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Category: 99th Readiness Division

Army Reserve mobilization concept put to test
April 6, 2021 — The Army Reserve’s 38th Regional Support Group conducted annual training here in early March as part of MOBEX’21 to test the base’s viability as a Mobilization Force Generation Installation. “The MFGI concept is in place to support the national defense strategy,” explained Brig. Gen. Barry Edberg, deputy commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division and MFGI officer-in-charge. “One of our key elements is to conduct force projection quickly, and we can use that power to leverage or counter moves by any potential adversary.”... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier follows footsteps of fallen comrades
March 4, 2021 — Spc. Isabella Jaime has honored combat-arms Soldiers in the past; now, she’ll get a taste of what it’s like to be one. Jaime joined seven of her fellow Army Reserve Soldiers in the 99th Readiness Division’s FY21 Best Warrior Competition Train-Up Feb. 22-26 at division headquarters here... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier looks to repeat Best Warrior success
March 2, 2021 — Sgt. Christine Won has been to the Best Warrior Competition before, but that hasn’t stopped her from coming back for more. Won joined seven of her fellow Army Reserve Soldiers in the 99th Readiness Division’s FY21 Best Warrior Competition Train-Up Feb. 22-26 at division headquarters here... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier Gets Back to Basics
February 26, 2021 — The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed Sgt. Veronica Ygarza down, but she is not going to let it stop her. Ygarza joined seven of her fellow Army Reserve Soldiers in the 99th Readiness Division’s FY21 Best Warrior Competition Train-Up Feb. 22-26 at division headquarters here... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier Learns ABCs of Leadership
February 25, 2021 — Spc. Kathleen Dougherty teaches music for a living, but from Feb. 22-26, the teacher became the student. Dougherty and seven of her fellow Army Reserve Soldiers took part in the 99th Readiness Division’s FY21 Best Warrior Competition Train-Up at division headquarters here... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier takes on Best Warrior Challenge
February 25, 2021 — Spc. Karrimi Mihalek likes a challenge – she recently moved from the National Guard to the Army Reserve, relocated to her home state of Michigan, and changed her Army job from fueler to public affairs specialist. Mihalek also joined seven of her fellow Army Reserve Soldiers in the 99th Readiness Division’s FY21 Best Warrior Competition Train-Up Feb. 22-26 at division headquarters here... MORE

Army Reserve medical event offers prescription for readiness
February 24, 2021 — Spc. James Giancone has spent the past six years serving his country in the active Army and Army Reserve. Serving in uniform has been his life-long ambition. “I vaguely remember 9/11,” said Giancone, who serves with the Army Reserve’s 367th Military Police Company in Horsham, Pennsylvania. “I’ve looked up to law enforcement and military and firemen since I was 5 years old... MORE

‘Balance’ key for military couple as they serve, sacrifice, retire together
January 22, 2021 — Retired Maj. Alvin Lopez and retired Sgt. 1st Class Yara Lopez have worked together as both Soldiers and civilians for more than 20 years while managing a 17-year marriage with two children. They both officially retired together on Dec. 31, 2020. The pair currently works for the 99th Readiness Division headquartered on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey... MORE

Retired Soldiers Alvin and Yara Lopez display their retirement flags.

FAQs: COVID-19 Vaccine
January 12, 2021 — Here, Soldiers may find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the vaccine... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier keeps faith during COVID-19 separation
December 23, 2020 — In her 34-year Army career, it would seem Chief Warrant Officer 4 Nelly Garcia had already gone through practically all she could experience. Yet, she’s adding another first to her list. As U.S. service members continue to follow Department of Defense COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Garcia will not be able to spend this holiday season with her husband and family... MORE

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