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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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Smith and George tops in the Army Reserve
July 1, 2019 — After five days of grueling heat, humidity, and very little sleep, nearly 60 U.S. Army Reserve noncommissioned officers and enlisted Soldiers were narrowed down to two at the 2019 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition... MORE

2019 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition Winners

Smith and George named America’s Army Reserve NCO and Soldier of the Year
June 28, 2019 — Sgt. Joshua Smith and Spc. Collin George were named winners of the 2019 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year, respectively, in a ceremony at the Iron Mike Conference, Friday, June 28... MORE

Chicago Army Reserve Soldier re-enlists at her favorite sports team field
June 28, 2019 — “Today is a great day. I re-enlisted for another six years in the (Army) Reserve,” said Sgt. Maribel Meraz, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command headquarters. “I had the opportunity to swear in at Wrigley Field and watch the best team play.”... MORE

Sgt. Maribel Meraz, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, headquartered in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, states the Oath of Enlistment at Gallagher Way, adjacent to the Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field, June 27, 2019, for a third six-years in the Army Reserve.

Army Reserve Soldier shares his success story in APFT, fitness and triathlon competitions
June 20, 2019 — Be consistent, three times a week at the right intensity is all someone really needs to perform well on the Army Physical Fitness Test, according to Maj. Christopher Tung, detailed Inspector General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command... MORE

Maj. Christopher Tung, right, receives the Army Fitness Badge during the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command headquarters weekend battle assembly, June 8, 2019.

German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Tests Physical and Mental Strength
June 19, 2019 — When Maj. Teresa Ruotolo, an Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 165th Military Police Battalion, signed up for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test here May 31-June 2, she did not expect the difficulty of the task she had ahead of her... MORE

The Regional Training Site – Maintenance Fort Indiantown Gap hosted its annual German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition on May 31-June 2. The RTS-M Fort Indiantown Gap falls under the command and control of the 94th Training Division, which supports the 80th Training Command's mission of more than 2,700 instructors providing essential training to Army Reserve, National Guard, and Active Duty Soldiers.

Last surviving medic from World War II ‘Band of Brothers’ Battalion honored during funeral service
June 18, 2019 — Legendary World War II Soldier Al Mampre, one of the featured Soldiers in the 2001 HBO series ‘Band of Brothers’ was honored during funeral services Saturday, June 15th, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston... MORE

Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division fold the flag during a graveside service for Staff Sgt. Al Mampre. Mampre served as a medic with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II.

Chicago area woman honors her husband’s World War II service, 40 years after his death
June 14, 2019 — In 1937 a young Chicago woman named Aida Garaffa lived across the street from a young man named Gerald “Jerry” Bonsonto... MORE

The family of Aida Bonsonto pauses for a photo with Brig. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and a wedding dress made from a World War II parachute that her husband sent home.

Army Reserve Soldier receives honor as Chicago White Sox ’Hero of the Game’
June 13, 2019 — The Chicago White Sox honored Master Sgt. Shandrel Daniels, Assistant Inspector General, 85th U.S. Army Support Command, as the ‘Hero of the Game’ during their home game, June 11, 2019, playing the Washington Nationals at Guaranteed Rate Field... MORE

Master Sgt. Shandrel Daniels receives an honor during the Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals game at Guaranteed Rate Field, June 11, 2019.

Army Reserve leaders remember fallen heroes during the Memorial Day weekend throughout Chicago
May 31, 2019 — U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Kris Belanger, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, and Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Theodore Dewitt, Command Sergeant Major, 85th USARSC, attended Memorial Day ceremonies in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs to honor the service of fallen military heroes, May 25-27, 2019. Rain was in the forecast all weekend but held off until the final ceremony concluded Monday afternoon... MORE

A Gold Star Family takes a moment in front of the Gold Star Family float following the City of Chicago Memorial Day parade, Mar. 25, 2019.

Career ‘Citizen Soldier’ reflects on Omaha missing person case 13 years later
May 17, 2019 — On May 10, 2006 in the mid-western city of Omaha, Nebraska, a teenager named Jessica O’Grady went to her boyfriend’s home. The University of Nebraska student and waitress intended to tell him that she was pregnant, according to, then, Detective Eric Nordby, who is currently the Command Chief Warrant Officer for the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. The following day she failed to show up for work... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Nordby currently serves as an Internal Affairs Investigator with the Omaha, Nebraska Police Department and serves as the command chief warrant officer for the 85th U. S. Army Reserve Support Command.

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