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Archive: March, 2016

Active Component and Reserve Civil Affairs units conduct exercise for upcoming USSOUTHCOM mission
March 16, 2016
81st Civil Affairs team member evaluate a bridge near Salinas, Puerto during Operation Coqui in order to identify any potential flooding or other issues that could arise during a disaster such as a hurricane.

Fresh in the field
March 16, 2016
U.S. Army Spc. Devon Branscumb, a shower/laundry and clothing repair specialist assigned to the 1008th Quartermaster Company, operates a Laundry Advanced System (LADS) to wash Soldiers’ laundry in support of the Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) “Arctic Lightning” at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 13, 2016. The 1008th Quartermaster Company supports other units participating in the 21-day exercise by providing fresh laundry and hot showers at the various training sites.

Engineers survey iconic bridge
March 16, 2016
The Bailey Bridge on Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., was surveyed by the 650th Survey and Design Team and the 368th Engineer Battalion construction management team during Combat Support Training Exercise 78-16-01. Nearly 40 units from the U.S. Army Reserve, U.S. Air Force and Canadian Armed Forces trained at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Fort Knox, Ky., and Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., as part of the 84th Training Command's CSTX 78-16-01. This exercise marks the first CSTX of 2016 and is hosted by the 78th Training Division. (U.S. Army photo illustration by Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Bodwell)

CSTX meshes team for mobilization
March 16, 2016
Spc. Richard Rodriguez from the 475th Engineer Company out of Ponce, Puerto Rico, conducts construction operations of a road as Sgt. Norbert Prats performs security during the Combat Support Training Exercise at Fort Hunter Liggitt, Calif. Nearly 40 units from the U.S. Army Reserve, U.S. Air Force and Canadian Armed Forces trained at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Fort Knox, Ky. and Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., as part of the 84th Training Command's CSTX 78-16-01. This exercise marks the first CSTX of 2016 and is hosted by the 78th Training Division. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Brian Wentworth)

The “Best” from the 364th ESC
March 16, 2016
Soldiers in the 364th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) push themselves through a physical event during the unit's Best Warrior Competition held at JBLM March 2-5.

88th Regional Support Command works to conserve Northern Long-Eared Bat
March 16, 2016

94th Training Division sweeps 80th Training Command 2016 Best Warrior Competition
March 15, 2016
U.S. Army Spc. George Weeks,  94th Training Division, participates in the appearance board during the 80th Training Command 2016 Best Warrior Competition in conjunction with 99th Regional Support Command at Camp Bullis, Texas, March 11, 2016. The BWC is an annual competition to identify the strongest and most well-rounded Soldiers through the accomplishment of physical and mental challenges, as well as basic Soldier skills. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darnell Torres/Released)

766th Transportation Battalion participates in WAREX 78-16-01
March 15, 2016
Soldiers of the Army Reserve’s 766th Transportation Battalion perform post convoy checks and maintenance during unit convoy operations, during WAREX 78-06-01 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 1, 2015. The 84th Training Command’s first WAREX of the year was hosted by the 78th Training Division at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif.; the exercise involved more than 40 units from across the U.S. Army Reserve, U.S. Army National Guard and Canadian Armed Forces.

DSCA 101: Understanding the basics
March 15, 2016
odd Liebig, Region 2 Army Reserve Civil Military Projects Officer, explains his role as the CMPO for Region 2 during a DSCA 101 brief held at the 1st Mission Support Command (MSC) Headquarters, on Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, March 10.

Over 100 Soldiers return to Fort Hood from Kuwait
March 15, 2016
More than 100 Soldiers with the 366th Chemical Company, 457th Chemical Battalion, 415th Chemical Brigade, 76th Operational Response Command, returned from a nine-month deployment to Kuwait Tuesday morning.  The 76th Operational Response Command Deputy Commanding General, Brig. Gen. James Blankenhorn, was on hand to welcome the Soldiers as they walked down from the chartered airplane. “I won’t take up much of your time. I’m so glad to see each and every one of you, congratulations – job well done! I’m very proud of you. Your family, friends, and the nation are very proud of you. Thank you for all your sacrifices, you guys are the best!”