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Archive: May, 2020

4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) leaders engaged in the COVID-19 fight
May 12, 2020 — The U.S. Army Reserve 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) has been engaged in the military’s COVID-19 response right from the start. Two of the 4th ESC’s top officers are not only great leaders in uniform, but out of uniform they serve as leaders in the healthcare field... MORE

4th ESC leaders engaged in the COVID-19 fight

Virtual battle assembly allows First Army Support Command to carry on mission despite pandemic
May 12, 2020 — The threat of COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus, has changed common practices within the Army. Many new requirements have been implemented to protect Soldiers, such as social distancing, the wearing of masks, and restrictions on travel. Army Reserve units, most specifically those training at First Army, have not been immune to the shift, and have had to become creative maintaining readiness while keeping Army Reserve Soldiers safe... MORE

Dual-hatted New York Army Reserve Soldiers deploy to Kosovo
May 12, 2020 — Four thousand five hundred miles away from home and now 2,000 feet above sea level, a stark increase from the near sea-level elevation or lack thereof in New York City, Soldiers from the 423rd Military Police Company arrived at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, their new home for the next nine months... MORE

Dual-hatted New York service members deploy to Kosovo

Fort Hunter Liggett microgrid project prioritizes Army Reserve energy resilience
May 12, 2020 — In February 2020, the personnel at FHL, California, got to experience firsthand a demonstration of a microgrid similar to what is being installed at the AR-funded Installation. So what is a microgrid and how does it work?... MORE

History detachments called into action during Army Reserve COVID-19 response
May 11, 2020 — The Army Reserve is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in unprecedented ways. In order to capture the uniqueness of this response, military history detachments from the 88th Readiness Division have been dispatched to compile historic data as it is happening... MORE

UAMTF Combat Medic Looks Back on COVID-19 Support
May 11, 2020 — Spc. Randall Mulkins, a 68W, Combat Medic, was part of UAMTF 804-2 working with FEMA supporting COVID-19 support at the Javtis Center. Now, at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J., Mulkins looks back at service in Covid-19 response as part of the whole-of-nation effort. Supporting this mission was especially meaningful for Mulkins, saying. “I was born and raised in Patterson, N.Y., a small town north of New York City where a lot of residents commute to the city for work. I have friends back home who work in the FDNY, NYPD and other public services within the city.” ... MORE

Spc. Randall Mulkins, a 68W, Combat Medic, was part of UAMTF 804-2 working with FEMA supporting COVID-19 support at the Javtis Center. Now at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J., Mulkins looks back at service in Covid-19 response.

1st. Lt. Marilyn Medallon talks Heritage and Family
May 9, 2020 — The Army recognizes May as Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and to recognize the contributions made by Soldiers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. The 3d is highlighting 1st. Lt. Marilyn Medallon, a Soldier, with a bright future of service. Medallon is currently the Aide de Camp to 3d MC(DS) DCG-Professional, BG Rosen, and also working a 70H, which is Medical Operations and Planning Officer. Operations has been a face-paced environment but I enjoy the planning process and seeing the result of my work. I was born in Hawaii and a first generation American. My mom's side of the family is from El Salvador and my dad from the Philippines. ... MORE

I was born in Hawaii and a first generation American. My mom's side of the family is from El Salvador and my dad from the Philippines.

Closed hospital converted to alternate care facility within 3 weeks by Army Corps of Engineers, reserve engineers and contractors
May 8, 2020 — A team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), along with additional Soldiers, and contractors had less than three weeks to convert a hospital to an alternate care facility (ACF) that can hold a total 430 beds... MORE

For 801st Combat Support Hospital chief nurse, duty worth the sacrifice
May 8, 2020 — Many Americans have been affected by the COVID-19 virus pandemic, by the loss of employment, the loneliness of being separated from everyday human contact or perhaps even falling ill to the virus or knowing someone who has fallen ill... MORE

Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces
May 8, 2020 — Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces (UAMTF) provide an expeditionary, deployable and scalable medical staff to reinforce impacted communities across the nation. Each 85-Soldier unit provides critical capability in support of the Joint Force Land Component Commander (JFLCC) COVID-19 response... MORE

UAMTF 352-1 assists Philadelphia health care workers

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