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U.S. Army Reserve celebrates 117th birthday at historic birthplace of the American Revolution

This year, as the Army Reserve marks its 117th birthday, it is honoring its ties to the Army and a legacy of service and sacrifice...

Honoring 250 years, one mile at a time: Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates the Army’s birthday with a...

In honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday and its official theme, “This We’ll Defend,” Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) is leading a...

Army establishes new fitness test of record to strengthen readiness and lethality

The U.S. Army announced today the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for...

Tag: 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

Back to basics: U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers develop critical skills at Warrior Exercise
July 29, 2022 — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers work to balance their civilian and military lives on a daily basis and every year they typically spend at least two weeks away from their families to fully immerse themselves in annual training exercises, such as the Warrior Exercise (WAREX)... MORE

Transportation Soldiers qualify with .50 caliber machine guns
April 14, 2022 — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from several companies in the 470th Movement Control Battalion, 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 79th Theater Sustainment Command, Elwood, Illinois, trained on something not every Soldier is able to do at a range here April 9, 2022. They were able to engage targets from as far away as 1,300 yards behind the new Browning M2A1 50-caliber machine gun. Enhancements to the M2 include, a quick-change barrel, a fixed headspace and timing configuration, and flash hider... MORE

Combined efforts and thousands of Soldiers: V Corps’ commitment to Europe
August 12, 2021 — V Corps conducted their third command post exercise at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Aug. 1-6, in preparation for the upcoming warfighter culminating training event in Grafenwoehr, Germany, that once successfully completed, will certify the corps headquarters’ ability to take responsibility of subordinate commands for future operations... MORE

Mechanics stay current on skills at Operation Platinum Wrench
June 22, 2021 — Operation Platinum Wrench is a unique opportunity for the U.S. Army Reserve. Platinum Wrench provides in-depth training sessions here for mechanics so they can stay current on their skills on a variety of vehicles and Army equipment... MORE

Driver’s training adds seasoning to transportation company
May 6, 2021 — Preparing for war is a serious business. For the Soldiers of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 459th Transportation Company, that business brought them to the hills of the driver’s training course here, April 30, 2021... MORE

103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) conducts convoy mounted preliminary marksmanship instructions
February 24, 2021 — Soldiers were trained in cross vehicle communication, calling in air support and requesting a medical evacuation, all events that can occur when coming in contact with enemy forces. Using simulated gunner positions, they conducted each action and communicated with each other throughout the training exercise, being observed by weapons instructors and senior gunners alike... MORE

Army Reserve Soldiers learn to save lives during Operation Cactus Gunnery
November 19, 2020 — Nearly 30 Army Reserve gun crew members immersed themselves in two weeks of mounted gunnery training during Operation Cactus Gunnery here Nov. 4 to 18 hosted by the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa, to hone their convoy protection skills and ultimately to save lives... MORE

Protecting the reserve force: Cactus COVID-19 Task Force
October 6, 2020 — The novel COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our operational and training landscape throughout our daily activities and mission sets. As operations continue, leaders plan and implement policies and procedures. These efforts help to ensure the health and safety of the force, while maintaining readiness to prepare us for the next fight... MORE

The storyteller’s story: An afternoon with an Army Reserve public affairs officer
August 28, 2020 — Annual training (AT) is a special part of an Army Reserve Soldier’s career. They perform their monthly battle training assemblies (BTA) then culminate their efforts during AT. This opportunity usually affords the Soldier some field experience, where they execute their required tasks and maintain overall readiness and lethality. Behind the scenes, the public affairs officer or unit public affairs representative captures those efforts in a variety of products... MORE

Fueling Defender Europe 20-plus: Bartonville Army Reserve Soldiers delivering fuel, supplies in Poland
May 18, 2020 — When it comes to driving trucks for the Army, Staff Sgt. James Lowe has been around. The 13-year-veteran from Canton, Illinois, has served as a trucker in Iraq and Afghanistan. Lowe is now on the road in Poland – his fourth deployment - where his Army Reserve unit, the 724th Transportation Company, out of Bartonville, is responsible for driving bulk fuel and cargo throughout the country... MORE

Fueling Defender Europe 20-plus: Bartonville Army Reserve Soldiers delivering fuel and supplies in Poland

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