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Category: 88th Readiness Division

Indianapolis honors the Hoosier President
August 20, 2018 — “Great lives do not go out, they go on.” These words were spoken by President Benjamin Harrison more than a century ago. The truth of them can be seen by the legacy he left behind and the influence it still carries to this day. Brigadier General Tony L. Wright, 88th Readiness Division deputy commanding general, represented President Donald Trump at a wreath laying ceremony for President Benjamin Harrison at Crown Hill Cemetery, in Indianapolis, on Aug. 18, to commemorate Harrison’s 185th birthday. ... MORE

Wreath laying ceremony for President Benjamin Harrison at Crown Hill Cemetery, in Indianapolis, on Aug. 18, to commemorate the Hoosier President’s 185th birthday. (US Army photo by Catherine Carroll)

Ambassadors Link Army Reserve Leaders to Soldiers, Families and Communities
August 15, 2018 — The 88th Readiness Division’s Army Reserve Ambassadors Workshop provides an especially valuable venue to bridge the future needs of the Army Reserve and the current needs and concerns of Soldiers, families and communities during this almost historic time of change and progress within the Total Army Team... MORE

Army Reserve Ambassador Workshop, at Fort Snelling, Minn., Aug. 10.

The First Year of a New Century of Serving
August 3, 2018 — August 5, 2018, marks the first year of a new century of serving for the 88th Readiness Division Blue Devils. With a new name and a transforming mission, we have begun this next chapter of our history at an astounding pace... MORE

The 88th Readiness Division's headquarters building at Fort McCoy, Wis., reflects its new designation a Readiness Division, Aug. 1, 2018.

Engineers Go Vertical: Troop Project Enhances Training Capabilities for LTA
August 2, 2018 — Troop Support Projects not only enhance training capability while saving money, they provide an indispensable opportunity for U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers to get the hands-on experience needed to be trained and ready in their skill set... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 317th Engineer Company, out of Homewood, Ill., assemble metal sections on a 4,000 square foot Quonset hut at Joliet Training Area, in Elwood, Ill., as part of a Troop Support Project during their Annual Training, July 18.

88th RD Yellow Ribbon strengthens resiliency through reintegration
July 31, 2018 — “I want to officially welcome you home and thank you for putting your life on the line for your country. The 88th is honored to be here to support you.” said Brig. Gen. Tony R. Wright, the 88th RD deputy commanding general, during his opening remarks to the attendees... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and their families choose a table captain during a training session at the 88th Readiness Division’s Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event, in Schaumburg, Ill., July 22. (U.S. Army photo by Catherine Carroll/Released)

Readiness Divisions Collaborate to Achieve Effects in Army Reserve Readiness
July 25, 2018 — The 88th Readiness Division command team along with the command teams of the 81st Readiness Division and U.S. Army Reserve Command as well as key staff from the 63rd RD and 99th RD, conducted an annual Mission Readiness Review (MR2) at the 88th RD headquarters on Fort McCoy, Wis., July 11 and 12... MORE

Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Reinert, 88th Readiness Division commanding general, listens to discussions between the 88th RD command team along with the command teams of the 81st Readiness Division and U.S. Army Reserve Command, as well as key staff from the 63rd RD and 99th RD, during the annual Mission Readiness Review (MR2) at the 88th RD headquarters on Fort McCoy, Wis., July 11 and 12.

Warren G. Harding Celebrated During Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony
July 22, 2018 — Between rain showers that blanketed central Ohio, local political leaders, historical group members and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers celebrated the accomplishments of the 29th President of the United States July 21 in his Marion, Ohio hometown with a wreath laying ceremony in his honor... MORE

Each year, a wreath is placed at the tomb of former President Warren G. Harding and his wife Florence, on behalf of the current president.

Fort McCoy Draw Yard Assists Training Units
July 19, 2018 — The 88th Readiness Division-operated Fort McCoy Draw Yard provides vehicles and equipment to Soldiers conducting training at Fort McCoy. As the summer exercise season continues, the Draw Yard is busy supporting a variety of exercises around the installation... MORE

The 88th Readiness Division-operated Fort McCoy Draw Yard provides vehicles and equipment to Soldiers conducting training at Fort McCoy. As the summer exercise season continues, the Draw Yard is busy supporting a variety of exercises around the installation.

Strong Bonds program serves single Soldiers, too
July 5, 2018 — Stigma, myth and mystique cloud the unknown. The single Soldier aspect of the Strong Bonds program is enmeshed in that cloud. For the 11 Soldiers who attended the 88th Readiness Division-sponsored Strong Bonds event in Portland, Oregon, June 22 to 24, they learned first-hand what the value in attending is... MORE

Are you ready? 88th RD helps families prepare for deployment
July 5, 2018 — Are you ready? This is the question the 88th Readiness Division’s Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program helps to answer for deploying Soldiers and their families. The 88th RD hosted more than 700 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and family members for a pre-deployment Yellow Ribbon event in Minneapolis, Minn., June 15-17... MORE

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