Photo Submitted by Hector De Los Santos-Nonoal (center) as he moves upfield during a pre-season soccer game, applying the discipline and teamwork that will carry over into his future career in the Army Reserve.
Putting in the reps: Army Reserve recruit focused and ready
By Sgt. Katherine Devereaux | May 1, 2026
The alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m. By the time Hector De Los Santos-Nonoal makes his way to the game, he’s showered, eaten, reviewed film and walked the turf to gauge his footing – all before warm-ups even begin. To him, this...
Andrew Zellner stands at Independence Hall moments after being sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve during the Army Reserve's 118th birthday celebration in Philadelphia.
By the will of Olympus: Army Reserve recruit building his future
By Sgt. Katherine Devereaux | May 1, 2026
Andrew Zellner is 17 years old and in the middle of building a guitar that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world...
Lt. Col. Kemetta G. Burdette, Commander, 1-347th Training Support Battalion, conducts the Oath of Enlistment with Future Soldiers during a U.S. Army Reserve 118th birthday celebration event at Fort Hood, Texas, April 23, 2026. Mobilized Soldiers at Fort Hood held a day-long event there honoring more than a century of Citizen Soldier service. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
Army Reserve Soldiers celebrate 118 years of service
By Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez | April 30, 2026
The U.S. Army Reserve celebrated its 118th birthday on April 23, 2026...
A Soldier paints a child’s face during an open house at the Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center in Iliili, American Samoa, April 25, 2026. The event provided family-friendly activities and encouraged community members to engage with Soldiers while learning about Army Reserve opportunities.
9th Mission Support Command hosts first community open house on American Samoa
By Staff Sgt. Teresa Cantero | April 30, 2026
Soldiers from the 9th Mission Support Command hosted an open house at the Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center in Ili'ili, American Samoa, April 25, 2026. The event was the first of its kind in American Samoa and supported Army...
The U.S. Army Reserve marked its 118th birthday at Philadelphia's Independence Hall and Betsy Ross House, enlisting 118 future Soldiers. Photo submitted by Joshua Griffin new recruit who lost 145 pounds to join the Army Reserve.
Forward with a purpose: Army Reserve recruit's transformation
By Sgt. 1st Class Dae McDonald | April 30, 2026
For Joshua James Griffin, a native of Runnemede, New Jersey, the decision to join the Army Reserve wasn’t just about service, it was about transformation...
Photo submitted by Army Reserve recruit Johnny Pillacela, a former Google and Amazon software engineer and entrepreneur.
When skills meet service: Software engineer joins Army Reserve
By Sgt. 1st Class Dae McDonald | April 30, 2026
After building a successful career as a software engineer at two of the world’s most influential tech companies, Google and Amazon, Johnny Pillacela had already achieved what many consider the pinnacle of professional...
A U.S. Army Reserve Kalmar TRA240 Rough Terrain Container Handler assigned to the 477th Inland Cargo Transportation Company, 385th Transportation Terminal Battalion, 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, is driven aboard the MV Cape Horn (T-AKR-5068) at the Port of Tacoma, Washington, as part of forward positioning efforts in the Indo-Pacific region, Feb. 4, 2026. The 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command is headquartered in Marysville, Washington, and is regionally aligned to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, providing logistical and sustainment support across seven western states and the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Army Photo by Maj. India Hunter)
477th Inland Cargo Transportation Company stages equipment at Philippine seaport for the first time
By Maj. India Hunter | April 28, 2026
The 477th Inland Cargo Transportation Company, an Army Reserve unit in Marysville, Washington under the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, recently forward positioned its material handling equipment, and more, at the...
310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command soldiers participate in a community relations event with Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets at North Central High School, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 17, 2026. The team taught the Army Junior ROTC about the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, Light Medium Tactical Vehicle, and M50 Joint Service General Purpose (Protective) Mask.
Army Reserve unit hosts presentation at Indiana high school
By Staff Sgt. Erika Whitaker | April 28, 2026
Soldiers from the 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command gave an Army equipment and vehicle presentation to Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets at North Central High School on April 17, 2026...
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Kathleen A. Clary, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command, center, poses with Army Reserve Soldiers including those assigned to the 303rd Field Hospital during a press conference announcing a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) bridging program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), April 22, 2026. The program enables Army practical nursing specialists (MOS 68C) to apply their military training toward a BSN degree through an accelerated pathway, strengthening the military medical workforce and supporting healthcare readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Fritz)
First-of-its-kind bridge program strengthens Army Reserve, nursing pipeline and readiness
By Staff Sgt. Jerry Zuetrong | April 28, 2026
Army Reserve Soldiers of the St. Charles, Mo., based 303rd Field Hospital under the 807th Theater Medical Command, in tandem with U.S. Army Recruiting Division-based Soldiers and myriad Army Reserve Soldiers, took part in the...
Col. Thaddeus J. Clark asked Command Sgt. Maj. John (David) Wright to lead his last physical fitness session during the brigade’s annual training brief at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. They pose at the basic combat training rites of passage platform. (courtesy photo by Col. Thaddeus J. Clark)
Command Sgt. Maj. John “David” Wright culminates full Army Reserve experience
By | April 28, 2026
The entire Army Reserve experience is what Command Sgt. Maj. John “David” Wright, Mission Command Support Group, 81st Readiness Division, had during his career. The command sergeant major retired on April 1, 2026...
The U.S. Army Reserve marked its 118th birthday at Philadelphia's Independence Hall and Betsy Ross House, enlisting 118 future Soldiers in a ceremony that included a National Anthem performance by Chief Warrant Officer 2 and country musician Craig Morgan Greer, a cake-cutting by Army Reserve chefs, and remarks by Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command.
Army Reserve celebrates 118 years of service, strength and impact in Philadelphia
By Sgt. 1st Class Dae Mcdonald and Sgt. Katherine Devereaux, | April 23, 2026
In a city known as the birthplace of American independence, the U.S. Army Reserve marked its 118th birthday at Independence Hall and the historic Betsy Ross House. Highlights of the event included the National Anthem,...
Col. Andrew Walsh passes the 304th Cyber Battalion's colors to Lt. Col. Joel Joyce during the battalion's Change of Command Ceremony at Camp Parks, Calif., on April 11, 2026.
New cyber battalion bolsters Army Reserve's digital defense
By Maj. Jevon Thomas | April 22, 2026
The digital battlefield has a new defender. On April 11th, the 304th Cyber Battalion unveiled its new battalion colors and stood up in Dublin, California. This activation ceremony marks the deliberate evolution in how the...
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division SHARP Program hosted a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation signing March 30 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Stand Strong. Speak Out: A pledge to stop sexual assault and harassment
By Sgt. 1st Class Deziree Lau | April 22, 2026
"Everyone here cared enough to show up to be here," said Maj. Gen. Scott Linton, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation...
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Smith assigned to 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) lifts a 40-lbs sandbag during the new Combat Field Test (CFT), at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The CFT is an annual requirement for Soldiers in designated Combat Military Occupation Specialties, to reinforce combat standards and lethality by assessing Soldiers' physical ability.
U.S. Army announces new Combat Field Test to enhance Soldier readiness
By | April 22, 2026
The U.S. Army today announced the implementation of the new Combat Field Test (CFT), a major update to its physical readiness program designed to align fitness standards with the demanding realities of modern combat...
U.S. Army Capt. Katherine Duke, a civil affairs officer assigned to the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion, 352nd Civil Affairs Command, a U.S. Army Reserve unit based in Columbus, Ohio, discusses civil-military cooperation during African Lion 2025 (AL25) in Agadir, Morocco, May 7, 2025. This academics style instruction prepares U.S. and partner nations for military interaction involving civilian authorities, enhancing readiness for future multinational operations. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, brings together over 50 nations, including seven NATO allies and 10,000 troops to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative training in an austere environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) on behalf of the U.S. Africa Command, AL25 takes place from April 14 to May 23, 2025, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. This large-scale exercise will enhance our ability to work together in complex, multi-domain operations—preparing forces to deploy, fight and win. This photo has been modified for security purposes. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Mallett)
African Lion 2026 academics build readiness, drive innovation
By Staff Sgt. Raquel Birk | April 22, 2026
More than 400 multinational service members are gathering to participate in the academic portion of African Lion 26 at Southern Zone Headquarters, Agadir, Morocco, April 20 to May 1...
Sunday, April 19th, members of the 310th HHC celebrated the Army Reserve’s 118th birthday. Soldiers, Civilians, family, and friends celebrated the milestone with a ceremony highlighting the heart of the organization - People.
310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) celebrates Army Reserve's 118th birthday
By Capt. Robert Wooldridge | April 22, 2026
Sunday, April 19th, members of the 310th HHC celebrated the Army Reserve’s 118th birthday. Soldiers, Civilians, family, and friends celebrated the milestone with a ceremony highlighting the heart of the organization — people...
Army Reserve's 118th Birthda
Celebrating 118 years of the U.S. Army Reserve
By Sgt. 1st Class Dae McDonald | April 22, 2026
Two and a half centuries after the first shots of the American revolution were fired, the Army Reserve continues to embody the spirit of those original minutemen. Like their predecessors, Citizen Soldiers stand ready to...
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers competing in the U.S. Army Reserve Command’s Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers (CIOR) selection competition, pose for a group photo at the NATO obstacle course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 1, 2026. Seven officers and five noncommissioned officers were selected from the competition, held March 30 - April 3, to represent the United States this summer in Europe at the 2026 CIOR Military Competition, where reserve forces from NATO nations will compete in challenges that test teamwork, endurance and combat skills. (U.S. Army photo by Steven Roussel)
From JB MDL to world stage: Army Reserve Soldiers selected to compete among NATO's best
By Kris Patterson | April 21, 2026
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers pushed their physical and mental limits during a rigorous selection competition March 30 - April 3, 2026, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, where they vied for spots to represent the United...
Capt. Emily Malcom
Army Reserve officer serving with First Army named USO Soldier of the Year
By Warren W. Marlow | April 16, 2026
An officer serving with First Army has had her heroism recognized with a major national award.Capt. Emily Malcom, an activated U.S. Army Reserve Soldier serving with the 5th Armored Brigade, has been named 2026 USO Soldier of...
Soldiers assigned to the 302nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD) and the 371st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) participate in small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) training at March Air Reserve Base, Moreno Valley, California, April 11, 2026. The training focused on identifying, reporting, and responding to aerial threats to enhance Soldier survivability and mission readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan Starr)
Eyes in the sky: sUAS training changing way Soldiers fight
By Spc. Nathan Starr | April 16, 2026
In a classroom here, Soldiers learned that on today’s battlefield, even a small drone can present a serious threat. Through small unmanned aircraft systems training, they sharpened the skills needed to identify, report, and...
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