412TH THEATER ENGINEER COMMAND

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, assigned to Delta Company, 249th Engineer Battalion, install single-phase power lines on the Navajo Nation Reservation. The Soldiers installed more than two miles of conductor as part of an ongoing mission to expand electrical infrastructure across tribal lands by installing approximately 150 main distribution power poles and lines over a 10-mile stretch, helping connect homes within the Navajo Nation to reliable electricity. (U.S. Army Reserve video by David Cook)

U.S. Army Reserve Pfc. Thomas Deguire, a Prime Power Production Specialist (12Q) assigned to Delta Company, 249th Engineer Battalion, installs single-phase power lines on the Navajo Nation Reservation in Leupp, Arizona, May 7, 2026. Deguire and other Soldiers installed more than two miles of conductor as part of an ongoing mission to expand electrical infrastructure across tribal lands by installing approximately 150 main distribution power poles and lines over a 10-mile stretch, helping connect homes within the Navajo Nation to reliable electricity. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Cook)

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren recognized the ongoing mission of U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers to expand electrical infrastructure across tribal lands during an appreciation dinner honoring Delta Company, 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power), in Winslow, Arizona, on May 6, 2026. Delta Company is installing approximately 150 main distribution power poles and lines over a 10‑mile stretch, a project that will help connect more than 18 homes to electricity within the Navajo Nation. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Cook)

Soldiers, family members, civilian teammates and distinguished guests gather for the 412th Theater Engineer Command change of command ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 6, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Matthew S. Warne relinquished command of the 412th TEC to Maj. Gen. Kent J. Lightner, formally transferring responsibility and authority for one of the U.S. Army Reserve’s premier engineer organizations. The event honored Warne’s service and leadership while welcoming Lightner as the command’s new commanding general. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Cook)

Lt. Gen. Robert D. Harter, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, presides over the 412th Theater Engineer Command change of command ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 6, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Matthew S. Warne relinquished command of the 412th TEC to Maj. Gen. Kent J. Lightner, formally transferring responsibility and authority for one of the U.S. Army Reserve’s premier engineer organizations. The event brought together Soldiers, civilian teammates, family members and distinguished guests to recognize Warne’s leadership and welcome Lightner as the command’s new commanding general. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Cook)

Soldiers, family members, civilian teammates and distinguished guests gather for the 412th Theater Engineer Command change of command ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 6, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Matthew S. Warne relinquished command of the 412th TEC to Maj. Gen. Kent J. Lightner, formally transferring responsibility and authority for one of the U.S. Army Reserve’s premier engineer organizations. The event honored Warne’s service and leadership while welcoming Lightner as the command’s new commanding general. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Cook)

Army Reserve Best Squad competitors run a half mile as a squad while completing a physical fitness assessment at Fort McCoy Wisconsin, May 23, 2026. One hundred Soldiers from around the nation are competing in the 2026 BSC, an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of “Best Warrior” and “Best Squad” among their peers. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Crystal Harlow)

An Army Reserve Best Squad competitor low crawls while completing a physical fitness assessment at Fort McCoy Wisconsin, May 23, 2026. One hundred Soldiers from around the nation are competing in the 2026 BSC, an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of “Best Warrior” and “Best Squad” among their peers. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Crystal Harlow)

CDT Sarah Chow is an Army Reserve Cadet attending the University of Southern California. Being a part of her ROTC program helped her achieve her goals with her education, and set her up for success both in her civilian and military career. Video By Tim Yao

Juliane Cherry recently graduated high school and received the Army Reserve's Minuteman Scholarship. She will graduate college with full tuition covered, and commission as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army Reserve. She chose to join the Reserve because it offers her flexibility to serve her country and purse a career in the healthcare field simultaneously. Visit www.goarmyreserve.com to find out how you can serve! Video By Tim Yao Music license from Storyblocks.

2LT Isabella Cross shares how the Army Reserve Minuteman Scholarship helped shape her success after college. Video By Tim Yao