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...

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Army Reserve division wins Best Squad Competition
The U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division won the 2025 Combined Major Support Command Best Squad Competition held April 6-12 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The 99th RD's
April 16, 2025 - The U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division won the 2025 Combined Major Support Command Best Squad Competition held here April 6-12...

Army Reserve civilian wins ‘Inspector of the Year’ award
Gregory Pavick, division inspector for the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, is named “Inspector of the Year” during the annual U.S. Army Reserve Command’s Physical Security Conference held Nov. 19-21 on Fort Jackson, South Carolina. As a division inspector, Pavick is charged with reviewing new security products, policies and best practices, as well as conducting annual inspections throughout the division’s 13-state region. (Courtesy photo)
Feb. 20, 2025 - “I am very humbled,” said Gregory Pavick, division inspector for the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, during a recognition ceremony Jan. 10 at division headquarters here...

Army Reserve division commemorates 80th anniversary of Battle of the Bulge
Soldiers and civilian employees of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division gather for a Battle of the Bulge 80th anniversary commemoration Jan. 10 at division headquarters on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Also known as the Ardennes Offensive, this battle was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II. Speaking during the event was Command Sgt. Maj. Corey Thompson, 99th RD command sergeant major. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Deziree Lau, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Feb. 11, 2025 - Soldiers and civilian employees of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division gathered for a Battle of the Bulge 80th anniversary commemoration Jan. 10 at division headquarters here...

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