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The 990th Engineer Company completes departure ceremony for overseas deployment

The 990th Engineer Company held a departure ceremony on January 6, 2025, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, marking the start of...

PHOTO GALLERY: Army Reserve Soldiers participate in airborne, civil affairs training

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 450th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), 360th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne), 352nd Civil...

Realistic medical training challenges U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, Italian Red Cross

Wounds from a groaning Italian man leaked on Caserma Ederle’s fitness center floor as Pfc. John Faire worked feverishly to wrap...

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Army Reserve observer coach/trainers assist to enhance unit readiness
June 13, 2024 — Combat Support Training Exercise 91-24-01 kicked off at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, where OC/Ts, from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, supported the exercise to ensure training units met the readiness level for future missions, overseas exercises and deployments... MORE

Simulated casualties lay on the ground during simulated indirect fire attacks with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear agents on their position during CSTX 91-24-01 at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, June 6, 2024.

From simulation to situation: Realistic medical training for combat
June 11, 2024 — Stepping into the field hospital, patient demands and medics’ orders meld together, creating a cacophony of urgent noise. The smell of sweat permeates the air, a testament to the constant running around of medics attending to each new arrival. As you look across the room, you see an ever-growing number of injuries, a grim indication of the brutality outside. The shuffling of uniforms and the grunts of Soldiers carrying litters behind you add to the chaotic atmosphere, while the pervasive smell of fear hangs heavy in the air. Each breath you take is filled with the subtle undertone of war. Amid the chaos, you have to remember this is simply a training exercise and not reality... MORE

From green fields to Army greens: Personal and professional development through service
June 10, 2024 — With every individual joining the armed forces comes a unique story. People from all backgrounds bring a new perspective and skills to the military, making each individual's contribution invaluable to the overall strength and effectiveness of the armed forces... MORE

Sling load helicopter training at Combat Support Training Exercise
June 6, 2024 — The sound of blades cutting through the air fills the area, along with the smell of dirt and freshly cut grass. The forceful gusts of wind from the helicopter’s rotor downwash batter Sgt. Bryan Lee of the 861st Quartermaster Company... MORE

Relationship retreat offers tools to create lasting connections
May 10, 2024 — Army couples from Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA) spent a day and half in April 2024 learning how to better understand emotions and relational needs, control conflict and shape positive and loving bonds at the Great Wolf Lodge, Manteca, California. The ‘Creating Connections’ event is part of the Army Chief of Chaplain’s Office Building Strong and Ready Teams (BSRT) program - formerly known as Strong Bonds - and one of many programs offered by the FHL/PRFTA Religious Support Office (RSO) to strengthen the community... MORE

High school students explore diverse career paths at Meet Your Army recruiting event
May 3, 2024 — U.S. Army Southern California Recruiting Battalion, out of Mission Viejo, California, held a “Meet Your Army” recruiting event at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos, Los Alamitos, California. on April 22, 2024. Organized in collaboration with Southern California School Districts and Sunburst Youth Academy, the event offered an immersive experience of the various roles and opportunities available within the Army... MORE

Fort Hunter Liggett cultivates quality of life through community connection
April 12, 2024 — The Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Religious Support Office (RSO) is a beacon of hope for Soldiers, civilians, and their families in the remote Central California installation... MORE

The Solution Sandstorm: 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command crystallizes partnerships during Project Convergence
March 29, 2024 — The 75th US Army Reserve Innovation Command stormed Fort Irwin with practical solutions to propel the Army Modernization Enterprise during Project Convergence Capstone 4 in Fort Irwin, California. With extensive experience in machine learning, cyber security, project management and other advanced fields, these Soldiers pioneered partnerships with DOD and industry leaders to shape the future of warfare. From enhancing unmanned aerial systems to fostering spiritual unity, their impact resonated far beyond the battlefield... MORE

Fort Hunter Liggett challenge coin reflects military mission while depicting beauty of nature
March 15, 2024 — In an informal setting of more than a dozen colleagues gathered in the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett command headquarters building Garrison Commander Col. Stephen S. Trotter and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Rupp presented Samantha Usrey of Resource Management with the first-pressed garrison challenge coin that she designed for the coin design competition last year... MORE

Learning from past, striving for CHANGE
March 8, 2024 — Shylon Green, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, shares his journey from being the only black kid in the neighborhood and facing racism, struggling to find himself as a young adult, joining the military, and a very dark time when he lost everything dear to him. He did not stay down long and gained the strength to seek CHANGE and better himself. He is an Army Reserve Soldier with the 351st Civil Affairs Command and an Army Civilian at Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) making a difference every day... MORE

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