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Local Touch a Truck event brings Chicagoland Soldiers together with community
June 26, 2025 — “It looks like a wonderful turnout,” said Nicole Grasse, Illinois State Representative for the 53rd district, during the annual Rolling Meadows Touch a Truck event, held June 20, 2025. “So many families with young and older kids, it seems to be a great event.”... MORE

Event participants pause for a photo during the annual Rolling Meadows Touch a Truck event, June 20, 2025.

Soldiers share their story of military service with local community members
June 25, 2025 — Soldiers, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, visited with participants of the Northwest Special Recreation Association Pursuit program, June 17, 2025, at program locations in Rolling Meadows and Mount Prospect, Illinois, to share what military life is like... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Craggs displays one of his personal protective equipment pieces to a Northwest Special Recreation Association attendee during the NWSRA’s Pursuit program, June 17, 2025.

Iraq combat veteran turned Army Reserve Soldier receives honor at Chicago Cubs game
June 17, 2025 — Lifelong Chicago Cubs fan Sgt. 1st Class Robert Zalabak, who is the executive assistant for the command group at the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was honored, June 12, 2025, at Wrigley Field during a Military Salute at a Chicago Cubs home game... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Robert Zalabak's photo appears on the Wrigley Field jumbotron during a Chicago Cubs Military Salute recognition, June 12, 2025.

Chicago Dogs honor Army Reserve officer during the Army’s 250th Birthday
June 16, 2025 — Lt. Col. Christopher Tung, G-3/Assistant Chief of Staff, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, threw out the first pitch while the 85th USARSC color guard team presented the Colors before the start of the Chicago Dogs baseball against the Cleburne Railroaders June 14, 2025, at Impact Field in Rosemont, Illinois... MORE

Soldiers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Command color guard team presents the colors during the National Anthem before the start of the Chicago Dogs versus the Cleburne Railroaders baseball game at Impact Field in Rosemont, Illinois, June 14, 2025.

Army Reserve general officer receives a hero’s welcome at Chicago White Sox game
May 29, 2025 — Major League Baseball’s Chicago White Sox honored Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, as the ‘Hero of the Game’ during the third inning of their home game versus the Texas Rangers, May 24, 2025... MORE

Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball team, honors Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, on-field during a ‘Hero of the Game’ service recognition during a home game versus the Texas Rangers, May 24, 2025.

Students receive an Army experience during a local “Touch a truck” event
May 28, 2025 — Sgt. 1st Class Jeremiah Fogle, Force Protection NCO and Spc. Kevin Silva, G3, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, visited Parkland Preparatory Academy, located in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, to meet with local students and participate in a Touch a Truck community event, May 23, 2025... MORE

Local students meet Spc. Kevin Silva, G3, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, during a Touch a Truck community event, May 23, 2025.

Local Soldiers push their endurance, for four days, throughout the Memorial Day weekend
May 28, 2025 — “During the ruck march, you think about your journey as a Soldier, and you think about individuals that are no longer here and made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Master Sgt. Laroy Warren, G1 Non-commissioned Officer-In-Charge, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command... MORE

Participants at the 11th annual Chicago Veterans Ruck March move along the 20-mile course, into Chicago, that started in Dawes Park in Evanston, Illinois, May 23, 2025.

Chicagoland Soldiers and veterans honor the fallen during local Memorial Day parade
May 27, 2025 — Flashing lights of police cars and fire trucks, the steady drum beat of marching units and distinguished guests, like retired Sgt. Maj. Dennis Koski, formerly assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, participated in the 106th annual Arlington Heights Memorial Day parade and ceremony, May 26, 2025... MORE

Retired Maj. Gen. James. H. Mukoyama delivered the keynote speech at the annual Arlington Heights Memorial Day parade and ceremony.

Suicide prevention training serves as a force multiplier towards Army Reserve readiness
May 19, 2025 — “One thing we work on in terms of force readiness is teaching the suicide prevention liaisons how to support the Soldiers in a way that addresses their needs,” said Tifini Steif, Suicide Prevention Program Manager, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “We’re trying to encourage and educate our SPLs to be our first line of defense at the unit level in support of their commander.”... MORE

Soldiers from across the country traveled to the Paul G. Schulstad Army Reserve Center in Arlington Heights, Illinois to participate in Tier 2 Ask Care Escort Suicide Prevention liaison training, May 13-15, 2025.

Hometown hero takes the field: Chicago Cubs salute Army Reserve officer
May 12, 2025 — The Chicago Cubs recently honored Maj. Scott D. Hager, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, during their Military Salute at a home game versus the San Diego Padres, at Wrigley Field... MORE

Maj. Scott D. Hager, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, waves to cheering baseball fans, on the jumbotron, during the Military Salute at the Chicago Cubs Hometown Opener game versus the San Diego Padres on April 4, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

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