Maj. Gen. Bob D. Harter receives the 81st Readiness Division's guidon during his assumption of command ceremony held today at the 81st Readiness Division on Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. Harter, who officially assumed command of the 81st RD on September 20, 2022, most recently served as the Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Distinguished guests at this event included Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, Chief of the Arm Reserve and Commanding General of U.S. Army Reserve Command; the Honorable Kevin Shwedo, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, South Carolina; Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, South Carolina Adjutant General; Mrs. Jennifer Harding, South Carolina State Chair, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve; Mr. George Sharpe, Staff Representative from the office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott; Mr. Sam Brick, United States Army Reserve Ambassador; Brig. Gen. Jason Kelly, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson; Brig. Gen. (Ret) Jan Haigler; Mr. Dan Beatty, Chairman, South Carolina Military Task Force; and Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret) Levi Maynard. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Crystal Harlow)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Eric Folkestad, Deputy Commanding General 81st Readiness Division cuts the ribbon during the official opening ceremony of the Aguadilla Army Reserve Center ribbon cutting ceremony, Jan. 22,2023 in Puerto Rico. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Ramos)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Eric Folkestad, Deputy Commanding General 81st Readiness Division, delivering his remarks at the Aguadilla Army Reserve Center ribbon cutting ceremony, Jan. 22,2023 in Puerto Rico. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Ramos)
Soldiers raise their right hands and commit to continued serve in a mass reenlistment ceremony lead by Maj. Gen. Bob Harter, commanding general of the 81st Readiness Division, at the Division HQ Saturday. A team of career counselors from three battalions under the Army Reserve Careers Group helped organize this event by calling approximately 500 soldiers who were within their re-enlistment window. More than 20 Soldiers representing more than 10 units participated in this ceremony. Maj. Gen. Harter took time to speak to all the family members who came to support their Soldier. After the ceremony, Harter spoke to the Army Reserve Career Counselors about the importance of their roles in the Army, and thanked them for their hard work in helping make this event happen. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Crystal Harlow)
Maj. Gen. Bob Harter, commanding general of the 81st Readiness Division, lead a mass reenlistment ceremony at the Division HQ Saturday. A team of career counselors from three battalions under the Army Reserve Careers Group helped organize this event by calling approximately 500 soldiers who were within their re-enlistment window. More than 20 Soldiers representing more than 10 units participated in this ceremony. Maj. Gen. Harter took time to speak to all the family members who came to support their Soldier. After the ceremony, Harter spoke to the Army Reserve Career Counselors about the importance of their roles in the Army, and thanked them for their hard work in helping make this event happen. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Crystal Harlow)
Army Reserve general visits ROTC cadets at Middle Tennessee State University
During a visit to Middle Tennessee State University Maj. Gen. Bob D. Harter, commanding general of the 81st Readiness Division, is given a tour of the campus on February 15, 2023. The MTSU memorial site (pictured) was part of his tour. 



(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Crystal Harlow)
Feb. 28, 2023 - In his first visit to a university since assuming command of the 81st Readiness Division, Maj. Gen. Bob D. Harter was welcomed to Middle Tennessee State University last week, where he spoke candidly about leadership and life...

U.S. Army Reserve Soldier recognized for top honors during police department swearing-in ceremony
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Maria Henderson, assigned to the 300th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, recognized as the valedictorian and earned the “top shot” title in her Atlanta police academy class during an Atlanta Police Department private swearing-in ceremony on the Atlanta Metropolitan State College campus.
Feb. 14, 2023 - U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Maria Henderson, assigned to the 300th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, recognized as the valedictorian and earned the “top shot” title in her Atlanta police academy class during an Atlanta Police...

Army medical providers take aim on medical readiness in training seminar
Col. Kathleen M. Flocke, U.S. Army Reserve Command, Command Surgeon took questions from medical providers during the medical training seminar hosted by the 81st Readiness Division, Feb. 9. (U.S. Army photo by Tommy Crosby)
Feb. 10, 2023 - More than 25 U.S. Army medical providers from across the country, Alaska, and Germany traveled to Fort Jackson this week to attend a three-day medical training seminar hosted by the 81st Readiness Division (RD). Focused on...

Ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opens new Army Reserve Center
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Eric Folkestad, Deputy Commanding General 81st Readiness Division cuts the ribbon during the official opening ceremony of the Aguadilla Army Reserve Center ribbon cutting ceremony, Jan. 22,2023 in Puerto Rico. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Ramos)
Jan. 24, 2023 - Leadership from the 81st Readiness Division joined Soldiers, elected officials, community members, and friends today in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to cut the ribbon on the Army’s newest $18.7 million Reserve Center...

Army Reserve Soldiers raise right hands again
Soldiers stand at-ease as they wait for Maj. Gen. Bob Harter, commanding general of the 81st Readiness Division, to lead a mass reenlistment ceremony at the Division HQ Saturday.



A team of career counselors from three battalions under the Army Reserve Careers Group helped organize this event by calling approximately 500 soldiers who were within their re-enlistment window. More than 20 Soldiers representing more than 10 units participated in this ceremony. 



Maj. Gen. Harter took time to speak to all the family members who came to support their Soldier. After the ceremony, Harter spoke to the Army Reserve Career Counselors about the importance of their roles in the Army, and thanked them for their hard work in helping make this event happen. 



(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Crystal Harlow)
Jan. 24, 2023 - Over 20 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers raised their right hand to reaffirm their oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, at the 81st Readiness Division...

81st Readiness Division Welcomes New Commanding General
Maj. Gen. Bob D. Harter receives the 81st Readiness Division's guidon during his assumption of command ceremony held today at the 81st Readiness Division on Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. Harter, who officially assumed command of the 81st RD on September 20, 2022, most recently served as the Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.



Distinguished guests at this event included Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, Chief of the Arm Reserve and Commanding General of U.S. Army Reserve Command; the Honorable Kevin Shwedo, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, South Carolina; Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, South Carolina Adjutant General; Mrs. Jennifer Harding, South Carolina State Chair, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve; Mr. George Sharpe, Staff Representative from the office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott; Mr. Sam Brick, United States Army Reserve Ambassador; Brig. Gen. Jason Kelly, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson; Brig. Gen. (Ret) Jan Haigler; Mr. Dan Beatty, Chairman, South Carolina Military Task Force; and Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret) Levi Maynard.



(U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Crystal Harlow)
Oct. 6, 2022 - The 81st Readiness Division welcomed its newest commanding general on Oct. 5, 2022, as Maj. Gen. Robert D. Harter assumed command.Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General of U.S. Army Reserve Command, Lt. Gen. Jody J...

USACE, 81st Readiness Division breaks ground on first U.S. Army Reserve equipment concentration site in Florida
The U.S. Army Reserve 81st Readiness Division, in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Equipment Concentration Site in Gainesville, Florida, July 14, 2022.
Aug. 15, 2022 - The U.S. Army Reserve 81st Readiness Division, in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Equipment Concentration Site in Gainesville, Florida, July...

Playing at the Point
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Nathan Caldwell, a musician with the 208th Army Band, watches the sound check for the West Point band at the U.S. Military Academy Saturday, July 2, 2022. Caldwell is being honored for writing “At the Point,” one of the musical scores performed by the West Point Band. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. John W. Todd)
July 11, 2022 - When it comes to being honored as a performer, U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Anthony Caldwell has bragging rights.Caldwell was the guest of honor during a concert performed by the West Point Band at the U.S. Military Academy...

313th U.S. Army Band: Have horns, will travel
The jazz combo includes, from left, Sgt. 1st Class Zack Miller, on drums; Sgt. Raul Uriarte, on bass guitar; Sgt. Kevin Carter, jazz combo leader, on saxophone; and Spc. Ju’Nias Smoot, on keyboard. (Skip Vaughn)
May 25, 2022 - After the Army Materiel Command Band deactivated and moved out, the 313th U.S. Army Band moved in...

313th Army Band performs in Mardi Gras 2022 parade
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers from the 313th Army Band out of Huntsville, Alabama, participate in the Rex parade on Mar 1, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The bands performance not only displays the talent of the soldiers but can also be used as a recruitment tool and build relations with the local community. (Army Reserve image by Staff Sgt. Rodney Roldan).
March 7, 2022 - The 313th Army Band marched through the historical Rex parade route, entertaining Mardi Gras attendees with medleys from the Army Song to New Orleans style brass band classics Mar. 1...

Maj. Gen. Robert D. Harter
Commanding General, 81st Readiness Division
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