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Chicago Dogs honor Army Reserve officer during the Army’s 250th Birthday

Lt. Col. Christopher Tung, G-3/Assistant Chief of Staff, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, threw out the first pitch while...

Army Reserve celebrates U.S. Army’s 250th birthday with historic parade in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Army Reserve joined thousands of Soldiers in Washington, D.C., to mark the Army’s 250th birthday with a series of...

Army Reserve Leaders Drive Transformation at SC/GC Conference

U.S. Army Reserve senior leaders convened at the Senior Commander / Garrison Commander (SC/GC) Conference from May 7-8, 2025 at...

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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.

Active component OC/T lives total army force serving in an Army Reserve unit
August 14, 2024 — “I’m extremely passionate about being an observer coach/trainer,” said Sgt. 1st Class Chris Duncan, Senior OC/T, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, based out of Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. “Our sole purpose is to ensure the Soldiers have quality training and we provide the training that they need to succeed.”... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Chris Duncan, an active-duty Soldier and senior observer coach trainer, assigned to 1-338th Training Support Battalion, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, is originally from Arkansas City, Kansas.

CSTX 91-24-01 Feature: Where exceptional service meets unbeatable value
June 13, 2024 — In the face of scorching 90-degree heat inside the 3-356th Logistics Support Battalion motor pool, the Soldiers of this unit remained undeterred in accomplishing their mission support... MORE

Sgt. Jesus Sanchez Cruz, a mechanic with the 3-356th Logistics Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, based out of Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., works on a vehicle to ensure it is safe for use during CSTX 91-24-01 at Fort Hunter Liggett, June 4, 2024.

Army Reserve observer coach/trainers assist to enhance unit readiness
June 13, 2024 — Combat Support Training Exercise 91-24-01 kicked off at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, where OC/Ts, from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, supported the exercise to ensure training units met the readiness level for future missions, overseas exercises and deployments... MORE

Simulated casualties lay on the ground during simulated indirect fire attacks with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear agents on their position during CSTX 91-24-01 at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, June 6, 2024.

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