85th U.S. ARMY RESERVE SUPP0RT COMMAND

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Gen. Randy George, Army Chief of Staff, along with service members from each branch of service participated in the Chicago Bears 'Salute to Service' game at Soldier Field to honor veterans there, November 10, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, gave remarks as the guest speaker for Waller High School's 41st Annual Veterans Program in Waller, Texas, 43 miles outside of Houston, Texas, November 11, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Erika Whitaker)
Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and a Texas resident, honored local veterans and Soldiers missing in action at the Memorial Service of U.S. Veterans Missing in Action During the Korean War ceremony at the Calvary Korean Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, November 10, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Erika Whitaker)
The leadership and Soldiers assigned to the 3-347th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, along with the family of Staff Sgt. Dante Bell, held a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Bell, November 3, 2024, in Orlando, Florida to honor his life and service to the nation. Bell died in a training incident on October 5, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Erika Whitaker)
The Soldiers of headquarters and headquarters company, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, held an Army Combat Fitness Test, October 5, 2024, during the weekend training battle assembly at their command headquarters. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Master Sgt. Vicky Brown, Senior Human Resources Non-commissioned Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was honored during the WNBA's Chicago Sky 'Military Moment' home game, September 6, 2024. Brown was honored for her 17 years of service, in front of 9,000 spectators, along with her son, Ty, in attendance. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Army Reserve Soldiers, assigned to the 1304th Military Police Company, received a welcome home ceremony from Chicagoland Soldiers, local surrounding police departments and community of Arlington Heights to include their Mayor, Thomas Hayes, August 27, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Chicagoland Army Reserve Soldiers, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, partnered with the Arlington Heights Police Department, August 26, 2024, for an Active Shooter training exercise to test their preparedness of staffs and organization practices. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Observer coach/trainers, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command's 1-338th Training Support Battalion, conducted range operations, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, in preparation for a stateside mobilization where they will train rotational units, ahead of overseas deployments and missions. Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, newly assigned commanding general of the 85th USARSC visited Fort McCoy to observe and review the OC/Ts during their mobilization preparation events during the month of August. The 1-338th TSBN OC/Ts, who provide direct support to First Army's 181st Multi-Functional Training Brigade, provided the following key training events there: night driver's training, commo training, and qualification on the M-9 Baretta, M-17 Sig Sauer, M-16 rifle, M-4 carbine, M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon, M-240 Bravo machine gun, M-2 .50 caliber machine gun, Mk 19 Automatic Grenade Launcher and the M-320 Grenade Launcher. (U.S. Army video by Anthony L. Taylor)
Sgt. Maria Johanna Yu, CBRN OC/T, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, shares her story of service and why she serves. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
The 85th USARSC’s formation is made up of more than 3,500 Army Reserve Soldiers, spread across 45 battalions in 25 states. These Soldiers make up half of First Army’s formation and provide observer/coach trainer and logistical support, across a variety of military occupational specialties, for First Army’s mission of mobilizing and deploying forces. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Anthony L. Taylor)
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command partnered with the 416th Theater Engineer Command to conduct an individual weapons qualification on the 9mm pistol at Marseilles Training Center, September 22, 2022.
Suicide prevention training serves as a force multiplier towards Army Reserve readiness
Soldiers from across the country traveled to the Paul G. Schulstad Army Reserve Center in Arlington Heights, Illinois to participate in Tier 2 Ask Care Escort Suicide Prevention liaison training, May 13-15, 2025. The three-day training event provided an opportunity for Soldiers to learn course material that allows them to teach an eight-hour course in ACE-SI to Soldiers when they return to their home units.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Lietz)
May 19, 2025 - “One thing we work on in terms of force readiness is teaching the suicide prevention liaisons how to support the Soldiers in a way that addresses their needs,” said Tifini Steif, Suicide Prevention Program Manager, 85th U.S...

Hometown hero takes the field: Chicago Cubs salute Army Reserve officer
Maj. Scott D. Hager, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, waves to cheering baseball fans, on the jumbotron, during the Military Salute at the Chicago Cubs Hometown Opener game versus the San Diego Padres on April 4, 2025, at Wrigley Field. 
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Capt. Michael Ariola)
May 12, 2025 - The Chicago Cubs recently honored Maj. Scott D. Hager, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, during their Military Salute at a home game versus the San Diego Padres, at Wrigley Field...

Vietnam veteran reflects on war time service, more than 50 years later
Spc. 4 Wayne Kern, U.S. Army Soldier, left, pauses for a photo with a fellow Soldier during the Vietnam War, 1969. Spc. 4 Wayne Kern reflected on his service and those that he served with during the war, more than 50 years later.
(Courtesy photo of Wayne Kern)
March 19, 2025 - “I don’t want the interview today to be about me. I was a combat engineer, but I was not in the infantry,” explained Wayne Kern, a retired special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation who now volunteers at a...

Soldier reflects on Army journalism career, following Chicago Wolves recognition
Staff Sgt. David Lietz, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, public affairs noncommissioned officer, salutes the American flag while Wayne Messmer, professional singer, broadcaster, sings the National Anthem at All-State Arena, March 8, 2025. Lietz was the special guest during a military appreciation event at the Chicago Wolves game against the Grand Rapids Griffins. 
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
March 11, 2025 - The Chicago Wolves honored Staff Sgt. David Lietz, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, in a Hometown Hero military recognition before the Chicago Wolves’ game against the Grand Rapid Griffins, March 8,...

Command teams training event builds leaders to enhance Soldier readiness
Command team members from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and First Army Division West formations pause for a photo during the 85th USARSC’s annual Battalion Command Teams Training event, February 28 - March 2, 2025, at the 85th USARSC’s headquarters, in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. David Lietz)
March 5, 2025 - “This weekend is a chance for battalion command teams to come together and network. It’s also an opportunity to meet the 85th (U.S. Army Reserve Support Command) staff,” said Col. David Neary, Deputy Commanding Officer, 85th...
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Brigadier General Michael Shanley
Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command
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Command Sergeant Major Jeremiah Kelly
Command Sergeant Major, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command
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