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CHANGES TO DEERS/RAPIDS ID CARD SITES

UPDATED MAY 7, 2025: On 15 April 2025, 32 Army Reserve DEERS/RAPIDS sites temporarily ceased operations due to a change in contracting. Several locations are scheduled to be fully or partially operational soon. See the list here »

To find an alternative location and reschedule, please visit: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/.

The United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) is actively working with the Fort Bragg Contracting Command to secure a bridging contract to minimize service disruptions.

We understand this closure may cause inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to restore these vital services.

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.

Army Reserve Best Squad Competition

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.

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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.

New Army Fitness Test

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.

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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

America's Army Reserve is Combat Ready

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

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