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Archive: August, 2020

Army Reserve nurse from Colorado Springs mobilized to support federal response to COVID-19
August 18, 2020 — U.S. Army Reserve 1st Lt. Michelle Kaplan, a native of Chicago, mobilized with a U.S. Army Reserve Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force as part of the Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of the whole-of-America COVID-19 response... MORE

Balancing Deployment Medical Support, Education
August 18, 2020 — As online learning took hold across most colleges and universities earlier this year, Spc. Jose Flores-Colon may have appeared like just another online student. But, unlike more traditional students, Flores-Colon, completed his Bachelors in Health Science, at Purdue University, while deployed to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, as a member of the 411th Hospital Center. Although online learning may be new for many students, the military has supported online and distance learning opportunities for deployed Soldiers for years. Flores-Colon balanced his time as a Pharmacy Specialist, providing outpatient pharmacy services for military members and working with night shift medics to provide support during the COVID-19 pandemic along with finishing his last terms of school online... MORE

Flores-Colon balanced his time as a Pharmacy Specialist, providing outpatient pharmacy services for military members and working with night shift medics to provide support during the COVID-19 pandemic along with finishing his last terms of school online.

Army Reserve Cyber Soldiers Leverage Civilian Skills During COVID-19
August 17, 2020 — COVID-19 has transformed how Army Reserve units train throughout the country. For the U.S. Army Reserve's Cyber Protection Team 185, the pandemic has allowed them to employ their civilian experience to enhance their training during virtual battle assemblies. Known as the "Cyber Knights," Cyber Protection Team (CPT) 185 Soldiers are security professionals both in and out of uniform. Since April, they've turned the challenges of working remotely into opportunities to enhance their readiness by using training and tools not available or accessible on the Army's network. ... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Adam Smith poses for a photo during his unit's virtual battle assembly Aug. 9, 2020.

U.S. Army removes DA Photo requirement for selection boards
August 13, 2020 — The Department of the Army has eliminated the use of DA photos from selection processes to include initial accession into service, assignments (including command and other key billets), military and civilian education and training, promotion to higher grades... MORE

7th MSC NCOs train, certify junior leaders
August 13, 2020 — Senior enlisted leaders from the 7th Mission Support Command held two Junior Leader Certification Programs for 53 U.S. Army Reserve junior noncommissioned officers during the unit’s annual training held at United States Army Garrison Bavaria, July 28-31, 2020... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve junior noncommissioned officers with the 7th Mission Support Command conduct physical readiness training as part of a Junior Leader Certification Program held in Grafenwoehr, Germany, July 28, 2020. The program is designed to reinforce standards and is unique to the Army Reserve.

Master Sgt. Tew Wins TRADOC Army Reserve Instructor of the Year 2020
August 12, 2020 — For some people, winning seems to come naturally. Lately, Master Sgt. Ericka Tew, of the 83rd U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, has been on a hot streak, winning the 80th Training Command (The Army School System) Instructor of the Year, then the U.S. Army Reserve IOY, and most recently the Reserve category of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command IOY for 2020... MORE

Master Sgt. Ericka Tew (left), Master Leader Course manager for the 83rd U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, teaches a class at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Tew was recently selected as the Reserve winner in the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Instructor of the Year for 2020. (Courtesy photo)

81st RD re-ignites cadet recruiting program at UNG
August 12, 2020 — After a decade-long break, the Army Reserve is back at one of the top senior military universities piloting a program to recruit cadets along with the 75th Innovation Command in Houston, Texas. The 81st Readiness Division brought on two officers to the University of North Georgia – Signal officer Capt. Caitlin Demarest Hirsch of Golden, Colorado, and Military Intelligence officer Capt. Rebecca Lawrence, of Tacoma, Washington – to lead the new recruitment initiative... MORE

81st RD, UNG Cadet Recruiting Initiative

Finding a purpose and giving it back
August 11, 2020 — At 18 years old, she was looking for direction and joined the U.S. Army Reserve. Now, 21 years later, she has no regrets and is even more motivated to serve... MORE

98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) drill sergeant serves as senior drill sergeant leader at Drill Sergeant Academy
August 11, 2020 — Most people think about basic combat training when they think of drill sergeants. However, to mold new drill sergeants, experienced drill sergeants must transform noncommissioned officers to replace them. Then, like any other military school, there must one lead for those instructors developing the new drill sergeants... MORE

79th Theater Sustainment Command Soldiers Compete for “Top Squad” Title
August 11, 2020 — More than 40 enlisted Soldiers and junior officers competed for a chance to be called “Best Warrior” at the 79th Theater Sustainment Command’s Best Warrior/Top Squad/Top Junior Officer Competition July 14-18, 2020, held at Fort Hunter Liggett, California... MORE

79th TSC Best Warrior/Top Squad/Top Junior Officer competition 2020

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