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Dental hygienist shoots for new career
July 25, 2019 — Soldiers of the 603rd Military Police Company from Belton, Missouri, filed up to the ammo truck and unloaded the ammunition for the day's weapons qualifications. Nearly all of them were military police, except one. Spc. Jamey Byrd, a U.S. Army Reserve dental hygienist was among the MPs, and he was eager to get started. ... MORE

Combat lifesaver course brings new challenges for Soldiers
July 25, 2019 — With uniforms stripped of name tapes, rank, and unit patches, U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 13th Psychological Operations Battalion based out of Arden Hills, Minnesota, tested their combat medical skills in a culminating training lane under simulated combat conditions at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, July 18, 2019. ... MORE

Paralegal training ensures disciplined forces are lethal forces
July 23, 2019 — As the words “fall out!” cut across the thick, humid Wisconsin air, Soldiers from across the U.S. Army filed out of morning formation and into a classroom to continue the 2019 Paralegal Warrior Training Course (PWTC). PWTC is an annual two-week training held at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, every July. It prepares paralegal Soldiers from all three Army components to maintain law and order through knowledge and warrior skil... MORE

Public affairs Soldiers prepare for the future
July 23, 2019 — In the face of ever-changing technology, emerging media platforms and shifts in readers’ interests, U.S. Army Reserve public affairs Soldiers have been adapting to meet the needs of commanders on the battlefield. ... MORE

Soldiers refresh combat lifesaving skills
July 22, 2019 — Every Soldier who graduates from Army basic training is trained and proficient in basic warrior tasks. However, without practice these skills become perishable. In the case of combat lifesaving, it could mean life or death on the battlefield. ... 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.

Army Reserve’s 350th HR Company supports exercise Diamond Saber
June 19, 2019 — Members of the U.S Army Reserve 350th Human Resource Company, 300th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, based in Grand Prairie, Texas, are participating in Diamond Saber 19 from June 10 to July 1, 2019... 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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