87TH TRAINING DIVISION

Birmingham, Alabama

Spc. Joshua Phillips, a technician with the G6 at the 87th Training Division, talks about some of his motivations and lessons learned from this years Best Warrior Competition held at Fort Knox, Ky. Some of his hobbies include hunting, fishing and hiking. “Ready to Serve”
Staff Sgt. Homer Pennington from Rochester, New York, and the 87th Headquarters Company Supply Sgt., gives a shout to his unit representing the 87th at the Best Warrior Competition held at Fort Knox, Ky. The BWC tests the physical and mental limits of its competitors with the ACFT, shooting matches, German Armed Forces Proficiency events, land navigation day and night, River assaults, ruck marches, obstacle courses and much more! “Ready to Serve”
A 84th Training Command commercial showcasing its mission training complexes that support the development, integration, and synchronization of leader development and mission command solutions to units and Soldiers.
Disciplined Formations Begin with Sound Legal Advice
Brig. Gen. David Barrett, U. S. Army Reserve Legal Command and Col. Candace White-Halverson Staff Judge Advocate, 84th Training Command, discuss the state of the 84th Training Command's legal section during an Article 6 inspection, August 1, 2026, at Fort Knox, Ky. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Justin Hardin)
Aug. 6, 2026 - To ensure its legal professionals provide primary counsel to commanders and develop tactically proficient experts, the 84th Training Command's Judge Advocate General (JAG) staff recently underwent an Article 6 inspection by...

84th Training Command Leads the Way with the Combat Field Test
Army Sgt. 1st Class Heather Banda, a Talent Manager with the United States Army Human Resources Command (HRC), performs the 50M water-can carry, during the Combat Field Test (CFT), July 31, 2026 at Fort, Knox, Ky. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Justin Hardin)
Aug. 3, 2026 - FORT KNOX, KY - The 84th Training Command hosted the Army Combat Field Test, July 31st, 2026 at Fort Knox, KY. A combined force effort made of the three Army components supported more than 20 Soldiers taking the CFT said Army...

Danish Officers Train at OC/T Academy, Enhance Allied Readiness
Army Master Sgt. LaQuan Waters, Observer Controller, Trainer Academy Course Manager, 84th Training Command, conducts an after action review for class 26-012, July 24,2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Two officers with the Danish Home Guard attend Class 26-012 as part of  the Military Reserve Exchange Program. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Justin Hardin)
July 29, 2026 - The OC/T Academy trains active duty, reserve and National Guard Soldiers, however, this year’s Class 26-12 included two officers from Denmark’s Home guard as part of the USAR expansion for the Military Reserve Exchange...

416th Theater Engineer Command Soldiers become first section in Army Reserve to be gunnery qualified in 10 years
U.S. Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 489th Engineer Battalion, 420th Engineer Brigade, 416th Theater Engineer Command conduct an after-action review following their gunnery range. Their performance at gunnery resulted in them becoming the first section in the US Army Reserve to be gunnery qualified in nearly ten years at Camp Shelby, Miss., June 16, 2026. Operation Sentinel Justice is a large-scale U.S. Army Reserve training exercise that enhances Soldier and unit readiness, validates capabilities, and improves mission effectiveness through realistic, multi-echelon training in a dynamic operational environment. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Capt. Marcelo Marta)
June 17, 2026 - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 416th Theater Engineer Command dismount from their High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, steam coming off their gun barrels in the cool night air. The energy among the team is...

ARTRANS teams up with TRANSCOM, Seaport Task Force for port inspection
The the strategic Port of Gulfport, Miss. A team from the 597th Transportation Brigade, U.S. Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS),  joined with other leaders from ARTRANS, the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), the 84th Training Command, 78th Training Division and the 377th Theater Sustainment command, to conduct a port survey of the strategic Port of Gulfport, Miss., during the week of September 8, 2025, in support of an upcoming training exercise that will test joint expeditionary capability to establish port dominance quickly and supply warfighters at the point of need.
Nov. 20, 2025 - A team from the 597th Transportation Brigade, U.S. Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS), joined with other leaders from ARTRANS, the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), the...

Brig. Gen. Sonya A. Powell
Commanding General, 87th Training Division
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Command Sgt. Maj. Paul W. Drago
Command Sgt. Maj., 87th Training Division
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