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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...

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Observer coach trainer embraces both of his Citizen-Soldier skills to enhance his career roles
June 23, 2022 — “I became an observer coach trainer because of the responsibilities you have as an OC/T,” said Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Ian Fairweather, Observer Coach Trainer, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “I really like meeting with units, seeing how they perform and being a coach to help them train and get better.”... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Ian Fairweather, Observer Coach/ Trainer, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, observes the training area during the Spartan Warrior Three training exercise at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, June 19, 2022.

Soldiers ready their marksmanship skills at 25-meter pistol range
June 9, 2022 — “Always have your muzzle pointed down range” said Maj. Scott Hager, range officer in charge, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, who provided a mandatory safety briefing for Soldiers. “If you have a weapon in your hand, focus on your weapon.”... MORE

Maj. Joan Jordan, Deputy Command Judge Advocate, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, fires an M-9 Beretta pistol during an individual weapons qualification at the Joliet Training Area, June 8, 2022.

Chicago Cubs salute two Soldiers during back-to-back home games
June 6, 2022 — The Chicago Cubs honored two U.S. Army Reserve officers, at two different home games, during a military salute in the second inning of their series with the Milwaukee Brewers... MORE

Capt. Diane Torbeck receives a military recognition during the second inning of the Chicago Cubs home game against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 31, 2022.

US Army Career Skills Program: A Pathway to Civilian Employment
May 26, 2022 — I proudly served my country faithfully in the U.S. Army for more than 31 years, and I knew the decision to retire was going to be life-changing process. So before making that decision, I started having conversations with my mentors to ensure I was taking the appropriate steps and making the right decisions for me and my family... MORE

Chicago Wolves hockey team honors Army Reserve Soldier on Armed Forces Day
May 23, 2022 — Sgt. 1st Class Moises Garcia, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was honored as the Hometown Hero during a Chicago Wolves hockey military appreciation game versus the Milwaukee Admirals on Armed Forces Day, May 21, 2022, at All-State Arena... MORE

Wayne Messmer, left, Senior Executive Vice President, Chicago Wolves, and Sgt. 1st Class Moises Garcia appear on the Jumbotron before the singing of the National Anthem during a Chicago Wolves military appreciation game, May 21, 2022, at the All-State Arena.

Army Reserve Soldier receives honor during Chicago WNBA game
May 12, 2022 — “It is easy to overlook the opportunities that my career has afforded me, so it is always a kind reminder when people recognize and appreciate all that we do and sacrifice as service members in the Armed Forces,” said U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Jodi Wernikoff, headquarters and headquarters company commander of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command... MORE

Alex Teodosi, left, Vice President of Sponsorship, Chicago Sky, presents a plaque to U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Jodi Wernikoff, headquarters and headquarters company commander of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command during the WNBA’s Chicago Sky’s home game versus the New York Liberty, May 12, 2022.

7th ILE Graduates Senior Leaders
May 6, 2022 — The 7th Intermediate Level Education Detachment, 7th Mission Support Command graduated 46 students from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Common Core in a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jeff Broadwater, deputy commanding general of V Corps, congratulates an international student on their graduation from Intermediate Level Education – Common Core at the 7th Intermediate Level Education Detachment, 7th Mission support Command, in Grafenwoehr, May 6, 2022.

The 7th ILE Detachment is the only Command and General Staff College in the European theater and provides education for EUCOM, AFRICOM, and CENTCOM and is one of two training facilities to host international students.

Chicago area Army Reserve Soldiers donate blood to combat supply shortage
April 25, 2022 — “Our MRAPs (mine resistant ambush protected vehicles) were hit with an IED (improvised explosive device),” said Sgt.1st Class Lonnie Cavitt, G3 Operations Sergeant, 85th Support Command. “We had a Soldier that got injured really bad.”... MORE

Maj. Jodi Wernikoff, company commander for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 85th USARSC donates blood during an Armed Services Blood Program event.

Army Reserve suicide prevention community continues to evolve Stand for Life program
April 19, 2022 — From dancing to skits, role plays, podcasts and games, the last thing one would think is happening is a suicide prevention training event... MORE

Capt. Jerry Duong, left, 189th Infantry Brigade, and Sgt. 1st Class Emily Brandt, 3rd Regiment, 361st Battalion, conduct a skit as part of their teach backs on learned training during the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command’s Stand for Life suicide prevention training event in Nashville, Tennessee, March 28 – 30, 2022.

Army Welcomes First Directly Commissioned Officer to the Civil Affairs Military Government Specialist Program
March 29, 2022 — The U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Reserve, and U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command welcomed the first officer to be direct commissioned as a civil affairs military government specialist at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., on March 19, 2022... MORE

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