Army Reserve Soldiers celebrate 118 years of service
Lt. Col. Kemetta G. Burdette, left, Commander, 1-347th Training Support Battalion, and Command Sgt. Maj. Eduardo Amesquita, Command Sergeant Major, 1-347th TSBN, serve food at the North Fort Hood Dining Facility on April 23, 2026, as part of the U.S. Army Reserve's 118th birthday celebration. Since 1908, more than 1.3 million Warrior Citizens have served in the U.S. Army Reserve, deploying in every major conflict, responding to disasters at home, and answering the call to service. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)