Carolina Yepez, the 7th Mission Support Command’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, and the command’s victim advocates, watch an interactive educational performance facilitated by the social theater group, Pure Praxis, Nov. 16, 2023, Sembach Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. This training event enhanced readiness in the command. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
A U.S. Army Reserve Soldier with 7th Mission Support Command participates in an improvisational scene during an interactive educational performance facilitated by the social theater group, Pure Praxis, Nov. 16, 2023, Sembach Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The performance, “Just Joking,” focused on Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention with elements of suicide awareness and prevention. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
7th Mission Support Command Soldiers react to an improvisational scene during an interactive educational performance facilitated by the social theater group, Pure Praxis, Nov. 16, 2023, Sembach Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The performance titled, “Just Joking,” focused on Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention with elements of suicide awareness and prevention. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with 7th Mission Support Command participate on stage in an interactive educational performance facilitated by the social theater group, Pure Praxis, Nov. 16, 2023, Sembach Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The command’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator planned this unique training event to enhance readiness in the command. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
7th Mission Support Command Soldiers watch an improvisational scene during an interactive educational performance facilitated by the social theater group, Pure Praxis, Nov. 16, 2023, Sembach Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The performance titled, “Just Joking,” focused on Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention with elements of suicide awareness and prevention. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with 7th Mission Support Command participate in an interactive educational performance facilitated by the social theater group, Pure Praxis, Nov. 16, 2023, Sembach Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. This unique training event enhanced readiness in the command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with 7th Mission Support Command answer questions during in an interactive educational performance facilitated by the social theater group, Pure Praxis, Nov. 16, 2023, Sembach Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. Pure Praxis is the only Department of Defense approved theater group to conduct this type of evidence-based training. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
Yellow Ribbon Event staff take a break for a group photo at a reintegration event hosted by the 446th Movement Control Battalion, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command, at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Nov. 3-5, 2023. The 7th MSC coordinated the Yellow Ribbon event to allow Soldiers and their families to relax, recharge and reintegrate. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)
Yellow Ribbon Event attendees work on an assignment during a session during a class session at a reintegration event hosted by the 446th Movement Control Battalion, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command, at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Nov. 3-5, 2023. The 7th MSC coordinated the Yellow Ribbon event to allow Soldiers and their families to relax, recharge and reintegrate. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)
Yellow Ribbon Event attendees work on an assignment during a session during a class session at a reintegration event hosted by the 446th Movement Control Battalion, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command, at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Nov. 3-5, 2023. The 7th MSC coordinated the Yellow Ribbon event to allow Soldiers and their families to relax, recharge and reintegrate. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)
Yellow Ribbon Event attendees have a group discussion with one another at a reintegration event hosted by the 446th Movement Control Battalion, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command, at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Nov. 3-5, 2023. The 7th MSC coordinated the Yellow Ribbon event to allow Soldiers and their families to relax, recharge and reintegrate. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)
Yellow Ribbon Event attendees have a group discussion with one another at a reintegration event hosted by the 446th Movement Control Battalion, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command, at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Nov. 3-5, 2023. The 7th MSC coordinated the Yellow Ribbon event to allow Soldiers and their families to relax, recharge and reintegrate. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)
Mr. James Parks, supervisory staff administrator, 446th Movement Control Battalion, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command, speaks to attendees during a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Event at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Nov. 3-5, 2023. The 7th MSC coordinated the Yellow Ribbon event to allow Soldiers and their families to relax, recharge and reintegrate. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)
Yellow Ribbon Event attendees enjoy dinner at a reintegration event hosted by the 446th Movement Control Battalion, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command, at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Nov. 3-5, 2023. The 7th MSC coordinated the Yellow Ribbon event to allow Soldiers and their families to relax, recharge and reintegrate. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)
Yellow Ribbon Event attendees talk and mingle with one another during a break between sessions at a reintegration event hosted by the 446th Movement Control Battalion, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command, at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Nov. 3-5, 2023. The 7th MSC coordinated the Yellow Ribbon event to allow Soldiers and their families to relax, recharge and reintegrate. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)
Dominic Cirincione, right, Family Programs Director, 88th Readiness Division, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, right, speaks to recently redeployed U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and their family members attending a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Event hosted by the 446th Movement Control Battalion, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command, at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Nov. 3-5, 2023. The 7th MSC coordinated the Yellow Ribbon event to allow Soldiers and their families to relax, recharge and reintegrate. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)
Yellow Ribbon Event attendees listen to a speaker at a reintegration event hosted by the 446th Movement Control Battalion, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command, at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Nov. 3-5, 2023. The 7th MSC coordinated the Yellow Ribbon event to allow Soldiers and their families to relax, recharge and reintegrate. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)
His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain, visits with Col. Dean Roberts, commander, 510th Regional Support Group, following the successful completion of Swift Response at San Gregorio Training Center near Zaragoza, Spain, on May 18, 2023. The King visited the training area to recognize the multinational contingent taking part in the exercise, and show his appreciation for the unity and teamwork that made it possible. (Photo by Patrick Loch)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Karen Monday - Gresham, Commanding General of the 7th Mission Support Command, shakes hands with Soldiers from the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, during Operation Forward Wrench in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 20, 2023. Monday-Gresham met with each of the U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 175th SMC and spoke with them about their experience during Operation Forward Wrench. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Karen Monday - Gresham, Commanding General of the 7th Mission Support Command, meets with Soldiers from the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, during Operation Forward Wrench in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 20, 2023. Monday-Gresham shook hands with each of the U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 175th SMC and spoke with them about their experience during Operation Forward Wrench. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Karen Monday - Gresham, center, Commanding General of the 7th Mission Support Command, tours Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern during Operation Forward Wrench in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 20, 2023. U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, conducted annual training by partnering with MAK for Operation Forward Wrench. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Karen Monday - Gresham, right, Commanding General of the 7th Mission Support Command, and Col. Ryan McDavitt, center left, commander of the 207th Regional Support Group, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, are briefed by Mr. Helmut Haute, center right, general manager of Theater Logistics Support Center - Europe, and Mr. Markus Cappel, right, director of the Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern, on the capabilities of the MAK during Operation Forward Wrench in Kaiserslautern Germany, Sept. 20, 2023. MAK partnered with U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th TSC, for Operation Forward Wrench. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Karen Monday - Gresham, center left, Commanding General of the 7th Mission Support Command, and Col. Ryan McDavitt, left, commander of the 207th Regional Support Group, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, are briefed by Mr. Helmut Haute, right, general manager of Theater Logistics Support Center - Europe, and Mr. Markus Cappel, center right, director of the Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern, on the capabilities of the MAK during Operation Forward Wrench in Kaiserslautern Germany, Sept. 20, 2023. MAK provides support to ensure military vehicles are compliant with the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
Mr. Helmut Haute, left, general manager of Theater Logistics Support Center - Europe, briefs U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Karen Monday - Gresham, center right, Commanding General of the 7th Mission Support Command, and leaders from the 377th Theater Sustainment Command and 7th MSC on the capabilities of the Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern during Operation Forward Wrench in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 20, 2023. MAK provides the U.S. Army maintenance support for military vehicles in Europe. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Karen Monday - Gresham, Commanding General of the 7th Mission Support Command, addresses Soldiers from the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, during Operation Forward Wrench in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 20, 2023. Monday - Gresham recognized Soldiers from the 175th for their accomplishments during Operation Forward Wrench. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Karen Monday - Gresham, Commanding General of the 7th Mission Support Command, shakes hands with U.S. Army Spc. Teondre Sumter, utilities equipment repairer with the 175th Support Maintenance Company, during Operation Forward Wrench in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 20, 2023. Sumpter received the Army Achievement Medal for repairing four environmental control units, saving the U.S. Army Reserve the cost of replacement parts and equipment. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Karen Monday - Gresham, Commanding General of the 7th Mission Support Command, presents U.S. Army Spc. Teondre Sumter, utilities equipment repairer with the 175th Support Maintenance Company, with the Army Achievement Medal during Operation Forward Wrench in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 20, 2023. The Army Achievement Medal is awarded to recognize meritorious service or outstanding achievement. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Karen Monday - Gresham, Commanding General of the 7th Mission Support Command, speaks to Soldiers from the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, during Operation Forward Wrench in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 20, 2023. The U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 175th SMC participated in Operation Forward Wrench for their annual training. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
Mr. Kevin Smith, Suicide Prevention Program Manager with 7th Mission Support Command, speaks to students at Ramstein American High School during an assembly for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 21, 2023. Smith spoke at RHS as a part of 7th MSC’s community outreach for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
Ms. Charlette “Charlie” Green, U.S. Airforce veteran and author, speaks at Ramstein American High School during an assembly for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 21, 2023. Green spoke at RHS as a part of 7th MSC’s community outreach for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, hosted by Mr. Kevin Smith, the command's Suicide Prevention Program Manager. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
Ms. Charlette “Charlie” Green, U.S. Airforce veteran and author, speaks to students at Ramstein American High School during an assembly for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 21, 2023. Green spoke at RHS as a part of 7th MSC’s community outreach for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
Ms. Charlette “Charlie” Green, U.S. Airforce veteran and author, speaks at Ramstein American High School during an assembly for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 21, 2023. Green spoke at RHS as a part of 7th MSC’s community outreach for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
Ms. Charlette “Charlie” Green, U.S. Airforce veteran and author, speaks to students at Ramstein American High School during an assembly for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 21, 2023. Green spoke at RHS as a part of 7th MSC’s community outreach for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. hosted by Mr. Kevin Smith, the command's Suicide Prevention Program Manager. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
Ms. Charlette “Charlie” Green, left, U.S. Airforce veteran and author, and Mr. Kevin Smith, right, Suicide Prevention Coordinator with 7th Mission Support Command, pose for a photo at Ramstein American High School on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 21, 2023. Green spoke at RHS as a part of 7th MSC’s community outreach for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
Col. Daniel Meyers, incoming commander, 510th Regional Support Group, takes command of the brigade following the 510th RSG change of command ceremony at Daenner Kaserne, near Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Sept. 9, 2023. The ceremony, presided over by Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, commander, 7th Mission Support Command, was held to transfer command of the brigade from Col. Dean Roberts, outgoing commander, 510th RSG, to Col. Daniel Meyers, incoming commander, 510th RSG.
Col. Daniel Meyers, incoming commander, 510th Regional Support Group, provides remarks during the 510th RSG change of command ceremony at Daenner Kaserne, near Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Sept. 9, 2023. The ceremony was held to transfer command of the brigade from Col. Dean Roberts, outgoing commander, 510th RSG, to Meyers.
Col. Dean Roberts, outgoing commander, 510th Regional Support Group, provides remarks during the 510th Regional Support Group change of command ceremony at Daenner Kaserne, near Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Sept. 9, 2023. The ceremony was held to transfer command of the brigade from Roberts to Col. Daniel Meyers, incoming commander, 510th RSG.
Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, commander, 7th Mission Support Command, provides remarks during the 510th Regional Support Group change of command ceremony at Daenner Kaserne, near Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Sept. 9, 2023. The ceremony was held to transfer command of the brigade from Col. Dean Roberts, outgoing commander, 510th RSG, to Col. Daniel Meyers, incoming commander, 510th RSG.
Soldiers of the color guard watch over the 510th Regional Support Group change of command ceremony at Daenner Kaserne, near Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Sept. 9, 2023. The ceremony, presided over by Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, commander, 7th Mission Support Command, was held to transfer command of the brigade from Col. Dean Roberts, outgoing commander, 510th RSG, to Col. Daniel Meyers, incoming commander, 510th RSG.
Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, commander, 7th Mission Support Command, passes the brigade colors to Col. Daniel Meyers, incoming commander, 510th Regional Support Group, during the 510th RSG change of command ceremony at Daenner Kaserne, near Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Sept. 9, 2023. The ceremony was held to transfer command of the brigade from Col. Dean Roberts, outgoing commander, 510th RSG, to Meyers.
Col. Dean Roberts, outgoing commander, 510th Regional Support Group, passes the brigade colors to Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, commander, 7th Mission Support Command, during the 510th RSG change of command ceremony at Daenner Kaserne, near Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Sept. 9, 2023. The ceremony was held to transfer command of the brigade from Roberts to Col. Daniel Meyers, incoming commander, 510th RSG.
Sgt. Maj. Anthony Mike, command sergeant major, 510th Regional Support Group, heads the color guard during the 510th Regional Support Group change of command ceremony at Daenner Kaserne, near Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Sept. 9, 2023. The ceremony, presided over by Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, commander, 7th Mission Support Command, was held to transfer command of the brigade from Col. Dean Roberts, outgoing commander, 510th RSG, to Col. Daniel Meyers, incoming commander, 510th RSG.
A brass quintet with the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band performs during the 510th Regional Support Group change of command ceremony at Daenner Kaserne, near Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Sept. 9, 2023. The ceremony, presided over by Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, commander, 7th Mission Support Command, was held to transfer command of the brigade from Col. Dean Roberts, outgoing commander, 510th RSG, to Col. Daniel Meyers, incoming commander, 510th RSG.
U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Marquez, left, wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Spc. Desmond Wright, center, construction equipment repairer with the 175th SMC, 377th TSC, and Pfc. David Pineda, right, wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 175th SMC, 377th TSC, conduct maintenance on a heavy expanded mobility tactical truck during Operation Forward Wrench at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 20, 2023. This is the first year Operation Forward Wrench has been conducted to pioneer new annual training opportunities for U.S. Army Reserve units and to provide valuable U.S. Army Reserve maintenance support to augment the Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Spc. Reva Murphy, allied trade specialist with the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, creates bottle openers as an end of tour award during Operation Forward Wrench at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 19, 2023. Murphy applied skills from her civilian job as an engraver in the fabrication process and highlights the unique skill sets that U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers provide. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Spc. Desmond Wright, construction equipment repairer with the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, performs maintenance on a heavy expanded mobility tactical truck during Operation Forward Wrench at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 19, 2023. The training the Soldiers from the 175th TSC received during their annual training helps support the rapid forward deployment of U.S. Army Reserve component forces. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Spc. Teondre Sumter, left, utilities equipment repairer with the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, connects cables to a circuit breaker with the assistance of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Travis Tombaugh, senior utilities equipment repairer with the 175th SMC, 377th TSC, while troubleshooting a faulty environmental control unit during Operation Forward Wrench at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 19, 2023. Sumter and Tombaugh identified unsalvageable equipment and repaired four environmental control units, providing a valuable asset to the U.S. Army Reserve and MAK. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Spc. Teondre Sumter, utilities equipment repairer with the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, performs troubleshooting procedures on a non-mission capable environmental control unit to identify faulty components during Operation Forward Wrench at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, German, Sept. 19, 2023. Sumter was awarded the Army Achievement Medal by Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, commander of 7th Mission Support Command, for his accomplishments during Operation Forward Wrench, which included repairing four environmental control units. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shane Whitney, allied trade specialist with the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, welds a metal panel into the frame of a jeep to replace rust damage during Operation Forward Wrench at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 19, 2023. Whitney is working with local national counterparts at the MAK to restore the jeep for museum display as a part of his U.S. Army Reserve annual training. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph Farnsworth, senior wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, opens the transfer case of a heavy expanded mobility tactical truck to refill the oil during Operation Forward Wrench at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 18, 2023. Soldiers from the 175th SMC trained to make vehicles compliant with the Accord Européen Relatif, the agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road, to support the rapid forward deployment of U.S. Army Reserve component forces. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
Soldiers from the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, work alongside local national mechanics at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern during Operation Forward Wrench in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 19, 2023. Operation Forward Wrench is a proof-of-concept exercise to highlight the strategic assets that the U.S. Army Reserve provides to augment the Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
Soldiers from the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, work alongside local national counterparts in the Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern during Operation Forward Wrench at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 18, 2023. Operation Forward Wrench gave the U.S. Army Soldiers from Fort Jackson, South Carolina, an opportunity to work alongside local national partners as they conducted their annual training. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph Farnsworth, senior wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, torques the equalizer beam bolts on a heavy expanded mobility tactical truck during Operation Forward Wrench at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 18, 2023. Farnsworth participated in Operation Forward Wrench as a part of the 175th SMC’s annual training, which is a time for U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers to hone their skills and technical proficiencies. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Logan Swift)
The 7th MSC prioritizes safety through a variety of methods including proper risk assessments, leader-lead engagements, routine inspections and safety training. The safety of Soldiers is paramount to successfully completing missions. The 7th MSC is America's Army Reserve presence in Europe, comprised of 26 units across Germany and Italy. For more stories and information about the 7th MSC, follow us on Facebook @7thmsc. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Forester.)
U.S. Army soldiers salute while the Army Song plays during 446th and 436th Movement Control Battalions Relief in Place/Transfer of Authority ceremony on Camp Powidz, Poland, Aug. 19, 2023. The 436th MCB replaced the 446th MCB who will carry on supporting V Corps and partnering with Polish forces. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Peter Martinez)
U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Jacqueline Patterson with the 446th Movement Control Battalion trains Cpl. Mark Torres of the 436th Movement Control Battalion on processing diplomatic clearance requests during the RIPTOA event at LSA Texas, Poland Aug. 8, 2023. The 446th Movement Control Battalion completed the first mobilization of a European-based Army Reserve unit in a decade, in support of U.S. Army Europe – Africa’s Operation European Assure, Deter, and Reinforce. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Brian D. Jones)
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 446th Movement Control Battalion conduct hands on training for 436th Movement Control Battalion during the RIPTOA event at LSA Texas, Poland Aug. 8, 2023. The 446th Movement Control Battalion completed the first mobilization of a European-based Army Reserve unit in a decade, in support of U.S. Army Europe – Africa’s Operation European Assure, Deter, and Reinforce. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Brian D. Jones)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, (left), and U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, (right), pose for a photo after the conclusion of the 7th Mission Support Command’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams relinquished command to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, the new commanding general of the 7th Mission Support Command, releases the formation following the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Monday-Gresham received command from outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, the new commanding general of 7th Mission Support Command, gives her remarks during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Monday-Gresham received command from outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, the outgoing commanding general of the 7th Mission Support Command, gives her remarks during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Williams relinquished command to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 7th Mission Support Command’s stand in formation during their change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams relinquished command to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin, the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, delivers his remarks during the 7th MSC’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Ragin commended Brig. Gen. Wanda William’s, 7th MSC’s outgoing commanding general, for her accomplishments during her time as commander and welcomed Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, the incoming commanding general, to the team. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, the new commanding general of the 7th Mission Support Command, receives the unit’s colors and symbolically accepts the responsibility and authority of command during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Monday-Gresham was the deputy commanding general of the 63rd Readiness Division prior to this assignment. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, the new commanding general of the 7th Mission Support Command, receives the unit’s colors and symbolically accepts the responsibility and authority of command during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Monday-Gresham received command from outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, the new commanding general of the 7th Mission Support Command, receives the unit’s colors and symbolically accepts the responsibility and authority of command during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Monday-Gresham received command from outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, (right), the outgoing commanding general of the 7th Mission Support Command, passes the unit colors to Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin, (left), the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Williams served as 7th MSC’s commander for 2 years and 8 months. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 7th Mission Support Command’s stand in formation during their change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams relinquished command to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin and U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham salute for the singing of the national anthem during the 7th Mission Support Command’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams relinquished command to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, (front), U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin, (middle), and U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams march to their seats prior to the 7th Mission Support Command’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Monday-Gresham received command from outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin, (right), the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, congratulates Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, (left), outgoing commanding general of the 7th Mission Support Command, after an awards presentation, prior to 7th MSC’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Williams relinquished command to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
From left to right: U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin, the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, outgoing commanding general of the 7th Mission Support Command, Command Sgt. Maj. Kofie Primus, Senior Enlisted Advisor, 21st Theater Sustainment Command and the family of Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams smile for a picture after the awards presentation, prior to the 7th MSC’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Williams relinquished command to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin (left) the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, (right), the outgoing commanding general of the 7th Mission Support Command prior to 7th MSC’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Williams relinquished command to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham. (U.S. Army photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, the new commanding general of 7th Mission Support Command, receives the unit’s colors and symbolically accepts the responsibility and authority of command during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Monday-Gresham was the deputy commanding general of the 63rd Readiness Division prior to this assignment. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, the new commanding general of 7th Mission Support Command, cuts a cake during the reception following the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Monday-Gresham received command from outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, during the ceremony. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, left, the new commanding general of 7th Mission Support Command, shares an embrace with outgoing commanding general, Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, right, during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Williams served as 7th MSC’s commander for 2 years and 8 months. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
7th Mission Support Command Soldiers and guests listen to remarks during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams relinquished command to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin, the commanding general of 7th Mission Support Command’s higher headquarters, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, gives his remarks during the 7th MSC’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. During his remarks he commended Brig. Gen Wanda William’s, 7th MSC’s outgoing commanding general, for her accomplishments during her time as commander and welcomed Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, the incoming commanding general, to the team. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, the outgoing commanding general of 7th Mission Support Command, prepares to pass the unit colors and symbolically relinquish command during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Williams served as 7th MSC’s commander for 2 years and 8 months. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
7th Mission Support Command leaders prepare to pass the colors during their change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany, where U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams relinquished command to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham. This ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and organizational responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commander. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
7th Mission Support Command Soldiers present the colors during their change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams relinquished command to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
U.S. Army Reserve Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Hyson, the noncommissioned officer in charge of 7th Mission Support Command, presents arms during the singing of the national anthem during the 7th MSC change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams relinquished command and passed the unit’s colors to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, during the ceremony. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
The 7th Mission Support Command’s color guard stand in formation during their change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams relinquished command and passed the unit’s colors to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, during the ceremony. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin and Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham stand for the presentation of the 7th Mission Support Command’s unit colors during their change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Ragin, the commanding general of 7th MSC’s higher headquarters, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, was a guest speaker at the ceremony where Williams relinquished command to Monday-Gresham. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin, left, the commanding general of 7th Mission Support Command’s higher headquarters, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, greets Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, right, and Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, center, prior to 7th MSC’s change of command ceremony Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Ragin was a guest speaker at the ceremony where Williams relinquished command and passed the unit’s colors to the new commanding general, Monday-Gresham. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
A German soldier waits for the commencement of 7th Mission Support Command’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Soldiers, civilians, family members and friends attended the ceremony where U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams relinquished command and passed the unit’s colors to the new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Chris Gresham, retired Lt. Col. Joe Monday and Sue Monday, family members of U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, the new commander of 7th Mission Support Command, stand for the singing of the national anthem during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2023, at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Monday-Gresham thanked her family for their support in her journey to command during her remarks. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn)
Dr. Jeff Cortez is a civilian employee assigned to Medical Department Activity Bavaria as a pharmacist who also serves as the commander for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Mission Support Command.
Dr. Jeff Cortez is a civilian employee assigned to Medical Department Activity Bavaria as a Pharmacist who also serves as the commander for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Mission Support Command.
Dr. Jeff Cortez is a civilian employee assigned to Medical Department Activity Bavaria as a Pharmacist who also serves as the commander for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Mission Support Command.
U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Rob Harbaugh, the survey team reconnaissance non-commissioned officer for the 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Mission Support Command (left,) and sodlier from the CBRN and EOD team, 61st Engineer Regiment, Tunisian Armed Forces troubleshoot an issue on a multiRAE, a specialized piece of detection equipment, during a field training exercise at the unit's training site May 24, 2023, in Bizerte, Tunisia, as part of African Lion 2023. The 773rd is a highly specialized, HAZMAT reaction team, the only one of it's kind in the U.S. Army Europe - Africa theater. Exercises such as African Lion 23 provide opportunities for the unit to train and educate Tunisian partners, improving Tunisian security and enabling them to better protect their borders, complementing the Tunisian Armed Forces' increased security measures. The U.S. conducts unilateral military operations, therefore we must train as members of a combined team with our partners. By training together, the U.S. military, our partners and allies get the repetitions we need to fight and win together on the modern day battlefield.18 nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in multiple countries to include Tunisia from May 13 - June 18, 2023.
Soldiers from the CBRN and EOD team, 61st Engineer Regiment of the Tunisian Armed Forces pose with U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Mission Support command after completing a field training exercise May 24, 2023, in Bizert, Tunisia, as part of African Lion 2023. The 773rd is the only asset of it's kind in the European theater. Exercises such as African Lion 23 provide opportunities for this specialized unit to train and educate Tunisian partners, improving their security and enabling them to better protect their borders, complementing the Tunisian Armed Forces' increased security measures. The U.S. conducts unilateral military operations, therefore we must train as members of a combined team with our partners. By training together, the U.S. military, our partners and allies get the repetitions we need to fight and win together on the modern day battlefield. 18 nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in multiple countries to include Tunisia from May 13 - June 18, 2023.
U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Rob Harbaugh, the reconnaissance NCO for the Survey team, 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Mission Support Command poses for a photo during a field training exercise, part of African Lion 2023, at the 61st Engineer Regiment training site in Bizerte, Tunisia, May 24, 2023. The 773rd partnered with the Tunisian Armed Forces, training on HAZMAT event reaction procedures, detection equipment, and decontamination strategies. The 773rd is a highly specialized, HAZMAT reaction team, the only one of it's kind in the U.S. Army Europe - Africa theater. Exercises such as African Lion 23 provide opportunities for this specialized unit to train and educate Tunisian partners, improving their security and enabling them to better protect their borders, complementing the Tunisian Armed Forces' increased security measures. The U.S. conducts unilateral military operations, therefore we must train as members of a combined team with our partners. By training together, the U.S. military, our partners and allies get the repetitions we need to fight and win together on the modern day battlefield. 18 nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in multiple countries to include Tunisia from May 13 - June 18, 2023.