IN THE NEWS

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: SSG David Lietz

Vietnam veteran reflects on war time service, more than 50 years later
March 19, 2025 — “I don’t want the interview today to be about me. I was a combat engineer, but I was not in the infantry,” explained Wayne Kern, a retired special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation who now volunteers at a military retiree office, co-located with the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “There’s a difference. I give more credit to the guys that were at the tip of the spear. We were behind them. I’d like to give you the names of some other people I thought were worth knowing in Vietnam.”... MORE

Spc. 4 Wayne Kern, U.S. Army Soldier, left, pauses for a photo with a fellow Soldier during the Vietnam War, 1969.

Soldier reflects on Army journalism career, following Chicago Wolves recognition
March 11, 2025 — The Chicago Wolves honored Staff Sgt. David Lietz, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, in a Hometown Hero military recognition before the Chicago Wolves’ game against the Grand Rapid Griffins, March 8, 2025... MORE

Staff Sgt. David Lietz, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, public affairs noncommissioned officer, salutes the American flag while Wayne Messmer, professional singer, broadcaster, sings the National Anthem at All-State Arena, March 8, 2025.

Command teams training event builds leaders to enhance Soldier readiness
March 5, 2025 — “This weekend is a chance for battalion command teams to come together and network. It’s also an opportunity to meet the 85th (U.S. Army Reserve Support Command) staff,” said Col. David Neary, Deputy Commanding Officer, 85th USARSC. “All of our units are direct reporting units to First Army. We are here to teach the command teams how to be successful.”... MORE

Command team members from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and First Army Division West formations pause for a photo during the 85th USARSC’s annual Battalion Command Teams Training event, February 28 - March 2, 2025, at the 85th USARSC’s headquarters, in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

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.

Crossing Continents: Army Reserve officer commutes to the USA for weekend training
June 7, 2024 — Many Army Reserve Soldiers have a relatively short commute to their weekend battle training assembly, but for one Army Reserve officer it takes him a little longer, about half a day longer... MORE

Lt. Col. Cassidy Dauby, Battalion Commander, 2-346th Training Support Battalion, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, talks with Capt. John Lombardo, Bravo Company, 2-156th Infantry Battalion, Louisiana National Guard, New Iberia, Louisiana, as trucks transport Soldiers to a location during XCTC 24-01.

Total Army forces train National Guard units, ahead of future deployment
June 7, 2024 — “Our intent during their two weeks on the ground here is to build proficiency in platoon, battalion and brigade staff (readiness ahead of) real world missions,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Steve Chandler, Brigade Command Sergeant Major, 177th Armored Brigade, Camp Shelby, Mississippi. “What we do as observer coach trainers is execute situational training exercises.”... MORE

Louisiana National Guard Soldiers assigned to Alpha Battery, 1-141st Field Artillery, 256th Infantry Brigade, Jackson Barracks, Louisiana prepare an M-119 Alpha Three Howitzer for a fire support mission during Exportable Combat Training Capability 24-01 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

Army Reserve Soldier shares her story, serving her city and country
February 29, 2024 — “You must be very strong headed, uncomplacent and very spiritual,” said Master Sgt. Diane Mason, G-1, Non-Commissioned Offer in Charge, Personnel Support, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “Every minute of the day something changes. If you get complacent you can get killed. You must believe whoever is your god is going to protect you.”... MORE

Army Reserve Soldiers take the oath at 2024 Chicago Auto Show
February 22, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman, Director, Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team, delivered the oath of re-enlistment to six Army Reserve Soldiers during the Chicago Auto Show on, February 13, 2024, at McCormick Place... MORE

Army Reserve Soldiers, representing a variety of military occupational specialties, from a religious affairs specialist to an infantryman, pause for a photo after a re-enlistment ceremony with Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman, Director, Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team, at the Chicago Auto Show on February 13, 2024 at McCormick Place.

Army Reserve officer pays tribute to service members during Veteran’s Day ceremony
November 13, 2023 — Overcast skies and blustery, cold wind could not stop the patriotic spirit from burning brightly during the Village of Barrington’s Veterans’ Day ceremony, November 10, 2023... MORE

Capt. Michael Ariola, Public Affairs Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, delivers a Veteran’s Day speech at the Village of Barrington’s Veterans Day ceremony, November 10, 2023.

Keyword:

Type:

Sort:

Year

2025 (71)
2024 (395)
2023 (448)
2022 (500)
2021 (522)
2020 (519)
2019 (473)
2018 (417)