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Army Reserve general swears in 40 New Yorkers at enlistment ceremony

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Tag: Training

Army Reserve Soldiers hone warrior skills; prepare for upcoming exercise
July 17, 2019 — More than 70 Army Reserve Soldiers are spending a few days here conducting a variety of individual and unit training in preparation for an upcoming Combat Simulated Training Exercise (CSTX) . ... MORE

DFAS brings live coding, realism to Army Reserve’s Diamond Saber
July 11, 2019 — It’s been said to “train like you fight,” and for financial management Soldiers preparing to deploy in the next year, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service brought a healthy dose of realistic training and experience. DFAS Defense Military Pay Office personnel brought more than 100 years of military pay experience to help train Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers preparing to deploy during the Army Reserve’s Diamond Saber 2019 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, June 18 to July 1... MORE

414th Civil Affairs Battalion Conducts Pre-Validation Exercise
June 28, 2019 — Soldiers with the 414th Civil Affairs Battalion are spending their summer annual training conducting a pre-validation exercise to prepare themselves for a rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center next year... MORE

Financial management Soldiers, Airmen begin deployed scenario operations at Fort McCoy
June 28, 2019 — Active, Reserve, and National Guard financial management Soldiers and Airmen deployed scenario operations at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, June 26, 2019. During the training, the service members were faced with performing their financial management responsibilities while also dealing with the stresses inherent to serving in a combat environment, such as being attacked, engaging an enemy force, assessing injuries and calling for medical evacuation. ... MORE

Chicago Army Reserve Soldier re-enlists at her favorite sports team field
June 28, 2019 — “Today is a great day. I re-enlisted for another six years in the (Army) Reserve,” said Sgt. Maribel Meraz, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command headquarters. “I had the opportunity to swear in at Wrigley Field and watch the best team play.”... MORE

Sgt. Maribel Meraz, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, headquartered in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, states the Oath of Enlistment at Gallagher Way, adjacent to the Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field, June 27, 2019, for a third six-years in the Army Reserve.

Competitor welcomes challenge, sense of accomplishment of Best Warrior Competition
June 27, 2019 — As sunrise cuts through the thick, humid morning air, Sgt. 1st Class Jessica Weigel ascends a log ladder at the Air Assault Obstacle Course during the 2019 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition (ARBWC)... MORE

Soldiers qualify with M9s, M4s during 2019 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition

Army Reserve Soldier shares his success story in APFT, fitness and triathlon competitions
June 20, 2019 — Be consistent, three times a week at the right intensity is all someone really needs to perform well on the Army Physical Fitness Test, according to Maj. Christopher Tung, detailed Inspector General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command... MORE

Maj. Christopher Tung, right, receives the Army Fitness Badge during the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command headquarters weekend battle assembly, June 8, 2019.

Last surviving medic from World War II ‘Band of Brothers’ Battalion honored during funeral service
June 18, 2019 — Legendary World War II Soldier Al Mampre, one of the featured Soldiers in the 2001 HBO series ‘Band of Brothers’ was honored during funeral services Saturday, June 15th, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston... MORE

Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division fold the flag during a graveside service for Staff Sgt. Al Mampre. Mampre served as a medic with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II.

Chicago area woman honors her husband’s World War II service, 40 years after his death
June 14, 2019 — In 1937 a young Chicago woman named Aida Garaffa lived across the street from a young man named Gerald “Jerry” Bonsonto... MORE

The family of Aida Bonsonto pauses for a photo with Brig. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and a wedding dress made from a World War II parachute that her husband sent home.

Army Reserve Soldier receives honor as Chicago White Sox ’Hero of the Game’
June 13, 2019 — The Chicago White Sox honored Master Sgt. Shandrel Daniels, Assistant Inspector General, 85th U.S. Army Support Command, as the ‘Hero of the Game’ during their home game, June 11, 2019, playing the Washington Nationals at Guaranteed Rate Field... MORE

Master Sgt. Shandrel Daniels receives an honor during the Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals game at Guaranteed Rate Field, June 11, 2019.

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