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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...

Tag: U.S. Army Reserve Command

Realism Raises Readiness in Reserve Exercise
July 30, 2019 — As gun-fire and simulated incoming mortar rounds raged, engineers from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 367th Engineer Battalion, returned fire and moved to their fighting positions. The 367th from St. Joseph, Minn., are attending their annual training in support of Combat Support Training Exercise 86-19-03 (CSTX) held at Ft. McCoy, Wis. from 13 July to 2 Aug., 2019. CSTX is a large-scale training exercise consisting of tactical training scenarios specifically designed to replicate real-world missions. ... MORE

86th Training Division safety team ensures compliance, welfare during Combat Support Training Exercise
July 26, 2019 — Hundreds of U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from units around the country have come here to participate in the Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) 86-19-03 taking place from July 13 to Aug. 2. Conducted by the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, the CSTX features large-scale tactical training exercises designed to replicate real-world missions. Participating Soldiers train on their unit-specific mission essential tasks as well as Army Warrior tasks and battle drills, which are fundamental combat skills that all Soldiers must be proficient in to fight and win on the battlefield. ... MORE

Medical units battle-tested in preparation to save lives abroad
July 25, 2019 — As the helicopters begin landing nearby and ambulances wheel up to the the combat support hospital triage area, personnel behind the scenes supporting the Global Medic exercise ensure everything is set to fully test the capabilities of the units participating in the medical portion of Combat Support Training Exercise 78-19-02 held at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, June 8-28, 2019. ... MORE

Captain shares love of cooking with fellow Soldiers at public affairs training
July 24, 2019 — Most people would rather fly than drive for a trip well over a thousand miles. Most people, however, are not like Capt. Long Pham. A training and readiness officer with U.S. Army Reserve Command, Pham has a lot of hobbies, including deep-sea diving, snorkeling, photography, and bowling. None of those come close to his passion for cooking and what it brings to the table... MORE

Captain shares love of cooking with fellow Soldiers during public affairs training

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.

4th ESC Officer Receives MacArthur Leadership Award
June 25, 2019 — U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Troy Catterton, the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) collective training program officer, received the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award, on June 25, 2019, at the Pentagon. The General Douglas MacArthur Foundation established this award to promote, recognize, and sustain effective junior officer leadership in the U.S. Army... MORE

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.

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