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Army Reserve and local police partnership build on skills combating active shooter events
September 29, 2025 — Soldiers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command partnered with the Arlington Heights Police Department to conduct an active shooter training exercise Sept. 6, 2025, at the 85th USARSC headquarters... MORE

Sgt. Patrick Chojnowski, in yellow vest, a sergeant assigned to the Arlington Heights Police Department, gives a safety brief to members of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command during an active shooter training exercise at the 85th USARSC headquarters, September 6, 2025.

September 11 attacks led junior high student towards a journey of service
September 9, 2025 — It was a Tuesday morning on September 11, 2001. Jason Stoterau was a 13-year-old 8th grader at Orland Junior High School in south suburban Orland Park, Illinois... MORE

Soldiers conduct live mortar fire exercise with the mortar section from Bravo Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment at Fort Pickett, Virginia in 2012.

“Mustangs” take on tactical and technical proficiency during week-long readiness training
August 25, 2025 — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 2-382nd Logistics Support Battalion, “Mustangs”, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, traveled to Fort Hood, Texas to enhance warfighting capabilities and foundational readiness, June 9-15, 2025... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Keyon D. Cummings, right, Command Seargent Major, 120th Infantry Brigade, First Army, presents Sgt. 1st Class Jason Blair, 2-382nd Logistics Support Battalion, “Mustangs”, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, with the 120th INF BDE Unit Crest coin for his exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentorship that enhanced operational readiness across the formation.

Chicago Bears honor combat veteran who battled insurgents in Iraq
August 13, 2025 — On a hot Chicago Sunday afternoon, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees, more than 40,000 football fans cheered for Sgt. 1st Class Charles Almburg, G-3 Operations Non-commissioned Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, who was the Chicago Bears’ Military Salute honoree during their preseason home game against the Miami Dolphins, August 10, 2025... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Charles Almburg waves to thousands of cheering football fans during the Chicago Bears’ Military Salute at Soldier Field in Chicago, August 10, 2025.

Army Reserve observer coach/ trainer shares his story of service working on Army watercrafts
August 11, 2025 — Standing next to a Humvee, Sgt. 1st Class Jake Brand, Observer Coach Trainer, 1-364th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, based out of Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, smiled as he recalled why he joined the U.S. Army Reserve... MORE

Army Reserve receives honor during regional baseball tournament
August 7, 2025 — Col. Christopher Tung, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command’s G3/Operations, was honored at the American Legion, Post 76, Great Lakes Regional Baseball Tournament, August 6, 2025, throwing in a ceremonial first pitch, along with Jim Zay, District 6, County Board for DuPage County, and Mayor Frank Saverino, Mayor, Carol Stream... MORE

The 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command’s color guard team presents the nation’s colors during the playing of the national anthem at the American Legion, Post 76, Great Lakes Regional Baseball Tournament, August 6, 2025, in Carol Stream, Illinois.

Raven Focus increases warfighting readiness for Total Army
July 24, 2025 — “We are here in support of Raven Focus which is a brigade annual training exercise for the 81st Stryker Brigade, based in Seattle, Washington,” said Lt. Col. Nathan Davis, Commander, 1-357th Brigade Support Battalion, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. “For the National Guard and the Army Reserve, their biggest challenge is access to equipment and the time to train. You cannot replicate the size and scope of the training they can do at the Yakima Training Center during a weekend battle assembly.”... MORE

An observer coach/trainer, assigned to the 189th Combined Arms Training Brigade, stands by a Stryker vehicle preparing to move to a new position during the Raven Focus exercise, July 20, 2025, at the Yakima Training Center in Washington.

First Army takes the field at Chicago White Sox home game
July 10, 2025 — First Army’s commanding general, Lt. Gen. Mark Landes, along with U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Garrett Bisinger, currently assigned to First Army as a physical security non-commissioned officer, and members of their color guard team received a military honor during a Chicago White Sox home game, July 9, 2025... MORE

The First Army color guard team presents the nation’s colors during Major League Baseball’s Chicago White Sox’ military recognition at a home game, July 9, 2025.

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.

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