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Zero tolerance with sexual violence in the US Army Reserve-PR
July 13, 2015
Brig. Gen. Jose R. Burgos, 1st Mission Support Command, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico commanding general, continued commemorating the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month with a Clothesline T-shirt proclamation, April 15, at the command headquarters.(U.S. Army Photo by Mariana Ortiz, Intern 1st MSC PAO)
Army brat captures highest honors during high school graduation
July 13, 2015
Assistant Chief of Staff Lt. Col. Arturo Calzadillas Jr. (left) congratulates Jomarly Cruz Galarza, 17, (right), daughter of Sgt. 1st Class Joel Cruz, assigned to the 1st Mission Support Command, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, during her high school graduation ceremony held at Centro de Bellas Artes of Guaynabo, May 22.
The end of an era - Retirement of Brig. Gen. Fernando Fernandez
July 13, 2015
Brig. Gen. Jose R. Burgos, Commanding General of the 1st Mission Support Command U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico (left) presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to Brig. Gen. Fernando Fernandez (right) at Fernandez Retirement Ceremony held May 30, 2015, at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, headquarters.
Survivability is key at Chaplain Basic
July 13, 2015
Officers in the Chaplain's Basic Officer Leaders Course put their faith in their protective gear to the test in the CBRN chamber. The 104th Training Division (LT) facilitated the training at the facility. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton)
Army Reserve cooks get grilled
July 13, 2015
Soldiers from the 172nd Multifunctional Medical Battalion and sister units under the 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support) enjoy a lunch meal at the end of the Army Reserve-level Philip A. Connolly program competition, which the 172nd was competing in. The Connolly event evaluates units against Army food service standards of excellence governed by approximately 24 different Army regulations, field manuals, and Department of the Army pamphlets.
Medical Support Unit-Europe gains new commander
July 11, 2015
Army Lt. Col Bidemi Y. Olaniyi-Leyimu (left), Medical Service Unit- Europe incoming commander, receives the unit guidon from Brig. Gen. Arlan M. DeBlieck, commander of the 7th Civil Support Command, during a ceremony held on the Daenner Kaserne parade field here on July 11, 2015. The passing of the guidon is a tradition symbolizing the changing of command.
Making it count
July 9, 2015
Spc. Donna C. Moya, a human resources specialist in the 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, instructs a junior Soldier on how to conduct human resource operations during exercise Imua Dawn at Sagami Depot, Japan. The Imua Dawn exercise will be the culminating training event for the 303rd MEB to achieve full operational capability status in phase 3 operations.
Father, Son embrace Japan
July 7, 2015
Roberto J. Perez and son Ryunosuke on one of their many trips to Japan. Perez, a chief medical officer with 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 9th Mission Support Command, frequently accompanies his son on visits to Japan where a part of the son’s heritage originates.
Double Eagle - 07.07.2015
July 7, 2015
COVER STORY: U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers in hazardous material suits go through simulated decontamination procedures on mannequins after being exposed to simulated chemicals during Operation Guardian 15, June 25, near Ocala, Fla. More than 500 Army Reserve Soldiers and an active Army unit are participating in the exercise to test their search and rescue, hazardous materials, decontamination, and medical triage capabilities. (Photo by Brian Godette/U.S. Army Reserve Command)
Chicago MLB teams honor service members during July 4 home games
July 6, 2015
Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class David Fittanto waves to a crowd of more than 29,000 Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds fans during a game at Wrigley Field, April 15. The Cubs recognized Fittanto for his service, on the field, during a Wednesday night game there. (U.S. Army photo by Anthony L. Taylor/Released)