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Fort Hunter Liggett: 85 years of mission readiness on display

Eighty-five years of warfighting history came alive on May 2 during Fort Hunter Liggett’s (FHL) milestone Anniversary Open House...

U.S. personnel apply new innovative sustainment assessment during African Lion 26

African Lion 26 continues to strengthen military partnerships across Africa, and this year’s exercise introduced a new tool to...

87th Training Division leaders provide aid at Indiana crash scene

Two Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 87th Training Division found themselves responding to a real-world emergency while...

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Army Reserve Soldiers celebrate 118 years of service
April 30, 2026 — The U.S. Army Reserve celebrated its 118th birthday on April 23, 2026... MORE

Lt. Col. Kemetta G. Burdette, Commander, 1-347th Training Support Battalion, conducts the Oath of Enlistment with Future Soldiers during a U.S. Army Reserve 118th birthday celebration event at Fort Hood, Texas, April 23, 2026.

Leveraging technology to enhance Army readiness
March 30, 2026 — “This week we are hosting Soldiers with the 188th, 157th, 177th, and 174th Infantry Brigades and 4th Cavalry (Brigade)," said Chief Warrant Officer Pin Yao Chen, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command G4. "During this training, we want to focus on the importance that property accountability plays in the Army.”... MORE

Soldiers attending the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command G4 training workshop pause for a photo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, during their training event held from March 23-27, 2026.

Serving with purpose
March 18, 2026 — Today’s U.S. Army Reserve is the most battle-tested and experienced in our nation’s history. As the Army’s dedicated federal reserve force, the Army Reserve exists to serve both the Army and the Nation with a force of warrior citizens who are always ready to answer the call and deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice... MORE

Master Sgt. Ricardo Calzadias, Assistant Inspector General, 85th United States Army Reserve Support Command, serves as the assistant inspector general for the 85th USARSC. Calzadias assists Soldiers and commanders at the 85th USARSC in identifying personnel or systemic issues and he offers corrections based on U.S. Army policy.

Building partnerships, improving readiness
February 26, 2026 — “The battalion command teams training (event) is a valuable opportunity for our commanders to come together, collaborate, and share lessons learned,” said Lt. Col. Franklin Simmons, Executive Officer, 188th Infantry Brigade, based at Fort Stewart, Georgia. “It also provides an excellent platform for commanders and command sergeants major to receive input from the G-staffs at the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, First Army, and United States Army Reserve Command,”... MORE

Leaders, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, pause for a photo during the Battalion Command Teams Training event at Arlington Heights, Illinois, February 20-22, 2026.

Army Reserve and local police partnership build on skills combating active shooter events
September 29, 2025 — Soldiers assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command partnered with the Arlington Heights Police Department to conduct an active shooter training exercise Sept. 6, 2025, at the 85th USARSC headquarters... MORE

Sgt. Patrick Chojnowski, in yellow vest, a sergeant assigned to the Arlington Heights Police Department, gives a safety brief to members of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command during an active shooter training exercise at the 85th USARSC headquarters, September 6, 2025.

Local Touch a Truck event brings Chicagoland Soldiers together with community
June 26, 2025 — “It looks like a wonderful turnout,” said Nicole Grasse, Illinois State Representative for the 53rd district, during the annual Rolling Meadows Touch a Truck event, held June 20, 2025. “So many families with young and older kids, it seems to be a great event.”... MORE

Event participants pause for a photo during the annual Rolling Meadows Touch a Truck event, June 20, 2025.

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.

Army Reserve general officer celebrates Veterans Day program with local high school
November 13, 2024 — Veterans from each branch of the U.S. military gathered in the gymnasium of Waller High School to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Veterans Day. The holiday originated to pay tribute to the end of World War I and was first called Armistice Day. It was not until 1954 that Congress changed the name to recognize all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, gives remarks to the audience at Waller High School during their 41st Annual Veterans program, November 11, 2024.

Veterans Day ceremony reflects on U.S. service members Missing in Action during the Korean War
November 13, 2024 — Veterans gathered with local community members of the Calvary Korean Baptist Church of Houston, November 10, 2024, to honor and remember service members that went missing in action during the Korean War... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, speaks to the audience at the Calvary Korean Baptist Church of Houston, November 10, 2024.

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