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388th CBRN Company shows no signs of complacency
May 13, 2015 — The 388th Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Company show no signs of complacency as they participate in yet another Mass Casualty Decontamination training event during Battle Assembly at Fort McCoy and Volk Field, Wis., May 8-10... MORE

The 388th Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Company show no signs of complacency during a Mass Casualty Decontamination training event during Battle Assembly at Fort McCoy and Volk Field, Wis., May 8-10. CBRN Soldiers responded to a training scenario incident, coordinate with local and federal officials, contain the situation, identify the chemicals or toxins, all while safely evacuating and treating the effected population. The 388th CBRN Company, headquartered in Junction city, Wis., is in the second phase of a multi-year mission to support the Department of Homeland Security. Army North instructors continue to provide 388th Soldiers with hands on training, equipment, and experience to assist military and civil authorities in the event of a natural disaster, chemical emergency, or terrorist attack within the United States.

Unit provides hands-on support for WAREX
May 13, 2015 — A Georgia-based U.S. Army Reserve unit is providing support to thousands of Army Reserve Soldiers during a multi-week training exercise in Wisconsin this month... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gary Claxton of Seward, Neb., unit movement NCO for the 642nd Regional Support Group, ground guides a truck April 12 at the Army Reserve Center in Decatur, Ga. Troops loaded up the equipment they would need for annual training at WAREX at Fort McCoy, Wis., in May. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Gary A. Witte, 642nd Regional Support Group)

88th RSC hosts first Army Reserve FLMNET course
May 12, 2015 — The 88th Regional Support Command currently has the distinction of hosting the first Stryker Field Level Maintenance New Equipment Training (FLMNET) to take place in the Army Reserve, at Equipment Concentration Site 10, April 24-May 12... MORE

Marcus Jackson, a wheeled vehicle mechanic for the 88th Regional Support Command, uses artificial lighting as he disassembles the Height Management System of a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) Stryker, during Field Level Maintenance New Equipment Training (FLMNET), May 8, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The training is being taken by both 88th RSC civilian mechanics and Soldiers of the 349th and 355th Chemical Companies, both of whom will be fielding the NBCRVs. The training is taking place April 24-May 12, at Equipment Concentration Site 10, JBLM and is being hosted by the 88th Regional Support Command. It is the first time FLMNET has been taught in the Army Reserve.

Salt Lake City native takes command of Army 76ORC HHC
May 11, 2015 — A change of command ceremony was held for the 76th Operational Response Command Headquarters and Headquarters Company March 15, 2015, at Fort Douglas, Utah... MORE

First Sgt. Duane Hedrick, first sergeant of the 76th Operational Response Command Headquarters and Headquarters Company, passes the guidon to Maj. Sandra Peters, outgoing commander of the 76th ORC HHC, during the change of command ceremony held in Salt Lake City, March 15, 2015. During the ceremony, Peters relinquished command of the to Capt. Sunny Griffith, with friends and family in attendance. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Kai L. Jensen, 76th Operational Response Command)

Army Reserve soldiers celebrate Asian and Pacific Heritage Month
May 8, 2015 — The 85th Support Command Equal Opportunity office hosted an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance, during the command’s weekend battle assembly training, with a special performance by the Barefoot Hawaiian, a local Hawaiian performing arts company based in Des Plaines, Illinois, May 2. ... MORE

Capt. Joshua Choi, chief of Military Law, 85th Support Command, speaks to soldiers about his experience as an immigrant from South Korea, and his decision to join the United States Army. Choi was a guest speaker during the 85th Support Command’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance hosted by the command’s Equal Opportunity office, May 2.
The observance was conducted, during the battle assembly weekend training, with a special performance by the Barefoot Hawaiian, a local Hawaiian performing arts company,
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aaron Berogan/Released)

'Are you with me?' Fink and Parker win the 2015 US Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition
May 7, 2015 — Pain. Exhaustion. The element of surprise. Mental and physical obstacles. At the 2015 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, held here, May 5-7, Sgt. Maj. Blaine Huston, U.S. Army Reserve Command G-3/5/7, had only one question for the warriors... MORE

Staff Sgt. Andrew Fink, 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), is tested on the Army Service Uniform's proper wear during the 2015 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 6. Each competitor was to spot any and all discrepancies on the uniform for both male and female in three minutes. This year's Best Warrior competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior competition later this year at Fort Lee, Va. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Sharilyn Wells/Released)

Army Reserve officer shares her story during Asian/Pacific Heritage Month
May 7, 2015 — Second Lieutenant Jiaru Bryar traveled on a journey across 10,000 miles, experiencing different cultures; expanding on her education; becoming a US citizen; achieving her bachelors and masters degree; obtaining a career in the federal government; and one day realized that she had just become a soldier in the U.S. Army... MORE

Second Lt. Jiaru Bryar, right, 3rd Battalion, 335 Regiment, smiles during her commissioning ceremony, with 2nd Lt. Joanna McCarthy, left, both commissioned at the Fort Sheridan Army Reserve Center, Jan. 10. Bryar, shared her story during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2015 discussing her journey as a child from Chang Chun city, in the Ji Lin province, located in northeastern People’s Republic of China to becoming an Army Reserve officer based in Chicago.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aaron Berogan/Released)

Medic strives to ‘Lead the Way’ during US Army Reserve Best Warrior Competitio
May 6, 2015 — A die-hard competitor, Fink will definitely be a hard contender to beat. The University of Minnesota alum with a bachelor of science in kinesiology regularly competes in any and all competitive sports and triathlons. With a minor in coaching, he also coached high school football while in school. He enjoys recreational shooting, trivia and reading; All of which will come in handy during the U.S. Army Reserve competition... MORE

Staff Sgt. Andrew Fink, representing the 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), completes an obstacle at the "Little Nasty Nick" obstacle course at the 2015 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 6. This year's Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior competition in October at Fort Lee, Va. (U.S. Army photo by Timothy L. Hale/Released)

Medic strives to ‘Lead the Way’ during US Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition
May 6, 2015 — “I chose to compete in the (Army Reserve) Best Warrior Competition for two reasons. First, I wanted to show my Soldiers that if you make a plan, train hard, set goals, and focus on your mission — you can accomplish anything with hard work,” said Staff Sgt. Andrew Fink, a non-commissioned officer representing the 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support). “I also wanted to show myself that I could still compete physically and mentally with the best at a high level after major knee surgery a year and a half ago.”... MORE

Staff Sgt. Andrew Fink, 409th Area Support Medical Company, a native of Cook, Minn., stands for a portrait after finishing a 10-kilometer foot march in the North Carolina heat May 5 during the 2015 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort Bragg. This year's Best Warrior Competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition later this year at Fort Lee, Va. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret)

Mother of two achieves dream, joins Army Reserve at 39
May 5, 2015 — Coming from a long line of family members that served, she had always wanted to join the military. But after high school she chose to raise her daughter, be a mother, and set her dreams aside. More than twenty years later, the army had raised its age limit and, with support from her family, she could finally serve her country. At 39 years old, Dawn “Michelle” Robinson joined the Army Reserve and is still serving today... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class (Ret) James Ernest Davidson stands next to his daughter Sgt. Dawn "Michelle" Robinson. (Courtesy photo)

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