Staff Sgt. Ean Shulta-Oday, Staff Sgt. Brian Molina and Spc. Thomas Warren, soldiers assigned to 418th Quartermaster Battalion, reenlist in a ceremony with Brig. Gen. Paul L. Kuettner, commanding general of 86th Training Division, Aug. 5, during Warrior Exercise (WAREX) 26 at Fort McCoy, Wis. U.S. Army Reserve, Joint, and Multinational leaders and partners joined the 86th Training Division’s premier WAREX Team to deliver rigorous, challenging, and demanding training that replicates multi-domain environments and large-scale combat operations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Karen Sampson)
Army Reserve career counselors support Soldiers during WAREX 26
By Staff Sgt. Karen Sampson | Aug. 6, 2026
Retention and career counselors from the 8th Battalion Army Reserve Careers Group and 86th Training Division are assisting Soldiers with professional progression during the large-scale warrior exercise WAREX 2026...
Fort Hunter Liggett Garrison Commander presents Soldiers with the 1015th Quartermaster Company with certificates of appreciation and a commander’s coin for the outstanding support for the installation’s Training Support Center during Operation Bold Eagle. The 1015th QM Company is a U.S. Army Reserve logistics unit based in Baltimore, Md., specializing in field support, supply, and equipment maintenance operations.
Supporting the surge: Fort Hunter Liggett at its best
By Amy Phillips | Aug. 6, 2026
Thousands of Soldiers descend each summer to Fort Hunter Liggett from all around the nation to validate their readiness across complex command structures, pitting their skills directly against opposing forces (OPFOR). The...
Sgt. David Burgess, assigned to the 844th Engineer Battalion, poses with students from Igam Barracks Primary School during the closing ceremony for the ENCAP and health engagement at Igam Barracks in Lae, Papua New Guinea, July 22, 2026. The ceremony recognized the successful completion of joint engineering and medical engagements conducted during Exercise Tamiok Strike 26. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring commitment between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing both nations' ability to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Green)
Community Celebration Marks Completion of Engineering and Medical Engagements at Igam Barracks During Tamiok Strike 26
By Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Green | Aug. 6, 2026
A closing ceremony at Igam Barracks Primary School marked the completion of the Engineer Civic Action Project (ENCAP) and health engagement, highlighting both tangible improvements and the strengthened relationship between...
Training operations for the 86th Training Division’s Warrior Exercise/Regional Medic 2026 is shown July 24, 2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Thousands of U.S. Army Reserve troops as well as Joint and Total Force members are part of the exercise at Fort McCoy from late-July 2026 to early August 2026. The 86th Training Division Warrior Exercise/Regional Medic 2026 is a large-scale Army Reserve collective training exercise designed to prepare units for large-scale combat operations in a realistic operational environment. The exercise combined the traditional Warrior Exercise with Regional Medic training, allowing both combat support and medical units to train simultaneously under one operational scenario. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol/Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)
86th Training Division leads Warrior Exercise, Regional Medic 2026 training at Fort McCoy
By Scott Sturkol | Aug. 6, 2026
Thousands of Army Reserve Soldiers strengthen their collective readiness during the 86th Training Division’s Warrior Exercise and Regional Medic 2026 (WAREXRM26) at Fort McCoy — reinforcing the installation’s role as one of...
Brig. Gen. David Barrett, U. S. Army Reserve Legal Command and Col. Candace White-Halverson Staff Judge Advocate, 84th Training Command, discuss the state of the 84th Training Command's legal section during an Article 6 inspection, August 1, 2026, at Fort Knox, Ky. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Justin Hardin)
Disciplined Formations Begin with Sound Legal Advice
By Sgt. 1st Class Justin Hardin | Aug. 6, 2026
To ensure its legal professionals provide primary counsel to commanders and develop tactically proficient experts, the 84th Training Command's Judge Advocate General (JAG) staff recently underwent an Article 6 inspection by...
Members of the Air Force and Army Reserve climb a ladder with a Greek Soldier during a NATO land obstacle course practice July 29th, 2026 near Athens, Greece. Reserve Airmen and Soldiers train with Greek counterparts in preparation for the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition (CIOR MILCOMP) a three-day team competition consisting of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations, held this year in Romania. (U.S. Army photo by Calvin Reimold)
PHOTO GALLERY: U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers train in Greece in preparation for international competition
By Calvin Reimold | Aug. 4, 2026
This summer, U.S. Army Reserve Airmen and Soldiers trained with Greek counterparts in preparation for the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition (CIOR MILCOMP), a three-day team competition...
Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, U.S. Army Reserve’s senior enlisted leader, speaks with Reserve Soldiers attending 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Advance Individual Training at the Ordnance School’s Wheeled Maintenance Training Department (WMTD) on Fort Lee, VA, on July 28, 2026. The WMTD annually trains, educates, and develops approximately 5,500 adaptive and professional Ordnance Soldiers who are technically proficient in automotive repair of wheeled vehicles.
Army Reserve’s senior enlisted leader immerses in training, modernization at Fort Lee
By Ryan Sharp | Aug. 4, 2026
Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, the U.S. Army Reserve Command’s senior enlisted leader, spent July 28 at Fort Lee moving through classrooms, motor pools, training sites, and field kitchens — absorbing the sights, sounds, and...
Soldiers assigned to the Army Reserve’s 304th Cyber Battalion provided cyber operations support to the Joint Modernization Command exercise control network during Project Convergence Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California, from July 6-29, 2026.
304th Cyber Battalion supports cyber operations during Project Convergence Capstone 6
By Capt. Alvaro Garcia | Aug. 4, 2026
Soldiers assigned to the Army Reserve’s 304th Cyber Battalion provided cyber operations support to the Joint Modernization Command exercise control network during Project Convergence Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California, from...
Awardees pose for a photo with 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command CCWO Chief Warrant Officer 4 Aysu Cesmebasi, DCO Col. Michael Hahn, and staff members.
310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) unit and warrant officer recognized at Transportation Corps ceremony
By Capt. Robert Wooldridge | Aug. 4, 2026
The 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)’s own received awards at the Transportation Corps “Of the Year” awards ceremony on Monday, July 27th.Chief Warrant Officer 2 Yelena Popko of the 310th ESC Headquarters &...
A soldier uses a machine to count training aid cash during the Diamond Saber 26 exercise. Soldiers, Marines, and Airmen from across the nation participated in the U.S. Army Reserve's annual Diamond Saber exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, July 12–26. Diamond Saber is an Army Reserve-led finance training exercise that prepares Active Duty, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard personnel to execute wartime finance operations, including funding, disbursing, and resource management, with an emphasis on deployment readiness.
310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) finance units support finance operations in Diamond Saber 26
By Capt. Robert Wooldridge | Aug. 3, 2026
It is the duty of any service member or government employee to be fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds. For members of the Finance Corps, this responsibility is the base palette from which they work as they handle a...
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kelly L. Osmon embodies the spirit of today’s Army Reserve through her unwavering dedication to service, exemplifying versatility and leadership in both her military role and community involvement. Her commitment to ensuring operational readiness while fostering partnerships and promoting mental health accessibility reflects the Army Reserve's mission of readiness, resilience, and community engagement.
Warrant officer profile: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Osmon a pillar of service, community in Army Reserve
By | Aug. 3, 2026
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kelly L. Osmon embodies the spirit of today’s Army Reserve through her unwavering dedication to service, exemplifying versatility and leadership in both her military role and community involvement. Her...
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Brittany Kloepfel, right, and Pfc. Warren Bennett, center, both nutrition care specialists (Military Occupational Specialty 68M) with the Independence, Mo. based 325th Field Hospital, set out supplies in the containerized kitchen, often referred to as “CK”, to be able to prepare the evening meal for troops in the field during Operation Bold Eagle 26 at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., July 20, 2026. Operation Bold Eagle 26 is a premier multi-echelon training exercise providing mission command for 74 units and more than 3,300 Soldiers, from July 14-23, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry T. Zuetrong)
Army Reserve nutrition care specialists feed the fight at Fort Hunter Liggett
By Staff Sgt. Jerry Zuetrong | Aug. 3, 2026
While Soldiers across Operation Bold Eagle 26 focused on training, security and medical readiness, one team began its mission long before sunrise, ensuring every Soldier and patient has the nutrition needed to perform at...
Charles Quinones, director of Safety and Occupational Health for the 63d Readiness Division, conducts a construction site safety inspection at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, July 2026. Safety inspections help identify hazards and promote safe work practices during construction and training activities. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Christopher A. Oposnow)
Behind the scenes, safety team helps keep Operation Bold Eagle mission-ready
By | Aug. 3, 2026
As more than 3,300 Soldiers train across Fort Hunter Liggett during Operation Bold Eagle, the 63d Readiness Division's Safety and Occupational Health Office works behind the scenes to help commanders identify hazards,...
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Fuhrman, command chief warrant officer of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, teaches “decision advantage” during Army Vantage Training June 8 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. With decision advantage, raw data is transformed into actionable intelligence, allowing leaders to move from reactive to proactive, ensuring a decisive edge in complex, time-sensitive environments. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Gecyca Martin, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve leader boosts readiness through ‘decision advantage’
By Sgt. 1st Class Deziree Lau | Aug. 3, 2026
“We need to provide decision advantage to our leaders,” said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Fuhrman, command chief warrant officer of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, during Army Vantage Training here...
Army Sgt. 1st Class Heather Banda, a Talent Manager with the United States Army Human Resources Command (HRC), performs the 50M water-can carry, during the Combat Field Test (CFT), July 31, 2026 at Fort, Knox, Ky. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Justin Hardin)
84th Training Command Leads the Way with the Combat Field Test
By Staff Sgt. David Campos-Contreras | Aug. 3, 2026
FORT KNOX, KY - The 84th Training Command hosted the Army Combat Field Test, July 31st, 2026 at Fort Knox, KY. A combined force effort made of the three Army components supported more than 20 Soldiers taking the CFT said Army...
Army Master Sgt. LaQuan Waters, Observer Controller, Trainer Academy Course Manager, 84th Training Command, conducts an after action review for class 26-012, July 24,2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Two officers with the Danish Home Guard attend Class 26-012 as part of the Military Reserve Exchange Program. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Justin Hardin)
Danish Officers Train at OC/T Academy, Enhance Allied Readiness
By Sgt. 1st Class Justin Hardin | July 29, 2026
The OC/T Academy trains active duty, reserve and National Guard Soldiers, however, this year’s Class 26-12 included two officers from Denmark’s Home guard as part of the USAR expansion for the Military Reserve Exchange...
Maj. Gen. Michael J. Dougherty, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 80th Training Command, speaks with Diamond Saber exercise participants July 22 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, during the exercise’s Distinguished Visitor Day, which provided a guided walkthrough of live financial management operations, demonstrating how finance enables sustainment and operational tempo during deployed operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Deziree I. Lau, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Senior military leaders observe Army Reserve finance exercise
By Sgt. 1st Class Deziree Lau | July 28, 2026
“This is the only exercise — multi-component and joint — that offers financial management units the opportunity to really flex their inventory of skillsets,” said Col. Jason Wynnycky, senior trainer and Diamond Saber exercise...
U.S. Army Reserve 1st Lt. Jonathan Bramm, a medical-surgical nurse of the San Antonio-based 7454th Medical Operational Readiness Unit, talks with a Soldier about the health and welfare of the troops in the field while performing “tailgate medicine” during Operation Bold Eagle 26 and Global Medic at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., July 21, 2026. Rather than waiting for Soldiers to travel several miles to an aid station, the Soldiers drove Field Litter Ambulances (FLAs) to continuously patrol training sites, checking on units, distributing water and electrolyte drinks, responding to medical emergencies and helping prevent heat-related injuries. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry T. Zuetrong)
Army Reserve Medical Command brings mobile medical care to troops during Operation Bold Eagle
By Staff Sgt. Jerry Zuetrong | July 27, 2026
When environmental conditions forced the closure of a medical treatment site during Operation Bold Eagle, personnel from the 7416th Troop Medical Clinic in Lubbock, Texas — a subordinate unit of Army Reserve Medical Command...
Lt. Col. Jason Kim, center left, the artificial intelligence product director, and deputy commander, Army Applications Group, 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command, gives a presentation on AI to Egyptian distinguished visitor leaders as part of the U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program, in Houston, Texas, June 5, 2026. The brief and follow-on Q&A session was themed, “Expanding AI Horizons by Promoting Innovation and Trusted Partnerships,” and centered around AI use cases and safety parameters.
75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command Soldier speaks AI with Egyptian distinguished visitors
By Master Sgt. Matthew Chlosta | July 27, 2026
 A 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command Soldier, who is an artificial intelligence expert, gave a presentation on AI to Egyptian distinguished visitor leaders as part of the U.S. State Department International Visitor...
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Abel Owusu, a culinary specialist with the 880th Quartermaster Company, prepares an evening meal for exercise participants during Operation Bold Eagle at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, July 17, 2026. The mission of the 880th QM Company is to feed the force by providing field feeding and culinary support, using equipment like the mobile kitchen trailer to sustain troops during training and deployments. Bold Eagle is a premier multi-echelon training exercise providing mission command for 74 units and over 3,300 participating Soldiers. This training event includes a combat support training exercise and Global Medic, which prepares forces for large scale combat operations. Bold Eagle immerses participating units in a rigorous multi-domain operations environment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Roldan)
Serving readiness at Operation Bold Eagle: 880th Quartermaster Company sustains with sustenance
By Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Roldan | July 27, 2026
Long before the first formations gather each morning, Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve's 880th Quartermaster Company are already hard at work. While Operation Bold Eagle 26 focuses on tactical maneuvers, mission...
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