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Archive: 2021

319th Engineer Support Company welcomes new commander
July 26, 2021 — After serving as the commander of the 319th Engineer Support Company for almost two years, Capt. Bryce Papke relinquished command to 1st Lt. James Hethcox during a change of command ceremony at the United States Army Reserve Center, El Paso Texas, July 10, 2021... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier adapts to Warrior Exercise
July 26, 2021 — Staff Sgt. Christopher Deatherage, a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic in the 290th Training Battalion, Mustang, Oklahoma, came to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, for annual training thinking his mission for two weeks was to facilitate and participate as the Opposing Force (OPFOR) (enemy role players). The OPFOR attacks units participating in Warrior Exercise (WAREX) to sharpen Soldier and unit battlefield skills and tasks. Instead, the 214th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment from Richmond, Virginia needed Deatherage as a driver... MORE

USAMU Soldiers aim for Olympic Gold in Tokyo
July 23, 2021 — U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Soldiers, Spc. Alison Weisz, Sgt. Phillip Jungman, 1st Lt. Amber English, Spc. Sagen Maddalena, and Sgt. Patrick Sunderman join the throngs of athletes at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Also capturing a ticket to Tokyo is USAMU’s Staff Sgt. Kevin Nguyen who will represent Soldiers in the Paralympic Games at the end of July... MORE

American Red Cross: Blood donors needed in Wisconsin
July 22, 2021 — While donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to give this summer, the need for blood and platelets remains crucial for patients relying on lifesaving transfusions. The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types — especially type O and those giving platelets — are urged to make an appointment to give now... MORE

Fort McCoy welcomes new garrison deputy commander
July 22, 2021 — Fort McCoy welcomed Lt. Col. Chad Maynard to Fort McCoy as the new garrison deputy commander July 6. Maynard came to Fort McCoy after serving as professor of military science at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. Maynard has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Franklin and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in logistics from Trident University International. ... MORE

AMC farewells one of its top leaders
July 22, 2021 — Three times have been the charm for Maj. Gen. Bob Harter in a career defined by military leadership, multiple wartime deployments, and assignments of increased responsibility and impact... MORE

Army Reserve vehicle crew join to create unique accomplishment
July 21, 2021 — Three U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from very unique civilian backgrounds joined as a team to create an amazing achievement during a convoy live fire exercise at Fort Hood, Texas on July 14, 2021. U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers Spc. Caitlyn I. Webb, Sgt. Jasmine A. Hampton and Spc. Hannah H. Sutphin, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicle gunnery crew assigned to the 846th Transportation Company, were awarded the Army Commendation Medal, by the 120th Infantry Brigade, for achieving the highest qualifying score during a convoy live fire exercise at Fort Hood’s Clabber Creek gunnery range, July 14, 2021... MORE

'Brickyard' cooks complete special assignment at Bagram
July 21, 2021 — Four Soldiers from the Army Reserve's Indianapolis-based 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) returned here recently after providing support to Soldiers at Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base. Master Sgt. Lloyd Cossey, Staff Sgt. Steve Augusten, Sgt. Nichole Hall and Spc. Patrick H. Watrous spent almost 30 days feeding troops at Bagram’s North Dining Facility in support of withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan... MORE

Wisconsin Army reserve unit aids vaccination efforts overseas
July 21, 2021 — In April, Military Treatment Facilities across the Department of Defense ramped up efforts to quickly inoculate as many eligible beneficiaries as possible who desired the COVID-19 vaccination. Overseas, the challenges of a contrasting health care system and limited resources drove Americans to MTFs, challenging the facilities to juggle everyday operations with the need for vaccinations... MORE

319th Engineer Support Company sharpen their skills during Extended Combat Training
July 21, 2021 — Soldiers of the 319th Engineer Support Company (ESC) honed their skills during Extended Combat Training (ECT) to complete horizontal and vertical construction projects at Fort Bliss, Texas for two weeks in June. The 319th ESC is a United States Army Reserve unit, comprised of vertical and horizontal engineers, maintenance, logistics, and administrative Soldiers, is based in El Paso, Texas; and part of the 980th Engineer Battalion, 420th Engineer Brigade, and 416th Theater Engineer Command (TEC)... MORE

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