Sgt. Scott McGinnis on Oct. 6, 2016. McGinnis, 22, died in a motorcycle accident July 4, 2016 in Centre, Ala., where he was struck by another vehicle.
Oct. 12, 2016 - RICHMOND, Va. – It’s sad when you lose a family member. That’s how some of the 80th Training Command (TASS) soldiers felt on their motorcycle ride, starting at the 80th TC Family Programs Center here, in honor of Sgt. Scott...
80th TC 5K Fun Run/Walk Raises Awareness of Suicide Prevention
RICHMOND, Va. - 1st Lt. Kayla Duff, human resource manager for the 80th Training Command (TASS), grabs a sip of water as she completes her first lap of the Suicide Prevention Awareness 5K Fun Run/Walk at the Defense Supply Center held here on Sep. 28, 2016. The 80th TC held the event for all Department of Defense employees and their families. (Photo by Maj. Addie Randolph, 80th Training Command (TASS) Public Affairs)
Oct. 3, 2016 - Compassion. Hope. Commitment. These are some of the reasons people participated in the Suicide Prevention Awareness 5K Fun Run/Walk at the Defense Supply Center here, on Sep. 28, 2016. The 80th Training Command (TASS) held...
80th Training Command Emphasizes Ready, Resilient Soldiers and Families
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – Ms. Nydia Negron, 80th Training Command Family Programs Director, introduces Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, commander of the 80th TC, for opening remarks during a Family Readiness and Resiliency Fair held here Sept. 10, 2016. During his opening speech, Roper, who attended the event with his wife Edith, explains that developing ready and resilient Soldiers, as well as their families is one of his top five priorities.
Sept. 23, 2016 - Military life brings with it a unique array of challenges and often stressful conditions that can test the resiliency of Soldiers and their families...
100th Training Division (OS) bids farewell to its commander and welcomes a new one
Brig. Gen. Aaron T. Walter, incoming commander of the 100th Training Division Operations Support, accepts the division’s colors from the Commanding General of the 80th Training Command (TASS), Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, during a change of command ceremony at Brooks Parade Field Fort Knox, Ky., Sept. 11, 2016.
Sept. 21, 2016 - Two years after assuming command of the 100th Training Division, Brig. Gen. Jason L. Walrath addressed the division’s Soldiers family members and friends one last time as the outgoing commander during a Change of Command...
80th Training Command emphasizes “safety-culture” during workshop
CAMP ROBINSON, Ark. – Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, commander of the 80th Training command, addresses participants of the command’s safety workshop Aug. 11, 2016. “Safety is a leader’s responsibility and we are all leaders regardless of the rank on our chests,” Roper said. “It is incumbent upon us as leaders to make sure we do everything necessary to ensure our Soldiers, professional staff members, military technicians, and civilians return home to their families.”
Aug. 18, 2016 - Safety can often be perceived as a regulatory requirement rather than an adjustable process designed to meet the unique needs of a unit. For the 80th Training Command, one of these unique needs include a safety accreditation...
94th Training Command welcomes Lopez as new commander, bids farewell to Ainsworth
Brig. Gen. Hector Lopez addresses the 94th Training Division (Force Sustainment) for the first time as their incoming commander during a change of command ceremony in Dodge Hall at Fort Lee, Va. on July 23, 2016. Outgoing commander Brig. Gen. Steven Ainsworth also spoke after officially relinquishing command of the 94th. The 94th provides world class training in the career management fields of Ordnance, Transportation, Quartermaster, and Human Resources, ensuring all service members are properly trained, fed, supplied, and maintained.
Aug. 2, 2016 - The 94th Training Division (Force Sustainment) has a proud lineage as a World War II infantry division and a Regional Support Command. The division was originally intended to be headquartered in Puerto Rico, so it's fitting...
80th TC commander participates in NOBLE Conference
WASHINGTON - Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, commanding general of the 80th Training Command, listens to a presentation as a member of the Blue Courage leadership panel during the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives 40th Anniversary Training Conference and Exhibition held in the District of Columbia July 16-20, 2016. Roper as a civilian, is the Birmingham, Ala., police chief with more than 30 years of law enforcement experience.
July 25, 2016 - Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, commanding general of the 80th Training Command, participated in the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives 40th Anniversary Training Conference and Exhibition held in the District of...
The story of the century lives on
Tom Kelly paints a vivid picture of brutal ground combat mixed with an insurmountable dedication to duty, honor, and country fulfilled by 100th Infantry Division Soldiers during a presentation before Army Reserve Soldiers currently assigned to the 100th Training Division headquarters. Kelly and his partner Joshua Kerner, founded the 100th Infantry Division (reenacted), a civilian organization that uses authentic uniforms and equipment to accurately and respectfully recreate WW II events pertaining to the 100th ID.
July 13, 2016 - Twenty eight year old Tom Kelly has worked tirelessly for the past 6 years trying to preserve the memory of the 100th Infantry Division, known affectionately as the Century Division. Kelly is motivated by the legacy of his...
Army Reserve attorney receives prestigious ABA award
Capt. Tanya Mayes, an administrative law and military justice attorney assigned to the 80th Training Command, addresses the audience during a ceremony where she received the 2015 American Bar Association’s Legal Assistance for Military Personnel Distinguished Service Award. Retired Navy Captain Dwain Alexander, (seated left) a member of the ABA LAMP committee, presented Mayes with the award at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center June 10, 2016. Mayes was recognized for leading an effort to establish a free legal assistance clinic for military veterans after she learned that a significant number of patients needed assistance. Seated next to Alexander is Col. Christopher Headrick, the 80th Training Command’s Staff Judge Advocate.
June 23, 2016 - Capt. Tanya Mayes, an Army Reserve attorney assigned to 80th Training Command received the 2015 American Bar Association’s Legal Assistance for Military Personnel Distinguished Service Award during a ceremony at the Hunter...
Seeing is believing at the 94th Training Division’s 5th Brigade
Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, commander 80th Training Command, and the senior noncommissioned officer of 5th Brigade 94th Training Division, Command Sgt. Maj. Javier FigueroaNunez, prepare to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico March 10, 2016. During his visit to St. Croix, Roper met with Maj. Gen. Deborah Y. Howell, the adjutant general of the Virgin Islands National Guard. The two general officers discussed the relationship between 5th Brigade and the National Guard in the Virgin Islands.
June 22, 2016 - During a recent three-day visit to 5th Brigade 94th Training Division in Puerto Rico, Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, commander of the 80th Training Command, said the brigade has unique qualities that he can't measure in a matrix...
Reserve Soldiers help raise military awareness at 2016 Milwaukee Armed Forces Day
Major Harold Aprill, the executive officer for the 3rd Battalion, 399th Regiment, shows Max Osmak of St. Francis, Wis. how to start a Humvee during the 2016 Armed Forces Day celebration at the Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Museum, May 21, 2016. Aprill, who is also a member of the Milwaukee Armed Services Committee, helped organize the event which capped off an entire week of activities for Milwaukee's Armed Forces Week. Aprill and reservists from the 3/399th, as well as volunteers from the other branches, helped raise military awareness by displaying military vehicles and explaining to civilians their current role in supporting ongoing military efforts around the world. Service members past and present mingled with the crowd throughout the day, a highlight of which was the 13th annual Support the Troops Ride which featured over 300 motorcycle riders.
June 1, 2016 - Motorcycle engines roared and a bright, spring sun blazed in the sky as hundreds of people poured into the Milwaukee, Wis. Harley-Davidson Museum May 21 to take part in the 2016 Milwaukee Armed Forces Day celebration capping...
Army Reserve Soldiers donate to La Crosse Wis. YWCA
Capt. Andrew Jones, human resources officer 11th/100th Military Intelligence Battalion, 100th Training Division, interacts with Ruthan Schultz, the La Crosse Wis., YWCA executive director, after Jones donated approximately 50 clothing items to the YWCA on behalf of the battalion, May 12 2016.
May 18, 2016 - Lt. Col. Nicole Spears, commander 11th/100th Military Intelligence Battalion, 100th Training Division, embraced the idea of a unit clothing drive for the less fortunate, after Capt. Andrew Jones, the battalion’s human...
94th Training Division breaks ground for new Army Reserve training center
Col. Stephanie Q. Howard, commander 2nd Transportation Brigade 94th Training Division, addresses the audience during the 94th TD’s groundbreaking ceremony for a new training facility May 12, 2016. The 39,127-square-foot training center will be equipped with 15 classrooms and will include a maintenance training area for transportation courses, as well as a state of the art instructional kitchen for food service specialist courses. Ninety-fourth TD instructors could potentially train 2,635 Soldiers while teaching 120 classes annually. “I’m excited that we will be one of the future tenants in this building we’re here to celebrate,” Howard said.
May 17, 2016 - The 94th Training Division conducted a ground breaking ceremony for a new training facility here May 12, 2016...
80th Training Command Soldier first in Army Reserve to be EIC certified
After earning the Evaluating Instructor Course certification, Sgt. 1st Class Jessica Choate, 3rd Brigade 94th Training Division, conducts her first training session at Regional Training Site-Maintenance-Fort Devens, Mass., April 26-27, 2016. Choate is the first Army Reserve Soldier to earn the EIC certification in the Army Reserve and the Ordnance branch.
April 29, 2016 - As the first Army Reserve Soldier to earn the Evaluating Instructors Course certification in the Ordnance branch, Sgt. 1st Class Jessica Choate, 3rd Brigade 94th Training Division is now qualified to train fellow instructors...
80th Training Command hosts 5K run to increase sexual assault awareness, promote prevention
Sgt. 1st Class Lavett D. Miller plans noncommissioned officer in charge 80th Training Command, participates in the 80th Training Command Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program 5K Run/Walk event designed to increase sexual assault and harassment awareness. The event took place at the Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., April 20, 2016.
April 21, 2016 - Capt. Gina Thomas, 1st Battalion 311th Regiment Combat Service Support, said while she was a company commander, she saw first-hand how sexual assault damages victims...
The Army Learning Model gets the wheels turning at Regional Training Site-Maintenance-Fort Devens
Sgt. Dana Gault (l), 978th Quartermaster Co., and Spc. Ilmer Canales, 126th Brigade Support Battalion, remove a Humvee’s engine during the 80th Training Command's Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course at the Regional Training Site-Maintenance Fort Devens, 31 March 2016. The three-week course teaches students the basics of how to perform maintenance and repairs on four-wheeled military vehicles, primarily focusing on Humvees and Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles.
April 13, 2016 - Spc. Abraham Keith had never considered himself much of a mechanic before he arrived at Regional Training Site Maintenance-Fort Devens, Mass...
102nd Training Division welcomes new command team, bids farewell to former
Canons roar during the 102nd Training Division (Maneuver Support) Change of Command ceremony to symbolically mark the tranfer of authority from outgoing commander Brig. Gen. John Elam to the 102nd's incoming commander, Brig. Gen. Miyako Schanely, at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., March 3, 2016. The 102nd trains engineers, military police, and CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) soldiers across the United States.
April 5, 2016 - A brisk spring wind whipped through the assembled troops as members of the 102nd Training Division said farewell to Brig. Gen. John Elam and Command Sgt. Maj. John Stumph as they welcomed Brig. Gen. Miyako Schanely and...
80th Training Command launches new staff and faculty development academy
Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Darlington, senior noncommissioned officer 80th Training Command, addresses students attending the inaugural class of the command’s Staff and Faculty Development Academy at Grand Prairie, Texas, March 7, 2016. The academy’s first class was the Foundation Instructor Facilitator Course which is designed to have instructors modify their traditional lecture styled teaching method to a more facilitative approach. The FIFC, which will eventually replace the Army Basic Instructor course, implements principles of adult learning and is meant for established Soldiers looking to learn an additional Military Occupational Specialty. “You’re gonna be training the future of the Army,” Darlington told the students. “Drill Sergeants turn civilians into Soldiers and we turn Soldiers into War fighters.” Other classes taught at the academy will include a Small Group Instruction course and eventually The Army School System Leader course, taught quarterly.
March 25, 2016 - With an eye toward the future and the goal of developing the best instructor/facilitators in the Army, the 80th Training Command launched its new historic Staff and Faculty Development Academy at Grand Prairie, Texas, March...
Reserve Soldier makes history at 94th Training Division
Command Sgt. Maj. Arlindo Almeida, outgoing senior noncommissioned officer of the 94th Training Division, hands the command colors to Brig. Gen. Steven W. Ainsworth, the 94th TD commander, symbolizing Almeida’s relinquishment of his duties. The change of responsibility took place during a ceremony at Fort Lee, Va., March 18, 2016. Ainsworth then passed the colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Sharon Campbell, making her the 94th TD’s new senior noncommissioned officer. Campbell is now the first female to hold the senior NCO position at the 94th TD.
March 22, 2016 - With March being Women’s History Month, Command Sgt. Maj. Sharon Campbell made history by becoming 94th Training Division’s first female senior enlisted advisor. She replaced Command Sgt. Maj. Arlindo Almeida during a change...
94th Training Division sweeps 80th Training Command 2016 Best Warrior Competition
U.S. Army Spc. George Weeks, 94th Training Division, participates in the appearance board during the 80th Training Command 2016 Best Warrior Competition in conjunction with 99th Regional Support Command at Camp Bullis, Texas, March 11, 2016. The BWC is an annual competition to identify the strongest and most well-rounded Soldiers through the accomplishment of physical and mental challenges, as well as basic Soldier skills. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darnell Torres/Released)
March 15, 2016 - Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Aparicio, and Spc. George Weeks, both representing the 94th Training Division, won the 80th Training Command 2016 Best Warrior Competition in the non-commissioned officer and lower enlisted Soldier...
Soldier scores civilian sector job thanks to Army Reserve training, education
Staff Sgt. Hector Marrero, an Information Technology Specialist assigned to the 80th Training Command, trouble shoots computer connectivity in The Army School System Training Center’s Network Operation Command, Grand Prairie, Texas, March 7, 2016.
March 11, 2016 - Staff Sgt. Hector Marrero credits the training and education he’s received as an information technology specialist in the Army Reserve with helping him land a job in the civilian sector as an IT analyst...
Reserve Soldiers compete at Camp Bullis for 80th Training Command 2016 Best Warrior title
U.S. Soldiers conduct refresher training on the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) prior to the Land Navigation event during the Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Camp Bullis, Texas, March 10, 2016. The BWC is an annual competition to identify the strongest and most well-rounded Soldiers through the accomplishment of physical and mental challenges, as well as basic Soldier skills. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darnell Torres).
March 11, 2016 - Approximately 20 Reserve Soldiers from across the nation are here to compete in the 80th Training Command annual Best Warrior Competition March 10-13, 2016...
80th Training Command promotes healthy living during training event
Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffery Darlington the 80th TC senior noncommissioned officer, addresses Soldiers on day one of the 80th Training Command health and fitness training event for individuals with body weight and Army Physical Fitness Test challenges at the command headquarters, Richmond, Va., March 4, 2016.
March 8, 2016 - Approximately 27 Reserve Soldiers from across the 80th Training Command participated in a health and fitness training event for individuals with body weight and Army Physical Fitness Test challenges at the command...
A former Soldier’s lifelong devotion to ‘fueling the fight’
Russell Datts, civilian contractor and instructor at the 94th Training Division's Petroleum Supply Specialist Reclassification Course, teaches fuel testing techniques in the field at Fort Lee, Va.
March 2, 2016 - With more than three decades of knowledge as a petroleum supply specialist, Russell Datts brings an extraordinary level of experience and enthusiasm to the classroom as a civilian contractor who teaches the Petroleum...
80th Training Command FRP conducts Chain of Command Training
Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Darlington, the 80th Training Command senior noncommissioned officer, addresses leaders representing subordinate units from across the command marking the start of the Family Programs office’s three day long Chain of Command training.
Feb. 24, 2016 - RICHMOND, Va. - Leaders representing subordinate units from across the Army Reserve’s 80th Training Command met here to participate in three days of Chain of Command training facilitated by the 80th TC’s Family Programs...
80th TC SHARP office empowers civilian counterparts
William Downey, the 80th Training Command Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program manager, discusses with advocates affiliated with The Regional Hospital Accompaniment Response Team the services available to military members who end up as sexual assault victims during a meeting at the Glen Allen Library.
Feb. 24, 2016 - If a sexual assaulted victim ends up at the emergency room of a Richmond area hospital, chances are the hospital will call a victim advocate affiliated with The Regional Hospital Accompaniment Response Team to help that...
Army Reserve engineers provide critical support at home, abroad
Army Reserve engineers provide critical support to the Total Army mission during deployments and save the Army thousands of dollars through troop projects on installations like Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif.
Dec. 10, 2015 - FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2015) -- Army Reserve engineers provide critical support to the Total Army mission during deployments and save the Army thousands of dollars through troop projects on installations like...
The Army Learning Model is right on the money
Master Sgt. Maria Ramos, an instructor for phase 1 of the 94th Training Division's Finance Senior Leaders Course at Fort Dix, New Jersey, helps Sgt. 1st Class Marion Fox prepare to teach a block of instruction to his fellow classmates as part of his training. Ramos is a guest instructor from 7th Battalion, 95th Regiment out of Grand Prairie, Texas.
Nov. 25, 2015 - Sgt. 1st Class Marion Fox stands in front of his class explaining the finer points of master data elements in the Defense Travel System and the Army's General Fund Enterprise Business System during phase one of the 94th...
80th Training Command Soldier captures USARC Instructor Of the Year competition
Staff Sgt. Jadrian Whitfield, competes in the 80th Training Command Instructor of the Year Competition, Fort Knox, Ky., Nov. 6, 2015. Two weeks after she won the 80th Training Command Instructor of the Year competition in the enlisted category, the human intelligence collector instructor captured the IOY title at the Army Reserve Command level.
Nov. 24, 2015 - Two weeks after Staff Sgt. Jadrian Whitfield won the 80th Training Command Instructor of the Year competition in the enlisted category, the human intelligence collector instructor has captured the IOY title at the Army...
Legal compassion
Lt. Col. Phyllis Carpenter, deputy 80th Training Command Staff Judge Advocate, and Sgt. 1st Class Sven Butler, paralegal 80th TC, provide legal advice the spouse of a veteran at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Va. Staff members of the 80th TC Office of the SJA volunteer their services once a month at the medical center helping Wounded Warriors and veterans who qualify for legal benefits.
Nov. 19, 2015 - A 58-year-old Vietnam veteran, who prefers to be called Wolf, fell on some hard times after a terminal cancer diagnosis caused him to lose his job as an open road truck driver. Wolf wasn't sure where to turn. "No job, no...
Reserve Soldier aid wounded attack victims
Staff Sgt. Katie Govoni, an Army Reserve combat medic who in her civilian capacity is an emergency medical technician, conducts a basic and advanced life saver interface course at an ambulance training center in Malden, Mass. Govoni used her combat medic skills to help two stabbing victims in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 23, 2015.
Nov. 13, 2015 - Staff Sgt. Katie Govoni was at a food truck on 4th and Liberty with friends, when at approximately 2 a.m., she heard two women screaming for help. Govoni looked up to see one of the women running across the street narrowly...
80th Training Command names officer, enlisted instructors of the year
Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, commander 80th Training Command, awards the Army Commendation Medal to Maj. David Porter, 102nd Training Division, for winning the 80th TC Instructor of the Year Award, during a ceremony at Fort Knox, Ky., Nov. 7, 2015.
Nov. 7, 2015 - Maj. David Porter and Staff Sgt. Jadrian Whitfield won the 80th Training Command Instructor of the Year competition in the officer and enlisted categories, respectively, at Fort Knox, Ky., Nov. 7, 2015...
One Army ‘family’ School System
Students attending the Wheeled Vehicle Recovery Course at Regional Training Site Maintenance-Fort Hood, Texas, conduct recovery operations Oct. 23, 2015. The course teaches Army mechanics how to properly and safely recover and tow vehicles that may be stuck or inoperable.
Oct. 30, 2015 - Though it’s not unusual for Sgt. Julius Anderson to be away from his family during training, the active Army Soldier stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, appreciated being home at night while he attended the Wheeled Vehicle...
Reserve Soldier imparts ‘general’ knowledge at Tuskegee University
Maj. Gen. A. C. Roper addresses the Booker T. Washington Centennial Awards Leadership Banquet at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Ala., Sept. 24, 2015. The topic of Roper’s speech was “Applying the Principles of Public Service to Leadership in Business and Community.” The Banquet marked the culmination of the Booker T. Washington Economic Development Summit.
Oct. 6, 2015 - TUSKEGEE, Ala. - When Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper graduated from high school at age 17, he wrote in his memory book that he wanted to be a police officer, he wanted to join the Army and he wanted to marry a sweet pretty woman who...
80th Teen Council leads the way
Gregory Peloquin, son of Col. Marisa Peloquin, commander, 97th Training Brigade, participates in a breakout session during a joint teen council meeting, Alexandria, Va., July 28, 2015. Peloquin and nine other members of the 80th Training Command Teen Council attended the meeting with members of the 412th Theater Engineer Command and the 75th Training Command teen councils.
Oct. 6, 2015 - ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Ten members of the 80th Training Command Teen Council participated in a joint meeting with members of the 412th Theater Engineer Command and the 75th Training Command teen councils in Alexandria, Virginia,...
Army Reserve brigade exchange ideas with Canadian counterparts
Sgt. 1st Class Oniel Murray of the Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., 1st Brigade Engineers discusses the differences in teaching techniques with his Canadian counterpart, Canadian Armed Forces Sergeant Corey Struss at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown in New Brunswick, Canada, as part of an instructor exchange initiative between the U.S. and the CFSME, spearheaded by 1st Brigade engineers.
Oct. 6, 2015 - Sgt. 1st Class John Reyes’ passion for teaching was evident during the two weeks he spent at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in New Brunswick, Canada...
800th LSB commander
Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, commander 80th Training Command (TASS), awards the Meritorious Service Medal to Col. Howard C. W. Geck, former commander 800th Logistics Support Brigade during a change of command ceremony Mustang, Okla., June 28, 2015. Col. Bradly M. Boganowski replaced Geck as commander.
July 3, 2015 - MUSTANG Okla. - Soldiers and civilians of the 800th Logistics Support Brigade said farewell to Col. Howard C. W. Geck and welcomed Col. Bradly M. Boganowski as the new commander during a change of command ceremony here at the...
80th Training Command (TASS) Instructor of the Year credits resilience for achievement
Sgt. 1st Class Raymundo Soto, an All Source Intelligence Analyst senior instructor assigned to 6th Military Intelligence Battalion/95th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 100th Training Division, competes in the 80th Training Command (TASS) Instructor of Year Competition at Fort Knox, Ky., Oct. 21, 2014. Soto beat out seven other competitors from across the 80th TC to win the event. The aim of the competition is to identify and recognize the best instructors from across the 80th TC. “No matter if it’s during a briefing or on deployment, we need to always give it our all; we owe it to our Soldiers to lead from the front,” said Soto, who taught his class on resilience. “I think it takes the right instructor to give the right briefing, and since I really believe in resilience, I believed that I would do well in this competition,” added Soto, the 6th MI BN Master Resiliency trainer.
June 23, 2015 - FORT KNOX, Ky. - Sgt. 1st Class Raymundo Soto, an All Source Intelligence Analyst senior instructor assigned to 6th Military Intelligence Battalion/95th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 100th Training Division, beat out seven other...
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Brigadier General Matthew S. Warne
Commanding General, 102d Training Division (MS) / Deputy Commanding General - Mobilization and Training, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence
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