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Tomika Seaberry promoted to brigadier general
December 6, 2022 — Tomika Seaberry, a native of Chicago’s west side, was promoted to brigadier general in the United States Army Reserve during a ceremony held at the historic Columbus Park Refectory in Chicago on Dec 3... MORE

General’s trunk makes homecoming to 416th Theater Engineer Command
December 1, 2022 — When the Parkhurst family made the decision to move from Chicago to Florida, they had to consider a home for more than just themselves. A World War II trunk was one of the last relics of their late father, Brig. Gen. Don A. Parkhurst, which also needed a new home prior to their move. The best place they could think was his namesake, the Parkhurst Army Reserve Center and home of the 416th Theater Engineer Command headquartered in Darien, Illinois... MORE

The Army Reserve’s 85th Support Command hosts reserve component training for active-duty commanders
October 19, 2022 — “The goal for this brigade (training) is to make sure we are aligned with First Army for the next year in our operation and support of the Army at large, especially the Army Reserve,” said Brig. Gen. Richard W. Corner II, Commanding General, 85th United States Army Reserve Support Command. “We want to make sure brigade command teams understand and are able to employ the battalions that are in direct support for the upcoming fiscal year.”... MORE

Brig. Gen. Richard W. Corner, II, Commanding General, 85th United States Army Reserve Support Command, addresses staffs during the 85th USARSC’s Brigade Command Team Training at Arlington Heights, Illinois, October 15, 2022.

Chicago-based Army Reserve Command welcomes a new commander
August 12, 2022 — The U.S. Army Reserve’s 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command conducted a change of command ceremony for their headquarters and headquarters company, Aug. 7, 2022, welcoming a new commander during their battle assembly weekend... MORE

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.

Chicago-based command builds readiness within a shared multi-component partnership
March 17, 2022 — “Welcome to Arlington Heights. I know you will find the time with us useful and beneficial,” said Col. Donald Anderson, Chief of Staff, 85th Support Command, who welcomed 21 First Army, Division West command teams and staffs across four brigades to the annual Battalion Command Team Training event... MORE

Chicago’s 2021 Steuben Parade honors U.S. Army Reserve Soldier
September 15, 2021 — U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Scott D. Hager, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, with the 85th USARSC color guard team participated, in Chicago’s 55th Steuben Parade, September 11, 2021... MORE

Chicago’s 55th Annual Steuben Parade honors Maj. Scott D. Hager, company commander for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 85th USARSC, as the honorary parade Grand Marshall during the Saturday parade September 11, 2021.

Sergeant Major of the Army meets with Chicago community leaders during Memorial Day weekend
June 4, 2021 — “Memorial Day is a day of national, solemn reverence; a day for us to honor the military men and women who gave their lives in defense of our nation, its values, our freedoms and our liberties,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston, Sergeant Major of the Army. “This Memorial Day, I hope that we can remember the link we have with all the generations who have gone before us. They selflessly served our country and paid that ultimate price.”... MORE

Sgt. Maj. of the Army, Michael A. Grinston, delivers remarks, as the keynote speaker during the City of Chicago’s Memorial Day commemoration, May 29, 2021.

Local Army Reserve Command partners with Chicago Wolves to honor veterans on Veteran’s Day
November 12, 2020 — Entering the eleventh month of the pandemic, Soldiers from the Army Reserve’s 85th Support Command partnered with the American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves to honor veterans, safely, at the Vietnam Memorial Wall alongside Chicago’s Riverwalk, November 11, 2020... MORE

The Army Reserve’s 85th Support Command conducts second round of back-to-back virtual change in leadership ceremonies
July 17, 2020 — Last month, the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command held a virtual change of command ceremony for their commanding general; last weekend, their headquarters and headquarters company conducted a virtual change of responsibility receiving a new first sergeant, July 10, 2020... MORE

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command held a pre-recorded virtual change of responsibility ceremony, July 10, 2020, during their Soldier Virtual Battle Assembly, where 1st Sgt. Anthony L. Taylor relinquished responsibility to 1st Sgt. Karen Fittanto.

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