The U.S. Army Reserve 81st RD program team, Dan Thomas and Patrick Green, monitor compliance metrics using dashboards developed for 81st RD environmental programs. The successful development and implementation of a predictive analytics system earned the 81st RD a 2024 Secretary of the Army Environmental Award in the Environmental Quality, Non-Industrial Installation category.
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. O'Neil Findlay poses for a portrait outside of the Tampa Recruiting Company headquarters building in Tampa, Florida, on May 15, 2024. Findlay, who has been a recruiter for over 10 years, is currently the senior enlisted advisor for the TRC. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Danielle Sturgill)
Army Reserve gives final salute to decorated and revered South Carolina Soldier
Maj. Gen. Robert Harter, proposed Chief of the Army Reserve, presents a folded flag to Mrs. Emily Goldsmith during the funeral ceremony of Maj. Gen. (Ret) George W. Goldsmith at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Wednesday.

Maj. Gen. (Ret) Goldsmith was a cherished member of the U.S. Army Reserve and civilian communities. He commissioned as a 2nd Lt. from the Citadel in 1961 and retired from the U.S. Army Reserve in 2001 as a decorated and accomplished general officer. 

After retiring from the military, he became an Army Reserve Ambassador where he continued to campaign for Soldiers for 14 years.

Maj. Gen. (Ret) Goldsmith is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Emily Joyce Irby Goldsmith, his brother, and a host and children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.



(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Crystal Harlow)
Aug. 16, 2024 - Representatives from the U.S. Army Reserve Command and the 81st Readiness Division provided military honors and gave the final salute to Maj. Gen. (Retired) George W. Goldsmith, who passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the age of...

Sheffield Army Reserve Center dedicated in honor of Alabama Medal of Honor recipient
The new plaque for the Col. Cecil H. Bolton Army Reserve Center is unveiled, today, during the memorialization ceremony of the Col. Cecil H. Bolton Army Reserve Center in Sheffield, Alabama.

(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Crystal Harlow)
Aug. 8, 2024 - The 81st Readiness Division of the U.S. Army Reserve dedicated the Sheffield Army Reserve Center in honor of Sheffield native son and WWII Medal of Honor recipient, Colonel Cecil H. Bolton, during a memorialization ceremony,...

81st Readiness Division welcomes new commanding general
Maj. Gen. Patricia R. Wallace, incoming commander of the 81st Readiness Division, passes the colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Benny L. Hubbard, command sergeant major of the 81st Readiness Division, during the change of command event at the 81st Readiness Division, yesterday, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Maj. Gen. Patricia Wallace, the new commanding general of the 81st RD, most recently served as the commanding general of the 80th Training Command in Richmond, Virginia. A change of command event is a time-honored ceremony in which control of an organization is relinquished from one leader to another. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Crystal Harlow)
July 25, 2024 - The 81st Readiness Division welcomed its newest commanding general as Maj. Gen. Patricia R. Wallace relieved Maj. Gen. Robert D. Harter during a change of command ceremony on Fort Jackson, July 23...

From firefighter to photographer: Switch to public affairs a chance to explore creative passion
Sgt. Michael B. Higgins Sr., a firefighter with 379th Engineer Detachment poses with fire gear in front of a fire truck before transitioning to the 340th Public Affairs Detachment, Memphis, Tenn., June 29, 2024. Sgt. Higgins will attend the Defense Information school to become a Mass Communication Specialist.
July 10, 2024 - As a firefighter for the 379th Engineer Detachment, Sgt. Michael Higgins always loved taking photos of events and training exercises throughout his career. Now he is changing his occupation to a Public Affairs Mass...

U.S. Army Reserve Wins Secretary of the Army Environmental Awards
The U.S. Army Reserve 81st RD program team, Dan Thomas and Patrick Green, monitor compliance metrics using dashboards developed for 81st RD environmental programs. The successful development and implementation of a predictive analytics system earned the 81st RD a 2024 Secretary of the Army Environmental Award in the Environmental Quality, Non-Industrial Installation category.
May 23, 2024 - Congratulations to the U.S. Army Reserve's 81st Readiness Division (RD) and 88th RD - winners of the 2024 Secretary of the Army Environmental Awards Program. The awards program celebrates exceptional achievements in...

"Be All You Can Be" — How Tampa recruiting company guides recruits to Army career
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. O'Neil Findlay poses for a portrait outside of the Tampa Recruiting Company headquarters building in Tampa, Florida, on May 15, 2024. Findlay, who has been a recruiter for over 10 years, is currently the senior enlisted advisor for the TRC. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Danielle Sturgill)
May 21, 2024 - In March of 2023, the U.S. Army launched a massive campaign reviving the iconic “Be All You Can Be” from the 1980s. Despite the 40-year span between the two campaigns, some things are simply timeless.For Sgt. 1st Class...

How Kissimmee recruiter can help you "Be All You Can Be"
U.S. Army Sgt 1st Class Michael Fuller, an Army Recruiter, speaks about the benefits of joining the Army Reserve on May 14, 2024, at Osceola Recruiting Station in Kissimmee, Florida. In the Army Reserve, you'll earn money for education, cash bonuses, discounted health care, build retirement, and more. All while you pursue your civilian career or continue your education. (U.S. Army photo taken by Sgt. Daria Jackson)
May 20, 2024 - Embarking on a military career involves deciding whether to join the Army Reserve or Active Duty. While both paths are dedicated to serving the nation, they present unique aspects in terms of commitment, location, benefits,...

Fort Buchanan prepares for hurricane season
Leaders and staff members conducted a tabletop exercise on May 1 at the Puerto Rico National Guard compound to coordinate the response of the only United States Army installation on the island and the Caribbean, using as a scenario the possible impact of a category five hurricane.
May 10, 2024 - Leaders and staff members conducted a tabletop exercise on May 1 at the Puerto Rico National Guard compound to coordinate the response of the only United States Army installation on the island and the Caribbean, using as a...

Army discusses future of Holistic Health and Fitness at symposium
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer presents the keynote address during the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness Symposium April 30, 2024 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Va. Weimer emphasized the importance for leaders to embrace and model H2F and to help make it part of the “basics” of an individual Soldier’s responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Jean Wines)
May 9, 2024 - Leaders from across the U.S. Army, industry, and academia descended on the Hampton Roads Convention Center April 29 to May 1 for the 2024 Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Symposium...

Unity beyond the diamond: Army participates at White Sox game opener
Steven Herman, civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army, Illinois (left), U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Gen. Matthew Baker, commanding general, 88th Readiness Division, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Antoinette Gant, chief, Army Enterprise Marketing Office, U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, adjutant general Illinois National Guard, and James Bland, civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army, Illinois (far right), pose for a photo during the Chicago White Sox home opener game at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, March 28, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Shamika Hill)
April 10, 2024 - In the heart of baseball season’s opening day, where fans eagerly filled the stadium, another significant presence was there — the proud representation of the Army. Leaders from all three components of the Army, Army...

Maj. Gen. Patricia R. Wallace
Commanding General, 81st Readiness Division
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Command Sgt. Maj. Benny L. Hubbard
Command Sergeant Major, 81st Readiness Division
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