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Observer coach trainer embraces both of his Citizen-Soldier skills to enhance his career roles
June 23, 2022 — “I became an observer coach trainer because of the responsibilities you have as an OC/T,” said Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Ian Fairweather, Observer Coach Trainer, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “I really like meeting with units, seeing how they perform and being a coach to help them train and get better.”... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Ian Fairweather, Observer Coach/ Trainer, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, observes the training area during the Spartan Warrior Three training exercise at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, June 19, 2022.

Soldiers ready their marksmanship skills at 25-meter pistol range
June 9, 2022 — “Always have your muzzle pointed down range” said Maj. Scott Hager, range officer in charge, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, who provided a mandatory safety briefing for Soldiers. “If you have a weapon in your hand, focus on your weapon.”... MORE

Maj. Joan Jordan, Deputy Command Judge Advocate, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, fires an M-9 Beretta pistol during an individual weapons qualification at the Joliet Training Area, June 8, 2022.

Chicago Wolves hockey team honors Army Reserve Soldier on Armed Forces Day
May 23, 2022 — Sgt. 1st Class Moises Garcia, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was honored as the Hometown Hero during a Chicago Wolves hockey military appreciation game versus the Milwaukee Admirals on Armed Forces Day, May 21, 2022, at All-State Arena... MORE

Wayne Messmer, left, Senior Executive Vice President, Chicago Wolves, and Sgt. 1st Class Moises Garcia appear on the Jumbotron before the singing of the National Anthem during a Chicago Wolves military appreciation game, May 21, 2022, at the All-State Arena.

Chicago area Army Reserve Soldiers donate blood to combat supply shortage
April 25, 2022 — “Our MRAPs (mine resistant ambush protected vehicles) were hit with an IED (improvised explosive device),” said Sgt.1st Class Lonnie Cavitt, G3 Operations Sergeant, 85th Support Command. “We had a Soldier that got injured really bad.”... MORE

Maj. Jodi Wernikoff, company commander for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 85th USARSC donates blood during an Armed Services Blood Program event.

Army Reserve suicide prevention community continues to evolve Stand for Life program
April 19, 2022 — From dancing to skits, role plays, podcasts and games, the last thing one would think is happening is a suicide prevention training event... MORE

Capt. Jerry Duong, left, 189th Infantry Brigade, and Sgt. 1st Class Emily Brandt, 3rd Regiment, 361st Battalion, conduct a skit as part of their teach backs on learned training during the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command’s Stand for Life suicide prevention training event in Nashville, Tennessee, March 28 – 30, 2022.

Army Reserve local leader receives honor during Chicago Blackhawks NHL home game
October 5, 2021 — National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks honored U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Maj. Dennis Koski, operations sergeant major of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, during a home game versus the St. Louis Blues at the United Center, October 1, 2021, in Chicago... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Dennis Koski, left, operations sergeant major for the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, and U.S. Navy Veteran Lt. j.g. Ash Davis, meet Tommy Hawk, the Chicago Blackhawks’ mascot, after a military recognition during a Chicago Blackhawks NHL home game verses the St. Louis Blues, October 1, 2021.

Command Sergeant Major honored during Chicago Cubs game, ahead of retirement
August 17, 2021 — U.S. Army Reserve Command Sgt. Maj. Theodore Dewitt, command sergeant major of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was honored at a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field, August 12, 2021... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Command Sgt. Maj Theodore Dewitt is honored for his service during a Chicago Cubs home game, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, August 12, 2021.

Sergeant Major of the Army meets with Chicago community leaders during Memorial Day weekend
June 4, 2021 — “Memorial Day is a day of national, solemn reverence; a day for us to honor the military men and women who gave their lives in defense of our nation, its values, our freedoms and our liberties,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston, Sergeant Major of the Army. “This Memorial Day, I hope that we can remember the link we have with all the generations who have gone before us. They selflessly served our country and paid that ultimate price.”... MORE

Sgt. Maj. of the Army, Michael A. Grinston, delivers remarks, as the keynote speaker during the City of Chicago’s Memorial Day commemoration, May 29, 2021.

Army Reserve Commands focus on connectedness in suicide prevention to make people first
June 2, 2021 — In walking into an Army Reserve ‘Stand for Life’ suicide prevention training event, one may encounter dancing, stretching exercises, podcast interviews, and a good amount of collaboration taking place... MORE

The suicide prevention media team conduct media interviews during the Stand for Life training event at Camp Bullis, Texas, May 11, 2021.

US and EU military leaders engage in virtual panel to further transatlantic cooperation
December 2, 2020 — “I wish to stress that I am particularly impressed by those who decide to serve in the military in addition to their professional occupation in the civilian world”, said Stavros Lambrinidis, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States. “Those composing the military reserve forces enhance military readiness. They contribute their rich and diverse skills to the missions of armed forces, and they demonstrate a deep personal commitment to the defense of their nation and their allies.” ... MORE

A panel, comprised of distinguished Armed Forces officials from both the United States and European Union countries, discussed contributions of reserve components to the alliance, and the past, present and future of transatlantic military relations during the first-ever “We Stood Together, We Stand Together” virtual panel co-hosted by the European Union Delegation to the United States and the Reserve Organization of America, November 12, 2020.

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