IN THE NEWS

Hegseth announces series of War Department reforms in sweeping speech to top military brass

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today announced a series of 10 new directives aimed at strengthening the War Department's people and...

Building soldiering skills: How a veterinary detachment trains for large-scale combat

The 445th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Services), based in Independence, Missouri, is used to a unique mission set of...

63rd Readiness Division welcomes new commanding general

U.S. Army Reserve “Blood and Fire” Soldiers assigned to the 63rd Readiness Division held a change of command ceremony, Sept. 27,...

Archive: 2023

'Call to service' email from senior commander sparks enlistment by Picatinny civilian
January 20, 2023 — On Sept. 21 of last year, the Picatinny Arsenal Senior Commander Brig. Gen. John T. Reim sent an email to the mostly civilian workforce at Picatinny with the subject, “Call to Service.” Sarah Worthy, 27, a management analyst at the installation’s Network Enterprise Center, contacted recruiters upon receiving Reim’s email. Thus began the path to enlistment... MORE

Passing the torch: Army Reserve father supports son's military aspirations
January 20, 2023 — As one of the last actions prior to his active military retirement, Lt. Col. Brian Kilgore pinned his son, Landen, as a specialist on Dec. 3, 2022. When asked why he joined the military, Landen said that it was because of his dad... MORE

9th MSC first in Army Reserve to implement VSAT VPN
January 20, 2023 — The 9th Mission Support Command is the first command in the U.S. Army Reserve to implement the use of VPN with the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Satellite Communications system. This VSAT system allows the 9th MSC to connect to internet and phone communications anywhere in the world very quickly. For the last few months, Soldiers from the 322nd Civil Affairs Battalion, 100th Infantry Battalion, 411th Engineer Battalion, the 302nd Transportation Terminal, the 740th Forward Support Company and 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade were trained on the assembly and use of the upgraded system... MORE

Army set to expand use of new digital HR and talent-management system
January 18, 2023 — The U.S. Army announced that the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army – the Army’s top human-resources modernization effort – is now available for Soldiers from all three components (active-duty, Army Reserve and Army National Guard) on Jan. 17, 2023. IPPS-A capabilities will enhance financial stability and readiness for Soldiers and their families and will offer meaningful improvements over the previously used legacy HR systems... MORE

Double Eagle Six visits 7th Mission Support Command
January 18, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Jody Daniels, chief of U.S. Army Reserve and commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Command, visited the 7th Mission Support Command during a battlefield circulation Dec. 16, 2022, in Kaiserslautern, Germany... MORE

III Armored Corps crowns career counselors of the year
January 17, 2023 — Dozens of swinging arms slice through the crisp morning air, as Soldiers run around the track. Completing these two miles marks the end of the first event for those competing in the III Armored Corps’ Career Counselor of the Year Competition, which took place here Jan. 9-12, 2023... MORE

Practical hydraulics course keeps improving at Fort McCoy
January 13, 2023 — The four-day Practical Hydraulics course taught at the 88th Readiness Division-operated Draw Yard keeps improving. The latest one held here from Jan. 9-12, 2023, saw the students tested on a 120M Motor Grader and heavy scoop four-wheel drive loader... MORE

Distinguished transfer team of JTF MED 374 remains diligent
January 13, 2023 — A life lost through the natural process of old age or acts of bravery is not a settling thought to contemplate, but it must be prepared for all the same. Members of the Joint Task Force Med 374 Distinguished Transfer team, led by Sgt. Kevin Wohl are, doing their part to stay mentally and physically prepared to carry a fallen comrade home if the worst should happen. ... MORE

JTF MED 374 enlisted complete NCO induction ceremony
January 13, 2023 — Members of Joint Task Force (JTF) MED 374 hosted a non-commissioned officer (NCO) induction ceremony last month recognizing 24 Soldiers achieving the enlisted rank of the sergeant. The significance of acquiring the rank is a symbolic representation of transitioning from an entry level soldier into leaders—and earning the title NCO... MORE

653rd RSG competitors excel at 311th ESC Best Warrior Competition
January 13, 2023 — The days were long and difficult, the events grueling and demanding, but competitors from the 653rd Regional Support Group exceled at the 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) 2023 Best Warrior Competition, Dec. 5-9, 2022, Fort Hunter Liggett, California... MORE

Keyword:

Type:

Sort:

Year