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

Army Reserve Soldiers conduct a diagnostic ACFT ahead of roll out
July 15, 2021 — Soldiers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and 84th Training Division conducted a diagnostic Army Combat Fitness Test during their battle assembly weekend training, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, July 10-11, 2021... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alyssa N. Fowler, center, Human Resources Non-commissioned Officer, 84th Training Division, pulls a 90-pound sled during the Sprint-Drag-Carry portion of the Army Combat Fitness Test.

Chicagoland baseball team honors service during Frontier League baseball
June 5, 2021 — U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Scott D. Hager, along with the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command color guard team, participated in pre-game activities before the start of a Memorial Day Frontier League baseball game between the Schaumburg Boomers and the Gateway Grizzlies, at Wintrust Field, May 31, 2021, in Schaumburg, Illinois. ... MORE

The 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command color guard team presents the Nation’s Colors during the Schaumburg Boomers’ Memorial Day home game, May 31, 2021, against the Gateway Grizzlies.

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.

S1 integrates new Soldiers into a stressful situation
May 25, 2021 — Nearly eight months after 4th Cavalry Multi-Functional Training Brigade held its first foundational day event there are no signs that their commitment to being a People-First organization will waver... MORE

Local Army Reserve Command partners with Chicago Wolves to honor veterans on Veteran’s Day
November 12, 2020 — Entering the eleventh month of the pandemic, Soldiers from the Army Reserve’s 85th Support Command partnered with the American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves to honor veterans, safely, at the Vietnam Memorial Wall alongside Chicago’s Riverwalk, November 11, 2020... MORE

Army Reserve officer credits Army training with his success in aerospace
August 4, 2020 — If a job posting read “experience wanted in Aerospace industry” Lieutenant Colonel Pat Lis, officer-in-charge of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command’s surgeon office, would be the one to call... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Pat Lis pauses for a photo at the entrance to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida.

The Army Reserve’s 85th Support Command conducts second round of back-to-back virtual change in leadership ceremonies
July 17, 2020 — Last month, the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command held a virtual change of command ceremony for their commanding general; last weekend, their headquarters and headquarters company conducted a virtual change of responsibility receiving a new first sergeant, July 10, 2020... MORE

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command held a pre-recorded virtual change of responsibility ceremony, July 10, 2020, during their Soldier Virtual Battle Assembly, where 1st Sgt. Anthony L. Taylor relinquished responsibility to 1st Sgt. Karen Fittanto.

Local Unit Readiness Creates All Army Success
March 19, 2020 — Local events that can be held at every Army Reserve unit in conjunction with Battle Assembly schedules are an enabler that increase readiness and improve retention. ... MORE

Team Coach Sgt. 1st Class Rosendorn instructs the 3-335th TSBn Soldiers prior to a stage of fire. "Team Blackhawks" took first place among the other Army Reserve teams.

First Army trains observers in the Caribbean
February 20, 2020 — The First Army Academy, located at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, trains every soldier assigned to First Army on the basics of being an Observer, Coach, and Trainer. Using the skills and procedures taught by the Academy, First Army Soldiers bridge the gap between the Active and Reserve Components... MORE

Army Reserve Soldiers reach out through Chicagoland communities to share the story of veterans
November 14, 2019 — Amid record-breaking snowfall and cold temperatures, leaders from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command set out to honor and tell the story of Veterans, past and present, by participating in Veterans’ Day observances across the Chicagoland area, November 11, 2019... MORE

Brig. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, speaks to an audience of veterans, community leaders and local citizens at Soldier Field during the City of Chicago’s Veteran’s Day commemoration, November 11, 2019.

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