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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

Chicago Police Officer and Army Reserve Soldier Diane Mason, third from left, pauses for a photo after receiving an award for outstanding Police work with Chicago Police Commander Eddie Johnson, left, and former Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis, right.

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.

Soldier athlete goes the distance at the Army 10-Miler race
October 25, 2023 — The 39th Annual Army 10-Miler, held October 8, 2023 in Washington D.C., annually attracts more than 35 thousand runners and 900 teams from around the world... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Master Sgt. Laroy Warren, G-1 Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, IPPS-A Liaison, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, displays the medals he has earned competing in 5k and 10k races from March to October of this year, October 16, 2023.

Chicago White Sox honors two local servicemembers on Pride night game
June 26, 2023 — The rock group Boson has a phrase ‘It’s been such a long time’ in their 1976 song titled Long Time. And it could not be truer for a young man who began his military career as a student at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida... MORE

Lt. Col. Brian Dunn, G1, Assistant Chief of Staff, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, appears on the jumbotron for a military recognition during the Chicago White Sox Pride night game, June 21, 2023.

Battalion Command Teams training enhances Army Reserve Readiness
March 9, 2023 — The 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command hosted a Battalion Command Teams Training event, March 3-5, 2023, for First Army Division West command teams at the Colonel Paul G. Schulstad Army Reserve Center in the northwest suburbs of Chicago... MORE

Battalion Command Teams and 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command staff pause for a group photo during the 85th USARSC’s Battalion Command Teams Training training event held at the their headquarters, March 3-5, 2023.

Local service members start new year with a military recognition from Chicago Blackhawks
January 9, 2023 — The Chicago Blackhawks honored Staff Sgt. Justin Craggs, a mobilization non-commissioned officer assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, along with retired U.S. Air Force veteran Alex Parker before the start of a home game against the Arizona Coyotes, January 6, 2023... MORE

Retired Air Force veteran Alex Parker (left) and Staff Sgt. Justin Craggs, Mobilization Non-Commissioned Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, are pictured on the United Center jumbotron as hockey fans stand on their feet cheering during a military salute at a Chicago Blackhawks military appreciation night game, January 6, 2023, at the United Center.

Soldiers and veterans celebrate Veterans Day activities across the Chicagoland area
November 16, 2022 — The lights at the United Center dimmed as a single spotlight focused on the American flag. Hockey fans applauded and cheered as two Soldiers stood on a red carpet over the ice... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Eric Kroner, left, G-3 Force Protection/Physical Security Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command; and Brig. Gen. Doug Lowrey, center, Commanding General, Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, render a salute as singer Jim Cornelison, right, sings the National Anthem at the Chicago Blackhawks Military Appreciation Night game at the United Center in Chicago on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Servicemembers celebrate Italian American culture during Chicago’s 70th Annual Columbus Day parade
October 11, 2022 — The Great Lakes Navy Band, along with local Army Reserve Soldiers participated in Chicago’s 70th Annual Columbus Day Parade with more than 150 units between floats, bands and marching units from a variety of organizations and cultures... MORE

A color guard from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, Arlington Heights, Illinois march down State Street during the 70th Annual Columbus Day Parade in Chicago on Monday, October 10, 2022.

9/11 changed career path for Army Reserve officer
September 13, 2022 — Twenty-one-year-old Timothy Booker was on his way to an internship at a law office. When he arrived, a paralegal assistant asked if he had watched the news... MORE

Maj. Timothy Booker, left, and Maj. Rebecca Spohr look over a document at the 85th U.S Army Reserve Support Command’s Inspector General office, September 11, 2022.

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