Sgt. 1st Class Salomon Mireles is an Active Guard Reserve, or AGR, talent manager serving in the Reserve Personnel Management Directorate, U.S. Army Human Resources Command. (U.S. Army photo by Fonda Bock)
HRC Soldier honors and lives Native American heritage
By Fonda Bock | Nov. 27, 2024
Throughout our history, Native Americans have defended our country and served in the Armed Forces with great courage and distinction. Today, more than 8,000 Soldiers of Native American or Alaska Native descent serve in the...
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers stand for a group photo on July 25, 2024. (Courtesy Photo)
Army Reserve captain competes at Confédération Interallié of Officiers Réserve (CIOR) military competition
By Ronald Bell and Lt. Col. Kristin Porter | Nov. 27, 2024
Growing up with two grandfathers who served in the Army and attending military events with her father, U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Susan Janfrancisco always felt the Army was her future...
Maj. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, took part in the 40th Annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10. Among those joining her for the one-mile march were her senior enlisted advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Corey A. Thompson, as well as a color guard provided by the 99th RD’s 361st Theater Public Affairs Support Element. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public
Army Reserve leaders celebrate veterans in annual Bronx Parade
By Staff Sgt. Shawn Morris | Nov. 27, 2024
The U.S. Army Reserve took part in the 40th annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10, the theme of which was honoring veterans of the Global War on Terrorism...
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored AR-MEDCOM Public Affairs Officer Lt. Col. William L. Geddes, posing with his son John and wife Anne, at Friday night's game with the New Jersey Devils--part of the USAA
Tampa Bay Lightning honor retiring Army Reserve officer
By Sgt. 1st Class Neil W. McCabe | Nov. 27, 2024
A retiring Army Reserve public affairs officer was recognized by the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lighting’s “Salute to Service” at their Nov. 16 home game against the New Jersey Devils—featuring his career highlights...
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. (P) Aida T. Borrás is inducted in the Hall of Fame during the Hall of Fame of Distinguished Veterans of Puerto Rico induction ceremony, held by the Office of the Veteran Advocate of Puerto Rico and the
Brig. Gen. Aida T. Borras inducted into Hall of Fame of Distinguished Veterans of Puerto Rico
By Capt. Gary Grantham | Nov. 25, 2024
Breaking glass ceilings and inspiring future generations, Brig. Gen. (promotable) Aida T. Borras was inducted into the Puerto Rican Veterans Hall of Fame on Nov. 15, 2024.The ceremony was held at the Capitol building in San...
Retired U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Gen. Marcia M. Anderson brings the USS Beloit (LCS 29) to life during the commissioning ceremony in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Nov. 23, 2024. The USS Beloit is the first Navy warship to honor the city of Beloit, Wisconsin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Salgado)
Army Reserve trailblazer honored as sponsor of U.S. Navy ship
By Lt. Ayifa Brooks | Nov. 25, 2024
The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Beloit (LCS 29) on Nov. 23, 2024, in Milwaukee.Among the ceremony's attendees was the ship's sponsor, retired Army Reserve Maj. Gen. Marcia M...
A bus accident on Nov. 12, 2024 resulted in the injuries of 10 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and two civilian drivers on a New Jersey Turnpike in Runnemede, Camden County. Sgt. 1st Class Brooklyn Brooks took immediate and abundant care in response to the aftermath of the crash.
Heroic response to tragedy: Soldiers receive lifesaving care after bus crash
By Capt. Caitlin Sweet | Nov. 25, 2024
A bus accident on Nov. 12, 2024, resulted in the injuries of ten U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and two civilian drivers on a New Jersey Turnpike in Runnemede, Camden County. Immediate and abundant care was taken in response to...
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michelle Link, commanding general, 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command, presents the Basic Aviator Badge with the Astronaut Device to Maj. Kathleen Rubins, a NASA astronaut, during an awards ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 21, 2024. Rubins underwent intensive instruction on international space station systems, space walks, robotics, physiological training, and flight training at Naval Air Station Whiting Field and NASA in addition to extensive water, land, and winter survival training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel Hernandez)
Army Reserve Soldier and NASA astronaut receives rare honor
By Joe Lacdan | Nov. 25, 2024
Huddled inside the International Space Station a million feet above the earth’s surface, Kate Rubins decided she wanted to go back. In 2021, while on her second space mission, the astronaut chose to return to her roots in the...
Pfc. Robert Clark (middle) poses with his mother, Amy and his father, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Clark after graduating from Basic Combat Training at (location) on (Date). Pvt. Clark elected to serve as a Religious Affairs Specialist to follow in the footsteps of his father and continue a legacy of service.
Legacy of Service: Following in His Father's Footsteps
By Maj. Chad Nixon | Nov. 21, 2024
In an inspiring testament to family tradition and duty, Pfc. Robert Clark is following in his father’s footsteps and recently joined the Army to serve as a Religious Affairs Specialist...
U.S. Army Capt. Gurtej Bains (left), an economic function officer with the 350th Civil Affairs Command, recites the Oath of Office, presided by Maj. Samir Patel during Bains’s commissioning ceremony Patel’s residence in Atlanta July 28, 2024. Bains initially enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2019 and completed a four-year journey to earn a direct commission. Bains and Patel served together on the Atlanta City Team, a former detachment of the 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command. (U.S. Army photo courtesy of Lt. Col. Muriel Drew, 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command)
Commissioning change: Army Reserve specialist turned captain shaping future of Army recruitment, retention
By Sgt. 1st Class John Carkeet IV | Nov. 21, 2024
In April 2024, Army Reserve Capt. Gurtej Bains completed a four-year journey to become an officer, driven by duty to serve his country and commitment to apply his unique expertise to the Army...
Patsy Gasca, Community Disaster Program Manager for the American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region, recently visited Fort Hunter Liggett to brief the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) team. During her visit, Gasca shared insights on how the Red Cross collaborates with the military in disaster preparedness and response efforts, emphasizing the importance of joint crisis activation and support for service members and their families.
Fort Hunter Liggett: Strengthening support through Red Cross and Army Community Service collaboration
By Augusta Vargas | Nov. 21, 2024
At Fort Hunter Liggett, Army Community Service (ACS) and the American Red Cross collaborate to support military personnel and their families, providing essential resources during times of need. This partnership highlights...
Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, the 35th Chief of the Army Reserve, stands alongside a Soldier from the 412th Theater Engineer Command as they prepare for a qualification shoot with the SIG SAUER M17 P320 at Camp Shelby.
Training centers play a crucial role in enhancing the readiness of the Army Reserve
By Lt. Col. William Wratee | Nov. 20, 2024
Training centers like Camp Shelby and Camp Blanding are vital for enhancing Army Reserve readiness. The 412th Theater Engineer Command recently held a “super battle assembly” at Camp Shelby, focusing on weapons qualification...
From left to right, U.S. Army Sgt. William Larson, civil affairs team medic, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Hill, civil affairs team sergeant, U.S. Army Capt. Dru Simpson, civil affairs team leader, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tyrone Thompson, civil affairs sergeant, all assigned to the 478th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), pose for a photo with Luana Pereira, a public affairs representative with U.S. Embassy Dakar, Senegal, during an engagement with the Forças Armadas Revolucionárias do Povo (FARP), the Armed Forces of Guinea Bissau, in Bissau, Sept. 2, 2024. The engagement was the introduction to a two-week civil-military operations course to familiarize the FARP with civil-military operations. (U.S. Army photo courtesy 478th Civil Affairs Battalion)
U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers build partnerships in Guinea-Bissau
By Philip Regina | Nov. 18, 2024
U.S. Army civil affairs teams are working to strengthen partnerships and foster cooperation with African military forces across the continent. One such team, comprised of U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 478th Civil...
United States Army Reserve Ambassador Arthur Leak has dedicated a lifetime to serving the nation. After an extensive and honorable military career, he now continues his commitment as an Army Reserve Ambassador (ARA) for Indiana. In this role, he works to advocate for Army Reserve Soldiers, veterans, and their families in his community.
Indiana Army Reserve Ambassador Continues His Service to Country
By Sgt. Nataja Ford | Nov. 18, 2024
Indiana Army Reserve Ambassador Continues His Service to Country...
Four tons of supplies were donated to communities in need by soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 411th Civil Affairs Battalion (353rd CACOM) on October 5, 2024. The supplies consisted of hay, grain and veterinary supplies for the residents of North Carolina whose livestock was endangered following Hurricane Helene last month. The volunteer effort was organized by Maj. Elizabeth Fish and supported by Sgt. 1st Class John Ramirez, Sgt. 1st Class Angel Vargas, Staff Sgt. Nicolas Cadenas-Rada (and his fiance Katrina Kristoferson), and Sgt. Javier Gonzalez.
Civil affairs Soldiers volunteer, donate to assist storm survivors
By Lt. Col. Brett Walker | Nov. 18, 2024
U.S. Army Maj. Elizabeth Fish is a double vet. She is a veterinarian who is also a seven-year veteran of the Army Reserve, including a deployment to Afghanistan, where she was wounded by an improvised explosive device. She is...
Maj. Kate Rubins
Army Reserve Maj. Kate Rubins to receive Army Aviation Badge with Astronaut Device
By | Nov. 18, 2024
Maj. Kate Rubins will be the first Army Reserve officer to receive the Basic Aviation Badge with Astronaut Device and Space Badge during a pinning ceremony at 2 p.m. EST, Nov. 21, 2024, in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon...
Scott Robison, an Army Reserve civilian and budget analyst for the 84th Training Command poses with his certificate from receiving the Certified Defense Financial Manager certification. To obtain this certification, candidates must meet a combination of education and job experience requirements and pass three proctored multiple-choice exams.
Army Reserve Civilian Makes Career Goal Come True
By Maj. Chad Nixon | Nov. 14, 2024
Scott Robison, an Army Reserve civilian and budget analyst for the 84th Training Command received the Certified Defense Financial Manager certification. To obtain this certification, candidates must meet a combination of...
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, gives remarks to the audience at Waller High School during their 41st Annual Veterans program, November 11, 2024. Waller High School has honored and celebrated U.S. veterans for 41 years. U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was the keynote speaker for the ceremony. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
Army Reserve general officer celebrates Veterans Day program with local high school
By Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez | Nov. 13, 2024
Veterans from each branch of the U.S. military gathered in the gymnasium of Waller High School to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Veterans Day. The holiday originated to pay tribute to the end of World War I and was first...
U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, Commanding General, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, speaks to the audience at the Calvary Korean Baptist Church of Houston, November 10, 2024. Shanley was the keynote speaker for the Memorial Services for U.S. Military Members Missing in Action during the Korean War program. Young Ho Jung, Consul General of the Republic of Korea, began organizing memorial services for MIA service members to bring awareness and provide support for the family members of those Missing in Action. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)
Veterans Day ceremony reflects on U.S. service members Missing in Action during the Korean War
By Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez | Nov. 13, 2024
Veterans gathered with local community members of the Calvary Korean Baptist Church of Houston, November 10, 2024, to honor and remember service members that went missing in action during the Korean War...
Douglas M. Reed, New Jersey Ambassador
New Army Reserve Ambassador Appointed to 13-State Region
By Staff Sgt. Shawn Morris | Nov. 13, 2024
New Army Reserve Ambassador Appointed to 13-State Region...
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