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Archive: August, 2016

US Army support soldiers conduct CBRN exercise
August 19, 2016 — In keeping with the spirit of Soldier readiness, members of Echo Forward Support Company, 326th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, conducted Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense training at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Aug. 14, 2016... MORE

Col. Henderson assumes command of the 505th TTSB
August 19, 2016 — Col. Jean Henderson, a Wheaton, Illinois native, assumed command of the 505th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade in a change of command ceremony at the Taylor Hall U.S. Army Reserve Center in Las Vegas August 14, where Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Kemp, 335th Signal Command (Theater) commanding general, East Point, Georgia, was present to transfer the unit colors to Henderson from Col. Matthew Easley, who has led the unit for two years. ... MORE

Rifleman to Reporter: Reserve Soldier answers the call
August 19, 2016 — The Army has an obligation to keep the American people informed, and public affairs specialists carry out that mission. Spc. Stephen Doherty of the 362d Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Londonderry, N.H., is training to become a 46Q – public affairs specialist. ... MORE

“First to go, Last to Leave!” – Army Reserve Unit Plays Active Role in Annual Training Exercise
August 19, 2016 — The CSTX is a joint and multinational exercise designed to assist military units with planning, preparing, supervising, and executing pre-mobilization collective training. The 477th Transportation Company, a U.S. Army Reserve unit based out of Marysville, Washington, is supporting nearly 7,000 service members of various occupational specialties who are actively participating in the 21-day training event this year... MORE

Indiana State Police “Active Shooter” Training
August 18, 2016 — Indiana State Police train on procedures during an active shooter exercise at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC)... MORE

Water Dogs quench thirst
August 18, 2016 — 651st Soldiers out of Evansville, Wyo. provide clean water to troops training at Ft. McCoy, Wis. during Combat Support Training Exercise Aug. 16, 2016... MORE

From runway to rucksack: Army Reserve Soldier displays versatility
August 18, 2016 — Currently a student at the Defense Information School, commonly known as DINFOS, O’Neill is learning how to write and edit broadcast copies, preparing for on-air delivery. She will also learn how to shoot and edit video, as well as radio operations... MORE

Indiana National Guard Medics Keep Training Healthy
August 18, 2016 — Indiana National Guard medic, Spc. Matthew Bailey, from Sturgis, Mich. stays on guard during his unit’s mortar live fire exercise... MORE

US Army Reserve Soldiers train and support National Guard
August 18, 2016 — U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard train during Exportable Combat Training Capability at Fort Hood, Texas... MORE

Army Reserve Ambassadors briefed on LinkedIn veteran initiatives
August 18, 2016 — Transitioning from the military back to civilian life is one of the hardest journeys any veteran will take... MORE

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