The U.S. Army Reserve joined thousands of Soldiers in Washington, D.C., to mark the Army’s 250th birthday with a series of historic events including a fitness challenge, an Army Festival with various military equipment on display, a Grand Military Parade, featuring a reenlistment ceremony, culminating with fireworks in the heart of the nation’s capital.

All Soldiers must follow all orders and directives about specific activities that may be issued by appropriate civil and military authorities or found in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Click the link below for more information.

The 200th Military Police Command’s squad emerged victorious at this year's Army Reserve Best Squad. The squad included Staff Sgt. Christian Leonard, Sgt. Aaron Court, Spc. Serge Fenn, Pfc. Luke Griguolo and Pvt. 2nd Class Seth Stetz, demonstrated resilience and exceptional teamwork to secure the annual top honor. Cpl. Alexander Clark of the 416th Theater Engineer Command was named NCO of the Year, and Spc. Toby Chapman of the 79th Theater Sustainment Command was named Enlisted Soldier of the Year.

The U.S. Army announced today the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for all Soldiers, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test. Click the link below to read more.

Today’s Army Reserve covers more than 20 time zones, across five continents. Our people bring their purpose and passion to employers in communities across the entire globe. Now, more than ever, America needs a powerful and resilient force, ready to deliver vital capabilities In an ever-changing landscape of both visible and invisible threats, we stand ready, to defeat our enemies, any time, anywhere. America’s Army Reserve: Twice the Citizen, Combat Ready