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U.S. Army Reserve celebrates 117th birthday at historic birthplace of the American Revolution

This year, as the Army Reserve marks its 117th birthday, it is honoring its ties to the Army and a legacy of service and sacrifice...

Honoring 250 years, one mile at a time: Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates the Army’s birthday with a...

In honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday and its official theme, “This We’ll Defend,” Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) is leading a...

Army establishes new fitness test of record to strengthen readiness and lethality

The U.S. Army announced today the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for...

Archive: 2018

210th RSG Soldiers volunteer to restore, renovate El Paso children’s shelter
December 20, 2018 — On a chilly Saturday morning with overcast skies and moderate wind chill factor, 19 Army Reserve Soldiers from the 210th Regional Support Group – Mobilization and Deployment Brigade/Fort Bliss Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security entered the Child Crisis Center of El Paso to commence work on their project, Dec. 8, 2018. A dissonance of varying sounds ensued, as the removal of floor tiles cracked, brooms swept, paint rollers splashed against wall surfaces, mop buckets squeaked along the floors, and animated conversations between the Soldiers resonated throughout the day... MORE

Strength in volunteering: U.S. Soldiers participate in charity game in Romania
December 18, 2018 — She was very nervous. It was noticeable by how she paced in and out of a small locker room area underneath the stands. She looked at the crowd, and then at her phone. Possibly as a calming strategy to focus on the next task. Or perhaps, texting family for support... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier supports emergency operations after Super Typhoon Yutu
December 18, 2018 — Shortly after Super Typhoon Yutu struck the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Maj. Michael Madsen was called upon to provide legal advice to the federally coordinated relief effort... MORE

A Single Purpose: Combat Ready
December 17, 2018 — Nearly 250 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from four different units traveled a combined distance of 360 miles on six buses and nearly 20 tactical vehicles to train on 22 different warrior tasks in two days, all for one purpose: Improve combat-readiness... MORE

Warrior Ohana generations continue legacy at Palm Circle
December 17, 2018 — The Oli is asking permission, to enter and to perform the Ha’a Koa, the Hawaiian bent-knee dance of warriors. Members of the Kanaka Oiwi, a group of traditional Hawaiian cultural practitioners, gave the Oli and stood in the center of the U.S. Army promotion, performing a ceremony of their own, the Ha’a Koa, blessing the place of warriors, known today as Palm Circle, blessing the Army Reserve Soldier about to be promoted, and his ability to gather the chiefs, as a long bloodline of warriors before him had as well... MORE

The Force Behind the Force: Celebrating 77 Years of the USO
December 17, 2018 — Fighting and winning America’s wars takes more than resources, it takes support and effort from the American people. For the last 77 years, the United Services Organization (USO), a group of 30,000 volunteers, has been the force behind our Armed forces — keeping every service member connected to their family, home and country... MORE

New Jersey natives lead state’s senior U.S. Army Reserve unit toward readiness
December 16, 2018 — When the state’s senior U.S. Army Reserve unit changed hands Dec. 16, it passed from one Garden State native to another... MORE

New Jersey Army National Guard 3-112th Field Artillery Regiment Soldiers fire ceremonial rounds for the U.S. Army Reserve 99th Readiness Division change of command ceremony, Dec. 16 at Doughboy Gym, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The 99th DIV(R) is headquartered on JBMDL, which is the second-largest employer in New Jersey, second only to the state government. More than 40,000 active-duty and reserve-component service members, civilian employees and family members work and reside on the base.

New USACAPOC(A) CSM looks to help move the command forward
December 15, 2018 — United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) has a new senior enlisted leader... MORE

Building stronger bonds away from home
December 14, 2018 — The echoes down the hall carry laughter of small children enjoying much-needed time away from their parents. With eager smiles and a small fort created in the center of the room, the little ones have found refuge in the small hotel ballroom... MORE

The Holiday Spirit of Operation Toy Drop Continues
December 14, 2018 — The skies were once again full of paratroopers as the Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop kicked off its 21st year. This year’s operation had volunteers from Fayetteville and the surrounding areas, to include family members, friends and community members, collecting, sorting and distributing toys to 13 organizations throughout North Carolina. ... MORE

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