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U.S. Army Reserve celebrates 117th birthday at historic birthplace of the American Revolution

This year, as the Army Reserve marks its 117th birthday, it is honoring its ties to the Army and a legacy of service and sacrifice...

Honoring 250 years, one mile at a time: Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates the Army’s birthday with a...

In honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday and its official theme, “This We’ll Defend,” Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) is leading a...

Army establishes new fitness test of record to strengthen readiness and lethality

The U.S. Army announced today the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for...

Archive: October, 2023

A Legacy of Service Overseas
October 30, 2023 — New Windsor, New York – The 411th Engineer Brigade, based in New Windsor, New York, is preparing for an upcoming deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. The preparation for this deployment has been a year-long journey. Under the command of Colonel Kirk Claunch, the brigade headquarters element will play a crucial role in collaborating with international partners and local authorities to provide engineer support to units in the theater. Additionally, they will offer support and guidance to lower-level engineer assets within their operational area. ... MORE

A U.S. Army Reserve Soldier assigned to the 3-411th Logistic Support Battalion, Camp Atterbury, Indiana fires 50-caliber machine gun rounds at a target during Operation Pershing Strike at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.

Be kind to your mind, live drug-free: ASAP hosts Red Ribbon Week campaign
October 27, 2023 — Various service members and federal civilian employees supported the Red Ribbon Week campaign, led by the 1st Mission Support Command and U.S. Army Garrison Command Fort Buchanan Army Substance Abuse Program, by wearing a red shirt for work to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and encourage healthy, drug-free lifestyles Oct. 25... MORE

Concept of operation in lockstep with concept of support
October 26, 2023 — The 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support) wrapped up their weeklong G3 boot camp at the Western Regional Training Center in Ogden, Utah, on Oct. 20... MORE

Soldier athlete goes the distance at the Army 10-Miler race
October 25, 2023 — The 39th Annual Army 10-Miler, held October 8, 2023 in Washington D.C., annually attracts more than 35 thousand runners and 900 teams from around the world... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Master Sgt. Laroy Warren, G-1 Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, IPPS-A Liaison, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, displays the medals he has earned competing in 5k and 10k races from March to October of this year, October 16, 2023.

Army Reserve Participates in Solid Waste Pilot Programs
October 25, 2023 — Two Army Reserve-funded installations have been selected to participate in piloting innovative solid waste technologies to more efficiently and effectively divert waste from landfills throughout the Army. The pilots are spearheaded by the Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9 Installations and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Engineer Research and Development Center (specifically the Construction Engineer Research Lab). Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Massachusetts will implement composting and dumpster sensors, while Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico will implement composting and a Waste-to-Energy system... MORE

Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA), Massachusetts will implement composting and dumpster sensors, while Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico will implement composting and a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) system. U.S. Army Reserve photo of compost courtesy of Sgt. Khylee Woodford.

Mandatory training with a twist at 83rd U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center
October 23, 2023 — Thunderbolt Day is the 83rd United States Army Reserve Readiness Training Center’s day dedicated to mandatory training. On Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, Thunderbolt Day had Master Resilience Training but with a twist. ... MORE

Military journey of a Best Warrior
October 23, 2023 — After two years in community college searching for what piqued his interest, James Ranstead found it in a Biology for Allied Health class with a focus on nursing and got motivated to “do school.”... MORE

Showing up to win at 2023 Army Reserve Best Squad Competition

Army Reserve highlights Soldier skills at manufacturers’ summit
October 23, 2023 — The U.S. Army Reserve took part in The Manufacturing Institute’s annual Workforce Summit Oct. 17 at the Grand Hyatt here. Maj. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, commanding general of the 99th Readiness Division, served as keynote speaker and panelist for a discussion entitled, “Bringing the Military and Manufacturing Together.”... MORE

Excellence in face of challenge: Journey of Expert Soldier Badge recipient
October 20, 2023 — When Staff Sgt. Preston Hough stepped into his role in the U.S. Army, he was driven by a hunger to excel and a commitment to serve the nation. Today, we trace his journey as the latest recipient of the Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) – an honor that symbolizes the epitome of professionalism and competence in the U.S. Army... MORE

Showing up to win at 2023 Army Reserve Best Squad Competition
October 20, 2023 — Sgt. James Ranstead competed as a junior enlisted Soldier in the 2018 USARC Best Warrior Competition but didn’t win, so he came back this year with a chip on his shoulder... MORE

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