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Archive: March, 2016

Active Component and Reserve Civil Affairs units conduct exercise for upcoming USSOUTHCOM mission
March 16, 2016 — Soldiers from the 81st Civil Affairs Battalion, from Fort Hood, Texas, participated in a one-week pre-mission training event, Operation Coqui, which focused on Civil Affairs Operations at several municipalities throughout Puerto Rico, Mar. 7-11. They were sent on missions to conduct local assessments on the disaster response since the island faces major hurricane threats. The Soldiers were immersed in simulated real-life scenarios that allowed them to engage with the local populace, media, law enforcement and officials... MORE

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 — For Soldiers participating in the 78th Training Division’s Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) “Arctic Lightning,” relying on the skills of fellow Soldiers can provide a little relief from living in the field on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, for three weeks... MORE

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 river flowed slowly by as Soldiers from the 368th Engineer Battalion began their assessment of the 60-year-old double Bailey bridge at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, which has a rich history being featured in films including “We Were Soldiers,” during the Combat Support Training Exercise 78-16-01, Feb. 27 to March 18 to determine if the bridge could be saved. ... MORE

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 — As the 368th Engineer Battalion out of Londonderry, New Hampshire prepares to deploy next year, the unit had an opportunity to train with downtrace companies during the Combat Support Training Exercise 78-16-01 at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Feb. 27 to March 18... MORE

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 — The 364th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), an Army Reserve unit headquartered in Marysville, Washington, held its annual Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, March 2-5. ... MORE

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 — The Army Reserve's 88th Regional Support Command is working to conserve the Northern Long-Eared Bat in order to protect biologically critical species and mission essential training lands. ... MORE

94th Training Division sweeps 80th Training Command 2016 Best Warrior Competition
March 15, 2016 — Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Aparicio, and Spc. George Weeks, both representing the 94th Training Division, won the 80th Training Command 2016 Best Warrior Competition in the non-commissioned officer and lower enlisted Soldier categories, respectively, March 9-13, 2016. ... MORE

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 — As the sun rose, it cast light on rows of military vehicles standing still, neatly aligned and ready to take Soldiers to their daily missions. The Soldiers of the 766th Transportation Battalion, based in South Bend, Ind., stood at the ready as well, nearly as stiff as the cold metal of the vehicles- it was after all a particularly brutal New Jersey winter. Nevertheless, the Soldiers of the Army Reserve’s 766th Transportation Battalion battled the extreme winter weather and field conditions to keep the mission rolling during Warrior Exercise 78-16-01 (WAREX)... MORE

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 — Saving lives, preventing human suffering and mitigating property damage; these are the three main points that were reiterated during a Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) 101 brief held at the 1st Mission Support Command (MSC) Headquarters, on Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, March 10... MORE

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... MORE

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!”

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