85th U.S. ARMY RESERVE SUPP0RT COMMAND

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Gen. Randy George, Army Chief of Staff, along with service members from each branch of service participated in the Chicago Bears 'Salute to Service' game at Soldier Field to honor veterans there, November 10, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, gave remarks as the guest speaker for Waller High School's 41st Annual Veterans Program in Waller, Texas, 43 miles outside of Houston, Texas, November 11, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Erika Whitaker)
Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and a Texas resident, honored local veterans and Soldiers missing in action at the Memorial Service of U.S. Veterans Missing in Action During the Korean War ceremony at the Calvary Korean Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, November 10, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Erika Whitaker)
The leadership and Soldiers assigned to the 3-347th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, along with the family of Staff Sgt. Dante Bell, held a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Bell, November 3, 2024, in Orlando, Florida to honor his life and service to the nation. Bell died in a training incident on October 5, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Erika Whitaker)
The Soldiers of headquarters and headquarters company, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, held an Army Combat Fitness Test, October 5, 2024, during the weekend training battle assembly at their command headquarters. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Master Sgt. Vicky Brown, Senior Human Resources Non-commissioned Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was honored during the WNBA's Chicago Sky 'Military Moment' home game, September 6, 2024. Brown was honored for her 17 years of service, in front of 9,000 spectators, along with her son, Ty, in attendance. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Army Reserve Soldiers, assigned to the 1304th Military Police Company, received a welcome home ceremony from Chicagoland Soldiers, local surrounding police departments and community of Arlington Heights to include their Mayor, Thomas Hayes, August 27, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Chicagoland Army Reserve Soldiers, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, partnered with the Arlington Heights Police Department, August 26, 2024, for an Active Shooter training exercise to test their preparedness of staffs and organization practices. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Observer coach/trainers, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command's 1-338th Training Support Battalion, conducted range operations, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, in preparation for a stateside mobilization where they will train rotational units, ahead of overseas deployments and missions. Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, newly assigned commanding general of the 85th USARSC visited Fort McCoy to observe and review the OC/Ts during their mobilization preparation events during the month of August. The 1-338th TSBN OC/Ts, who provide direct support to First Army's 181st Multi-Functional Training Brigade, provided the following key training events there: night driver's training, commo training, and qualification on the M-9 Baretta, M-17 Sig Sauer, M-16 rifle, M-4 carbine, M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon, M-240 Bravo machine gun, M-2 .50 caliber machine gun, Mk 19 Automatic Grenade Launcher and the M-320 Grenade Launcher. (U.S. Army video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Sgt. Maria Johanna Yu, CBRN OC/T, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, shares her story of service and why she serves. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
The 85th USARSC’s formation is made up of more than 3,500 Army Reserve Soldiers, spread across 45 battalions in 25 states. These Soldiers make up half of First Army’s formation and provide observer/coach trainer and logistical support, across a variety of military occupational specialties, for First Army’s mission of mobilizing and deploying forces. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command partnered with the 416th Theater Engineer Command to conduct an individual weapons qualification on the 9mm pistol at Marseilles Training Center, September 22, 2022.
Leveraging technology to enhance Army readiness
Soldiers attending the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command G4 training workshop pause for a photo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, during their training event held from March 23-27, 2026. The training aims to help Soldiers in the 85th USARSC understand how innovations and systems like artificial intelligence are available for use, and review policies and regulations to see how new technology can be integrated into daily operations.
(US Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez).
March 30, 2026 - “This week we are hosting Soldiers with the 188th, 157th, 177th, and 174th Infantry Brigades and 4th Cavalry (Brigade)," said Chief Warrant Officer Pin Yao Chen, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command G4. "During this...

Serving with purpose
Master Sgt. Ricardo Calzadias, Assistant Inspector General, 85th United States Army Reserve Support Command, serves as the assistant inspector general for the 85th USARSC. Calzadias assists Soldiers and commanders at the 85th USARSC in identifying personnel or systemic issues and he offers corrections based on U.S. Army policy.
(US Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
March 18, 2026 - Today’s U.S. Army Reserve is the most battle-tested and experienced in our nation’s history. As the Army’s dedicated federal reserve force, the Army Reserve exists to serve both the Army and the Nation with a force of warrior...

Building partnerships, improving readiness
Leaders, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, pause for a photo during the Battalion Command Teams Training event at Arlington Heights, Illinois, February 20-22, 2026. This training offered commanders and command sergeants major, across the 85th USARSC, an opportunity to network and explore available resources to enhance mission execution. 
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
Feb. 26, 2026 - “The battalion command teams training (event) is a valuable opportunity for our commanders to come together, collaborate, and share lessons learned,” said Lt. Col. Franklin Simmons, Executive Officer, 188th Infantry Brigade,...

Total Army builds unity of effort toward mobilization preparation
Col. Christopher Tung, G3, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, speaks to members of the 2-345th Training Support Battalion, the 3-360th TSBN, and the 2-382nd Logistics Support Battalion during a Mobilization Assessment Workshop held at Fort Hood, Texas, February 2-6, 2026. The MAW is one of many steps units complete in preparation for their mobilization to Fort Hood, Texas.
(US Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
Feb. 11, 2026 - Leaders assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and the 120th Infantry Brigade conducted a Mobilization Assessment Workshop, February 2-6, 2026, at Fort Hood, Texas, ahead of an upcoming mobilization for...

“Mustangs” Logistics Support Battalion test the readiness of their formation
A Soldier assigned to the 2-382nd Logistics Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, fires her weapon during the Mustangs Challenge conducted at Fort Hood, Texas, on December 14, 2025. The Mustangs Challenge was a multiphase exercise designed to train and evaluate Soldiers’ MOS and warrior task proficiency, increase readiness, and build teamwork across the sections within the 2-382nd LSBN.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
Jan. 6, 2026 - Soldiers assigned to the 2-382nd Logistic Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, conducted their 11-lane “Mustangs Challenge” event, December 14, 2025, at Fort Hood, Texas to enhance individual and...


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Brigadier General Michael Shanley
Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command
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Command Sergeant Major Jeremiah Kelly
Command Sergeant Major, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command
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