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U.S. Army removes DA Photo requirement for selection boards
August 13, 2020 — The Department of the Army has eliminated the use of DA photos from selection processes to include initial accession into service, assignments (including command and other key billets), military and civilian education and training, promotion to higher grades... MORE

Master Sgt. Tew Wins TRADOC Army Reserve Instructor of the Year 2020
August 12, 2020 — For some people, winning seems to come naturally. Lately, Master Sgt. Ericka Tew, of the 83rd U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, has been on a hot streak, winning the 80th Training Command (The Army School System) Instructor of the Year, then the U.S. Army Reserve IOY, and most recently the Reserve category of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command IOY for 2020... MORE

81st RD re-ignites cadet recruiting program at UNG
August 12, 2020 — After a decade-long break, the Army Reserve is back at one of the top senior military universities piloting a program to recruit cadets along with the 75th Innovation Command in Houston, Texas. The 81st Readiness Division brought on two officers to the University of North Georgia – Signal officer Capt. Caitlin Demarest Hirsch of Golden, Colorado, and Military Intelligence officer Capt. Rebecca Lawrence, of Tacoma, Washington – to lead the new recruitment initiative... MORE

Finding a purpose and giving it back
August 11, 2020 — At 18 years old, she was looking for direction and joined the U.S. Army Reserve. Now, 21 years later, she has no regrets and is even more motivated to serve... MORE

98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) drill sergeant serves as senior drill sergeant leader at Drill Sergeant Academy
August 11, 2020 — Most people think about basic combat training when they think of drill sergeants. However, to mold new drill sergeants, experienced drill sergeants must transform noncommissioned officers to replace them. Then, like any other military school, there must one lead for those instructors developing the new drill sergeants... MORE

79th Theater Sustainment Command Soldiers Compete for “Top Squad” Title
August 11, 2020 — More than 40 enlisted Soldiers and junior officers competed for a chance to be called “Best Warrior” at the 79th Theater Sustainment Command’s Best Warrior/Top Squad/Top Junior Officer Competition July 14-18, 2020, held at Fort Hunter Liggett, California... MORE

Minuteman Scholarship Helps Cyber Officer Pay for College
August 10, 2020 — 2nd Lt. Curtis Rahman watched his older brothers enlist into the Army Reserve, develop into signal and cyber professionals, and enjoy the benefits of part-time service. Inspired, he planned on enlisting too, but his cousin, Col. Eric Rahman, a cyber officer, told him about the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Minuteman Scholarship. ... MORE

Medical Training Can Make the Difference Between Life and Death
August 10, 2020 — Working a live code is highly stressful and having a team that knows their roles can make the difference between life and death, said several members of the Code Blue Committee, from the 411th Hospital Center, at the US Military Hospital-Kuwait. Soldiers at the USMK-K employ a Code Blue Committee that conducts weekly, mock medical code training events within the hospital, to maintaining the highest possible standards when working an emergency. The team works together, utilizing their specialties, as realistically as possible and train with at least one section weekly. “Each member of the Code Blue team is selected to ensure the most effective and efficient response to a cardiac or respiratory arrest situation. The team consists of providers, nurses, medics, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacy members, laboratory members, and radiology members,” said, Staff Sgt. Daniell Ledezma, EMT NCOIC, with the 411th Hospital Center. Pharmacy delivers all ACLS medications required for treatment. Respiratory therapists and anesthesiologists bring an intubation kit with supplemental oxygen. The EMT team brings a stretcher, cardiac monitor/defibrillator and equipment to gain IV access to administer medications. “In addition to hands on training, the committee ensures hospital staff follow current hospital and ACLS protocols. This process guarantees that the sections and Code Blue team have adequate experience and training to manage a lifesaving event,” said, Ledezma. This training is one of many way Soldiers from the 411th Hospital Center maintain readiness in each section of the hospital, including nonmedical shops. ... MORE

UAMTFs Support Change and Improved Patient Health
August 10, 2020 — “I was honored to be a member of Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force 804-1. We provided a vital service to the people of Queens in general, and more specifically to the patients and staff of Queens Hospital Center. To have been a part of this mission to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic is something I will never forget. Our sense of accomplishment at Queens Hospital Center was bolstered by the quality improvements we helped bring about that will hopefully endure long after we’ve gone home,” said Lt. Col. Robert Steckler, a 60K, Urologist with UAMTF 804-1. One of the quality improvements implemented by UAMTF 804-1 was the medical procedure known as prone positioning. Proning is a critical treatment option for COVID-19 patients who have insufficient oxygen within their blood and require mechanical ventilation... MORE

Exercise Forward and Ready 20 a success for Reserve command in Europe
August 9, 2020 — More than 130 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from various units within the 7th Mission Support Command successfully concluded exercise Forward and Ready 20 during annual training at United States Army Garrison Bavaria, here, from July 25 to Aug. 9... MORE

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