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Archive: May, 2018

Mortuary Affairs: More than remains and personal effects
May 30, 2018 — Standing in front of a projector that displays the remains of a deceased man, an Army Reserve instructor is not explaining to his 11 students the gruesomeness of what happened to the man, but the proper way to effectively serve in a unique and honorable job as a mortuary affairs specialist... MORE

361st Civil Affairs Brigade supports Saber Strike 18
May 29, 2018 — The 361st Civil Affairs Brigade is supporting exercise Saber Strike 18 led by U.S. Army Europe at training areas in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland from June 3 to 15... MORE

Task Force Grizzly Soldier uses artistic skills for mission success
May 29, 2018 — When the 787th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) took command of their mission on May 5 at Camp Taji, one of the first things they did as a unit was to look for ways to make improvements to their work areas, including their new headquarters building... MORE

Legacy of service inspires at Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance
May 29, 2018 — Honor, tradition and legacy are a significant part of what it means to be part of the U.S. Army. Everyone has a different story, and this Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month presented an opportunity for a particularly inspiring one... MORE

Army family legacy of service inspires at Asian American Pacific Island Heritage Month observance

Strategic planning meeting brings readiness division, geographic partners together
May 25, 2018 — Senior leaders from the 88th Readiness Division, along with their counterparts from commands located within the unit’s 19-state area of operations, gathered at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, for a strategic planning meeting May 23... MORE

Dauntless Soldier speaks at remembrance ceremony
May 25, 2018 — The ceremony honored the sacrifices made by more than 1.3 million American servicemen and servicewomen who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country... MORE

Qatar, U.S. militaries work together to strengthen Qatar C-17 air drop capabilities
May 24, 2018 — Airdrop systems technicians, better known as “riggers,” from the U.S. Army Reserve's 824th Quartermaster Company, based at Fort Bragg, N.C., along with members of the United States Air Force, the Italian Army, and some U.S. contractors, are working side-by-side with the Qatar military to enhance that nation’s air drop capabilities so they can provide additional support to their own military... MORE

First ever Sabot Academy helps prepare Reserve Soldiers for challenging master gunnery course
May 24, 2018 — Charging bolts, clearing feed trays, removing barrels, conducting function checks, performing safety checks, disassembling and reassembling weapon systems, identifying types of ammunition, recognizing armored vehicles from countries around the world, and learning crew gunnery firing tables were just a few of the many tasks a group of Army Reserve Soldiers performed recently as part of the first ever Sabot Academy held here May 19-22... MORE

300th Army Band performs at Torrance Armed Forces Concert
May 24, 2018 — Veterans young and old share a special bond that reflects the time-honored military tradition of service. As part of the Torrance Armed Forces Day activities, the 300th Army Band performed a medley of patriotic music to honor these heroes. The concert took the audience on a musical journey highlighting how the military influenced American composers during their time. The goal is to present a musical experience that leaves the audience with a sense of patriotism, gratitude, and a reminder of the sacrifices made each day... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier runs to empower daughter in local 5K
May 23, 2018 — Despite a steady rain and muddy puddles, Girls on the Run 5K runners and onlookers alike were in positive spirits as they made their way around the Penn State Berks campus race course... MORE

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