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Archive: December, 2016

Operation Toy Drop XIX strengthens allied-partner relationships while improving readiness
December 12, 2016 — With a name like Operation Toy Drop, one may not realize the mission is more than donating toys to needy children. In reality, the exercise is a U. S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) (USACAPOC(A)) and U.S. Army Reserve annual collective airborne training exercise that strengthens teamwork and relationships between allied-partner jumpmasters and paratroopers. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Ammerman, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) commanding general, joined his paratroopers on a partner-nation and American jumpmaster led jump Dec. 10 at Luzon drop zone during Operation Toy Drop XIX. Operation Toy Drop is a U. S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) and U.S. Army Reserve annual collective airborne training exercise used to prepare Soldiers to support the global combatant commanders and Army service component commanders in theaters of operation around the world. (Photo by U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Christina M. Dion, 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Soldiers give back to the community while earning foreign jump wings during Operation Toy Drop XIX
December 12, 2016 — Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Ammerman, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) commanding general joined his paratroopers on a jump led by partner nations Dec. 10 at Luzon drop zone during Operation Toy Drop XIX... MORE

326th MPAD Promotes Officer
December 12, 2016 — Dustin Gabus, the Executive Officer of the 326th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, was promoted to the rank of captain during a ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Reading, Pa. ... MORE

Capt. Dustin Gabus (left) addresses the Soldiers of the 326th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment during a promotion ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Reading Pa. Gabus will continue to serve as a Public Affairs Officer with the 214th MPAD located in Richmond, VA.

Army Reserve leaders highlight capabilities for Connecticut congressional delegation
December 12, 2016 — Army Reserve leaders highlighted combat and support capabilities for federal congressional staff members during a briefing and facilities tour Dec. 9 at the Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose Armed Forces Reserve Center here... MORE

Maj. Gen. Troy D. Kok, commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Regional Support Command, hosts a capabilities briefing for federal congressional staff members Dec. 9 at the Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose Armed Forces Reserve Center in Middletown, Connecticut, in order to help the congressional members understand the Army Reserve’s unique roles and capabilities, to include support to civil authorities in response to natural disasters.

Citizen Soldier Receives ESGR Seven Seals Award
December 10, 2016 — The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve honors employers that demonstrate significant achievement in support of the ESGR mission. Mr. Mike Caraballo, Citizen Soldier, received the ESGR Seven Seals Award on December 7... MORE

(From Left to Right) Caryl Hill, ESGR representative, Mike Caraballo, Chari, San Antonio, TX Chapter of the Veterans’ Team Member Network (VTMN-San Antonio) and commander of the 166th Regional Support Group on Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, Gui Kahl Senior Vice President Wells Fargo, and Amber Fencl, Vice President Wells Fargo, pose for a photo after Caraballo is presented with the ESGR Seven Seals Award on December 7, in San Antonio, Texas.

811th Ordnance Company Army Reserve Soldiers recognized for flood rescue assistance
December 8, 2016 — “These Soldiers showed up when the call was made, and it was an important chance to demonstrate all the skills and caring that the 811th brings to the table.”... MORE

Army Reserve Spc. Michael Garten from the 811th Ordnance Company, 321st Ordnance Battalion, 38th Regional Support Group, 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), 377th Theater Sustainment Command is awarded the Army Achievement Medal by Maj. Gen. Leslie (Les) J. Carroll, commanding general of the 377th TSC, as Rainelle, W.Va., Mayor Andrea “Andy” Pendleton stands by, during the 321st Ordnance Battalion Dining Out in Daniels, W. Va., Dec. 3, 2016, for their achievements while the unit provided rescue operations, route clearance, and shelter for over 250 members of the local community of Rainelle, W.Va. during historic flooding of 24 through 27 June, 2016.

3rd Battalion, 399th Regiment Closes Its Doors
December 7, 2016 — Maya Angelou, American poet, writer and civil rights activist, once said, “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Change was the theme for the 3rd Battalion of the 399th Regiment at their deactivation ceremony here on Dec. 3, 2016... MORE

Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 399th Regiment pose together at their last battle assembly at the Army Reserve Center in Sturtevant, Wis., where they held their deactivation ceremony on Dec. 3, 2016.

Reserve Retirement: Sgt. Maj. Paul J. Klikas and Col. Charles E. Newbegin
December 7, 2016 — At Marshall Hall, in the United States Army Reserve Command headquarters a July 22 retirement celebration was attended by colleagues, friends, Families and mentors to honor the service of Col. Charles E. Newbegin, U.S. Army Reserve director of training, and Sgt. Maj. Paul J. Klikas, operations and training noncommissioned officer in charge. ... MORE

(From Left to Right Dana Klikas, Sgt. Maj. Paul J. Klikas, Maj. Gen. Megan Tatu, Col. Charles E. Newbegin and Hyon Newbegin) Sgt. Maj. Paul J. Klikas and Col. Charles E. Newbegin stand together after being presented their U.S. Flags July 22, 2016 at Marshall Hall, Fort Bragg, N.C. as part of their retirement celebration. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hubert D Delany III)

Operation Toy Drop begins
December 7, 2016 — After months of planning, Operation Toy Drop XIX has begun. This multi-national training exercise provides U.S. and foreign jumpmasters from across the world with the opportunity to participate in... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers work collectively with eight participating countries in preparation for the annual Operation Toy Drop XIX, Dec. 5. Operation Toy Drop is a USACAPOC(A) training event that allows Soldiers and foreign military to prepare and support the Global Combatant Commanders and Army Service Component Commanders in theaters of operation around the world. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Tynisha L. Daniel)

Soldiers, Families Share Deployment Stories While Preparing, Returning from Overseas
December 7, 2016 — Supporting warfighters and their families is a key focus of the Yellow Ribbon programs operated by the 88th Regional Support Command. During the most recent event, held in the Minnesota capital, more than 500 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and their family members attended the three-day event from December 2 to 4... MORE

MINNEAPOLIS (December 3, 2016) – U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and family members speak with the more than 20 different community partners that set up shop at the 88th Regional Support Command-sponsored Yellow Ribbon event, December 3. This program helps the more than 500 Soldiers and family members who attended the event by connecting them to the resources and services they might need throughout the deployment process.

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