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Archive: August, 2021

Army Reserve makes a splash with National Guard
August 9, 2021 — The 361st and 310th Multi-Role Bridge Companies (MRBC) under the 926th Engineer Brigade joined the South Carolina National Guard’s 125th MRBC at Fort Stewart last month in a breathtaking display of bridge creation so large military vehicles can cross a lake... MORE

Tomb of the Unknowns: a century honoring fallen Soldiers
August 6, 2021 — It was April when Michelle Lupomech reached out through her connections in the Indiana chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to see about bringing the traveling Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica to her hometown of North Platte, a city of 25,000 in western Nebraska. Dubbed ‘The Energizer Bunny’ by her friends, Michelle had already formed a small committee and was deep into making plans for an event when the word came back: yes, the Tomb was coming... MORE

Army Reserve quartermaster brigade bids farewell to commander
August 6, 2021 — The 1st Brigade (Quartermaster), a down-trace unit of the 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, gathered at the Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers U.S. Army Reserve Center to bid farewell to Col. John Joseph and welcomed Col. Antionette Chase as the new brigade commander on 16 May 2021, in a change of command ceremony... MORE

Col. John Joseph relinquished command of the 1st Brigade (Quartermaster) and welcomed Col. Antionette Chase as the new brigade commander on 16 May 2021, in a change of command ceremony. Soldiers of the 1st Brigade (Quartermaster), a down-trace unit of the 94th Training Division-Force Sustainment, gathered at the Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers U.S. Army Reserve Center for the ceremony. (Photo by Maj. Ebony Gay, 94th TD-FS Public Affairs Office)

David Montes Jr.: Soldier, Project Manager, and now, Chaplain candidate
August 5, 2021 — David Montes Jr. has answered a panoply of calls from Soldiers throughout his 22-year Army career. Two years ago, Montes decided to answer another, much higher call: to become a Chaplain. His decision to answer this particular call has placed him on a new path as a Chaplain candidate in the U.S. Army Reserve... MORE

Army Master Sergeant David Montes Jr. poses for a photo in front of the Far East District headquarters building, prior to his commission at the Far East District Compound in Seoul, August 31, 2018.

151st TIOG welcomes new commander
August 5, 2021 — "All others may perish but the colors live on." With those ceremonial words, the change of command between outgoing commander of the U.S. Army Reserve's 151st Theater Information Operations Group (TIOG) commander, Col. Marlene K. Markotan, and incoming commander Col. Franklin J. Estes began at historic Fort Totten, New York, June 18, 2021... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Col. Franklin J. Estes, incoming commander for the 151st Theater Information Operations Group, returns the unit colors to acting TIOG command sergeant major, U.S. Army Reserve Command Sgt. Maj. Troy A. Hershberger, during the change of command at Fort Totten, New York, July 18, 2021.

Congratulations to participants in Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition
August 5, 2021 — Congratulations to all of the service members who participated in the CIOR MILCOMP in Finland over the weekend!... MORE

USACAPOC(A) and interoperability in MDO at JWA
August 4, 2021 — At an annual event dedicated to force modernization and the development of multi-domain operations (MDO), U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) leaders came together with other leaders from across the United States and several allied nations, discussing Joint Warfighting Assessment (JWA) 21, which began June 14 in Hawaii, Colorado, and Washington... MORE

Brig. Gen. Gen. Jeffrey C. Coggin (left), commanding general of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), speaks with Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels (right), chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, as they participate in the Joint Warfighting Assessment 2021 distinguished visitor day initial briefing at Fort Carson, Colo., June 25, 2021. U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Civil Affairs, Psychological Operations, and Information Operations Soldiers took part in JWA 2021 with participants from different Army units and multinational partners such as U.K., Australian and Canadian armed forces, working to improve interoperability between U.S. joint forces and our allies. JWA exercises help the Army evaluate emerging concepts, integrate new technologies, and promote interoperability between the Army, other services, and our multinational partners. Joint and multinational partners are key to the success of Multi-Domain Operations.

New Army training addresses emerging drone threat
August 4, 2021 — It was the early hours of Sept. 14, 2019, when a swarm of small drones left two Saudi oil facilities in ruins. The aftermath was caught on film from several angles, and captured a near biblical sight: giant pillars of flame and smoke, like a burning sword extended from the earth and stretched toward the heavens. For those paying attention to the rapidly evolving capabilities of drone warfare, the attack indicated the threat was real and getting worse... MORE

U.S. Army, Timor-Leste military kick off first bilateral exercise
August 4, 2021 — Exercise Dalan ba Dame 21 began with an opening ceremony at the Forcas de Defesa de Timor Leste (F-FDTL) Land Component Base in Baucau, Timor-Leste, on July 26 and will run through Aug. 6, 2021... MORE

Prepared for the Challenge
August 4, 2021 — As COVID-19 shut the country down, and even the world, the Army kept rolling along. This statement is true at any Army Reserve installation, but more acutely here. As one of the premier Army Reserve training locations, it has been one busy summer, particularly for the 641st Regional Support Group from St. Petersburg, Fla... MORE

The 641st Regional Support Group from St. Petersburg, FL in coordination with the Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group download a HEMTT Tanker from a C-5 Galaxy during Pershing Strike 21 at Fort McCoy, Wis.

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