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Due to circumstances out of our control, our 88th RD SHARP Helpline Phone Number 502-898-5000 is currently experiencing technical phone and network outages. The current issue is being worked on diligently and hopefully will be up soon. The outage is affecting the entire Fort McCoy Installation at this time. 

88th Readiness Division Yellow Ribbon video
88th RD extended video describing the Yellow Ribbon Program and what deploying soldiers and their families can expect when attending an event.
88th Readiness Division History
U.S. Army Reserve video encompassing 88th Readiness Division History from 1917 - current day 2025. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. Nataja Ford)
Empowering Readiness: Reserve Personnel Action Centers
U.S. Army Video highlights the impact of Reserve Personnel Action Centers (RPAC) in the Army Reserve. Mr. Zed Pitts, an RPAC Technician, explains his role at his RPAC in Fort Snelling, Minn. Sgt. Cody Brown shares his experiences being helped by the Snelling RPAC team. Reserve Personnel Action Centers can resolves admin issues for soldiers from records issues to pay. Please reach out to your local RPAC if you need admin assistance. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. Nataja Ford, 88th Readiness Division)
Spiritual Readiness: 88th RD ARC-BFT
U.S. Army Reserve, 88th Readiness Division Chaplain Maj. Pete Moseman gives an interview on Army Reserve Chaplain Battle Focused Training (ARC-BFT) one day field exercise, April 10, 2025, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 88th Readiness Division is the first readiness division to incorporate a field training exercise (FTX) into ARC-BFT, providing Chaplains and Religious affairs specialists hands on training. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Nataja Ford)
88th Readiness Division, Who We Are
A promotional video highlighting the goods and services provided by the 88th Readiness Division.
88th RD Band Recruitment Video
Army Reserve Soldier/musicians from the 88th Readiness Division highlight the value and benefit of being a member of an Army Reserve Band. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Zach Mott, 88th Readiness Division)
88th RD MILTECH PSA
Military Technicians Play a Vital Role in the day-to-day operations of the 88th Readiness Division.
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Fort McCoy opens new microgrid to strengthen energy resilience at main gate
A scene from the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the official opening of the installation’s new $1.4 million Main Gate Microgrid with Battery Backup Project is shown May 19, 2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works Director Liane Haun served as narrator and emcee for the ceremony. Fort McCoy Chaplain (Maj.) Walter McCall delivered the invocation. Fort McCoy Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Joseph Ricciardi, commanding general of the 88th Readiness Division, and Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez also spoke at the ceremony. (U.S. Army Photo by Amanda Clark/Fort McCoy Multimedia-Visual Information Office)
June 22, 2026 - Fort McCoy leaders, community partners, and distinguished guests gathered May 19 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the official opening of the installation’s new $1.4 million Main Gate Microgrid with Battery Backup...
Celebrating Engineering Excellence: How USACE Strengthens Army Reserve Installation Management on the Corps’ Birthday
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 50,000 square foot equipment warehouse slated for completion in 2026 at Yakima Training Center, WA. The warehouse marks the successful culmination of a decade-long series of three construction projects between the Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate, the 88th Readiness Division, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
June 16, 2026 - For more than two centuries, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has stood at the forefront of America’s engineering excellence, national service, and infrastructure innovation. As the Corps marks another year of...
Army Reserve general joins local community to honor fallen heroes
The U.S. Army Reserve's 484th Army Band provides musical support for the Village of Norridge's Annual Memorial Day Observance Ceremony, May 24, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Capt. Michael Ariola)
May 27, 2026 - Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, commanding general of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, served as the keynote speaker during the Village of Norridge’s 33rd annual Memorial Day ceremony, May 24, 2026...
Military police officer credits the Army for fulfilling his passion to also serve as a police officer
Capt. Justin Peterson, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, meets Southpaw, the Chicago White Sox’ mascot, after a military recognition during a Chicago White Sox Crosstown Classic game series verses the Chicago Cubs, May 5, 2026, at Rate Field. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Capt. Michael J. Ariola)
May 21, 2026 - U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Justin Peterson was recognized on Armed Forces Day as the “Hero of the Game” during Chicago’s Crosstown Classic game series with the Chicago White Sox (Southside) versus the Chicago Cubs (Northside) at...
Chicago Cubs fans honor one of their own at military appreciation home game
Sgt. 1st Class Moises Garcia, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, appears on the Wrigley Field jumbotron during a military salute at the Chicago Cubs home game, May 5, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Garcia was honored for his 31 years of service, including five overseas deployments. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Capt. Michael Ariola)
May 11, 2026 - U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Moises Garcia, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was recognized as the military honoree during a Chicago Cubs home game at Wrigley Field, against the Cincinnati Reds, May...
Army Reserve Soldiers celebrate 118 years of service
Lt. Col. Kemetta G. Burdette, Commander, 1-347th Training Support Battalion, conducts the Oath of Enlistment with Future Soldiers during a U.S. Army Reserve 118th birthday celebration event at Fort Hood, Texas, April 23, 2026. Mobilized Soldiers at Fort Hood held a day-long event there honoring more than a century of Citizen Soldier service. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
April 30, 2026 - The U.S. Army Reserve celebrated its 118th birthday on April 23, 2026...
Leveraging technology to enhance Army readiness
Soldiers attending the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command G4 training workshop pause for a photo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, during their training event held from March 23-27, 2026. The training aims to help Soldiers in the 85th USARSC understand how innovations and systems like artificial intelligence are available for use, and review policies and regulations to see how new technology can be integrated into daily operations. (US Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez).
March 30, 2026 - “This week we are hosting Soldiers with the 188th, 157th, 177th, and 174th Infantry Brigades and 4th Cavalry (Brigade)," said Chief Warrant Officer Pin Yao Chen, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command G4. "During this...
Serving with purpose
Master Sgt. Ricardo Calzadias, Assistant Inspector General, 85th United States Army Reserve Support Command, serves as the assistant inspector general for the 85th USARSC. Calzadias assists Soldiers and commanders at the 85th USARSC in identifying personnel or systemic issues and he offers corrections based on U.S. Army policy. (US Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
March 18, 2026 - Today’s U.S. Army Reserve is the most battle-tested and experienced in our nation’s history. As the Army’s dedicated federal reserve force, the Army Reserve exists to serve both the Army and the Nation with a force of warrior...
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Maj. Gen. Joseph A. Ricciardi
Commanding General, 88th Readiness Division
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Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas D. Dieckman
Command Sergeant Major, 88th Readiness Division
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