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Tag: Sustainability

U.S. Army Reserve Establishing Energy Microgrid Cyber Resilience Protocols
December 20, 2024 — The Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate and Fort Hunter Liggett, in cooperation with the Defense Digital Service (DDS) and industry-partner Bugcrowd, conducted the “Hack the Army Microgrid” cyber resilience assessment at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. The assessment, based on a "bug bounty" model, was conducted by 11 pre-vetted independent security researchers over four consecutive days to look for exploitable vulnerabilities in the installation’s solar-powered microgrid. Fort Hunter Liggett’s “Hack The Army Microgrid” assessment will set the precedent for cyber commissioning of future microgrids... MORE

Independent security researchers attempt to "Hack the Army Microgrid" at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. The assessment, based on a "bug bounty" model, was conducted by 11 pre-vetted independent security researchers over four consecutive days to look for exploitable vulnerabilities in the installation’s solar-powered microgrid. Fort Hunter Liggett’s assessment will set the precedent for cyber commissioning of future microgrids.

U.S. Army Reserve's 63rd Readiness Division Strengthens Cultural Resources Management
December 20, 2024 — The U.S. Army Reserve’s 63rd Readiness Division (RD), headquartered in Mountain View, CA, has established an enduring cultural resources program that is making impressive strides thanks to a foundation built on a decade’s worth of hard work. To foster tribal relationships, the 63rd RD’s Cultural Resources Program is opening lines of communication through the release of an updated Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP). Additionally, the 63rd RD is engaging in meaningful conversations through events such as the 2024 Texas Tribal Consultation Meeting... MORE

Reps from the U.S. Army Reserve's 63rd Readiness Division participate in a group photo with other attendees at the 2024 Texas Tribal Consultation Meeting. The event was co-hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Historical Commission, and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates microgrid launch
September 19, 2024 — The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett, under the command of Col. Stephen S. Trotter, celebrated a landmark achievement today with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new microgrid, a fully renewable energy system designed to bolster the base's energy resilience and sustainability. The microgrid project, initiated in 2011, makes Fort Hunter Liggett the first Department of Defense installation to operate a microgrid powered entirely by renewable energy. ... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Wins Secretary of the Army Environmental Awards
May 23, 2024 — Congratulations to the U.S. Army Reserve's 81st Readiness Division (RD) and 88th RD - winners of the 2024 Secretary of the Army Environmental Awards Program. The awards program celebrates exceptional achievements in environmental management strategies that increase environmental quality, enhance the mission, and keep the Army sustainable. The 81st RD was recognized in the Environmental Quality, Non-Industrial Installation category and the 88th RD in the Environmental Quality, Individual/Team category... MORE

The U.S. Army Reserve 81st RD program team, Dan Thomas and Patrick Green, monitor compliance metrics using dashboards developed for 81st RD environmental programs. The successful development and implementation of a predictive analytics system earned the 81st RD a 2024 Secretary of the Army Environmental Award in the Environmental Quality, Non-Industrial Installation category.

America's Army Reserve celebrates Earth Day across the nation
May 20, 2024 — The Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (OCAR) and U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) G-3/5/7 Engineers celebrated Earth Day with events at Fort Belvoir, VA and Fort Liberty, NC, respectively. The two events rolled up into a larger campaign of activities that celebrated the observance across the nation. Earth Day, held annually on 22 April, provides an opportunity for the Army Reserve to highlight the protection of training lands through environmental programs and promotes environmental stewardship to Soldiers, Civilian employees, and their Families... MORE

Army Reserve division teaches children during Earth Day celebration

Army Reserve Launches Site Assessments Project, Master Plan for Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities and Support Equipment
February 14, 2024 — As electric vehicle (EV) fleet needs are planned at Army Reserve Centers across America, the Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate has launched a master planning initiative with support from the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville. The planning effort includes multiple site assessments to bridge the gap between planned EV fleets and the required charging infrastructure to support it. The site assessments, managed by Huntsville Center, will provide data into fiscal year 2025 and aid Army Reserve Readiness Divisions and the Mission Support Command to make better informed decisions when selecting and installing EV chargers and supply equipment... MORE

Seniors leaders from across the Army Reserve get hands-on with government and personal electric vehicles at the 2023 Senior Commander / Garrison Commander Conference at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, CA. The Army Reserve has launched an Electric Vehicle master planning effort with support from the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville.

Army Reserve Conducts Annual Installation Status Report Centralized Training
February 14, 2024 — Over 115 personnel from the U.S. Army Reserve, Deputy Chief of Staff G-9, Installations, and the Army National Guard attended the Fiscal Year 2024 Installation Status Report (ISR) Centralized Training from 9-11 January at C.W. Bill Young Armed Forces Reserve Center in Pinellas Park, FL. Hosted by the Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate (ARIMD), participants reviewed policy, responsibilities, and guidance, and were provided the necessary tools to effectively utilize all four components of the ISR program. The training is conducted annually to develop and sustain mission critical initiatives to support readiness of the Reserve components... MORE

Over 115 personnel from the U.S. Army Reserve, Deputy Chief of Staff G-9, Installations, and the Army National Guard attend the Fiscal Year 2024 Installation Status Report (ISR) Centralized Training from 9-11 January at C.W. Bill Young Armed Forces Reserve Center in Pinellas Park, FL. Hosted by the Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate (ARIMD), participants reviewed policy, responsibilities, and guidance, and were provided the necessary tools to effectively utilize all four components of the ISR program. The training is conducted annually to develop and sustain mission critical initiatives to support readiness of the Reserve components.

Army Reserve establishing new recycling programs in hard to reach places
December 15, 2023 — The U.S. Army Reserve’s 9th Mission Support Command (9th MSC), Hawaii, is partnering with organizations across the Pacific to establish new recycling programs in places such as American Samoa, Guam, Saipan, and Alaska. Without ready access to traditional recycling programs, the 9th MSC has sought out creative ways to divert carboard, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, e-waste, and more. By diverting waste from landfills, these efforts are advancing the Army Reserve towards meeting federal climate and waste management goals... MORE

The U.S. Army Reserve’s 9th Mission Support Command (9th MSC), Hawaii, is partnering with organizations across
the Pacific to establish new recycling programs in places such as Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center, American Samoa.

Army Reserve Participates in Solid Waste Pilot Programs
October 25, 2023 — Two Army Reserve-funded installations have been selected to participate in piloting innovative solid waste technologies to more efficiently and effectively divert waste from landfills throughout the Army. The pilots are spearheaded by the Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9 Installations and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Engineer Research and Development Center (specifically the Construction Engineer Research Lab). Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Massachusetts will implement composting and dumpster sensors, while Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico will implement composting and a Waste-to-Energy system... MORE

Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA), Massachusetts will implement composting and dumpster sensors, while Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico will implement composting and a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) system. U.S. Army Reserve photo of compost courtesy of Sgt. Khylee Woodford.

Army Reserve Hosts National Public Lands Day Event
October 12, 2023 — The Office of the Chief, Army Reserve hosted a National Public Lands Day community event at Fort Belvoir’s Truman Hall on Friday, 29 September. Nearly 25 Army Reserve personnel from various directorates and branches, along with family members, volunteered to weed, plant, and mulch the overgrown pollinator gardens at the building’s entrance. The revitalization of the garden, as well as its initial install in 2017, was funded through a National Environmental Education Foundation grant... MORE

Army Reserve Soldiers, Civilian employees, and Families volunteer to weed, plant, and mulch pollinator gardens at the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve, on 29 September at Fort Belvoir, Va. The revitalization of the garden, as well as its initial install in 2017, was funded through a National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) grant for National Public Lands Day.

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