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Army Reserve Soldiers Credited with Saving Student Continue to Receive Thanks
August 30, 2025 — What began as an ordinary Friday night football game in Stuttgart quickly turned critical when Kaiserslautern High School player Aiden collapsed on the field. Two volunteer Army Reserve Soldiers — Lt. Col. Juanita Dubon, an Army nurse practitioner, and Staff Sgt. Stephen Burkham, an Army medic — rushed from the sidelines to provide emergency care. Known in the community as “Ms. Juanita” and “Coach Steven,” both had been longtime volunteers with Kaiserslautern athletics, serving as coaches and medical support. Their experience and quick response stabilized Aiden until German emergency crews arrived, giving him the chance to recover. Over the past year, Aiden has faced multiple surgeries but continues to improve, returning to the football field to thank those who stood by him. For Dubon and Burkham, recognition is humbling, but for the Kaiserslautern community, their service is a powerful reminder of the impact of volunteerism and readiness abroad... MORE

Kaiserslautern High School student Aiden, center, sits with his family and Staff Sgt. Stephen Burkham, right, and Lt. Col. Juanita Dubo, top, after returning to the football field months after a medical emergency during a game. Burkham and Dubon, both Army Reserve Soldiers, are credited with saving Aiden’s life through their volunteer medical support.

Army Reserve Soldiers in Germany awarded for 4,000 volunteer hours
March 17, 2022 — Five Soldiers with the 455th Expeditionary Terminal Operations Element received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal during a ceremony here March 9. In addition to the service medal, Baumholder’s United Services Organizations presented the 455th with the Silver Mission Award for outstanding volunteer performance – the first time the Baumholder USO presented this award... MORE

5th Armored Brigade Soldiers help local nonprofit secure $100,000 grant
January 27, 2022 — Oklahoma Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers attached to 5th Armored Brigade at Fort Bliss, Texas, attended a $100,000 grant presentation at the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Jan. 21, 2021... MORE

5th Armored Brigade members fight food insecurity through volunteerism

210th RSG Soldiers volunteer to restore, renovate El Paso children’s shelter
December 20, 2018 — On a chilly Saturday morning with overcast skies and moderate wind chill factor, 19 Army Reserve Soldiers from the 210th Regional Support Group – Mobilization and Deployment Brigade/Fort Bliss Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security entered the Child Crisis Center of El Paso to commence work on their project, Dec. 8, 2018. A dissonance of varying sounds ensued, as the removal of floor tiles cracked, brooms swept, paint rollers splashed against wall surfaces, mop buckets squeaked along the floors, and animated conversations between the Soldiers resonated throughout the day... MORE

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