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Army Reserve officer makes history as first African American elected to city council in Berkley, Michigan
March 1, 2024 — “We all win when there is diversity because diversity makes us all better,” said U.S. Army Maj. Clarence Black, plans and operations officer for the 364th Theater Public Affairs Support Element. He is personally ensuring that his community has more diverse leaders while making history as the first African American elected to Berkley City Council (located in the Greater Detroit area)... MORE

Friendly Forces: Leading the charge to secure quality employment for Army Reserve, National Guard
November 9, 2023 — A decade ago, Washington, D.C., native U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Eric Evans enlisted in the Army National Guard, a decision that would alter the course of his life and inspire a remarkable journey of support for fellow National Guard and Reserve Soldiers. As he embarked on his military path, Evans encountered a significant hurdle – notifying his employer of his commitment to attend Army Basic Combat Training. Unfortunately, this simple act led to his dismissal by his employer... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve medics use newly fielded equipment at Northern Strike
September 12, 2023 — As part of the Northern Strike training exercise, Soldiers of the 676th Ground Ambulance Company provided real world medical support, conducted training and received an external evaluation to establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and familiarize themselves with newly fielded equipment on Aug. 5-19, 2023, at Camp Grayling, Michigan. ... MORE

1st Lt. Anna Zaccaria's inspirational odyssey: Transitioning from civilian life to Army Reserve, forging path to achievement
September 11, 2023 — The U.S. Army Reserve is a chance to pursue your individual career or education, as well as be able to serve your country close to home. For 1st Lt. Anna Zaccaria, that’s exactly what it was. “[I]t allowed me the opportunity to have a civilian job, but also do something completely different.”... MORE

Army Reserve units team up at Northern Strike 23
August 16, 2023 — Soldiers from three Army Reserve commands are working together to support airborne operations at Exercise Northern Strike 2023 in northern Michigan... MORE

Veterans on ice: Many ways to engage with former service members
November 10, 2022 — Since 2007, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bob Yarbrough, media operations section chief for the 318th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, has been in the military and engaging with veterans daily throughout his career. For the first 12 years, Bob worked with other Soldiers 24/7 while serving on active duty. In 2019, he joined the U.S. Army Reserve; he was ready to be home in Michigan but also wanted to stay in the Army... MORE

Opportunities to become better
November 10, 2022 — "It's given me so many opportunities. … It provided for my family and taught me lots of life lessons on how to accomplish things and work hard to get what you want," said Lt. Col. Jeremi Ruby after asking him how the Army positively affected his life. Joining the Army has presented many opportunities for Ruby. The military, of course, came with challenges, but ultimately teaches a lot of essential life lessons... MORE

New languages among many skills developed as civil affairs Soldier
June 2, 2021 — Learning new languages, experiencing world cultures, discovering new geographies, and gaining opportunities to travel. These are just a few of the advantages of being a civil affairs Soldier... MORE

Civil affairs Soldiers learn new languages

Army Reserve Soldier takes on Best Warrior Challenge
February 25, 2021 — Spc. Karrimi Mihalek likes a challenge – she recently moved from the National Guard to the Army Reserve, relocated to her home state of Michigan, and changed her Army job from fueler to public affairs specialist. Mihalek also joined seven of her fellow Army Reserve Soldiers in the 99th Readiness Division’s FY21 Best Warrior Competition Train-Up Feb. 22-26 at division headquarters here... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve dietitian/nutrition care specialist served as part of the medical COVID-19 response effort in Detroit
October 8, 2020 — You might wonder what an Army Reserve dietitian/nutrition care specialist might do when mobilized as part of an Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force (UAMTF) response effort to combat COVID-19... MORE

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