A promotional video highlighting the goods and services provided by the 88th Readiness Division.
Community Leaders from across Wisconsin and Illinois came to Fort McCoy to learn about the training and facilities their taxpayer dollars pay for at the installation. Maj. General Matthew Baker hosted Federal and State legislators, Army Reserve Ambassadors, Chamber members, and other community leadership. The day included a tour of the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC), an aerial tour of the training areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk, a round in the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) and a look at other simulators, and some time at a live fire range, where participants saw a promotion and spent some time with U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/dont-look-back License code: D7LJ5SEWBOMJGHPC
U.S. Army Capt. Antoine Vandenboogaard, assigned to the 88th Readiness Division, and his wife, Mrs. Ashley Vandenboogaard, speak about military spouses and their experience after being recognized during Military Appreciation Day 2024, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, Minnesota, Aug. 27, 2024. The Minnesota State Fair hosts service members of all military branches as well as supporting military organizations every year for Military Appreciation Day. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. Nataja Ford)
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Angel Olivo, Assigned to the 88th Readiness Division, speaks about his experiences as part of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Sept. 30, 2024. The U.S. Army celebrates its more than 139,000 Hispanic Soldiers in its active and reserve components during Hispanic Heritage Month every year.
Army Reserve Soldier/musicians from the 88th Readiness Division highlight the value and benefit of being a member of an Army Reserve Band. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Zach Mott, 88th Readiness Division)
Military Technicians Play a Vital Role in the day-to-day operations of the 88th Readiness Division.
Chief Warrant Officers from across the 88th Readiness Division's area of responsibility talk about the importance of the Warrant Officer Corps, what it means to be a Warrant Officer and put out an open call to all who want to be the technical experts of their field. (U.S. Army Reserve video filmed by SFC John Freese, edited by Zach Mott)
Indiana Army Reserve Ambassador Continues His Service to Country
United States Army Reserve Ambassador Arthur Leak has dedicated a lifetime to serving the nation. After an extensive and honorable military career, he now continues his commitment as an Army Reserve Ambassador (ARA) for Indiana. In this role, he works to advocate for Army Reserve Soldiers, veterans, and their families in his community.
Nov. 18, 2024 - Indiana Army Reserve Ambassador Continues His Service to Country...

Army Reserve general officer celebrates Veterans Day program with local high school
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, gives remarks to the audience at Waller High School during their 41st Annual Veterans program, November 11, 2024. Waller High School has honored and celebrated U.S. veterans for 41 years. U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was the keynote speaker for the ceremony.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
Nov. 13, 2024 - Veterans from each branch of the U.S. military gathered in the gymnasium of Waller High School to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Veterans Day. The holiday originated to pay tribute to the end of World War I and was first...

Veterans Day ceremony reflects on U.S. service members Missing in Action during the Korean War
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, speaks to the audience at the Calvary Korean Baptist Church of Houston, November 10, 2024. Shanley was the keynote speaker for the Memorial Services for U.S. Military Members Missing in Action during the Korean War program. Young Ho Jung, Consul General of the Republic of Korea, began organizing memorial services for MIA service members to bring awareness and provide support for the family members of those Missing in Action.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
Nov. 13, 2024 - Veterans gathered with local community members of the Calvary Korean Baptist Church of Houston, November 10, 2024, to honor and remember service members that went missing in action during the Korean War...

Veterans receive honor at Soldier Field during Chicago Bears ‘Salute to Service’ game
General Randy George, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, delivers the oath of enlistment to nearly two dozen Future Soldiers during the Chicago Bears ‘Salute to Service’ game, November 10, 2024, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Before the game, football fans had the opportunity to listen to the 82nd Airborne Division Rock Band, check out a static display of Army vehicles and meet a bulldog named “Chesty”, the mascot of the U.S. Marine Corps.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Lietz)
Nov. 12, 2024 - The Chicago Bears invited the U.S. Armed Forces to Chicago, providing live music by the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division Rock Band, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and Future Soldiers oath of enlistment from...

Soldier’s passing bonds his family together with his Army Family
Soldiers assigned to the 3-347th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, conduct a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Dante Bell, who died last month in a training incident. The ceremony, held on November 3, 2024, honored Bell and highlighted his service with his family and Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th USARSC, in attendance.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Anthony L. Taylor)
Nov. 7, 2024 - “With the unfortunate passing of Staff Sgt. (Dante) Bell, it did bring our unit and team members closer together, and it gave us confirmation on things that we already knew about each other,” said Maj. Ricardo Delbrey, Team...

85th U.S Army Reserve Support Command welcomes its new HHC commander
Capt. James Nolla, center, incoming headquarters and headquarters company commander, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, receives the colors during an assumption of command ceremony on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Paul G. Schulstad Army Reserve Center in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Nolla previously served on a five-year deployment at Fort Cavazos, Texas as a Supply and Services officer in the G-4 section.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Lietz)
Oct. 7, 2024 - Under a sun filled sky, Capt. James Nolla became the new Headquarters and Headquarters Company Commander of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command during a brief ceremony on Sunday, October 6, 2024...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Master Sgt. Angel Olivo's story of cultural pride and military service
Oct. 2, 2024 - As Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide, many reflect on the stories of Hispanic Americans who have shaped this country through service and dedication. One such story comes from U.S. Army Reserve Master Sgt. Angel...

88th Readiness Division Army Reserve Ambassador Workshop 2024
Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Dieckman, the senior enlisted advisor to the Commanding General of the 88th Readiness Division, closes out the 88th RD Army Reserve Ambassador Workshop by thanking all of the ARAs for everything they do, 14 Sep. 2024 at Fort Snelling, Minn. The Army Reserve Ambassador Program is one of the ways the 88th RD builds connections to our many communities. ARAs are recommended and vetted through the division, and then appointed by the Chief of the Army Reserve. They hold an honorary rank equivalent to that of a Major (two-star) General. And they do all of this on a volunteer basis, for no pay. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Bob Yarbrough)
Sept. 24, 2024 - Army Reserve Ambassadors from across the 88th Readiness Division's 19-state area of operations met on 14 Sep. 2024 at Fort Snelling, Minn. in order to engage one another, share lessons learned over the last year, and discuss...

Maj. Gen. Joseph A. Ricciardi
Commanding General, 88th Readiness Division
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Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas D. Dieckman
Command Sergeant Major, 88th Readiness Division
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