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Tag: 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command

Vietnam veteran reflects on war time service, more than 50 years later
March 19, 2025 — “I don’t want the interview today to be about me. I was a combat engineer, but I was not in the infantry,” explained Wayne Kern, a retired special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation who now volunteers at a military retiree office, co-located with the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “There’s a difference. I give more credit to the guys that were at the tip of the spear. We were behind them. I’d like to give you the names of some other people I thought were worth knowing in Vietnam.”... MORE

Spc. 4 Wayne Kern, U.S. Army Soldier, left, pauses for a photo with a fellow Soldier during the Vietnam War, 1969.

Soldier reflects on Army journalism career, following Chicago Wolves recognition
March 11, 2025 — The Chicago Wolves honored Staff Sgt. David Lietz, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, in a Hometown Hero military recognition before the Chicago Wolves’ game against the Grand Rapid Griffins, March 8, 2025... MORE

Staff Sgt. David Lietz, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, public affairs noncommissioned officer, salutes the American flag while Wayne Messmer, professional singer, broadcaster, sings the National Anthem at All-State Arena, March 8, 2025.

Command teams training event builds leaders to enhance Soldier readiness
March 5, 2025 — “This weekend is a chance for battalion command teams to come together and network. It’s also an opportunity to meet the 85th (U.S. Army Reserve Support Command) staff,” said Col. David Neary, Deputy Commanding Officer, 85th USARSC. “All of our units are direct reporting units to First Army. We are here to teach the command teams how to be successful.”... MORE

Command team members from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and First Army Division West formations pause for a photo during the 85th USARSC’s annual Battalion Command Teams Training event, February 28 - March 2, 2025, at the 85th USARSC’s headquarters, in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Soldier serves his country twice as firefighter and Army Reserve officer
February 4, 2025 — As a kid growing up in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood on the south side, Lt. Col. Brandon Singleton, Finance Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, would hear fire engines racing through the city going to a fire but he did not have the typical childhood dream of wanting to become a firefighter... MORE

Francisco Velez, left, Deputy District Chief, Chicago Fire Department, discusses an upcoming project with Lt. Col. Brandon Singleton who serves as Commander and Coordinator of Community Service in the Public Education Office for the Chicago Fire Department.

Army Reserve Soldiers lay wreaths for veterans dating back to the Revolutionary War
December 17, 2024 — History came alive at a Wreaths Across America event held Saturday, December 14th, 2024, at Elk Grove Cemetery, a small cemetery nestled between the I-90 expressway and Arlington Heights Road in the northwest suburb... MORE

Sgt. Amrit Sandhu, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command color guard, places a wreath at a gravestone during Wreaths Across America Day at Elk Grove Cemetery on Saturday, December14th, 2024.

Army Reserve general officer celebrates Veterans Day program with local high school
November 13, 2024 — Veterans from each branch of the U.S. military gathered in the gymnasium of Waller High School to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Veterans Day. The holiday originated to pay tribute to the end of World War I and was first called Armistice Day. It was not until 1954 that Congress changed the name to recognize all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, gives remarks to the audience at Waller High School during their 41st Annual Veterans program, November 11, 2024.

Soldier’s passing bonds his family together with his Army Family
November 7, 2024 — “With the unfortunate passing of Staff Sgt. (Dante) Bell, it did bring our unit and team members closer together, and it gave us confirmation on things that we already knew about each other,” said Maj. Ricardo Delbrey, Team Chief, 3-347th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “Letting (Bell’s family) know that the support will be there for their family and seeing the unit come together to do that, with no hesitation, fills my heart.”... MORE

Soldiers assigned to the 3-347th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, conduct a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Dante Bell, who died last month in a training incident.

Army Reserve Soldier honored during Chicago Sky WNBA game
September 12, 2024 — “Representing the Army Reserve tonight at a Chicago Sky game in my hometown, in front of my family, was a humbling experience and incredible opportunity,” said Master Sgt. Vicky Brown, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command... MORE

Master Sgt. Vicky Brown, of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, is honored by the Chicago Sky, Women's National Basketball Association team, during an on court “Military Moment of the Game” service recognition at a home game versus the Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena, September 06, 2024, in Chicago.

Chicagoland Army Reserve general is honored with first pitch during state champion baseball tournament
August 15, 2024 — American Legion Post 76 hosted the state champion baseball tournament for the Great Lakes region, August 7, 2024, where Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, delivered the ceremonial first pitch to kick off the tournament... MORE

Soldiers from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command present the Nation’s Colors during the playing of the National Anthem, August 7, 2024, at the American Legion Post 76-hosted state champion baseball tournament for the Great Lakes region.

Army Reserve OC/T battalion trains their own for upcoming mobilization
August 15, 2024 — Observer coach trainers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command’s 1-338th Training Support Battalion, conducted range training operations in preparation for a stateside mobilization where they will train rotational units, ahead of overseas deployments... MORE

Observer coach/ trainers assigned to 1-338th Training Support Battalion, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, shout out their unit motto ‘Badgers Marchons’ during range qualification in preparation for a stateside mobilization, August 7, 2024.

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