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Archive: August, 2016

US Army support soldiers conduct CBRN exercise
August 19, 2016
(left) Spc. Gary Allen, a wheeled vehicle mechanic, Yuba City, California native, and (right) Pfc. Joseph Kirkman, a Construction Equipment Repairer, and Greensboro, North Carolina native, both with Echo Forward Support Company, 326th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, simulate decontaminating fellow FSC Soldier, Pfc. Ashton Barrell,(Carter) a motor transport operator and Evansville, Indiana native, during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense training exercise at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, Aug. 14, 2016. Company E leaders used the exercise to introduce their Soldiers to a new piece of equipment, the M50 – Joint Service General Purpose Mask, which replaced the US Military’s M40 Field Protective Mask. (US Army Reserve Photo by Sgt. Quentin Johnson, 211th MPAD/Released)
Col. Henderson assumes command of the 505th TTSB
August 19, 2016
Col. Jean Henderson, a Wheaton, Illinois native and 505th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade incoming commander, is passed the unit guidon from Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Kemp, 335th Signal Command (Theater) commanding general, East Point, Georgia, during a change of command ceremony at the Taylor Hall U.S. Army Reserve Center in Las Vegas August 14, where Col. Matthew Easley, has led the unit for two years.
Rifleman to Reporter: Reserve Soldier answers the call
August 19, 2016
FORT MEADE, Md. - Part of the “46 Q” or “public affairs specialist” course at the Defense Information School includes a practical exercise where students must respond to questions from the media (played by instructors) and provide a statement. Spc. Stephen Doherty, a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the 362d Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Londonderry, N.H., practices with his instructor on Aug. 16, 2016. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by: Sgt. Rebecca Newton/Released)
“First to go, Last to Leave!” – Army Reserve Unit Plays Active Role in Annual Training Exercise
August 19, 2016
Army Reserve Soldier, Cpl. Savannah Spencer uses hand signals to carefully ground guide a tactical vehicle off of a trailer at the loading ramp located within the CRSP yard during her unit's annual training at Fort McCoy's CSTX Aug. 6-26.(Photo by: SPC Aaron Piega/Released)
Indiana State Police “Active Shooter” Training
August 18, 2016
MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER (MUTC) - An Indiana State Police officer holds his position and applies his tourniquet to a simulated injury after neutralizing the threat during training at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center on Aug. 16, 2016. The purpose of the exercise was to test officers' situational awareness and decision-making while under pressure so they will be able to react to a situation if one occurs. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Eddie Serra, 205th Press Camp Headquarters)
Water Dogs quench thirst
August 18, 2016
FORT MCCOY, Wis. -- Army Reserve Soldiers from the 651st Quartermaster Company out of Evansville, Wyo., perform maintenance on a water pressure hose as part of the Combat Support Training Exercise here in Fort McCoy, Wis., on Aug. 16, 2016. CSTX immerses Army Reserve Soldiers and other service members in real-world training scenarios to enhance unit readiness in the planning, preparation, and execution of combat service support operations. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Christopher A. Hernandez, 345th Public Affairs Detachment)
From runway to rucksack: Army Reserve Soldier displays versatility
August 18, 2016
FORT MEADE, Md. – U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Monique O’Neill practices announcing on August 16, 2016. O’Neill is enrolled in class at the Defense Information School to become a “46R,” or “Broadcast Videographer.” Upon completion, O’Neill will have attained skills in video shooting and editing, radio operation and delivery, voice and broadcast writing skills; and will continue to practice her new profession at her unit, the 206th Broadcast Operations Detachment in Grand Prairie, Texas. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Rebecca Newton/Released)
Indiana National Guard Medics Keep Training Healthy
August 18, 2016
CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. – Indiana National Guard medic Spc. Matthew Bailey of Sturgis, Mich. stays on emergency watch as his unit fires live mortar rounds during their annual readiness exercise. (Photo by SGT Raymond Maldonado, 206th Broadcast Operations Detachment)
US Army Reserve Soldiers train and support National Guard
August 18, 2016
FORT HOOD, Texas. – U.S. Army Reserve Solider Spc. Martin Benavides, of San Antonio, Texas, passes laundry bundles to be placed in the Laundry Advance System, during annual training. Spc. Benavides is part of the 340th Quartermaster Company out of Fort Sam Houston and conducting annual training at Fort Hood, Texas, Aug. 6 - 26, 2016. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Sgt. Michael Adetula, 206th BOD)
Army Reserve Ambassadors briefed on LinkedIn veteran initiatives
August 18, 2016
Daniel Savage (right), veterans program manager for LinkedIn, fields questions from Army Reserve Ambassadors belonging to the 63rd Regional Support Command, during their visit to LinkedIn’s headquarters, Mountain View, Calif., Aug. 12. Savage briefed the ambassadors on the initiatives LinkedIn is taking to assist transitioning veterans in their journey to find work outside the military. (Army Reserve Photo by Alun Thomas)