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Puerto Rico native retires as Army Reserve general after 39 years

Brig. Gen. Raúl Rodriguez, deputy commanding general of the 108th Training Command (Initial Entry Training), concluded 39 years of...

Optimizing Military Programs Delivery: Louisville District advances innovative barracks delivery ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is helping the U.S. Army deliver critical barracks infrastructure faster and...

A Voice from Home: Dolly Parton's Decades-Long Connection to America's Military

Dolly Parton, the Tennessee singer-songwriter whose six-decade career made her one of country music’s most recognizable voices,...

Archive: October, 2020

Military police trains in bubble
October 7, 2020 — Soldiers from the 11th Military Police Brigade, spent 2 weeks in Central California training on their Warrior Tasks. This has been the first time for these Soldiers to finally train in the field after spending months at home training virtually because of COVID-19...

Protecting the reserve force: Cactus COVID-19 Task Force
October 6, 2020 — The novel COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our operational and training landscape throughout our daily activities and mission sets. As operations continue, leaders plan and implement policies and procedures. These efforts help to ensure the health and safety of the force, while maintaining readiness to prepare us for the next fight...

"True Blue" Army Reserve Soldier represents the “Pride of the Pacific,” aces the coveted Expert Infantryman Badge
October 6, 2020 — As the sun set on a grueling 11-day Army competition for the Expert Infantryman Badge, one Soldier stood out among his peers by earning the title of “True Blue.” Sgt. Christopher Aloetau Hadley, assistant squad leader, assigned to the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, 9th Mission Support Command, earned his Expert Infantryman Badge on Sept. 25 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Hadley displayed proficient in all 30 events, earning the title “True Blue," representing the Pride of the Pacific and contributing to unit readiness and lethality...

Army Reserve recruiter follows in father’s footsteps
October 6, 2020 — There was never any doubt that Sgt. Roberto Cruz was destined for a career in the Army. His father Raymond served 21 years in the Army Reserve, creating the inspiration for Cruz to follow in his path, something he is currently achieving as a recruiter for Goodyear Recruiting Station, Phoenix West Recruiting Company...

U.S. Army Reserve activates first field feeding company
October 6, 2020 — The U.S. Army Reserve will activate its first-ever field feeding company Oct. 16, 2020, with one year to become fully integrated. The activation signifies yet another push of moving culinary specialists (92G) from dining facilities to a more battlefield oriented environment...

Covid Response at University Hospital Saved Lives and Changed Soldiers
October 5, 2020 — The U.S. Army Reserve Medical Response to COVID-19 will be one of many topics discussed during AUSA's annual meeting – virtual edition – Oct. 13-16 as part of the Warriors Corner exhibition. “One of the nurses as we came in said, ‘It feels like Christmas,'” said Maj. Erin Velazquez, commander of Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force 332-1, as she fought to hold back tears during an interview with NJTV News. “It hits your heart.” She was speaking about her team’s welcome at University Hospital in Newark, N.J. UAMTF 332-1 was sent to New Jersey in April, as a first of its kind military response to COVID-19. “Our integration into the hospital was seamless,” Velazquez said. “Upon our arrival we were greeted with open arms.” “Although we were only on ground providing medical care for six-weeks, this was an immensely impactful six-weeks,” said Velazquez. Adding, by the time the Soldiers left, the hospital was operating as normal. “I have never seen anything quite like this in my twenty-plus years in the Army,” said Velazquez. Adding, “Many lives were not only saved but forever touched by the collaborative impact between the Department of Defense and state health care professionals.”...

Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA) develops program to divert food waste into energy through anaerobic digestion
October 2, 2020 — Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA), Massachusetts, has been hard at work to find innovative ways to increase recycling and divert waste from the local landfill. One of the newest initiatives added to their Directorate of Public Works (DPW) environmental services portfolio is a food waste collection program (provided through their local hauler) that will not only divert waste, but turn that waste into energy through a process known as anaerobic digestion (AD). ...

STEM education the building block for career success
October 1, 2020 — An education with a focus on STEM encompasses a broad series of disciplines that opens doors to many career fields. In her own words, Maj. Esther Cleggs-Burns talks about how she began her career with an education in plant science with concentration in biotechnology from Fort Valley State University. Leveraging her skills and education gained at FVSU she expanded her reach working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency as the farm loan chief...

Task Force Oceania plays pivotal role in Defender Pacific 2020
October 1, 2020 — In a show of commitment to the nation of Palau and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Soldiers from Alaska, Washington, and Hawaii took part in a training exercise on the island of Anguar as part of Defender Pacific 2020 (DP 20). Two Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve’s 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) Task Force Oceania were instrumental to the planning, coordination and execution of the exercise...

Army Reserve leaders provide insight to Soldiers at ARSC Commander’s Forum
October 1, 2020 — Brig. Gen. Donald Absher, commander of Army Reserve Sustainment Command, hosted the Army Reserve Sustainment Command Commander’s Forum Sept. 24-27 to explain how Army Reserve leaders are developing senior enlisted leaders and officers by fostering a climate of trust and respect that protects Soldiers, civilians and family members...

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