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MRTC officer celebrates Army's support for Sikh Soldiers at Times Square 'Turban Day'
May 15, 2024 — The Sikh-American Army Reserve officer, who in 2009 was one of the first Soldiers the Army allowed to serve in uniform with his turban and beard, was a featured speaker at the May 11 “Turban Day” held at Times Square here with members of the Sikh community performing folk dances and songs and offering free turbans to passersby... MORE

A Soldier's family heritage: Generations of service
July 21, 2022 — Today’s Army and Army Reserve is a diversified force representative of centuries of hard-fought battles on and off the field and the call to service for one family has been enduring with origins dating back to the Civil War. Master Sgt. Elginette Powell, the assistant operations non-commissioned officer-in-charge with the 87th Training Division, joined the Army on November 1988. Her desire and commitment to the uniform stems from a long family tradition and history of service... MORE

Juneteenth, Army Heritage, Pride: Celebration of a legacy
June 21, 2022 — As of last year, Juneteenth is now recognized as a federal holiday in the United States though it dates back to 1865. On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of slavery, securing the freedoms of 250,000 Black slaves. The Army ensured enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, advancing fundamental issues of justice, morality and humanity... MORE

Army aggressively working to eliminate extremism, says chief diversity officer
March 15, 2021 — As the Army continues efforts to improve diversity within its ranks, it is also reinforcing policies to eradicate extremist behaviors and activities. The battle against extremism is different from other challenges the Army encounters, said Col. Timothy Holman, the Army’s chief diversity officer. Extremism can tear apart cohesive teams... MORE

Soldiers lay the groundwork for a bias-free environment with U.S. Army Project Inclusion
October 19, 2020 — Assembled at social distance within an auditorium at the 377th Theater Sustainment Command headquarters building, Soldiers from across the Army rank structure took their seats to participate in a discussion on unintentional and perceived biases in the Army. At first glance, the group appeared as uniform as any formation, with the standardized pattern of camouflage adorning each participant. A closer look, and the importance of the event was laid bare... MORE

Maj. Gen. Gregory Mosser, commanding general of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, introduces the concept of Project Inclusion to the audience at the headquarters building in Belle Chasse, La., Oct. 14, 2020.

773rd CST commander relinquishes command while celebrating diversity
June 12, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the U.S. Army to alter traditions, including change-of-command ceremonies. Instead of standing in formation, Lt. Col. Eric Samaritoni's last request as commander of the 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Mission Support Command, was to celebrate diversity here, June 12... MORE

The 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Mission Support Command out of Kaiserslautern, Germany, is filled with Soldiers from 16 different cultures. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Capt. Lorenzo Llorente, 773rd CST UPAR)

Chicago’s 2019 Columbus Day Parade honors U.S. Army Reserve general officer
October 16, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, participated in the Chicago’s 67th Annual Columbus Day Parade, as the Honorary Parade Grand Marshall, October 14, 2019... MORE

Chicago’s 67th Annual Columbus Day Parade honors Brig. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Support Command and parade honorary Grand Marshall, and Capt. Michael J. Ariola, Public Affairs Officer, 85th USARSC, both of Italian-American heritage, during Sunday’s parade in downtown Chicago, October 14, 2019.

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