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Command Sergeant Major honored during Chicago Cubs game, ahead of retirement
August 17, 2021 — U.S. Army Reserve Command Sgt. Maj. Theodore Dewitt, command sergeant major of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was honored at a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field, August 12, 2021... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Command Sgt. Maj Theodore Dewitt is honored for his service during a Chicago Cubs home game, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, August 12, 2021.

Army Reserve Soldiers conduct a diagnostic ACFT ahead of roll out
July 15, 2021 — Soldiers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and 84th Training Division conducted a diagnostic Army Combat Fitness Test during their battle assembly weekend training, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, July 10-11, 2021... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alyssa N. Fowler, center, Human Resources Non-commissioned Officer, 84th Training Division, pulls a 90-pound sled during the Sprint-Drag-Carry portion of the Army Combat Fitness Test.

U.S. Army swears in future Soldiers during Independence Day NASCAR Cup Series
July 6, 2021 — The U.S. Army joined thousands of race fans at the NASCAR Cup Series, July 4, 2021, at Road America, in Elkhart, Lake, Wisconsin, to celebrate Independence Day as citizens began to venture back to outdoor activities... MORE

Brig. Gen. Ernest Litynski, center front, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, pauses for a photo with Soldiers from the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion-Milwaukee and Appleton Recruiting Company during the Fourth of July NASCAR Cup Series race at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, July 4, 2021.

Flag Day rises beyond coronavirus, bringing local community together
June 16, 2021 — More than a year after the Coronavirus affected the world, one Illinois village has risen from the despair. The Village of Buffalo Grove celebrated Flag Day, on June 14th, at Veterans Park. Flag Day can be traced back to The Second Continental Congress’ declaration on June 14th, 1777... MORE

Lt. Col. Keith A. Cowan, 3rd Battalion, 335 Infantry Regiment, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, delivers remarks during the Village of Buffalo Grove Flag Day commemoration, June 14, 2021.

Chicagoland baseball team honors service during Frontier League baseball
June 5, 2021 — U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Scott D. Hager, along with the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command color guard team, participated in pre-game activities before the start of a Memorial Day Frontier League baseball game between the Schaumburg Boomers and the Gateway Grizzlies, at Wintrust Field, May 31, 2021, in Schaumburg, Illinois. ... MORE

The 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command color guard team presents the Nation’s Colors during the Schaumburg Boomers’ Memorial Day home game, May 31, 2021, against the Gateway Grizzlies.

Sergeant Major of the Army meets with Chicago community leaders during Memorial Day weekend
June 4, 2021 — “Memorial Day is a day of national, solemn reverence; a day for us to honor the military men and women who gave their lives in defense of our nation, its values, our freedoms and our liberties,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston, Sergeant Major of the Army. “This Memorial Day, I hope that we can remember the link we have with all the generations who have gone before us. They selflessly served our country and paid that ultimate price.”... MORE

Sgt. Maj. of the Army, Michael A. Grinston, delivers remarks, as the keynote speaker during the City of Chicago’s Memorial Day commemoration, May 29, 2021.

Army Reserve Commands focus on connectedness in suicide prevention to make people first
June 2, 2021 — In walking into an Army Reserve ‘Stand for Life’ suicide prevention training event, one may encounter dancing, stretching exercises, podcast interviews, and a good amount of collaboration taking place... MORE

The suicide prevention media team conduct media interviews during the Stand for Life training event at Camp Bullis, Texas, May 11, 2021.

S1 integrates new Soldiers into a stressful situation
May 25, 2021 — Nearly eight months after 4th Cavalry Multi-Functional Training Brigade held its first foundational day event there are no signs that their commitment to being a People-First organization will waver... MORE

Enhanced Training Using Local Marksmanship Programs
April 9, 2021 — Available to improve training for all units in the Army Reserve, local, inexpensive marksmanship events enhance Soldier readiness... MORE

Staff Sgt. Belot, (3-335th TSBn “Blackhawk”, 85th Reserve Support Command) zeroing at the Civilian Marksmanship Program's Talladega range. Using local shooting events, ranges, and Postal Matches are an ideal way to build unit-level training programs to improve readiness and retention.

First Army Alvin C. York Academy prepares observer coach/trainers for their roles
February 24, 2021 — First Army’s mission to help reserve component Soldiers prep for deployment is given a boost by the First Army Alvin C. York Academy, where attendees learn more about performing the duties of an observer coach/trainer... MORE

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