Army Warrant Officer Cohort celebrates 107th birthday, focuses on operational readiness
The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Cohort marks its 107th birthday, celebrating more than a century of technical expertise and adaptive leadership that has strengthened America from World War I to modern multidomain operations. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Fuhrman, command chief warrant officer for the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, is hosting Warrant Officer Leader Professional Development events across the division’s 13-state region to engage as many warrant officers as possible. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
July 10, 2025 - Today, the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Cohort marks its 107th birthday, celebrating more than a century of technical expertise and adaptive leadership that has strengthened America from World War I to modern multidomain...

Army’s vice chief celebrates service’s 250th birthday at nation’s birthplace
Gen. James Mingus, the vice chief of staff of the U.S. Army, served as keynote speaker at the Army’s 250th birthday celebration held in Philadelphia June 14 on Independence Mall. The event, which was hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, was held a block away from Independence Hall, where on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution to establish the Continental Army.  (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
June 20, 2025 - Gen. James Mingus, the vice chief of staff of the U.S. Army, served as keynote speaker for the Army’s 250th birthday celebration held here June 14 on Independence Mall...

Army Reserve general honors ‘Old Glory’ at U.S. Flag’s birthplace
The Philadelphia Flag Day Association held a Flag Day celebration at the Betsy Ross House June 14 in Philadelphia. Brig. Gen. Daniel Hershkowitz, deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, served as guest speaker at the event. Also speaking at the event were Councilman Mark Squilla of Philadelphia’s First Council District, and Philadelphia Flag Day Association Chairperson Patricia Coyne. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Deziree Lau, 99th RD Public Affairs)
June 18, 2025 - The U.S. Army Reserve helped celebrate the 248th birthday of the U.S. Flag during a June 14 ceremony hosted by the Philadelphia Flag Day Association here at the Betsy Ross House...

Army Reserve leader honors fallen in historic Garden State town
Col. John Wildermann, congressional legislative liaison for the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, helped borough leadership, residents and neighbors commemorate Memorial Day May 24 with a parade down Main Street and ceremony at Memorial Park in Matawan, New Jersey. Joining Mayor Joe Altomonte and the Borough Council for the day’s events were representatives from the police and fire departments, EMS, and veterans’ organizations. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
May 30, 2025 - Borough leadership, residents and neighbors helped commemorate Memorial Day May 24 with a parade down Main Street and ceremony at Memorial Park.Col. John Wildermann, congressional legislative liaison for the U.S. Army...

Army Reserve officer offers thought-provoking insight at memorial ceremony
Lt. Col. Christopher Carbone, who serves as the staff operations and training specialist as a civilian for the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, served as keynote speaker for the 42nd Annual Parade of Wreaths ceremony May 22 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The Major Thomas B. McGuire Memorial Foundation and the New Jersey State Police hosted the event in conjunction with Memorial Day weekend to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice paid by service members and police officers, past and present. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Salvatore Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
May 30, 2025 - Service members across multiple branches of the U.S. military, law enforcement, first responders, students and educators gathered here May 22 for the 42nd annual Parade of Wreaths ceremony...

Army Reserve leader draws parallels between arts, armed forces
Lt. Col. Dannielle Carroll-Wakem, chief of operations for the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, speaks at the Salute to Ocean County event May 15 at Ocean County College in Toms River, New Jersey. The Salute to Ocean County event is an annual program of honors and awards for Ocean County artists, preservationists and cultural & heritage organizations presented by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission in conjunction with Ocean County College. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
May 22, 2025 - The U.S. Army Reserve helped celebrate the arts May 15 during the Salute to Ocean County event held here at Ocean County College...

Army Reserve Ambassador provides inspirational words to New Jersey military
Retired Brig. Gen. Robert Pleczkowski, Army Reserve Ambassador for Pennsylvania and former Army Reserve Deputy Chief of Chaplains, was featured as the guest speaker May 1 for the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer held at the Fort Dix Chapel on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Salvatore Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
May 16, 2025 - Military personnel and chaplains joined together May 1 for the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer held here at the Fort Dix Chapel.Retired Brig. Gen. Robert Pleczkowski, Army Reserve Ambassador for Pennsylvania and former...

Army Reserve general swears in 40 New Yorkers at enlistment ceremony
A total of 40 new Army recruits from the Long Island area were sworn-in by Brig. Gen. Daniel Hershkowitz, deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, at the Suffolk County Oath of Enlistment Ceremony April 17 at the Suffolk County Executive Offices in Hauppauge, Long Island. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Salvatore Ottaviano)
April 30, 2025 - A total of 40 new Army recruits from the Long Island area were sworn-in by Brig. Gen. Daniel Hershkowitz at the Suffolk County Oath of Enlistment Ceremony on April 17 at the Suffolk County Executive Offices here...

Maj. Gen. Mark W. Palzer
Commanding General 99th Readiness Division
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