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Archive: March, 2020

Remote Training During COVID-19
March 31, 2020 — For times when circumstances and expense prevent Soldiers from congregating for training, remote training simulators allow inexpensive, yet effective, skill development... MORE

Michelle Adams uses a SCATT trainer to practice - at home while wearing pajamas. Simulations devices allow remote Postal Match opportunities and training options when conditions prevent congregating.

Army seeks retired medical Soldiers to support COVID-19 efforts
March 31, 2020 — More than 14,000 retired Soldiers have already shown interest in returning to active duty after the Army recently reached out to over 800,000 of them to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic response, G-1 officials said Friday... MORE

336th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade conducts virtual battle assembly due to COVID-19 concerns
March 31, 2020 — The 336th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade successfully piloted the U.S. Army Reserve’s first virtual battle assembly with the participation of more than 500 soldiers from the unit March 21 to 22. The 336th E-MIB Soldiers from across the U.S. connected remotely to participate in the two days of scheduled training... MORE

CY21 U.S. Army Reserve command boards to be conducted this summer
March 30, 2020 — Headquarters, Department of the Army will conduct several CY21 U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) command boards this summer to fill available command positions with highly capable and motivated leaders... MORE

1-333rd Multifunctional Training Battalion

Interview with Lt. Col. Dana Lonis
March 29, 2020 — Civility in practice, whether it’s in the military or in your professional practice, even in your regular life, is important. Try not to bring people down. If you can’t, then do it respectfully. Always try to bring people up. Her motto to live by: "No matter what you're doing, do it well. Everything is important."... MORE

Lt. Col. Dana Lonis was interviewed by Sgt. Lacey Rogerson for Women's History Month at United States Military Hospital-Kuwait.

Twice the Life: Fort Buchanan Helps Repurpose Textiles and Increases Waste Diversion
March 27, 2020 — U.S. Army Garrison Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, is the only Federal military Installation on the island and in fact, the only military Installation in the Caribbean. Their unique location, coupled with a history of overcoming natural disasters in recent years, makes for a strong, tight-knit community that takes care of each other and their resources. The Fort Buchanan Directorate of Public Works (DPW) is always seeking new sustainable and resilient solutions to bolster their community and environmental stewardship. Their newest initiative, a textile collection program, is strengthening partnerships while diverting waste that would have been sent to landfills... MORE

SFC Veronica Jarrett -- Women's History Month
March 27, 2020 — Before joining the military I was living upstate in the city of Rochester, New York. My family and I come from real humble beginnings. My mother was a hard working single woman who did her best to provide for my two younger brothers and me. After high school I made the choice of finding a job instead of pursuing college in order to help assist with my family’s financial needs. My goal was to relieve my mother of her worries and ensure my brothers had a chance for a better future. I realized that working dead end jobs would not get us to far so I decided to take a chance at doing something that could possibly really make a difference. On December 23, 2003 I enlisted into the United States Army Reserve as a 42A. It was really one of the greatest feelings I had ever experienced at the time. What I did not know is how it would have such a major impact on my life. ... MORE

Do not let the photo intimidate you, Sgt. 1st Class Veronica Jarett is a supportive, approachable and mentoring NCO. When not advising Soldiers or raising five children you can find SFC Jarrett preparing for the ACFT with her IG teammates or running obstacle course races.

Reserve Soldiers support medical supply mission during pandemic
March 26, 2020 — In the midst of a global pandemic, there’s been an increase in demand for supplies at Army hospitals and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers in Europe are helping to fill that demand. Soldiers from Medical Support Unit-Europe, 7th Mission Support Command, based out of Kaiserslautern, Germany, are supporting the shipping and receiving functions in the warehouse at U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center, Europe in Pirmasens for 30 days (or more) to help push Class VIII medical supplies to where they need to go – the hospitals... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Tiffany Boatner, a human resources specialist with Medical Support Unit-Europe, 7th Mission Support Command, sorts bottles of acetaminophen at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center, Europe warehouse in Pirmasens, Germany, March 26, 2020. 7th MSC Soldiers are supporting the shipping and receiving functions in the warehouse to help with the high demand of Army Class VIII medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Army Reserve family’s love exceeds boundaries
March 25, 2020 — For years, Emma and Olivia lived in a three-bedroom home with nine other people. In Kentucky, the two were exposed to drugs, explicit sexual scenes and verbal altercations that would sometimes become physical. This life was normal for the girls until they were met by state family service workers after school and transported to the home of U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 3 Daniel Schoonmaker, his wife Kristy and their four biological children: Gabriel, Madison, Rayden and Hailey... MORE

Army makes exceptions to enlisted promotion policy during COVID-19 outbreak
March 25, 2020 — In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Army has initiated several policy exceptions that will impact enlisted promotion cycles scheduled until the end of this fiscal year, unless terminated sooner, G-1 officials announced Tuesday... MORE

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