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Army Reserve captain brings a lifetime of service and culture to the force

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Archive: June, 2024

Army Reserve observer coach/trainers assist to enhance unit readiness
June 13, 2024 — Combat Support Training Exercise 91-24-01 kicked off at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, where OC/Ts, from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, supported the exercise to ensure training units met the readiness level for future missions, overseas exercises and deployments... MORE

Simulated casualties lay on the ground during simulated indirect fire attacks with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear agents on their position during CSTX 91-24-01 at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, June 6, 2024.

Army Reserve infantry unit participates in Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) in the Philippines
June 11, 2024 — In the heart of Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, U.S. Army Soldiers from Echo Company, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, dove into the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise, adopting roles as opposing forces (OPFOR) for Exercise Salaknib 2024. From June 1 to June 10, they lent their expertise to the intricate maneuvers unfolding in central Luzon... MORE

Chicagoland area welcomes a new commanding general
June 11, 2024 — An 11-gun salute welcomed the new commanding general for the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, Friday morning, June 7, 2024... MORE

Maj. Gen. Eugene J. LeBouef, right, Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Reserve Command, hands the Command Colors to Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, center, during the 85th U.S Army Reserve Support Command Assumption of Command ceremony, June 7, 2024, at the Arlington Heights Army Reserve Center.

From simulation to situation: Realistic medical training for combat
June 11, 2024 — Stepping into the field hospital, patient demands and medics’ orders meld together, creating a cacophony of urgent noise. The smell of sweat permeates the air, a testament to the constant running around of medics attending to each new arrival. As you look across the room, you see an ever-growing number of injuries, a grim indication of the brutality outside. The shuffling of uniforms and the grunts of Soldiers carrying litters behind you add to the chaotic atmosphere, while the pervasive smell of fear hangs heavy in the air. Each breath you take is filled with the subtle undertone of war. Amid the chaos, you have to remember this is simply a training exercise and not reality... MORE

From green fields to Army greens: Personal and professional development through service
June 10, 2024 — With every individual joining the armed forces comes a unique story. People from all backgrounds bring a new perspective and skills to the military, making each individual's contribution invaluable to the overall strength and effectiveness of the armed forces... MORE

Army Reserve colonel returns to hometown high school as commencement speaker
June 10, 2024 — The 2024 graduating class of Escambia County High School received a special honor this year as U.S. Army Reserve Col. Gerry Jackson, a distinguished alumnus, returned to his hometown to deliver an inspiring commencement speech. The ceremony, held on May 16, 2024 on the school’s football field, was a poignant moment for both the students and the community... MORE

New religious institute director receives first star
June 10, 2024 — Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Charles M. Causey, the new Institute for Religious Leadership director and deputy chief of the chaplains for the Army Reserve, was promoted in the Zimmerman Auditorium at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, May 31... MORE

Fort McCoy employee, Army Reserve Soldier saves family from house fire
June 10, 2024 — Tyler Griffith, a heavy mobile equipment repair leader with the 88th Readiness Division’s Equipment Concentration Site-67 at Fort McCoy is being hailed as a hero after his quick actions saved a family from a potentially tragic house fire on the morning of May 24... MORE

Crossing Continents: Army Reserve officer commutes to the USA for weekend training
June 7, 2024 — Many Army Reserve Soldiers have a relatively short commute to their weekend battle training assembly, but for one Army Reserve officer it takes him a little longer, about half a day longer... MORE

Lt. Col. Cassidy Dauby, Battalion Commander, 2-346th Training Support Battalion, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, talks with Capt. John Lombardo, Bravo Company, 2-156th Infantry Battalion, Louisiana National Guard, New Iberia, Louisiana, as trucks transport Soldiers to a location during XCTC 24-01.

Total Army forces train National Guard units, ahead of future deployment
June 7, 2024 — “Our intent during their two weeks on the ground here is to build proficiency in platoon, battalion and brigade staff (readiness ahead of) real world missions,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Steve Chandler, Brigade Command Sergeant Major, 177th Armored Brigade, Camp Shelby, Mississippi. “What we do as observer coach trainers is execute situational training exercises.”... MORE

Louisiana National Guard Soldiers assigned to Alpha Battery, 1-141st Field Artillery, 256th Infantry Brigade, Jackson Barracks, Louisiana prepare an M-119 Alpha Three Howitzer for a fire support mission during Exportable Combat Training Capability 24-01 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

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