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Category: 88th Readiness Division

First line leaders surround Soldier during difficult times
January 6, 2023 — The leadership from a Machesney Park, Illinois, Army Reserve unit and the 389th Engineer Battalion headquartered here, combined forces to help a Soldier deal with thoughts of suicide... MORE

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors veterans and first responders at local cemetery
December 21, 2022 — If you drive by this cemetery alongside the interstate 90 off ramp, in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, you might not know that two Revolutionary War veterans are buried in this hallowed ground: Eli Skinner and Aaron Miner... MORE

A wreath lays at the grave of Revolutionary War veteran Eli Skinner at the Elk Grove Cemetery, 25 miles northwest of Chicago, December 17, 2022.

Enabling readiness through facility management
December 14, 2022 — Managing an array of buildings and facilities ranging in age from brand new to more than half a century old while operating under the constraints of an already strained budget is one of the tasks for the Master Planning Division of the 88th Readiness Division... MORE

Volunteering Benefits 88th Readiness Division Employee and Community
December 8, 2022 — During the year, but especially during the holidays, people often look for ways to volunteer. One 88th Readiness Division employee is a person who epitomizes the idea of volunteering. ... MORE

2 Airmen attend JLTV OPNET for first time
November 23, 2022 — The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Operator New Equipment Training Course at the 88th Readiness Division-operated Draw Yard here has hosted a variety of Soldiers, including Special Forces teams. For the first time in its history, the class which teaches the students the characteristics and capabilities of the vehicles commonly known as JLTVs, hosted two members of the U.S. Air Force from Nov. 14-17, 2022... MORE

Soldiers and veterans celebrate Veterans Day activities across the Chicagoland area
November 16, 2022 — The lights at the United Center dimmed as a single spotlight focused on the American flag. Hockey fans applauded and cheered as two Soldiers stood on a red carpet over the ice... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Eric Kroner, left, G-3 Force Protection/Physical Security Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command; and Brig. Gen. Doug Lowrey, center, Commanding General, Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, render a salute as singer Jim Cornelison, right, sings the National Anthem at the Chicago Blackhawks Military Appreciation Night game at the United Center in Chicago on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Veterans on ice: Many ways to engage with former service members
November 10, 2022 — Since 2007, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bob Yarbrough, media operations section chief for the 318th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, has been in the military and engaging with veterans daily throughout his career. For the first 12 years, Bob worked with other Soldiers 24/7 while serving on active duty. In 2019, he joined the U.S. Army Reserve; he was ready to be home in Michigan but also wanted to stay in the Army... MORE

Soldiers learn nuances of basic life support
November 8, 2022 — Army Reserve Soldiers from the 801st Field Hospital learned the nuances of providing care to adults, pregnant women, children and infants when they attended the Basic Life Support class here Nov. 7, 2022... MORE

Inspector Certification Course enhances unit readiness
November 3, 2022 — Nine students from across the country converged here Oct. 24-27, 2022, to learn how to inspect vehicles and equipment. They also learned how to “inspect the inspector.”... MORE

88th Readiness Division historian presents “History Brown Bag”
November 3, 2022 — The 88th Readiness Division Historian presented a “History Brown Bag” on the Invalid Corps and the 88th Division peacekeeping mission in Italy following World War II here Oct. 28, 2022... MORE

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