9th Mission Support Command 1st Saipan Military Ball
The 9th Mission Support Command held its 1st Saipan Military Ball this July at the Kensington Hotel in San Roque, Saipan.
9th Mission Support Command Conducts a Rapid Home Station Mobilization on Oahu as part of Pacific Response Exercise
The 9th Mission Support Command (9th MSC) pioneered a Rapid Home Station Mobilization (RHSM) model in the Pacific utilizing its micro-garrison concept from June 1 to 5. This mobilization was carried out as part of the Pacific Response exercise (PACRES) in Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii to ensure the Soldiers in the Pacific are able to mobilize immediately in crisis, competition and conflict. 9th MSC Army Reserve Soldiers stationed in Guam, as well as the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI), also participated alongside those stationed on Oahu.
9th MSC 2023 Command Video
The 9th Mission Support Command is the most geographically dispersed, ethnically diverse command in the Army Reserve. The 9th MSC is the Army Reserve of the Pacific.
9th MSC 2022 Command Video
Produced by Sgt. 1st Class Jerimiah Richardson The 9th Mission Support Command is the Army Reserve of the Pacific. Our command spans the entirety of the Pacific, from Washington State in the West to South Korea in the East. Our Soldiers offer essential skills and capability to U.S. Army Pacific, the U.S. Army and the Joint Force. Our Soldiers cultural and familial backgrounds are tied to the many nations in the region. We are the Pacific, we have skin in the game.
9th Mission Support Command Soldier Shares Benefits of Being a Minuteman Scholar
1st. Lt Melissa Ching of the 9th MSC was able to get a jump start on her military and civilian career by becoming a U.S. Army Reserve Minuteman Scholar. As a Minuteman Scholar you’ll be able to pursue a civilian career, attend college full-time, live where you choose, access to affordable and low-cost medical, dental, and life insurance benefits, receive education benefits and tuition assistance, build for retirement, learn additional job skills/ increase employment prospects, and much more.
368 MPs provide security support for Valiant Shield in Guam
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 368th MP Brigade conduct area security during their annual training in support of the INDOPACOM Exercise Valiant Shield at Anderson Airforce Base, Guam June 10. Valiant Shield ensures the Joint Force maintains the advantage against long-term competitors seeking to undermine the rules-based international order and the free and open Indo-Pacific that bolsters Indo-Pacific Security upon which global prosperity rests.
411th Engineering Battalion conducts training exercises at Schofield Barracks
The 411th Engineering Battalion conducted training for Soldiers, at Schofield Barracks on June 2 through June 5. The unit, which falls under the 9th Mission Support Command, training and field exercises were part of a scheduled battle assembly for the Army Reserve unit.
322 Civil Affairs Brigade Participates in Pacific Steel 2022
To improve overall unit readiness by increasing the number of crew-served weapons qualified personnel, 322nd Civil Affairs Brigade Soldiers participated Operation Pacific Steel, a consolidated crew-served weapons qualification course at Fort Shafter Flats and Schofield Barracks Jan. 31 through Feb 5. The annual operation focuses on subject matter expert training and ground crew-served weapons qualifications for 9th Mission Support Command direct reporting units.
'Go for Broke' Mortar Platoon Sergeant Describes Training
Video by: Staff Sgt. Odinger Mitchell The 100/442 mortar platoon spent the second week of January conducting mortar live-fire training at PTA. The purpose of the week-long training exercise was to increase weapon’s familiarity, improve platoon and squad proficiency and set the conditions for a successful battalion-wide collective training exercise during the battalion’s upcoming annual training this summer. In this video, Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Makinano describes the training.
‘Go for Broke’ Mortars Fly High at Pohakuloa Training Area
The mortar platoon and company mortar sections of the 100th Battalion 44nd Infantry conducted an integrated live fire exercise with aviation assets provided by the Hawaii Army National Guard last week while at Pohakuloa Training Area
9th MSC's Pacific Pride Paddlers Bring the USS Daniel K. Inouye Home
Video by: Staff Sgt. Odinger Mitchell On November 18, 2021, the 9th MSC’s Pacific Pride Paddlers (P3) had the honor and privilege of escorting the USS Daniel K. Inouye into Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. Six canoes paddled alongside the “Go For Broke” destroyer for her last mile into Merry Point Mooring. As she docked, all paddlers saluted the Sailors lined along the deck by raising their paddles to say, “Job well done and welcome home.”
Reaching out
Today we take a look at the chaplain team in Operations in Pacific Island Countries. The chaplain team consists of Chaplain Daniel Leiter and Staff Sergeant Jonathan Martin. Take a look as they discuss their time spent in Palau.
9th MSC Soldiers participate in Jungle School Course
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 9th Mission Support Command take part in a Pre-Jungle School Course, July 22 2021, at the Lightning Academy in Wahiawa, Hawaii. The 5 day course exposed the soldiers to a variety of skills and abilities that Jungle School is designed to impart soldiers with upon completion of the full school.
Laying the Groundwork
9th Mission Support Command Medical Planner Capt. Andrea Araullo discusses her stay in Palau thus far and what she hope to accomplish. Her visit so far helped lay the groundwork for possible future medical rotational engagements. Capt. Araullo also discusses support for outreach, screening, community health education and prevention; establishment of a wellness program; a Mobile Dental Clinic for dental screenings of school-aged children; behavioral health support for first responders, children and U.S. veterans. Subject matter expert engagements like these build and enhance relationships and partner capacity with the community of Palau.
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Transforming health care in the Solomon Islands: 1984th U.S. Army Hospital’s impactful mission in Munda
In August 2024, the 1984th U.S. Army Hospital Pacific conducted a two-week Global Healthcare Engagement mission in the Solomon Islands, focusing on the provinces of Honiara, Munda, Gizmo, and Auki. A key highlight was the introduction of a new ultrasound machine in Munda, where Lt. Col. Richard Teames played a pivotal role in its setup and training local healthcare professionals. The ultrasound proved crucial in diagnosing and treating critical cases, including a premature infant and a diabetic patient requiring nerve blocks. The mission underscored the significant impact of advanced medical equipment and the importance of training in improving healthcare outcomes in underserved regions.
Nov. 7, 2024 - The 1984th U.S. Army Hospital Pacific (USAH-P),a brigade of the 9th Mission Support Command, continued their Global Healthcare Engagement (GHE) in Solomon Islands for two weeks in August of 2024...
U.S. Army Reserve Observes Energy Action Month
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) hosted a groundbreaking microgrid ribbon cutting ceremony. The event was narrated by FHL’s Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Amorris Conley, who introduced Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Trotter, Brig. Gen. Christopher W. Cook, Deputy Commanding General of the 63rd Readiness Division, and Col. Chad W, Caldwell of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District. Each speaker delivered remarks highlighting the significance of the ceremony and expressing gratitude to the distinguished visitors and attendees. King City Mayor Mike LeBarre presented a proclamation recognizing Fort Hunter Liggett’s achievements in advancing the microgrid project. Among the distinguished guests were Commissioner Noemi Gallardo of the California Energy Commission, Mr. Stephen Sullivan, CFO and Director for Resources, Installations and Materiel, Office of the Chief of Army Reserve, and the Honorable Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. The ceremony concluded with a ribbon cutting, a microgrid demonstration, lunch at the Warrior Restaurant, and a windshield tour of the installation. (Photo L to R: Brig. Gen. Christopher W. Cook, Deputy Commanding General of the 63rd Readiness Division, Honorable Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, Fort Hunter Liggett Garrison Commander, Col. Stephen Trotter)
Oct. 1, 2024 - The U.S. Army Reserve is focusing on Powering The Mission during the month of October. Energy Action Month is an annual observance for the federal government to provide awareness and education on energy efficiency,...
9th MSC dedicates Joint Operations Center in honor of Sgt. Evan S. Parker
On June 17, 2024, the 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) dedicated their new Joint Operations Center at Fort Shafter Flats, Hawaii, in honor of SGT Evan S. Parker, who was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts for his valor during the Iraq War. The ceremony, attended by soldiers, civilians, and SGT Parker's family—including his mother Anita and brothers Lance and Caleb—paid tribute to his bravery and sacrifice. Brig. Gen. Mark Siekman highlighted Parker's extraordinary service, and his family expressed gratitude for the continued recognition of his legacy.
June 20, 2024 - On June 17, 2024, the 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) held a dedication ceremony for their newly established Joint Operations Center, honoring the memory and service of Sgt. Evan S. Parker. The ceremony was attended by...
Army Reserve infantry unit participates in Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) in the Philippines
U.S. Army Sgt. Ratu Komaisavai, a sniper assigned to the 100th Infantry Battalion, roleplaying as opposing forces (OPFOR), fires blank rounds during a simulated n engagement as part of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, June 7, 2024. This iteration of JPMRC-X marks the first deployment to the Philippines, which will enable and assist the Philippine Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in building combat training center locations within the Philippines. The JPMRC-X is a Department of the Army initiative consisting of a deployable package of personnel and equipment designed to support training exercises across the Pacific. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger)
June 11, 2024 - In the heart of Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, U.S. Army Soldiers from Echo Company, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, dove into the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise,...
Balikatan/Salaknib's first-ever U.S. Army Reserve and Philippine Army Reserve Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE)
U.S. Army Reserve Col. Christopher Nagelvoort, commander of the 3rd Mobilization Support Group, attends a Philippine Army promotion ceremony during Exercise Balikatan 24 at Echague, Isabela, Philippines, May 5, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed 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 Reserve photo by Maj. Gene Espinoza)
May 22, 2024 - U.S. Army Soldiers from the 3rd Mobilization Support Group, held the first-ever Army Reserve Subject Matter Expert Exchanges with the Philippine Army Reserve during Exercise Salaknib and Exercise Balikatan 24 in April...
America's Army Reserve celebrates Earth Day across the nation
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division celebrated Earth Day at division headquarters on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 25 during Bring Your Child to Work Day. The central activity of the day took place when the children of 99th RD Soldiers and civilian employees planted two pollinator gardens. Staff and parents supervised the kids as they planted a variety of flowers in two garden beds built in front of the facility by the 99th RD Directorate of Public Works. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Salvatore Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
May 20, 2024 - The Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (OCAR) and U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) G-3/5/7 Engineers celebrated Earth Day with events at Fort Belvoir, VA and Fort Liberty, NC, respectively. The two events rolled up into a...
9th MSC's Vital Role in Pacific Theater Highlighted at LANPAC Symposium
At the annual LANPAC Symposium's Commanders Corner stage, Brigadier General Mark Siekman highlighted the unique capabilities of the 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) and its crucial role in the Pacific Theater. Speaking at the 11th annual professional development forum sponsored by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and Supported by the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), BG Siekman focused on the vital role of Oceania Engagement Teams (OET) in the Pacific area of operations as well as the Rapid Home Station Mobilization Model.
May 17, 2024 - At the annual LANPAC Symposium's Commanders Corner stage, Brig. Gen. Mark Siekman highlighted the unique capabilities of the 9th Mission Support Command and its crucial role in the Pacific Theater. Speaking at the 11th annual...
9th Mission Support Command hosts Hawaii interns in support of U.S. Army Pacific internship initiative
The 9th Mission Support Command successfully showcased the impressive work of eight interns from the University of Hawaii (UH) at Manoa and Chaminade University, as they worked on separate projects to solve real-world problems. It provided students with hands-on experience in intelligence analysis, coding, data science, and innovation. This internship initiative signified successful collaborations between academia, industry, and government, fostering talent and innovation. The interns presented their final projects to the 9th MSC Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Mark Siekman, at Fort Shafter Flats on December 5 and 6, followed by a project day showcased at UH on December 7. This program was made possible through collaboration between the 9th MSC’s Marketing Recruiting Retention (MR2) and Talent Management (TM), Hawaii Defense Alliance, Pacific Intelligence Innovation Initiatives (P3I), National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), and UH at Manoa.
Jan. 9, 2024 - The 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) successfully showcased the impressive work of eight interns from the University of Hawaii (UH) at Manoa and Chaminade University, as they worked on separate projects to solve real-world...
Army Reserve establishing new recycling programs in hard to reach places
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 9th Mission Support Command (9th MSC), Hawaii, is partnering with organizations across the Pacific to establish new recycling programs in places such as Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center, American Samoa.
Dec. 15, 2023 - The U.S. Army Reserve’s 9th Mission Support Command (9th MSC), Hawaii, is partnering with organizations across the Pacific to establish new recycling programs in places such as American Samoa, Guam, Saipan, and...
3rd Mobilization Support Group visits CNMI and Palau
3rd Mobilization Support Group (MSG) Army Reserve Soldiers, a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) of the 9th Mission Support Command (MSC), traveled to the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas (CNMI), specifically the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, and the Republic of Palau, December 4 and 5, to inspect ports and airports and meet with local agencies who play a critical role in the preparation, response, and recovery for their communities during disasters and other contingencies. The visits with government officials, air and sea port officials, emergency managers, and inspections of ports and airports enhanced 3rd MSG's preparedness for operations in response to natural disasters. Photos and Story by Capt. George Sablan
Dec. 15, 2023 - The 3rd Mobilization Support Group (MSG) Army Reserve Soldiers, a direct reporting unit of the 9th Mission Support Command, traveled to the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas (CNMI), specifically the islands of Saipan, Tinian,...
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Brig. Gen. Katherine A. Trombley
Commanding General, 9th Mission Support Command
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