81ST READINESS DIVISION

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.

"Be All You Can Be" — How Tampa recruiting company guides recruits to Army caree

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)

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Fort Buchanan strengthens spiritual readiness with change of stole ceremony

Service members, families and civilian teammates gathered at the installation chapel May 29 to witness the Change of Stole Ceremony between Chaplain (Maj.) Joseph Okpe and Chaplain (Maj.) Farlin Reynoso, the incoming garrison command chaplain at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.

June 4, 2026 - Service members, families and civilian teammates gathered at the installation chapel May 29 to witness the Change of Stole Ceremony between Chaplain (Maj.) Joseph Okpe and Chaplain (Maj.) Farlin Reynoso, the incoming garrison...

Preserving the Past: New Interpretive Panels Highlight Army Reserve History

A newly installed interpretive panel at the 81st Readiness Division’s Brooks-Lawler Army Reserve Center, Fort Thomas, KY commemorates the installation’s historic horse stable which now serves as a storage facility. Stables were integral to the mission and operation of Army posts prior to World War II.

May 22, 2026 - The 81st Readiness Division (RD), headquartered at Fort Jackson, SC, installed three new interpretive panels at Army Reserve Centers in Kentucky, Florida, and Georgia, respectively. The panels capture insights into the...

Command Sgt. Maj. John “David” Wright culminates full Army Reserve experience

Col. Thaddeus J. Clark asked Command Sgt. Maj. John (David) Wright to lead his last physical fitness session during the brigade’s annual training brief at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. They pose at the basic combat training rites of passage platform. (courtesy photo by Col. Thaddeus J. Clark)

April 28, 2026 - The entire Army Reserve experience is what Command Sgt. Maj. John “David” Wright, Mission Command Support Group, 81st Readiness Division, had during his career. The command sergeant major retired on April 1, 2026...

Fort Buchanan commander honors military children during visit at elementary school on Puerto Rico

In recognition of the Month of the Military Child, Col. John D. Samples, installation commander, visited Antilles Elementary School, April 7 to read to second-grade students and personally thank them for their role in supporting military families.

April 13, 2026 - In recognition of the Month of the Military Child, Col. John D. Samples, installation commander, visited Antilles Elementary School, April 7 to read to second-grade students and personally thank them for their role in...

U.S. Army invests in energy resilience to sustain warfighter readiness in the Caribbean

The U.S. Army held a pre-proposal conference, March 25, for a multimillion-dollar microgrid project at Fort Buchanan, the Army’s home in the Caribbean. The event highlighted the Army’s commitment to transparency, fair competition, and the readiness of the warfighter.

March 27, 2026 - The U.S. Army held a pre-proposal conference, March 25, for a multimillion-dollar microgrid project at Fort Buchanan, the Army’s home in the Caribbean. The event highlighted the Army’s commitment to transparency, fair...

U.S. Army advances Soldier readiness with new barracks at Fort Buchanan

The U.S. Army home in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean marked a significant step in supporting servicemembers and the local community March 23, with the groundbreaking ceremony for an Advanced Skills Training Barracks for military personnel.

March 27, 2026 - The U.S. Army home in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean marked a significant step in supporting servicemembers and the local community March 23, with the groundbreaking ceremony for an Advanced Skills Training Barracks for...

81st Readiness Division specialist wins Department of War Power BI competition

Mr. Allston Warren, a logistic management specialist with the 81st Readiness Division, created a Department of War (DoW) award-winning program using Power BI. His dashboard allows commanders and non-commissioned officers at all levels to see the real-time status of equipment readiness at Equipment Concentration Sites (ECS) throughout the 81st RD footprint, which includes nine southeastern states and Puerto Rico.

Feb. 10, 2026 - The Department of War (DoW) recently recognized Mr. Allston Warren from the 81st Readiness Division as one of 10 winners from their Power Business Intelligence (BI) Showcase held in January...

81st Readiness Division Wildcat named Army’s Inspector General Civilian of the Year

Maj. Gen. Patricia R. Wallace affixes the Department of the Army Inspector General of the Year ribbon on Mr. Jeffery Johnson of the 81st Readiness Division’s. The IG of the Year competition is an annual three-day event that brings Inspectors Generals from Army Commands worldwide to compete. The competition served as a platform to exemplify the precision, dedication, and excellence inherent in the Army Inspector General enterprise.

Dec. 31, 2025 - The Department of the Army has named Mr. Jeffery Johnson of the 81st Readiness Division’s Inspector General (IG) office the Army’s IG Civilian of the Year for 2025...

Army Reserve, Pinellas County officials strengthen emergency communication ties

Capt. Natalie Dailey from the 204th Public Affairs Detachment gives a presentation about the Army Reserve at the Pinellas County Emergency Operations Center in Largo, Florida, Sept. 12, 2025. The visit provided insight into how local agencies coordinate emergency response efforts during crises. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Maria Henderson, 204th Public Affairs Detachment)

Sept. 24, 2025 - Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve’s 204th Public Affairs Detachment visited the Pinellas County Emergency Operations Center on Sept. 12, 2025, to learn how local agencies manage crisis communication during emergencies. The...

Philippine and U.S. Army Soldiers exchange training on camera operations

Philippine Army and U.S. Army Sgt. Daria Jackson, public affairs mass communication specialist, 204th Public Affairs Detachment, 81st Readiness Division, U.S. Army Reserve, participate in a subject matter expert exchange that consists of a practical basic photography workshop during Salaknib 25 held at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, March 27, 2025. Salaknib 2025 is an annual exercise between the Army Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla Silvers, 204th Public Affairs Detachment)

April 18, 2025 - Philippine Army Soldiers and U.S. Army Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division, supported by the 204th Public Affairs Detachment, 81st Readiness Division, U.S. Army Reserve, participated in a subject matter expert exchange...

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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