Fort Lee’s 94th Division commanding general retires, unit welcomes new commander
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 Brig. Gen. Stephen Iacovelli as the new division commander on Aug. 5, 2018, during the unit’s change of command ceremony.
80th Training Command instructors compete for top honors
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 divisions and the 4960th Multifunctional Training Brigade contended for the top prize in three categories: enlisted, officer, and civilian.
WWI Centennial: Honoring a Legacy of Bravery and Sacrifice
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
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 I centennial commemoration activities in Verdun, France, September 20-25, 2018.
Top-notch NCOs strive for the Sergeant Audie Murphy Award
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 immense responsibility of leading and hosting a competitive SAMA board on May 28, 2018.
Vehicle operators learn to steer the next generation of drivers
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 machinery in its inventory.
America's Army Reserve - Yesterday and Today
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 instances of German aggression that singularly, and cumulatively, could have brought the Doughboys into battle far sooner than the summer of 1918.
Quartermaster brigade bids farewell during change of command ceremony
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. John Joseph as the new brigade commander May 19, 2018, in a change of command ceremony.
Gold, silver or bronze: Soldiers and Airmen interweave training into earning coveted badge
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 be an ongoing requirement during her military career. But, her training to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge became a task that proved to be taxing.
Mortuary Affairs: More than remains and personal effects
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 serve in a unique and honorable job as a mortuary affairs specialist.
Logisticians can pave career path with free credentialing program
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 be earned by enlisted 92A automated logistical specialists and 92Y unit supply specialists, as well as warrant officer 920A supply systems technicians and 920B property accounting technicians.
Army Reserve Soldier wins cancer battle
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
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 repertoire.
‘Light me up:’ Soldiers power through Interior Electrician training
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 102nd Training Division, Maneuver Support, teach the 12R Interior Electrician course to Army Reserve, National Guard, and Regular Army Soldiers at The Army School System Training Center Dix, New Jersey, throughout the year, rain or shine.
94th Training Division Instructor Maintains Excellence at RTS-M Devens
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 screen, carefully analyzing the results of his students' preventative maintenance checks and services diagnostic exam. Huddling them up, he meticulously outlines some of the common deficiencies he has noticed and, along with the other instructors, runs through some hands-on practical exercises with the students, ensuring that they learn from their experiences so they can make the necessary adjustments to ace their final test of the 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course. It's this kind of attention to detail that helped earn Galman the title of Instructor of the Year at RTS-M Devens in October of last year, an honor he still currently holds and consistently strives to prove himself worthy of every day. Galman was surprised by the honor since he did not set out to achieve any sort of recognition, but instead simply focused his efforts on trying to offer the same kind of effective and meaningful instruction that his fellow instructors offer at the Devens schoolhouse. “As far as teaching and teaching the right way,” says Galman, “it's always been the right way, as far as what we do here.”
Soldiers Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Local Elementary School Children
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 the 80th Training Command took time to read to the school children to celebrate Seuss’ birthday.
Marathon Running: Inspiration for Soldier’s Fitness
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, he found comfort in running which he initially used as a sleep aid and a means to remain focused on the mission at hand while in a deployed environment. Betty’s running regiment and distance ran would continue to flourish in years to come.
MG Hackett visits 5th BN, 94th TNG DIV during time of transition
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 and reopening of the 94th's 5th Battalion's new schoolhouse at Fort Buchanan after Hurricane Maria demolished the battalion's old training facility. The celebration was somewhat bittersweet, though, as Hackett and Lopez were also on the island to assist with the planned transition and approved reassignment of all units stationed in Puerto Rico to the operational control of the 1st Mission Support Command.
Command Sgt. Maj. Darlington Hands Over Reins to Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas
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 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.
94th TD continues CONUS Replacement Center mission
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 United States Replacement Center help prepare all those who are deploying.
Instructors Teach, Shape New Generation of Ordnance Soldiers
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 assignments available.
Army Reserve Units March in NYC Veterans Day Parade
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 perfect opportunity for these units to celebrate their 100th anniversaries and the World War I centennial.
80th TC Instructors Prove They're Number 1 in Their Class
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 Multifunctional Training Brigade contended for the top prize here, Oct. 20-22, 2017.
Soldier risks her life, earns Soldier’s Medal
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, she has cared for patients and saved many lives in medical-surgical nursing, oncology, cardiology, and psychiatry. But, on Oct. 4, 2014, her life-saving skills were tested by fire, literally, earning her the coveted Soldier’s Medal.
The 80th Training Command: Celebrating a centennial legacy
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.
Evolving in more than just its name, the 80th TC continues to be a lethal, capable and combat ready Army Reserve unit that stands on the foundation of 100 years of dedication and service, starting with World War I.
80th Division Veterans Association Marks 100 Years of Service
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. Army Quartermaster Museum, and the U.S. Army Women’s Museum, which are co-located here.
Clean Water: An Essential Element of a Successful Army
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 2017 Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit Rodeo, June 12-16.
80th Training Command Soldiers Help Develop Future Leaders at JROTC Raider Challenge
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 here on March 11, 2017. The Soldiers jumped on the chance to help shape the future leaders interested in joining the capable, lethal and combat ready force known as the Army Reserve.
80th Training Command Graduates First Quality Assurance Officers
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 their subordinate units completed the QAO course on Jan. 26, 2017, making them the first qualified QAOs for their units.
Nearly a Century of Military Service Comes to an End
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 the Lt. Col. Mark Phelan Reserve Center on Dec. 17, 2016. This ceremony marks the end of 99 years of service to the nation.
Unit deactivation leads way for new beginnings
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 bittersweet.
1st Battalion, 413th Regiment Bids Farewell
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
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 Regiment at their deactivation ceremony here on Dec. 3, 2016.
94th Training Division Receives a Piece of History
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 Division in an event held here at the Gerow Center on Nov. 21, 2016.
Nagel, Hiles Win Top Honors at 80th Training Command's 2016 Instructor of the Year Competition
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 all is precisely what Hiles did when he earned the title of Noncommissioned Officer Instructor of the Year for this year's 80th Training Command IOY competition at Fort Knox, Ky., Oct. 23, 2016.
80th TC 5K Fun Run/Walk Raises Awareness of Suicide Prevention
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 the event for all Department of Defense employees and their families.
80th Training Command emphasizes “safety-culture” during workshop
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 requirement certifying that training facilities across the command can teach Soldiers of all three Army components in accordance with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s One Army School System.
94th Training Command welcomes Lopez as new commander, bids farewell to Ainsworth
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 that nearly 100 years later, the 94th TD welcomed Brig. Gen. Hector Lopez, a native of the island, as its new commander.
80th TC commander participates in NOBLE Conference
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 Columbia July 16-20, 2016.
The story of the century lives on
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 grandfather, Thomas B. Harper III, who served with the100th ID during WWII.
Army Reserve attorney receives prestigious ABA award
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 Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center June 10, 2016.
Seeing is believing at the 94th Training Division’s 5th Brigade
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 during a PowerPoint presentation.
Army Reserve Soldiers donate to La Crosse Wis. YWCA
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 resources officer, made the suggestion.
102nd Training Division welcomes new command team, bids farewell to former
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 Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Provost during a ceremony at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. March 3, 2016.
Reserve Soldier makes history at 94th Training Division
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 of responsibility ceremony here at the Wylie Hall.
A former Soldier’s lifelong devotion to ‘fueling the fight’
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 Specialist Reclassification Course at The Army School System Training Center Fort Lee, Virginia.
80th Training Command FRP conducts 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 office.
COC training is designed to teach each unit’s command team how to implement and oversee a Family Readiness Group.
80th TC SHARP office empowers civilian counterparts
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 victim.
Thanks to William Downey, the 80th Training Command Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program manager, RHART advocates now know that they have the option to refer sexual assault victims who are service members to their unit SHARP offices.
Army Reserve engineers provide critical support at home, abroad
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 Fort Hunter Liggett, or FHL.
The 80th Total Army School System, or TASS, Training Center , or 80th TTC, conducts 30 percent of engineer training. Maj. Fernando Lavana, 80th TTC commandant, said its training load will increase in the near future with their new school house, which is expected to be completed in 2016.
The Army Learning Model is right on the money
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 Training Division's Finance Senior Leaders Course at Fort Dix, N.J.
The FSLC is designed to improve students’ practical skills in the field of Army finance, so learning to navigate between DTS and GFEBS is an essential component of ensuring that soldiers get the money they're owed.
80th Training Command Soldier captures USARC Instructor Of the Year competition
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 Reserve Command level.
She said, while winning the competition is rewarding, being an instructor allows her as a leader to help fellow Soldiers learn and grow into confident and competent professionals.
Legal compassion
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 insurance. I suddenly remembered, hey I'm a veteran."
Reserve Soldier aid wounded attack victims
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 avoiding an oncoming car. She realized that the woman was Melissa Snader whom she’d met briefly for the first time earlier at a popular hot spot called “Fourth Street Live.”
One Army ‘family’ School System
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 Recovery Course.
Anderson, the 546th Area Support Medical Company motor sergeant, was a student at Regional Training Site Maintenance-Fort Hood in October 2015, where Army Reserve instructors teach the same course as their active duty counterparts at Fort Lee, Virginia.
Reserve Soldier imparts ‘general’ knowledge at Tuskegee University
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 understood him.
Today, the 51-year-old Reserve Soldier is the leader of approximately 7,000 Soldiers assigned to the 80th Training Command, and in his civilian capacity he’s the Birmingham, Alabama, police chief.
80th Teen Council leads the way
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, July 27-31, 2015.
The meeting afforded the 80th TC teens an opportunity to share their ideas, challenges, and best practices with members of the 75th TC and the 412th TEC councils.
800th LSB 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 headquarters June 28, 2015.
80th Training Command (TASS) Instructor of the Year credits resilience for achievement
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 competitors to win the 80th Training Command (TASS) Instructor of the Year Competition here Oct. 20 and 21.