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The First Year of a New Century of Serving
August 3, 2018 — August 5, 2018, marks the first year of a new century of serving for the 88th Readiness Division Blue Devils. With a new name and a transforming mission, we have begun this next chapter of our history at an astounding pace... MORE

The 88th Readiness Division's headquarters building at Fort McCoy, Wis., reflects its new designation a Readiness Division, Aug. 1, 2018.

Beyond Dignity and Respect – Creating a Culture of Civility
March 27, 2018 — Dignity and respect are not simply the absence of discrimination and harassment. They are actions. That, when applied consciously and consistently, create a culture of civility within an organization... MORE

Battle to the Best, 353rd CACOM Best Warrior Competition
November 8, 2017 — The fierce and unforgiving wilderness of Fort McCoy was the proving ground of the latest round of competitions for civil affairs Soldiers from across the Nation. The 353rd Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition made its way to the Total Force Training Center Oct. 30 thru Nov. 5 to battle their way to the next level of completion and earn the title of 353rd CACOM 2017 Soldier and Non-Commissioned Officer of the year. ... MORE

Private Second Class Yanni Tsiranides, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, assembles a weapon during the Army Warrior Task lanes at the 353rd Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, November 3, 2017. Tsiranides went on to win the title of 353rd CACOM 2017 Soldier of the Year.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Catherine Lowrey, 88th Regional Support Command Public Affairs Office)

Native Iowan, 88th RSC CG Helps Dedicate Freedom Rock
September 12, 2017 — Major General Patrick Reinert, a native of Cherokee County and commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 88th Regional Support Command in Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, was the guest speaker for the ceremony that honored the four veterans depicted in the mural as well as all veterans of Cherokee County... MORE

Major Gen. Patrick Reinert, the commanding general of the 88th Regional Support Command, speaks to the more than 200 people gathered at the Cherokee County, Iowa courthouse for a dedication ceremony for the Freedom Rock Tour that is in honor of the veterans of Cherokee County, September 10. Reinert is a native of Cherokee County, Iowa, and currently commands the 88th RSC, which provides base operations support for U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, families and facilities across 19 states, of which Iowa is one.

88th Regional Support Command celebrates 100 years
August 22, 2017 — The 88th RSC was first stood up during World War I as part of the National Army. Then named, the 88th Division was constituted on Aug. 5, 1917 and organized at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Aug. 25, 1917. Less than a year later, the 88th Division deployed to France from July 1918 to September 1918. From there the division participated in the Alsace Campaign and received their first streamer. The division returned home to Camp Dodge and was demobilized on June 10, 1919 and reconstituted in the Organized Reserve on June 24, 1921. The 88th Division remained there until 1942... MORE

The ground rumbled, the glass shook, and the air became thick with smoke as cannons fired a 21-gun salute to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 88th Regional Support Command, here, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.

Maneuvering on the Road to Awesome
August 8, 2017 — Ever wonder where units get the massive vehicles for huge convoys and generators needed for extended field training involving hundreds of troops and where it all goes after the training ends?... MORE

A Family Prepares for Deployment
September 14, 2016 — Military families have always faced challenges. None quite as demanding as a combat deployment. While combat is the Soldiers’ mission alone, deployment is a family endeavor. ... MORE

Bryan and Rachelle Witherow pose for a family photo with their children in the Fall of 2015. (Photo courtesy of Catherine Threat)

88th RSC’s Operation Platinum Support puts Soldiers to work turning wrenches and improving readiness
August 9, 2016 — As the 88th Regional Support Command’s Operation Platinum Support mission continues, the benefits of this unique program are stacking up for Soldiers, their units, Equipment Concentration Site 67 and the 88th RSC. Operation Platinum Support allows U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers in low-density supply and maintenance specialties to perform and gain proficiency in their technical skills while acting in direct support to the numerous exercises taking place on Fort McCoy. ... MORE

As part of his U.S. Army Reserve Annual Training participation in the 88th Regional Support Command's Operation Platinum Support mission, Sgt. Bryant Vannoy with the 298th Support Maintenance Company out of Altoona, Pa., removes the wheel of a FMTV for annual service and maintenance at the 88th RSC’s Equipment Concentration Site 67 on Fort McCoy, July 28. Operation Platinum Support allows Army Reserve Soldiers in low-density supply and maintenance specialties to perform and gain proficiency in their technical skills while acting in direct support to the numerous exercises taking place on Fort McCoy.

Army Reserve trains to maintain readiness and accountability
May 20, 2016 — ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.- Security is not a new subject when pertaining to the Army... MORE

Class attendees finalize an exam, after a two-day course, ensuring that they understand the procedures taught by the Army Reserve’s Physical Security Officer Training Program. Each participant passed certifying them to train and support units in the physical security program.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aaron Berogan/Released)

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