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Flying Tigers over Miami Beach: Army Reserve’s daring display at Hyundai Air & Sea Show

As the sun cast a golden hue across the turquoise waters that lap the famous white sands of Miami Beach, the whir of helicopter...

Army Reserve leader honors fallen in historic Garden State town

Borough leadership, residents and neighbors helped commemorate Memorial Day May 24 with a parade down Main Street and ceremony at...

Army Reserve officer offers thought-provoking insight at memorial ceremony

Service members across multiple branches of the U.S. military, law enforcement, first responders, students and educators gathered...

Archive: September, 2020

Former college athlete trades football helmet for Army combat helmet
September 29, 2020 — Army Reserve Spc. Javiere Mitchell, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist and former outside linebacker for the Auburn College football team, assigned to 1st Platoon, 318th Chemical Company, 490th Chemical Battalion, 209th Regional Support Group, 76th Operational Response Command, is proving that his talents and drive are invaluable whether wearing a football jersey or an Army combat uniform... MORE

99th Readiness Division hosts new Army Reserve Chaplain Corps training program
September 29, 2020 — The 99th Readiness Division’s Command Chaplain Directorate hosted a new training program virtually Sept. 8-10 for 38 Army Reserve chaplains and religious affairs specialists... MORE

Fort Knox Cycling Club encourages greater participation in rides
September 29, 2020 — Get moving! That’s more than just a hashtag for one commissioned officer at Fort Knox who is determined to move a local cyclist club to the next level, thanks in part to COVID-19... MORE

Army Reserve medic from San Francisco reflects on federal COVID-19 response mobilization
September 29, 2020 — “Being here has shown me the best in humanity and I am proud to have been a part of this Task Force.” Army Reserve Spc. Okan Pekgil sharing his experience serving with an Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force... MORE

Army Reserve Soldiers continue to train via virtual platforms
September 29, 2020 — Soldiers with the Army Reserve’s 7305th Medical Training Support Battalion from Sacramento, California have embraced the use of virtual platforms to overcome COVID-19 travel restrictions and keep their training on track... MORE

Pair of Soldiers from Grand Rapids, Mich., assume leadership of Army Reserve Medical Readiness and Training Command
September 29, 2020 — On Sept. 12, a pair of Soldiers native to Grand Rapids, Michigan, assumed command of the Army Reserve Medical Readiness and Training Command in ceremonies on Joint Base San Antonio, Texas... MORE

413th Civil Affairs Battalion selection as 2020 ROA U.S. Army Reserve Small Unit Award
September 29, 2020 — Delta Company, 413th Civil Affairs Battalion, 321st Civil Affairs Brigade, 350th Civil Affairs Command (CACOM), has been selected to receive the Reserve Organization of America’s (ROA) Outstanding U.S. Army Reserve Small Unit Award for 2019... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier Makes up for Missed OCS Opportunity
September 29, 2020 — It is often said the window of opportunity only opens once. Fortunately for Sgt. David Lynch of the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), the window of opportunity to become an officer opened twice... MORE

Lynch is serving in the 316th ESC as a mobilization HR officer after recently completing nearly three months of OCS training at Ft. Benning, Ga. this year.

Army Reserve Soldier Reaches Unexplored Potential
September 28, 2020 — No one knows the importance of having a backup plan better than U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Bob Schmelig. Schmelig joined the U.S. Army Reserve when he was 29 years old—almost eight years beyond the average age of new recruits. After entering the Army Reserve, he reached other milestones including having a family, buying a home, and working in a stable civilian career. Then everything changed when Schmelig was laid off by his civilian employer after 12 years. He said he previously considered serving in the Army Reserve for several reasons. His long list of pros included new experiences, extra pay, and medical benefits. Schmelig joined the Army Reserve as a part-time job. He never expected it to be his career and now considers it one of the best decisions he ever made... MORE

“There are so many opportunities and so much to do, it can be overwhelming,” Schmelig said. “The key is looking for ways to get more involved and to not give up.”

Working together: Lessons from First Army large-scale mobilization operation forum
September 25, 2020 — In the event of a large-scale mobilization operation against a peer adversary, reserve component Soldiers of both the U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard will be crucial to fighting and winning the conflict. The key to success in such an operation will be the smooth integration of all three components that comprise the Total Force – Active, Guard, and Reserve. Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, was among the attendees of the forum... MORE

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