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Archive: July, 2018

88th RD Yellow Ribbon strengthens resiliency through reintegration
July 31, 2018 — “I want to officially welcome you home and thank you for putting your life on the line for your country. The 88th is honored to be here to support you.” said Brig. Gen. Tony R. Wright, the 88th RD deputy commanding general, during his opening remarks to the attendees... MORE

Task Force Raptor Soldiers begin Exercise Always Engaged
July 30, 2018 — The 259th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, located out of Tumwater, Washington conducts a multicomponent exercise known as Always Engaged 18, as part of their annual training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 9-23... MORE

You call, we haul: Army Reserve watercraft operators
July 30, 2018 — “We haul big stuff.” The massive 200-foot barge derrick crane behind CW3 Thomas Heald, from the 467th Transportation Company, backs up his statement. Capable of lifting nearly 130 tons at 175 feet with an 80-foot crane, this crane grants Army Reserve watercraft units an unprecedented ability to haul cargo, conduct salvage operations, clear port channels and berths, and removing obstacles... MORE

Reserve Engineers get back to basics during River Assault
July 30, 2018 — Soldiers from the 357th Engineer Company, based in Asheville, North Carolina, conducted support operations for Operation River Assault during their annual training on Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center, July 18... MORE

War games mean serious work for the Army Reserve
July 27, 2018 — Army Reserve Soldiers under the 3rd Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) conducted war games to simulate how they would move large amounts of cargo and supplies during a deployed environment. War games are essential for command elements to maintain situational awareness and to rehearse combat scenarios as closely as possible during Big Logistics-Over-the-Shore West, July 17, 2018... MORE

USACAPOC (A) Soldiers become more capable, combat-ready and lethal
July 27, 2018 — The United States Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) just finished a new type of training that is geared toward making sure their units are quickly able to be more capable, combat-ready and lethal... MORE

Reserve engineers drop into the Arkansas River for River Assault 2018
July 26, 2018 — The CH-47D Chinook helicopter is the U.S. Army’s primary troop and supply transport aircraft. It’s been around since the Vietnam War and has stood the test of time with its twin rotor blades and 42 cubic meters of cargo space, room enough for two humvees. But on this warm day in July along the Arkansas River, this legendary aircraft is supporting the Army Reserve’s River Assault 2018 with a helocast drop for the Soldiers of the 420th Engineer Brigade... MORE

River Assault 2018 brings services together
July 26, 2018 — The U.S. Army prides itself on its ability to “train as you fight.” On the 21st century battlefield, this means facing new challenges head-on by employing all available resources. For the Army Reserve, succeeding on its road to awesome means supporting and being supported by its brothers and sisters in arms, from the other Army components to the Marine Corps and other branches. Here at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, for River Assault 2018, the Army Reserve Soldiers of the 420th Engineer Brigade find camaraderie with all of the above... MORE

Readiness Divisions Collaborate to Achieve Effects in Army Reserve Readiness
July 25, 2018 — The 88th Readiness Division command team along with the command teams of the 81st Readiness Division and U.S. Army Reserve Command as well as key staff from the 63rd RD and 99th RD, conducted an annual Mission Readiness Review (MR2) at the 88th RD headquarters on Fort McCoy, Wis., July 11 and 12... MORE

Knowing the MP mission from brass to private
July 25, 2018 — The training days start early at Fort Hunter Liggett, with Soldiers waking up as early as three or four in the morning just so they can break down tents and reset at a new site before the scorching heat cuts through the mountainous land... MORE

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