E&E Course, 7306th MESB Academy molds Soldiers into moulage artists
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - CAMP BULLIS — Army Reserve Soldiers of the San Antonio-based 7306th Medical Exercise Support Battalion, as well as Soldiers from myriad geographical and functional commands, took part in the Effects and Enablers, or E&E, course, as part of the MESB Academy held here, March 12-15, 2026. During the E&E course, participants received didactic instruction from Regional Training Site - Medical personnel, followed by hands-on training with moulage, manikins and other tools and resources to simulate real-world injuries and casualties in imminent training exercise and support for training audiences to react and treat in their scenarios. The E&E course was one component of an all-encompassing training curriculum of the MESB Academy — which included training courses for Analyst Cell training exercise and observance, the Higher Adjacent, Lower, Supported and Supporting, or HALSS, command and coordination system, and Joint Visitor Bureau functions. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Hernandez and Staff Sgt. Jerry T. Zuetrong) Music used through license with Epidemic Sound Song — Ravelling Artist — At the End of Times, Nothing
AR-MEDCOM, MRTC enable training, medical support for Operation Sentinel Justice
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from subordinate units under both the Pinellas Park, Fla., based Army Reserve Medical Command and the San Antonio-based Medical Readiness and Training Command took part in Global Medic for Operation Sentinel Justice — the largest training event in U.S. Army Reserve history with more than 12,000 personnel — in Camp Beauregard, La., and Camp Shelby, Miss., June 6-21, 2026. Army Reserve Col. Bryan Green, commander of the San Antonio-based 7307th Medical Exercise Support Battalion, and Col. Michael Alvis, the senior observer, coach and trainer; explain why and how both AR-MEDCOM and MRTC were integral components in the facilitation and coordination of realistic, scenario-driven training to augment readiness throughout both the Army Reserve medical enterprise and the U.S. Army Reserve in its entirety. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Hernandez; with additional B-roll by Staff Sgt. Roman Adona, Sgt. William Neal, Sgt. Xavier Chavez, Sgt. Dean John Kd De Dios and Pfc. Anyla Hall) Music used through license with Epidemic Sound Song — The Sky King Artist — Hampus Naeselius
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U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Nekoda Ortiz, a combat medic with the Nashville, Tenn., based 7229th Medical Support Unit, administers and monitors a blood pressure measurement of a Soldier during Regional Medic 26 in conjunction with Warrior Exercise, or WAREX, 26 at Fort McCoy, Wis., Aug. 5, 2026. The 7229th MSU — along with the Webster, N.Y., based 7207th MSU and co-located 7412th Troop Medical Clinic, the Fort Bragg, N.C., based 7458th Medical Operational Readiness Unit, the Fort Jackson, S.C., based 7226th MSU and co-located 7359th Veterinary Detachment, and the North Charleston, S.C., based 7224th MSU; all units subordinate to Army Reserve Medical Command — provided and performed real-world medical support to the RM 26 and WAREX 26 training audience of both U.S. service members and multinational partners during the 86th Training Division-led joint exercise. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Hernandez)
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Army Reserve nutrition care specialists feed the fight at Fort Hunter Liggett
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Brittany Kloepfel, right, and Pfc. Warren Bennett, center, both nutrition care specialists (Military Occupational Specialty 68M) with the Independence, Mo. based 325th Field Hospital, set out supplies in the containerized kitchen, often referred to as “CK”, to be able to prepare the evening meal for troops in the field during Operation Bold Eagle 26 at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., July 20, 2026. Operation Bold Eagle 26 is a premier multi-echelon training exercise providing mission command for 74 units and more than 3,300 Soldiers, from July 14-23, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry T. Zuetrong)
Aug. 3, 2026 - While Soldiers across Operation Bold Eagle 26 focused on training, security and medical readiness, one team began its mission long before sunrise, ensuring every Soldier and patient has the nutrition needed to perform at...
Army Reserve Medical Command brings mobile medical care to troops during Operation Bold Eagle
U.S. Army Reserve 1st Lt. Jonathan Bramm, a medical-surgical nurse of the San Antonio-based 7454th Medical Operational Readiness Unit, talks with a Soldier about the health and welfare of the troops in the field while performing “tailgate medicine” during Operation Bold Eagle 26 and Global Medic at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., July 21, 2026. Rather than waiting for Soldiers to travel several miles to an aid station, the Soldiers drove Field Litter Ambulances (FLAs) to continuously patrol training sites, checking on units, distributing water and electrolyte drinks, responding to medical emergencies and helping prevent heat-related injuries. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry T. Zuetrong)
July 27, 2026 - When environmental conditions forced the closure of a medical treatment site during Operation Bold Eagle, personnel from the 7416th Troop Medical Clinic in Lubbock, Texas — a subordinate unit of Army Reserve Medical Command...
Army Reserve Soldiers prepare to strengthen command climate as Equal Opportunity leaders
The Commanding General of the Fort Bragg, N.C. based U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Maj. Gen. Jeff Farris, speaks to graduates of the Equal Opportunity Leaders Course held at the Army Reserve Medical Command in Pinellas Park, Fla., on July 18, 2026. This training, led by USACAPOC, equips Soldiers with the knowledge and tools to help commanders build positive command climates, promote fairness, and ensure every Soldier is treated with dignity and respect. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Zuetrong)
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Commanding General, Military Readiness and Training Command
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