U.S. Army Reserve

The Minuteman Scholarship September 15, 2016 — Today, four students received their oath of office at George Mason University and accepted their ROTC Minuteman Scholarship to attend school full time. MORE

98th Training Division (IET) Welcomes New Commander September 12, 2016 — September 11th is a day of remembrance for many. For one Army Reservist, it is now also a day of honor and new beginnings. MORE

Seasoned I Corps aviators take flight with an old friend one last time September 6, 2016 — Three I Corps officers with a combined 70 years of experience as Army aviators spent an afternoon with one of the last OH-58D Kiowa Warriors still on active duty – a helicopter each man spent countless hours behind the controls of. MORE

Army Reserve drill sergeants – I’ve got your back August 29, 2016 — Drill sergeants of the 1st Battalion, 518th Regiment, 98th Training Division, are currently in charge of 214 recruits as they conduct a cycle of basic combat training in support of the Foxtrot Company Mission from Aug. 10 – Oct. 27, 2016 as part of the U.S. Army Reserve. MORE

‘Shock and awe’ sets the tone for Soldiers in Basic Combat Training August 24, 2016 — ‘Rapid dominance’ was a concept adapted as doctrine first authored by Harlan K. Ullman and James P. Wade of the United States’ National Defense University in 1996. MORE

3297th USAH cases colors during deactivation ceremony August 24, 2016 — Army Reserve Soldiers with the 3297th United States Army Hospital, Army Reserve Medical Command, gathered one last time at its battalion headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the colors were cased during a deactivation ceremony here, Aug. 20. MORE

Senior leaders forum helps educate educators August 15, 2016 — Close to 70 Military Science Instructors from 150 Universities spread throughout 26 states came together at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, Aug. 6 for a Senior Leader seminar hosted by the 104th Training Division’s 4th Battalion, 414th Regiment (SROTC). MORE

108th holds retirement ceremony for General Officer August 15, 2016 — The 108th Training Command (IET) honored Maj. Gen. David W. Puster for completing more than 30 years of military service with a retirement ceremony held Aug. 13 at it's command headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ceremony, which is traditionally held outdoors, took place in the command's drill hall due to sweltering temperatures outside. MORE

Task Force Wolf Instructors assist Individual Movement Training during Cadet Initial Entry Training, CST16 July 27, 2016 — “He said ‘set.’ it’s your turn to move, right?” A Cadet nods. MORE

Echo Mission transforms to adapt to new battlefield July 25, 2016 — All the while, their instructors, Army drill sergeant, Staff Sgt. Jack Lee, Fox Company, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 165th Infantry Brigade and Army Reserve drill sergeant, Sgt. Leah Anderson of Company D, 518th Battalion, 2nd Headquarters Brigade, 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) watch the events unfold, leaving everything in the hands of the BCT Soldiers as they go through their FTX facing these challenges and more. MORE

Fundamentals are key for Soldiers in Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson July 18, 2016 — Soldiers in basic combat training with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, South Carolina braved the stifling summer heat working on the fundamentals of marksmanship on the zero range, July 14. MORE

Task Force Wolf Soldier mentors leadership on Field Leaders Reaction Course July 11, 2016 — “This is my obstacle,” a sergeant states with his emphasis on ownership to a herd of eager Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET) candidates approaching the third obstacle on the Field Leaders Reaction Course (FLRC) nestled deep in the Kentucky woods. MORE

West Point journey begins with R-day June 29, 2016 — “Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you.”- George WhitefieldFor more than two centuries now, thousands of our countries best and brightest MORE

Army Reserve names newest Drill Sergeants June 28, 2016 — Eight Soldiers from the Army Reserve’s 108th Training Command (IET) became the latest members of the U.S. Army’s elite training corps, the Drill Sergeant corps, at a ceremony hosted by the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson’s Post Theater, June 22. MORE

Brig. Gen. Smith Relinquishes Command of the 98th Training Division (IET) June 27, 2016 — Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith relinquished command of the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) during a ceremony at Brave Rifles Parade Field on June 26 at 10:30 a.m. Smith, who took command of the Army Reserve division headquartered at Fort Benning in November of 2015, exercised command and control of four brigades located throughout twelve states in the eastern U.S. as well as Puerto Rico. MORE

Task Force Wolf supports future leaders in FT Knox Cadet Summer Training mission June 16, 2016 — Army Reserve Soldiers and the U.S. Army Cadet Command work together to train the Army’s future leaders during two training opportunities this summer with annual Cadet Summer Training. MORE

Victory Tower lays the foundation for Basic Combat Training June 10, 2016 — Since 1973, new recruits in what is now called Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina have been challenging and conquering the 40-foot monster known as Victory Tower in their first week of training. MORE

UNC at Charlotte reflects on history and future of ROTC April 26, 2016 — The Army’s Reserve Officers' Training Corps, or ROTC, as we know it was officially established by President Woodrow Wilson with the signing of the National Defense Act of 1916. MORE

Soldier sings her way to victory April 20, 2016 — One by one, boot by bloodied boot, warrior after warrior came across the finish line: body heat escaping their sweat drenched clothing in the form of steam against the cold of an early spring morning. MORE

95th Training Division (IET) “Welcomes Home” Its Newest Commander April 19, 2016 — Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Andrew Bassford became the twentieth commander of the 95th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), headquartered at the Armed Forces Reserve Center here on Apr. 16. Bassford assumed the leadership role from Brig. Gen. Daniel Christian, who served as the 95th's commander since December 2013. Maj. Gen. Mark T. McQueen, Commander of the 108th Training Command (IET), presided over the change of command ceremony held at the 95th Adjutant General Battalion. MORE