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Archive: August, 2016

80th Training Command emphasizes “safety-culture” during workshop
August 18, 2016 — Safety can often be perceived as a regulatory requirement rather than an adjustable process designed to meet the unique needs of a unit. For the 80th Training Command, one of these unique needs include a safety accreditation requirement certifying that training facilities across the command can teach Soldiers of all three Army components in accordance with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s One Army School System... MORE

Battle of Utoy Creek Historical Marker Dedication
August 18, 2016 — EAST POINT, Ga. (Aug. 16, 2016)- – A group of historians, city officials and Civil War re-enactors, gathered here Aug. 6 for the dedication of a historical marker recognizing the sacrifice of those... MORE

Heroism Forged by Fire
August 18, 2016 — Sgt. Logan Sutherland, a horizontal construction engineer with the 801st Engineer Company (Horizontal), received the highest award for valor while not engaged with an enemy, Aug. 7, 2016. ... MORE

Guardian Shield, 2016
August 18, 2016 — During Guardian Shield, drug suppression and criminal intelligence and analysis instructors collaborated with each other to expand the learning experience. The criminal intelligence analysis students assembled a package to provide the drug suppression class with a lead on the drug network... MORE

Let There Be Light: Army Reserve Honored for Energy Efficiency Projects
August 18, 2016 — The U.S. Army Reserve's 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) and 99th Regional Support Command (RSC) have garnered accolades from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) 2016 Interior Lighting Campaign (ILC) Awards. ... MORE

Army Reserve officer's journey to Rio trumps Olympic bronze in pole vault
August 18, 2016 — Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Sam Kendricks was content to walk away with the Olympic bronze medal following what he called "the most enjoyable pole vault competition of his life" Aug. 15 at the Rio Olympic Games... MORE

Chemical Soldiers share their recipe for success
August 16, 2016 — Army Reserve Soldiers from the 340th Chemical Company out of Houston, Texas, supplemented by Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear specialists from the United States Air Force, participate in the Combat Support Training Exercise Aug. 14, 2016 in Fort McCoy, Wisconsin... MORE

Fallen 63rd RSC officer remembered at memorial ceremony
August 16, 2016 — All throughout the auditorium was complete silence, not a trace of noise evident. Standing before all those present was a simple picture and uniform of Capt. Joel Ico, a fallen Army Reserve warrior held in reverence by everyone in his unit and family. ... MORE

983rd Engineering Battalion Completes Annual Training at Crane Army
August 16, 2016 — The 983rd Engineering Battalion based out of Monclova, Ohio, completed its annual training at Naval Support Activity Crane July 18-Aug. 14. Crane Army Ammunition Activity provided the reserve unit with housing facilities at the Crane Ammunition and Logistics Center, material handling equipment and construction materials to enable hands-on-training opportunities. ... MORE

Army Reserve leaders collaborate, coordinate, communicate and cooperate to ensure readiness
August 15, 2016 — The Army Reserve’s 99th Regional Support Command partnered with U.S. Army Reserve Command to conduct realistic training for the RSC’s Soldiers and civilian employees Aug. 8-12... MORE

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A young Soldier’s journey to help others see

Grand Prairie-based Army Reserve unit holds Soldier’s memorial

Always ready: Soldiers participate in Combat Lifesavers Class