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Archive: 2016

Army Reserve leader joins NFL team to honor Vietnam Veterans
December 5, 2016 — The New York Jets pro-football franchise is known for its green-and-white uniforms, but the team recently honored those who wore a very different type of uniform at a time when Joe Namath led the team to victory in Super Bowl III... MORE

Soldiers Train to Care for Families of Fallen Soldiers
December 5, 2016 — “You only have one chance to do it right,” said Sgt. 1st Class David Boots, the lead Casualty Notification/Casualty Assistance Officer trainer for the 88th Regional Support Command. ... MORE

The 650th RSG runs Reception Staging Onward-Movement Integration at FTX
December 5, 2016 — Maj. Annie Green, 650th Regional Support Group personnel officer in charge, led Sgt. 1st Class Cecile Christian and Staff Sgt. Anthony Griswold at the Fort Irwin National Training Center November 17-20, while they ran the at the Reception Staging Onward-Movement Integration station, where Soldiers were processed in and out of the Field Training Exercise... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier makes his way to the big screen
December 5, 2016 — Earlier this year, Rodney Roldan endured a heated confrontation with white supremacists, one of whom happened to be an undercover FBI agent... MORE

Reluctant to turn down a good challenge, first sergeant competes in Ironman triathlon
December 2, 2016 — 1st Sgt. Christopher Mitter from the 387th Engineer Company, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, didn’t fully know what he was getting himself into when he signed up to compete in an Ironman after a few of his soldiers challenged him to compete in the event... MORE

Bicycles for Veterans
December 1, 2016 — Veterans that reside at La Casa del Veterano (House of Veterans) received a generous donation of bicycles from the Amgen Veterans Employee Network (AVEN) on November 30. ... MORE

Col. Barra assumes command of the 304th SBDE
December 1, 2016 — Brig. Gen. David Elwell, 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command commanding general, traveled to the Fort Irwin National Training Center November 19, during a joint Field Training Exercise for combat readiness, where he conducted a change of command ceremony for the 304th Sustainment Brigade, transferring the unit colors to Col. Chris Barra from Col. Jon Blatt... MORE

For the Sake of the Snake: Fort Buchanan Protects Puerto Rican Boa
December 1, 2016 — Actor Nicholas Cage once quipped, “Every great story seems to begin with a snake.” At Fort Buchanan, the story of snake conservation begins with the Puerto Rican boa... MORE

New AREC Director Sets Goals for Army Reserve
November 30, 2016 — Brig. Gen. John B. Hashem took the reins as the Deputy Commanding General - Reserve Affairs and Director, Army Reserve Engagement Cell for Army North. He and his family were welcomed to Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio at a welcoming ceremony held at the historic quadrangle, November 7. ... MORE

DOD launches confidential peer-support service for Soldiers, Families
November 30, 2016 — On Oct. 21, the Defense Department launched a new call and outreach center that offers confidential peer support to active duty service members, National Guardsmen, reservists and family members through 24/7 chat, phone and text... MORE

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