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Archive: May, 2022

11th ECAB leaders honor fallen during Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Buehring
May 30, 2022 — U.S. service members mobilized with Area Support Group – Kuwait and 11th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade participated in a Memorial Day ceremony at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Theater at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, May 30, 2022... MORE

Parks Reserve Forces Training Area Increases Renewable Energy: Solar Array Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
May 27, 2022 — Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA) is celebrating another step closer to uninterrupted access to electricity. On May 24, the Army Reserve-funded installation held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the addition of two megawatts of renewable energy through a newly activated solar array. The project supports PRFTA’s microgrid development plan which, upon completion, will supply the installation’s critical facilities with required energy resilience during times of disruption... MORE

Col. Serena D. Johnson, Parks Reserve Forces Training Area Garrison Commander and Mr. Jarrod Ross, Fort Hunter Liggett’s Resource Efficiency Manager cut a ceremonial ribbon for PRFTA’s 2MW Solar Array, May 24, 2022. The 2MW Solar Array is a part of PRFTA’s innovative microgrid system which PRFTA broke ground on in 2021.

1st Mission Support Command joins other federal and DOD leaders for a hurricane rehearsal of concept drill hosted by ARNORTH
May 27, 2022 — In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, Lt. Gen. John R. Evans Jr., U.S. Army North commander, hosted more than 100 military and civilian leaders both in person and virtually for its hurricane rehearsal of concept drill here May 25... MORE

US Army Career Skills Program: A Pathway to Civilian Employment
May 26, 2022 — I proudly served my country faithfully in the U.S. Army for more than 31 years, and I knew the decision to retire was going to be life-changing process. So before making that decision, I started having conversations with my mentors to ensure I was taking the appropriate steps and making the right decisions for me and my family... MORE

313th U.S. Army Band: Have horns, will travel
May 25, 2022 — After the Army Materiel Command Band deactivated and moved out, the 313th U.S. Army Band moved in... MORE

Army Reserve leader visits Fort McCoy; learns more about installation, workforce
May 25, 2022 — Stephen Sullivan, the Chief Financial Officer and Director for Resources, Installations, and Materiel for the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve, visited Fort McCoy from April 25-27 to learn more about the installation and see facilities throughout the post. ... MORE

Suicide prevention: Be brave enough to save
May 25, 2022 — This Memorial Day Weekend, we remember the Warrior, we remember those we have lost. It has been 19 months since my husband, U.S. Army Reserve Spc. John Meyer, died from suicide. This year the Suicide Prevention DOD message is, “Connect to Protect, Support is Within Reach.” I want to tell you, there is hope, and we need to take personal responsibility to get help. If someone considering suicide is reading this, there is hope. We are here to connect... MORE

U.S. Navy Reservist, Personnel Specialist 1st Class Kitara Byerly looks over her husband’s grave in Swea City, Iowa. U.S. Army Reserve Specialist John Meyer took his life on November 16th, 2020. (Courtesy Photo)

Army Reserve firefighters add skills to toolbelts
May 25, 2022 — Firefighters from across the Army Reserve used Fort McCoy, Wis., as the backdrop for a 10-day airport rescue firefighting apparatus driver/operator training course detailing the ins and outs of various firefighting vehicles, May 15 to 27, 2022... MORE

Army Reserve leaders attend DSCA training
May 24, 2022 — More than 30 U.S. Army Reserve commanders, senior enlisted advisors and full-time staff members attended a three-day training event about the Defense Support of Civil Authorities process here May 18 to 22, 2022... MORE

JLTV like no other vehicle
May 24, 2022 — The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is gradually being added to the Army Reserve’s inventory of vehicles. To get ready, 88th Readiness Division mechanics are learning the intricacies of the JLTV’s suspension and electronics... MORE

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