New Jersey native takes command of 2-star Army Reserve division
Maj. Gen. Kris A. Belanger (pictured) assumed command of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division from Maj. Gen. Rodney L. Faulk during a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 11 at division headquarters on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Belanger, a New Jersey native of Wantage Township in Sussex County, is now responsible for providing logistic and administrative support for nearly 45,000 Army Reserve Soldiers living and serving throughout the Northeastern United States. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve leaders celebrate Army’s 248th birthday at nation’s birthplace
Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, administers the Oath of Enlistment to new Army recruits at Independence Hall to help celebrate the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday and Flag Day June 14 in Philadelphia, the city where both the Army and the nation were created. The day’s events were highlighted by an Army birthday celebration outside Independence Hall, a naturalization ceremony for 14 new U.S. citizens at the Betsy Ross House, and a parade from the National Constitution Center to Independence Hall. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs)
Former top enlisted leader joins Reserve division in celebrating Army birthday
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division hosted an Army Ball June 8 at The Merion banquet hall in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. Nearly 300 guests from all branches of service came from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the surrounding area to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday. Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, 99th RD commanding general, hosted the event while retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston served as keynote speaker. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve welcomes new U.S. citizens at U.S. Army Garrison Devens
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Army welcomed 54 new citizens - several who are military service members - during a special naturalization ceremony May 19 at U.S. Army Garrison Devens. Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division and senior mission commander of U.S. Army Garrison Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, delivered opening remarks during the event. (U.S. Army photo by Ms. Jazika Levario, USAG Devens RFTA Public Affairs)
Army Reserve chief focuses on readiness during senior-leader summit
Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command, leads a group of Army Reserve senior leaders on a tour of the 99th Readiness Division’s Equipment Concentration Site 27 May 5 during the Yearly Training Brief hosted May 4-7 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. At the ECS, Daniels led discussions on best practices and efficiencies regarding repair and maintenance of Army Reserve vehicles and equipment. Ensuring the Army Reserve remains ready to deploy as needed is a priority for commanders across the formation. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve senior leader helps Our Community Salutes, Fairleigh Dickinson University welcome enlistees
Dozens of new recruits were sworn in to the military May 3 during the Our Community Salutes’ 7th Annual High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey. Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, was a featured speaker during the event, and also administered the Oath of Enlistment to the new recruits. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve kicks off new year with Minuteman Scholarship presentation
Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division (left), presents a four-year Minuteman Scholarship to Pvt. Ethan Korch, a signal support specialist with the 157th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion in Horsham, Pennsylvania, during a ceremony Jan. 3 at the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan. Korch is set to attend Temple University where he will simultaneously serve in the U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps as he prepares for service as an U.S. Army Reserve officer upon graduation. The Minuteman Campaign is a U.S. Army Cadet Command initiative to offer Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty scholarships to candidates who self-select for service in the reserve component. The GRFD scholarship provides full tuition and fees or room and board for up to four years at a public or private school. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve expands Incident Command System courses
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division is forging ahead with its new National Incident Management System’s Incident Command System courses. The 99th RD’s mission was to work as the lead agency in developing the Incident Command Training Program for the Army Reserve. After some pilot courses and forming a training system, the first official USAR courses will take place in January 2023. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Delaware Army Reserve Ambassador engages with top cops
Delaware Army Reserve Ambassador Stephan Murphy addresses local government officials during the monthly Chiefs of Police meeting held at the Dover Police Department in Delaware. “It’s council meetings like these that allow community members like me to educate, engage and make connections where we otherwise wouldn’t have one," Murphy said. Army Reserve Ambassadors are key influential volunteers with significant ties to their communities. They are people who operate at state and local level who represent the Chief of the Army Reserve without salary, wages or other benefits. To find more about the Ambassador program visit https://www.usar.army.mil/AmbassadorProgram/ (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Deziree Lau, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Staff ride program shares lessons learned with Army Reserve Soldiers, civilians
Mr. Stephen Harlan, 99th Readiness Division command historian, continued the division’s Staff Ride Program this past fall as its Soldiers and civilian employees learned lessons from the history of lower Manhattan. The intent of the Staff Ride Program is to give participants a greater appreciation for, and provide historical context to, their potential role in responding to natural and manmade disasters. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve Soldiers provide repatriation funeral honors to long-missing World War II hero
Army Reserve Soldiers stationed in New York lent a hand to honor a long-missing casualty of World War II Nov. 19 at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Queens, New York. First Lt. John Joseph Heffernan Jr. served in the 490th Bombardment Squadron with the U.S. Army Air Corps. On Feb. 22, 1944, at age 24, he and six crewmates were lost when their B25G bomber caught fire and crashed into a field in Burma. From January to March 2019, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency conducted a recovery mission at the crash site of Heffernan’s bomber in Burma, now known as Myanmar. On Nov. 2, 2021, the DPAA positively identified Heffernan’s remains through DNA technology, from among those recovered. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs)
MG Faulk at Fort Totten 9/11 Remembrance
Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division, joined the Fire Department of New York for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 11 at Fort Totten in Queens, New York City. The event honored the 343 firefighters and six U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers who were killed in the World Trade Center terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Five of the six Soldiers killed were also members of the FDNY in their civilian careers. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Salvatore Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve division remains vigilant for disaster response
Capt. Jared Shoemaker, Defense Support of Civil Authorities planner for the Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division (left), briefs Mr. Jose Flores and Sgt. 1st Class Juan Figueroa of the 99th RD G3 during the division's staff exercise May 13 at division headquarters on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The exercise was designed to establish and validate 99th RD actions in preparation for, and response to, a natural or man-made disaster. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve senior leader honors veterans in nation’s first capital
Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, took part in several events Nov. 11 throughout Manhattan to commemorate Veterans Day. The day’s events included an appearance on FOX & Friends, followed by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, then a wreath-laying ceremony to kick off the 103rd New York City Veterans Day Parade. Marching in the parade were Soldiers from the division’s 78th, 198th and 380th Army Bands, as well as a contingent of service members representing Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, where the 99th is headquartered. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve leader pays homage to Battle of Princeton on nation's birthday
Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, 99th Readiness Division commanding general, takes part in the July 4 Princeton Battlefield State Park celebration in Princeton, New Jersey. The event celebrated America's birthday, honored America’s history and accomplishments, and paid homage to the historic Battle of Princeton. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Deziree Lau, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve senior leader celebrates veterans in the Bronx
Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, took part in the Bronx Veterans Day Parade Nov. 13. After marching in the parade, Faulk delivered remarks at Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park, where he helped present commemorative medals to a group of Korean War veterans in attendance. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve kicks off careers with Minuteman Scholarships
Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Lombardo, command sergeant major of the Army Reserve, took part in the National Football League’s Salute to Service Game between the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, during week nine of the 2022 NFL season. They were on hand to help award Minuteman Scholarships to four future Army officers as part of the Veterans Day celebration. The Minuteman Scholarship Program is a U.S. Army Cadet Command initiative to offer Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) scholarships to candidates who self-select for service in the reserve component. The GRFD scholarship provides full tuition and fees or room and board up to $10,000 per year for up to four years at a public or private school. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve finance expert receives Assistant SECARMY award
(From left) Douglas Coppola, 99th Readiness Division director of Resource Management, Kevin Brew, 99th RD chief of accounting, and Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, 99th RD commanding general, gather during Brew’s Assistant Secretary of the Army Financial Management and Comptroller award recognition June 22 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Brew is the only U.S Army Reserve recipient of this year's award. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Deziree Lau, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve leaders collaborate to enhance readiness
Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, 99th Readiness Division commanding general, receives the safety brief prior to the aerial training and capabilities reconnaissance tour during the Effects Coordination Board June 16-17 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The ECB is an annual board where organizational leaders gather to facilitate a unified front across the Army Reserve to synchronize and integrate readiness while building enterprises with supported commands. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Deziree Lau, 99th RD Public Affairs)
DoD partners with Wyndham Hotels for Citizen-Soldier support
Photo of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Staff, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Veterans and guests of today’s ESGR Statement of Support signing Nov 9 in Parsippany, N.J.
Families celebrate passage of ‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act
Military and civilian leaders joined family members inside the Military Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery June 15 to celebrate President Joe Biden’s signing of the “Six Triple Eight” Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021. The act awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Women’s Army Corps who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, better known as the “Six Triple Eight,” during World War II. The “Six Triple Eight” is now the only women’s military unit to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal. (U.S. Army photo by Sal Ottaviano, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs)
Army Reserve senior leader makes history at America’s birthplace
Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk (left), commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, and Air Vice-Marshal Mick Smeath, British defence attache to the United States, place a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington Square in Philadelphia June 14 as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrating her 70 years on the throne of England. The day’s events began with a naturalization ceremony for 13 new U.S. citizens at the National Constitution Center, followed by remarks from several senior Army leaders celebrating Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s 247th birthday, the administering of the Oath of Enlistment to dozens of new Army recruits, and a traditional cutting of the Army birthday cake. (U.S. Army photo by Sal Ottaviano, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs)
Yellow Ribbon program provides virtual resources for Army Reserve Soldiers
Army Sgt. Taylor Bussiere was among doezens of Soldiers attending a virtual Yellow Ribbon event this past weekend in preparation for her first military deployment. The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division continues to host virtual Yellow Ribbon events for Soldiers to share the numerous military-related resources, opportunities and benefits available to them before, during and after deployment. (U.S. Army screencapture by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Tri-service base celebrates Army Reserve's 114th birthday
Col. Jon Brierton (center), commander of U.S. Army Support Activity-Fort Dix and deputy commander-Army of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, cuts the ceremonial cake at 99th Readiness Division headquarters April 22 during a cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the U.S. Army Reserve's 114th birthday. As tradition dictates, joining Brierton is Sgt. 1st Class Bonilla Allen, the oldest Soldier present (left), and Sgt. Kelvin Santiago, the youngest Soldier present. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs)
Army Reserve ambassador promotes military education, Minuteman Scholarships
Army Reserve Ambassador Stephan Murphy of Delaware speaks with students and parents who had the chance to learn about the benefits of combining higher education with uniformed service during the Army Opportunity Day hosted March 22 at the Valley Forge Military College in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The event featured representatives from colleges and universities such as the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Temple University, Princeton University, Drexel University, Villanova University, the University of Delaware, West Chester University and the College of New Jersey. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs)
Army Reserve division welcomes first African-American, female senior-enlisted leader
Command Sgt. Maj. Subretta L. Pompey (right) became the senior-enlisted leader of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division April 8 during an assumption-of-responsibility ceremony at division headquarters on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Pompey is the first African American and the first woman to serve in this position throughout the 99th's 80-year history, dating back to the 99th Infantry Division in World War II. Also pictured are Maj. Gen. Rodney L. Faulk, 99th RD commanding general (center) and Sgt. Maj. Sandra M. Cook, 99th RD acting senior-enlisted leader. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs)
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Army Reserve, FDNY partner to remember 9/11 victims
Maj. Gen. Kris Belanger, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division (right), and Col. Clinton Mead, commander of 6th Brigade, 102nd Training Division, place a memorial wreath Sept. 11 as the U.S. Army Reserve partnered with the Fire Department of New York at Fort Totten in Queens, New York, to remember those lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States. The annual commemoration paid tribute to the 343 members of the FDNY who were lost on 9/11, as well as six Soldiers from Fort Totten's former 77th Regional Support Command who were lost on 9/11. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs)
Sept. 13, 2023 - The U.S. Army Reserve partnered with the Fire Department of New York Sept. 11 at Fort Totten to remember those lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States...
Two military generals discover shared upbringing in tiny Midwestern town
For the past year, retired Army Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division (left), and Air Force Maj. Gen. John Klein Jr., commander, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, have served less than two miles from each other on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey – and, until recently, they had no idea about the history they shared, both hailing from the tiny Midwestern town of Athens, Michigan. (Courtesy photo)
Sept. 8, 2023 - Search the Internet for images of military generals from Athens and you’ll see statues and paintings of ancient Greeks in Bronze Age armor leading phalanxes of spear-wielding warriors into battle...
Army Reserve Soldiers join ranks of time-honored NCO Corps
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division conducts a Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony Aug. 13 at the Fort Dix Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. This event celebrated newly promoted NCOs while highlighting the importance of the NCO Corps and increasing morale of newly inducted NCOs. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Aug. 21, 2023 - The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division conducted a Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony Aug. 13 at the Fort Dix Noncommissioned Officer Academy here...
Army Reserve Purple Heart recipient recounts IED attack, aftermath
Lt. Col. Christopher Carbone reunites with retired Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Jorgensen and retired Sgt. Brent Reader during the former’s promotion ceremony to lieutenant colonel at Tommy B’s this past May on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Carbone is a Purple Heart recipient who almost made the ultimate sacrifice during his second of three tours to Iraq. He currently serves as the operations chief for the 99th Readiness Division’s Mission Command Support Group. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Aug. 18, 2023 -  Lt. Col. Christopher Carbone is a dedicated Soldier – the type of leader who genuinely cares about his troops and isn’t afraid to go to bat for them. He’s also a North Jersey guy – retired from the Wayne Police Department –...
New Jersey native takes command of 2-star Army Reserve division
Maj. Gen. Kris A. Belanger (pictured) assumed command of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division from Maj. Gen. Rodney L. Faulk during a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 11 at division headquarters on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Belanger, a New Jersey native of Wantage Township in Sussex County, is now responsible for providing logistic and administrative support for nearly 45,000 Army Reserve Soldiers living and serving throughout the Northeastern United States. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Aug. 15, 2023 - The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division welcomed a new commanding general Aug. 11 during a change-of-command ceremony at division headquarters on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.Maj. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, a native...
Army Reserve division ramps up mobilization-support training
Capt. Markus Harford, left, and Capt. Joseph Gordon of the 99th Readiness Division’s Directorate of Public Works take part in the division’s recent Staff Exercise that allowed the 99th to strengthen its ability to support mass mobilizations and deployments. The 99th RD’s mission at this year’s exercise was to assess and validate the staff’s ability to support the Mobilization Force Generation Installation operations within the division’s area of responsibility, deploy ready forces and equipment into theatre, and support Large Scale Mobilization Operations. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Aug. 10, 2023 - The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division strengthened its ability to support mass mobilizations and deployments during its Staff Exercise this summer.The 99th RD’s mission during this year’s exercise was to assess and...
Armed Forces Reserve Center houses FEMA team in Vermont
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) trucks parked outside the United States Armed Forces Reserve Center in White River Junction, Vermont, on July 16, 2023. In response to historic flooding in Vermont, FEMA dispatched an Incident Support Team (IST) to assist state and local authorities perform search and rescue operations. The team is based at the reserve center owned and operated by the 99th Readiness Division. Relationships between the US Army Reserve and FEMA are critical to be able to quickly support civil authorities in times of natural disaster. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by 1st Sgt. Kenneth Upsall)
July 28, 2023 - Rain continued to fall outside the Armed Forces Reserve Center here on July 16, 2023. The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) trucks parked outside of the quintessentially Vermont US Armed Forces Reserve Center...
Army Reserve Soldiers succeed in unfamiliar territory
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 301st Quartermaster Company, walk in a line after completing their medicate lane during a training exercise at Fort McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, July 22, 2023. This exercise is part of the annual U.S. Army Reserve Warrior Exercise 78-23-02, held at JB MDL, in which Army Reserve Soldiers conduct training under the 78th training division. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Pfc. Aiden Griffitts)
July 25, 2023 - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from different units including the 198th Army Band and the 301st Quartermaster Company conducted situational training exercise lanes that included a variety of scenarios, which utilized their...
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Maj. Gen. Kris A. Belanger
Commanding General, 99th Readiness Division
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Command Sgt. Maj. Subretta L. Pompey
Command Sergeant Major, 99th Readiness Division
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