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Chicago’s 2024 Steuben Parade welcomes Army Reserve Soldier as honored guest
September 11, 2024 — “As both a U.S. Soldier and German-American, it was a profound honor to represent the Army Reserve in the (Von) Steuben Parade, said Master Sgt. Jason Ottinger, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “The experience of engaging with Chicago’s ethnic German community and celebrating our shared culture and heritage was truly wonderful.”... MORE

Chicago’s 58th Annual Von Steuben Parade honors Master Sgt. Jason Ottinger, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, as an honored guest during Saturday's parade, September 07, 2024.

Chicagoland Army Reserve general is honored with first pitch during state champion baseball tournament
August 15, 2024 — American Legion Post 76 hosted the state champion baseball tournament for the Great Lakes region, August 7, 2024, where Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, delivered the ceremonial first pitch to kick off the tournament... MORE

Soldiers from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command present the Nation’s Colors during the playing of the National Anthem, August 7, 2024, at the American Legion Post 76-hosted state champion baseball tournament for the Great Lakes region.

Army Reserve OC/T battalion trains their own for upcoming mobilization
August 15, 2024 — Observer coach trainers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command’s 1-338th Training Support Battalion, conducted range training operations in preparation for a stateside mobilization where they will train rotational units, ahead of overseas deployments... MORE

Observer coach/ trainers assigned to 1-338th Training Support Battalion, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, shout out their unit motto ‘Badgers Marchons’ during range qualification in preparation for a stateside mobilization, August 7, 2024.

Active component OC/T lives total army force serving in an Army Reserve unit
August 14, 2024 — “I’m extremely passionate about being an observer coach/trainer,” said Sgt. 1st Class Chris Duncan, Senior OC/T, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, based out of Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. “Our sole purpose is to ensure the Soldiers have quality training and we provide the training that they need to succeed.”... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Chris Duncan, an active-duty Soldier and senior observer coach trainer, assigned to 1-338th Training Support Battalion, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, is originally from Arkansas City, Kansas.

Pride and patriotism: Army Reserve officer recognized at Chicago Cubs game
June 20, 2024 — Major League Baseball’s Chicago Cubs honored U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Brian Dunn, a public affairs officer for the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, for his military service during their Pride Month observance home game versus the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field, June 17, 2024... MORE

Lt. Col Brian Dunn, Public Affairs Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, waves to cheering baseball fans during the Military Salute at the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants game on June 17,2024, at Wrigley Field.

CSTX 91-24-01 Feature: Where exceptional service meets unbeatable value
June 13, 2024 — In the face of scorching 90-degree heat inside the 3-356th Logistics Support Battalion motor pool, the Soldiers of this unit remained undeterred in accomplishing their mission support... MORE

Sgt. Jesus Sanchez Cruz, a mechanic with the 3-356th Logistics Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, based out of Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., works on a vehicle to ensure it is safe for use during CSTX 91-24-01 at Fort Hunter Liggett, June 4, 2024.

Army Reserve observer coach/trainers assist to enhance unit readiness
June 13, 2024 — Combat Support Training Exercise 91-24-01 kicked off at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, where OC/Ts, from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, supported the exercise to ensure training units met the readiness level for future missions, overseas exercises and deployments... MORE

Simulated casualties lay on the ground during simulated indirect fire attacks with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear agents on their position during CSTX 91-24-01 at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, June 6, 2024.

Chicagoland area welcomes a new commanding general
June 11, 2024 — An 11-gun salute welcomed the new commanding general for the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, Friday morning, June 7, 2024... MORE

Maj. Gen. Eugene J. LeBouef, right, Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Reserve Command, hands the Command Colors to Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, center, during the 85th U.S Army Reserve Support Command Assumption of Command ceremony, June 7, 2024, at the Arlington Heights Army Reserve Center.

Crossing Continents: Army Reserve officer commutes to the USA for weekend training
June 7, 2024 — Many Army Reserve Soldiers have a relatively short commute to their weekend battle training assembly, but for one Army Reserve officer it takes him a little longer, about half a day longer... MORE

Lt. Col. Cassidy Dauby, Battalion Commander, 2-346th Training Support Battalion, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, talks with Capt. John Lombardo, Bravo Company, 2-156th Infantry Battalion, Louisiana National Guard, New Iberia, Louisiana, as trucks transport Soldiers to a location during XCTC 24-01.

Total Army forces train National Guard units, ahead of future deployment
June 7, 2024 — “Our intent during their two weeks on the ground here is to build proficiency in platoon, battalion and brigade staff (readiness ahead of) real world missions,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Steve Chandler, Brigade Command Sergeant Major, 177th Armored Brigade, Camp Shelby, Mississippi. “What we do as observer coach trainers is execute situational training exercises.”... MORE

Louisiana National Guard Soldiers assigned to Alpha Battery, 1-141st Field Artillery, 256th Infantry Brigade, Jackson Barracks, Louisiana prepare an M-119 Alpha Three Howitzer for a fire support mission during Exportable Combat Training Capability 24-01 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

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