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Fort Buchanan and Hurricane Maria: A Look Back at Lessons Learned
November 14, 2019 — In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, lost a basic service - refuse collection. But, with the post's proactive solid waste management, recovery was within reach. ... MORE

Through a dog's eyes: Disaster recovery in the face of Hurricane Maria
October 11, 2018 — As a recent Texas transplant, you’d think the biggest challenge I’d face in my move to Puerto Rico would be learning a new language. Instead, after three hurricanes in less than a month, I came away with a new appreciation for Family, community and hard work. The best part is I made friends—and a difference—helping to deliver water, fuel, and food all across the island... MORE

MG Hackett visits 5th BN, 94th TNG DIV during time of transition
February 14, 2018 — Maj. Gen. Bruce Hackett, commanding general of the 80th Training Command (TASS), and Brig. Gen. Hector Lopez, the commanding general of the 94th Training Division, travelled to Puerto Rico recently to celebrate the relocation and reopening of the 94th's 5th Battalion's new schoolhouse at Fort Buchanan after Hurricane Maria demolished the battalion's old training facility. The celebration was somewhat bittersweet, though, as Hackett and Lopez were also on the island to assist with the planned transition and approved reassignment of all units stationed in Puerto Rico to the operational control of the 1st Mission Support Command... MORE

USO serves Soldiers in Puerto Rico
November 27, 2017 — During a time of extreme devastation caused by recent atmospheric events, the United Service Organizations (USO), a nonprofit, charitable corporation chartered by Congress, has made its way to Puerto Rico to serve the Soldiers, who are helping local communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria... MORE

Climbing the extra mile in Puerto Rico
November 1, 2017 — Winding their way up steep mountain roads, no more than 12 feet wide, the 268th Transportation Company, 393rd Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 166th Regional Support Group, 1st Mission Support Command out of Ft. Buchanan, Puerto Rico delivers cases of water and food to the 5,000 residents of Jayuya... MORE

LTG Luckey recognizes Hurricane Maria recovery efforts
October 26, 2017 — LTG Charles D. Luckey, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command, spent time with Soldier from the 1st Mission Support Command, its non-aligned units, and Fort Buchanan, to observe and recognize the hard work of America’s Army Reserve during Hurricane Maria relief efforts October 21-23... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers help communities in Lares
October 23, 2017 — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 1st Mission Support Command, also known as “Garita Warriors”, escorted by local police and several federal agencies, delivered water and food supplies to the communities of Lares, Puerto Rico, Oct. 20, 2017... MORE

Accountability against all odds
October 23, 2017 — After a catastrophic event, like Hurricane Maria that plowed through Puerto Rico, Army Reserve Soldiers are putting their training to use not only in assisting their communities but their families as well... MORE

Food and water for Las Marias, Puerto Rico
October 23, 2017 — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 1st Mission Support Command, along with Brig. Gen. Dustin Shultz, commanding general of the 1st Mission Support Command, deliver water and food supplies to a distribution center and remote communities of Las Marias, Puerto Rico, Oct. 15, 2017... MORE

1st MSC commander surveys Hurricane Maria recovery
October 11, 2017 — U.S. Army Reserve soldiers, assigned to multiple units under the 1st Mission Support Command (MSC), Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, welcomed the commanding general of the 1st MSC, Oct. 7, 2017... MORE

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