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Let’s go racin’ boys
September 24, 2015 — DARLINGTON, S.C. - ‘It’ has transformed over the years from just a sport to a way of life. ‘It’ has but two simple rules: drive fast, turn left. ‘It’ has its own language: echoed by thousands in just three heart-pumping words: boogity, boogity, boogity! And fans across America argue ‘it’ is the real Great American pastime... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Erica Adderley safely shuttles a cart with disabled persons from the ADA lot to their trackside seats before the start of the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington, S.C., Sept. 6, 2015. Thirty Army Reserve Soldiers and their family members from the 108th Training Command (IET) and 415th Chemical Brigade gave up their Labor Day weekend to lend a helping hand to those in need for the race weekend. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton)

Army Reserve names top drill sergeant
September 24, 2015 — In 1972, the Army Reserve selected its first Drill Sergeant of the Year. On Sept. 10, 2015, it chose its 44th... MORE

Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year contestant, Staff Sgt. Mark Mercer, 95th Training Division (IET), teaches a Basic Combat Training Soldier inspection arms by the numbers during the third day of the four-day TRADOC Drill Sergeant of the Year competition held at Fort Jackson, S.C., Sept. 7-10, 2015. Mercer is in a head-to-head competition with Staff Sgt. Russell Vidler, 98th Training Division (IET), for the title of Army Reserve's top drill sergeant. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton)

Army icon turns 51
September 24, 2015 — FORT JACKSON, S.C. - From time to time, when you reflect upon your military service there are many people, places and events you may have forgotten. But the one person you will never forget is your drill sergeant. ... MORE

Drill sergeants, both past and present, traveled across the country for the 51st anniversary celebration of the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant program held at Fort Jackson, S.C., Sept. 11, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton)

108th Training Command welcomes new leadership
September 24, 2015 — FORT JACKSON, S.C. - Leadership has countless different definitions used by countless different people. But all would agree that good leadership is essential in terms of success for military units. Leadership was the theme at the 108th Training Command (IET) change of command... MORE

Soldiers of the 108th Training Command (IET) stand ready before the start of the change of command ceremony between Maj. Gen. Leslie Purser, outgoing commander and Maj. Gen. Mark McQueen, incoming commander, at Victory Field on Fort Jackson, S.C., Sept. 20, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton)

'Marksmanship Matters' - US Army Reserve wins 2 out of 3 at FORSCOM Marksmanship Competition
September 24, 2015 — After thousands of rounds, hundreds of paper targets, and even robotic targets on wheels, two U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers shot their way to winning two out of three at the U.S. Army Forces Command Marksmanship Competition, Sept. 21-23, 2015... MORE

Master Sgt. Russell Moore, second from left, and Capt. Kirk Freeman, middle, won the U.S. Army Forces Command Weapons Marksmanship Competition, Sept. 23, 2015, at Fort Bragg, N.C. Moore, Freeman, and Sgt. Ben Mercer, second from right, are members of the U.S. Army Reserve Marksmanship Team. Moore won the M9 pistol category, Freeman won the M4 rifle category and Mercer finished in the top for in M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. Also pictured are Brig. Gen. Michael J. Warmack, U.S. Army Reserve Command deputy chief of staff for the G-3/5/7. The three-day FORSCOM competition featured 27 marksmen from the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and the National Guard in events for the M9 pistol, the M4A1 rifle and the M249 SAW, or Squad Automatic Weapon, to recognize Soldiers who are beyond expert marksmen. The multi-tiered events challenged the competitors' ability to accurately and quickly engage targets in a variety of conditions and environments. (U.S. Army photo by Timothy L. Hale/Released)

311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) is first ESC to conduct CPX-F
September 23, 2015 — The 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) is the first unit of its type to conduct a “Command Post Exercise – Functional” of the eight ESCs in the United States Army Reserve. During this exercise, the 311th staff and leadership simulated managing logistics and transportation units in a forward-deployed expeditionary environment from 16-23 Sept... MORE

Sgt. Jon Findley (right), 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Intelligence Noncommissioned Officer, explains how to brief the enemy situation using the Command Post of the Future computer system with Pfc. Arturo Gonzalez (left) during the 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Command Post Exercise – Functional at Camp Parks, Calif., Sept. 19. The CPX-F uses a closed computer network, to simulate the operation of a command post within a simulated theater of operation, complete with inputs and feedback from notional higher, lower, adjacent and adversary units.

Memorial service honors fallen Army Reserve Soldier
September 13, 2015 — The Army Reserve’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) held a memorial service to honor one of its own Sept. 13 at Sharp Field here... MORE

The Army Reserve’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) held a memorial service to honor one of its own Sept. 13 at Sharp Field on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Spc. Carlos Del Castillo, a Soldier with the 404th’s Bravo Company, died Aug. 22 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

From TBI to Best Warrior competitor
September 9, 2015 — Facing the possibility of a medical discharge Sgt. 1st Class Jason J. Manella made an internal decision that changed his path as a warrior in the Army reserve... MORE

FORT McCOY, Wis. Sgt. 1st Class Jason J. Manella, a native of Fremont, Calif., Civil Affairs Specialist assigned to Bravo Co. 445th U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion, 351st Civil Affairs Command assembles his assigned 9mm pistol while preforming the assembly, disassembly and functions check of a 9mm during the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, June 24. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Cpl. Jeff Shackelford, 343rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Double Eagle - 09.03.2015
September 3, 2015 — COVER STORY: In 2013, the U.S. Army Reserve recorded 57 suicides, the highest number since 2009. In 2014, the number dropped to 40. In 2015, 40 Soldiers have taken their life – 12 of those occurring in July. Jose Mojica put together a team to examine last year’s suicides to search for trends between 2013 and 2014. The team examined 15-6 investigations, police reports, witness depositions, suicide notes, medical records, and autopsy reports. (Graphic by Timothy L. Hale/U.S. Army Reserve Command)... MORE

COVER STORY: In 2013, the U.S. Army Reserve recorded 57 suicides, the highest number since 2009. In 2014, the number dropped to 40. In 2015, 40 Soldiers have taken their life – 12 of those occurring in July. Jose Mojica put together a team to examine last year’s suicides to search for trends between 2013 and 2014. The team examined 15-6 investigations, police reports, witness depositions, suicide notes, medical records, and autopsy reports. (Graphic by Timothy L. Hale/U.S. Army Reserve Command)

Army Reserve soldiers take on Navy in exhibition basketball game
September 3, 2015 — Military families, friends and local spectators gathered together, on Sunday, August 30, to support a ‘Hoops For Troops’ exhibition basketball game between the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy at the Allstate Arena in the northwest Chicago suburbs... MORE

Sailors and Army Reserve soldiers pause for a photo on the court following an ‘Army vs. Navy’ exhibition game at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., Aug. 30. The event, hosted by Support All Veterans Equally Foundation and the WNBA’s Chicago Sky basketball team, was part of a pre-game event leading up to the Sky’s game that evening against the Connecticut Sun.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. David Lietz/Released)

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