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Archive: 2021

Army Reserve bridge company supports Louisiana National Guard in DSCA mission
October 12, 2021 — The 361st Multi-Role Bridge Company (MRBC) under the 926th Engineer Brigade relieved the Puerto Rico National Guard’s 892d MRBC on Oct. 6 to support the Louisiana National Guard’s 2225th MRBC with personnel and procedure support of a Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Hurricane Ida recovery mission... MORE

Army Reserve’s 85th Support Command headquarters company receives a change in leadership
October 12, 2021 — The U.S. Army Reserve’s 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command conducted a change of command ceremony for their headquarters and headquarters company, Oct. 3, 2021. Maj. Scott Hager, outgoing commander, served as the HHC commander since August 2019. Hager in his next assignment will serve in the 85th USARSC’s Internal Review Section... MORE

New Army Reserve Ambassador appointed to Connecticut
October 12, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, has confirmed the appointment by Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, of Beth A. Pritchard as a United States Army Reserve Ambassador for Connecticut... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs battalions realign; enhances the 353rd Civil Affairs Command European mission
October 12, 2021 — In a move to meet current and future operational demands, the 353rd Civil Affairs Command transitions its U.S. Africa Command civil affairs support and command relationship responsibilities to the 352nd CACOM and will focus its two brigades on civil affairs military operations in the U.S. European Command area of operations beginning Oct. 1, 2021... MORE

A Few Extra Hours: What it Costs to Gain Leadership Skills
October 11, 2021 — Maj. Phillip Larmond has one of the most demanding part-time jobs in the United States Army Reserve. As the Executive Officer (XO) for the US Army Reserve's 373rd Combat Support Sustainment Battalion in Beaumont, TX, his responsibilities require a little more than the traditional 'one weekend a month and two weeks a year.’ In this role, he must exercise command in the battalion commander's absence and serve as the senior member of the battalion's staff, but he is okay with that. "Being an XO is challenging because you have to balance managing staff and handling Soldier issues," Larmond says, "but it's all made me a better leader, lawyer, and small business owner.”... MORE

Army Reserve daughter of mariachi singer reflects on her Afghanistan, Qatar service
October 7, 2021 — A Mexican American Army Reserve Soldier deployed here with the 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade reflected on her remarkable experiences in Afghanistan and Qatar for this year’s Hispanic Heritage observance... MORE

Army's fusion directorate pilot designed to improve services for sexual assault victims
October 7, 2021 — As part of the planned redesign of its Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, the Army will launch a one-year pilot establishing a fusion directorate designed to care for, protect and empower victims. The fusion directorate will offer an additional reporting mechanism and coordinated medical, investigative, legal and support services that are independent of a victim’s immediate command... MORE

Tactical Combat Casualty Care for Military Working Dogs
October 6, 2021 — Soldiers with the 147th Med. Det. (Vet. Srvc.) provided training in Tactical Combat Casualty Care, basic triage, and advanced treatment and stabilization of Military Working Dogs for Soldiers and Airmen from the 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, 691st FRST and 1982nd FRST during a Joint Training Exercise at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. ... MORE

Col. Mark W. Siekman assumes command of 9th MSC
October 5, 2021 — Col. Mark W. Siekman assumed command of the 9th Mission Support Command in an official ceremony Oct. 1, 2021 at 1100, at Palm Circle on Fort Shafter, Hawaii. ... MORE

Army Reserve local leader receives honor during Chicago Blackhawks NHL home game
October 5, 2021 — National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks honored U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Maj. Dennis Koski, operations sergeant major of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, during a home game versus the St. Louis Blues at the United Center, October 1, 2021, in Chicago... MORE

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