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Category: 108th Training Command (IET)

Drill sergeants save family from burning vehicle
January 2, 2020 — It was after 6 p.m. in the small Midwestern town as people began to end their day. The warm colors of the mid-August afternoon sky started slipping into the evening. That's when a handful of Army drill sergeants were inadvertently called into action, and saved a family from a burning vehicle... MORE

The Making of a Drill Sergeant: Episode 3 - Transforming Civilians into Soldiers
December 27, 2019 — Watching the Army recruits run to their designated location, the drill sergeant could feel the tension, the excitement, the anticipation. The only question now was, who was more excited—her or the trainees?... MORE

The Making of a Drill Sergeant: Transforming Civilians into Soldiers

From immigrant to Soldier and then to citizen — in that order
October 11, 2019 — Standing before the formation, she looked down at her daughter pinning the new rank of major on her uniform. Then, she glanced over at her mother, who was beaming with pride. In fact, U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Adriana Scott’s mother was so proud of her that she walked over to the front of the formation and gave her newly promoted daughter a big hug... MORE

Serving her country, even before she was a citizen

U.S. Army Reserve Soldier wins Silver Medal at Olympic Trials - Part 1
October 8, 2019 — U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Sandra Uptagrafft with the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) claimed the Silver Medal in Women's 25m Sport Pistol at USA Shooting's Smallbore Olympic Trials - Part 1 in Fort Benning, Georgia on October 2, 2019... MORE

Retention Event Creates 100% Qualification Rate
September 5, 2019 — Quality Army Reserve events maximize Soldier retention while providing enhanced training... MORE

Retention training event Individual Awards

Army Reserve at Pistol National Matches
July 22, 2019 — Army Reserve Soldiers competed at the Pistol Nationals, winning a number of team and individual events and teaching at the Small Arms Firing School... MORE

Smith and George tops in the Army Reserve
July 1, 2019 — After five days of grueling heat, humidity, and very little sleep, nearly 60 U.S. Army Reserve noncommissioned officers and enlisted Soldiers were narrowed down to two at the 2019 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition... MORE

2019 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition Winners

Smith and George named America’s Army Reserve NCO and Soldier of the Year
June 28, 2019 — Sgt. Joshua Smith and Spc. Collin George were named winners of the 2019 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year, respectively, in a ceremony at the Iron Mike Conference, Friday, June 28... MORE

Army Reserve Soldiers at Interservice Pistol Championship
June 23, 2019 — Army Reserve Soldiers compete with the best shooters in all branches and components of our military at the 60th Annual Interservice Pistol Championship... MORE

Staff Sgt. Sandra Uptagrafft (108th Training Command) firing at the 60th Annual Interservice Pistol Championship hosted and conducted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) at Fort Benning.

Army announces Expert Soldier Badge
June 17, 2019 — In conjunction with the U.S. Army's 244th Birthday, the Army announced a new proficiency badge today, called the Expert Soldier Badge. The ESB is designed to improve lethality, recognize excellence in Solder combat skills and increase individual, unit and overall Army readiness. The ESB is the equivalent of the Expert Infantry Badge and Expert Field Medical Badge but for all other military occupational specialties in the Army. Commanders will soon be able to use the badge to recognize Soldiers who attain excellence in physical fitness and marksmanship and a high standard of expertise in land navigation and performing warfighting tasks. ... MORE

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