U.S. Army Col. Melissa Adamski, Military Intelligence Readiness Command commander, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Bertazon, Military Intelligence Readiness Command sergeant major, left, receive a briefing on the utilization of the TROJAN during intelligence operations by Maj. Wood, assigned to 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater). The 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) conducted exercise Rapidly Engaged 23 at JBSA Camp Bullis, Texas, July 8-28, 2023, and trained on intelligence tasks, maintenance operations, combat casualty care, logistics, and solider welfare in support of an army service component command.
GAFPB: A powerful symbol that's more than a badge
The Defense Attaché staff of the Federal Republic of Germany officiated a German Armed Forces Badge (GAFPB) event hosted by the 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Aug. 29-30, 2023. The German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge is a German military award similar to the U.S. Army’s Expert Soldier Badge and consists of knowledge and skills-based tasks, a physical fitness test, pistol marksmanship, a swim event, and a ruck march. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Joshua Frye)
Sept. 8, 2023 - Soldiers endure discomfort and pain for many reasons. They may do so as part of their wartime duties or in training. Everyone reaches a point where they choose to quit or drive on. Military awards – particularly badges – are...

Army Counterintelligence agents train in Puerto Rico during Vigilant Defender 23
The 752nd Military Intelligence Battalion (Counterintelligence), Interrogation Group, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, hosted this year’s largest Army counterintelligence exercise July 8-21, 2023 to increase proficiency through realistic scenario-based training.
Aug. 23, 2023 - The 752nd Military Intelligence Battalion (Counterintelligence), Interrogation Group, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, hosted this year’s largest Army counterintelligence exercise July 8-21, 2023 to increase...

505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) conducts exercise Rapidly Engaged 23
U.S. Army Col. Melissa Adamski, Military Intelligence Readiness Command commander, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Bertazon, Military Intelligence Readiness Command sergeant major, left, receive a briefing on the utilization of the TROJAN during intelligence operations by Maj. Wood, assigned to 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater). The 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) conducted exercise Rapidly Engaged 23 at JBSA Camp Bullis, Texas, July 8-28, 2023, and trained on intelligence tasks, maintenance operations, combat casualty care, logistics, and solider welfare in support of an army service component command.
Aug. 23, 2023 - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), Military Intelligence Readiness Command, conducted a variety of military intelligence exercises and other training as part of Rapidly...

MIRC Welcomes New Commander and Command Chief Warrant Officer
Col. Melissa Adamski accepts the MIRC colors from Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Brian Bertazon, during the Military Intelligence Readiness Command, change of command ceremony, June 3, 2023 held on Fort Belvoir, Va. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Chen)
June 27, 2023 - In a flurry of events, the MIRC conducted a change of command for the Training Support Command (TSC), a change of responsibility of the command chief warrant officers, and the MIRC change of command...

MIRC Hosts Soldiers and Families During Building Strong and Ready Teams Event
Kendra Adams-Venezario (right) and her husband, Chaplain (1st. Lt.) Carlos Joel Venezario (left), address Soldiers and families during the Military Intelligence Readiness Command’s Building Strong and Ready Teams event on June 24, 2023 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Building Strong and Ready Teams is a command directed, chaplain led, community partnered effort that strengthens spiritual readiness for Soldiers of all ranks and their Families. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Joshua Frye)
June 26, 2023 - Military Intelligence Readiness Command Soldiers and family members attended a Building Strong and Ready Teams event held June 23 – 25 in Fredericksburg, Va...

338th Military Intelligence Battalion welcomes new commander and sergeant major
Lt. Col. Tenay Benes (center) stands at attention during a change of command ceremony. Lt. Col. Clay Baldwin relinquished command of the 338th Military Intelligence Battalion during the ceremony held on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, May 18, 2023. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Joshua Frye)
May 22, 2023 - Soldiers, families and guests attended the 338th Military Intelligence Battalion (Interrogation) change of command ceremony May 18. The unit welcomed the incoming command team, Lt. Col. Tenay Benes and Command Sgt. Maj...

MIRC leaders assemble for pilot symposiums highlighting Army special programs
Soldiers listen as Virginia Cruse, a counselor specializing in grief, discusses working through mental trauma, May 8, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Military Intelligence Readiness Command unit command teams participated in two-day pilot symposiums designed to highlight the Army’s special programs that included expert presentations and discussions regarding equal opportunity (EO), Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP), suicide prevention, resiliency and Army Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP). (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Joshua Frye)
May 12, 2023 - Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC) company command teams arrived in Austin, Texas, May 8 to kick off pilot symposiums designed to highlight special programs. Each two-day event provided an opportunity to educate...

3200th Strategic Intelligence Group Hosts Norwegian Ruck March
Service members participate in the Norwegian Foot March organized by the 3200th Strategic Intelligence Group, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, April 2, 2023 on Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Over 280 Soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines participated in the 18.6 mile march in the pursuit of the coveted Norwegian foot-march skill insignia. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Vernon Greene)
April 25, 2023 - Nearly 300 Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines gathered here on April 2 at 4 a.m. to participate in Marsjmerket, also known as the Norwegian Foot March...

MIRC Celebrates the Army Reserve's 115th Birthday
Brig. Gen. Kelly Dickerson (middle), deputy chief of staff, G3/5/7, Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve, prepares to cut the celebratory cake with a sword with the youngest and oldest Soldier at the Military Intelligence Readiness Command, the host of the 115th Army Reserve Birthday at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, April 20, 2023. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Jeku Arce)
April 21, 2023 - The Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC) hosted a celebration of the Army Reserve's 115th birthday yesterday...

MIRC hosts Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation event
Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC) commanding general Brig. Gen. Joseph Dziezynski signs a poster during a sexual assault awareness prevention month proclamation, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Mar. 31, 2023. (U.S. Army Reserve phot by Maj. Joshua Frye)
April 14, 2023 - The Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC) hosted a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation ceremony, March 31...

MIRC 2023 Soldier and NCO of the Year Competition: Hard Training in Competition Leads to Culture of Learning
Sgt. Noah Quichocho with the 259th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, checks his map while conducting dismounted land navigation at the Military Intelligence Readiness Command division-level Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year and Soldier of the Year Competition April 4, 2023, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The competition's purpose is to reinforce fundamental Soldier skills, promote esprit de corps throughout the Army, and recognize Soldiers who demonstrate commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Joshua Frye)
April 13, 2023 - The deep green colors of the evergreen forest framed the running figure headed towards the end point of the land navigation course. Located just beyond the fence line of Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s (JBLM) North Fort, this...

MIRC Hosts Senior Leader Forum
Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC) Commanding General Brig. Gen. Joseph Dziezynski gives his opening remarks of the MIRC Senior Leader forum at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, March 3, 2023. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Maj. Jeku Arce)
April 12, 2023 - Over 30 leaders gathered at here for the Military Intelligence Readiness Command’s senior leader forum...
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