Army Reserve News

Army Reserve Soldiers make robots bleed and growl during Operation Bold Eagle 26

gt. 1st Class Rodney Roldan — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:08:31 GMT

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers are transforming medical training lanes into realistic battlefield environments by preparing high-fidelity medical "injects" that challenge healthcare providers and combat units participating in Operation Bold Eagle 26, July 14–23.

Service beyond the uniform: Finding a new mission between the chalk lines

Staff Sgt. Fred Brown — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:06:28 GMT

Selfless service. From day one of basic training, the concept is woven into our very DNA, but what does it really mean? For some, it means putting themselves on the line for their country. For others, it means elevating the needs of others above their own. These definitions, and perhaps a hundred more, are entirely correct.

U.S. Virgin Islands heroes return: 512th Soldiers welcomed after mission success in CENTCOM

Maj. Jose Robledo — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:10:39 GMT

Sixteen Soldiers from the 512th Movement Control Company touched down on U.S. Virgin Islands soil, their home station, July 3, 2026, after an 11-month deployment in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations. As part of the 1st Mission Support Command's 166th Regional Support Group, these Soldiers returned home to a warm welcome at their base in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI).

75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command pioneers AI solutions for Operational Sentinel Justice 26

Sgt. 1st Class Erick Yates — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:35:02 GMT

Army Reserve Soldiers leveraged cutting-edge technology to modernize administrative and planning tasks, demonstrating new artificial intelligence applications during a collaborative code-a-thon held at a company that focuses on search engine technology and generative AI, May 3-16, 2026.

Army modifies Body Composition Program, adopts Waist-to-Height Ratio

Pentagon News — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:34:56 GMT

The Army has replaced the long-standing height and weight tables, circumference-based tape test, and supplemental body fat assessments with the Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) health assessment tool. This immediate change is part of a broader effort to accurately assess soldier health, increase force readiness, and continue to align the Army Body Composition Program with medically validated practices.

9th Mission Support Command Soldiers fueling the fight for Valiant Shield

Staff Sgt. Teresa Cantero — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:48:00 GMT

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the Forward Support Company, 411th Engineer Battalion, 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 9th Mission Support Command, planned and executed joint aircraft refueling missions in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 26 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

Vietnam Vet receives his Purple Heart at the Pentagon after 57 Years

Sgt. Katherine Devereaux — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:02:00 GMT

Fifty-seven years after he was wounded in Vietnam, one Army Reserve NCO made sure Spc. 4 Raymond Williams finally had his moment.

181st Infantry Brigade plays key role in large Army Reserve exercise

Warren Marlow — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:28:07 GMT

A First Army unit is playing a key role in the largest training event in the history of the U.S. Army Reserve. The 181st Infantry Brigade is providing support to Army Reserve units during Operation Sentinel Justice this month. Nearly 15,000 Soldiers are participating in the exercise, which prepares Army Reserve forces for Large Scale Combat Operations.

Army updates Chaplain Corps uniforms

Pentagon News — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:30:58 GMT

The Department of the Army released implementation guidance for the Army Chaplains Corps uniform and maternity tunic emphasizing their role as religious leaders and pastoral care providers across the force.

Army Reserve medic brings combat trauma experience to civilian fire service

Staff Sgt. Jerry Zuetrong — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:30:27 GMT

For Sgt. Abbie Muterspaw, serving as an Army Reserve combat medic and working as a civilian firefighter-paramedic are more than two separate careers. They are complementary callings built around service, readiness and helping others during their most critical moments.