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Army Reserve chaplains target battle-focused training
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division strengthened its Battle Focused Training for chaplains and unit ministry teams by holding three consecutive exercises at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, this spring. The training surge comes as the U.S. Army focuses on large-scale combat operations featuring high-intensity, sustained conflict against near-peer adversaries involving multiple corps and divisions. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
June 24, 2026 - The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division strengthened its Battle Focused Training for chaplains and unit ministry teams by holding three consecutive exercises here this spring...
Iron Forge challenges Army Reserve public affairs Soldiers in AI-driven exercise
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 361st Theater Public Affairs Support Element participate in Iron Forge, a hybrid tactical and media operations center exercise held June 8-11 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The exercise combines artificial intelligence-generated scenarios with a simulated online information environment to test Soldiers' ability to support commanders through strategic communication, media engagement and information analysis.
June 17, 2026 - Information moves faster than ever before, and public affairs Soldiers must be prepared to respond just as quickly. To prepare for those challenges, U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 361st Theater Public Affairs...
Army Reserve leader shares best practices at recruiter forum
Brig. Gen. John D. Rhodes, deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, was guest speaker at the March 13 Reserve Recruiting Partnership Council (R2PC) held on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. R2PC is a forum to establish a perpetual partnership, improve communication and synchronize recruiting efforts between Army Reserve Recruiting Division, Cadet Command and Army Reserve Careers Division personnel within their respective areas of operation. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
May 26, 2026 - U.S. Army Reserve recruiters joined together March 13 to bolster recruiting strategies with the Reserve Recruiting Partnership Council here...
Revitalized Army Reserve center opens doors in northern New Jersey
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division re-opened its revitalized Caven Point Army Reserve Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility May 2 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Speaking at the event were Brig. Gen. John Rhodes, 99th RD deputy commanding general, U.S. Congressman Robert Menendez, and N.J. State Senator Angela McKnight. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Deziree I. Lau, 99th RD Public Affairs)
May 20, 2026 - “Our facilities provide venues to conduct training, build camaraderie and unit cohesion, and enhance the skills needed to ensure our Soldiers are ready to provide the capability the Army needs,” said Brig. Gen. John Rhodes,...
Stand Strong. Speak Out: A pledge to stop sexual assault and harassment
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division SHARP Program hosted a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation signing March 30 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
April 22, 2026 - "Everyone here cared enough to show up to be here," said Maj. Gen. Scott Linton, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation...
Army Reserve retirement event celebrates 271 years of total service
Maj. Gen. Scott Linton, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, hosted the inaugural 99th RD multi-compo retirement ceremony held March 27 at Timmermann Center on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
April 15, 2026 - “It is truly an honor to be part of this event recognizing our newest retired Soldiers and civilians,” said Maj. Gen. Scott Linton, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, during the inaugural...
Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Aida T. Borras retires after four decades of service
Brig. Gen. Aida T. Borras, who most recently served as assistant deputy chief of staff, G2 (Intelligence) for the Department of the Army, retired after an Army career spanning four decades during a retirement ceremony March 13 at the U.S. Army Reserve's Military Intelligence Readiness Command headquarters on Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The event was officiated by retired Lt. Gen. Laura A. Potter. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th Readiness Division public affairs)
April 9, 2026 - The U.S. Army Reserve's Military Intelligence Readiness Command honored the 40-year career of its former commanding general during a retirement ceremony March 13 at command headquarters here...
Army Reserve leader honors an enduring legacy
Col. Brian Dunker, commander, Army Support Activity Fort Dix and Command Sgt. Maj. Stoney Bell, command Sgt. Maj., Army Support Activity during the annual presidential wreath-laying ceremony at Cleveland’s resting place at Princeton Cemetery, New Jersey. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Deziree I. Lau, 99th RD Public Affairs)
April 1, 2026 - “Happy birthday, Grover Cleveland,” said Brig. Gen. Reginald Kornegay, deputy commanding general – operations for the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, during the annual presidential wreath-laying ceremony March 18...
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Maj. Gen. Mark W. Palzer
Commanding General 99th Readiness Division
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