U.S. Army Reserve

Military Police begin training for GITMO through CSTX September 12, 2016 — During this training exercise, they focused on detainee operations, a common task for Military Police, but this time there was a unique aspect to the training MORE

Canadian and Saudi Medical Soldiers support CSTX 86-16-03 September 6, 2016 — Soldiers with the Royal Canadian Army and the Royal Saudi Land Forces joined U.S. forces during Combat Support Training Exercise 86-16-03 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 to 26. MORE

Putting oil on the gears: OC/Ts train CSTX Soldiers September 1, 2016 — For Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) 86-16-03 held from Aug. 6 – 26 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, training coordination is a key component for observers, coaches/trainers. MORE

84th TC, 11th TAC and ARCD host Joint Best Warrior Competition April 11, 2016 — Hosted by the 84th Training Command (TC), 11th Theater Aviation Command (TAC), and the Army Reserve Careers Division (ARCD), the competition was designed to replicate the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition. MORE

Fresh in the field March 16, 2016 — For Soldiers participating in the 78th Training Division’s Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) “Arctic Lightning,” relying on the skills of fellow Soldiers can provide a little relief from living in the field on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, for three weeks. MORE

Military Police Company Prepares for Deployment at CSTX March 10, 2016 — Military Police Companies, like their civilian counterparts, are trained to conduct a variety of functions ranging from enforcing the law to operating detention facilities. Here at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as part of Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) “Arctic Lightning,” the 314th Military Police Company out of San Diego, Calif. had an opportunity to sharpen these skills before the unit’s up-and-coming deployment. MORE

Serving God and country March 3, 2016 — “If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.” Psalm 139:9-10 MORE

Four questions with the new commander of the 78th Training Division February 23, 2016 — With already a month of commanding 78th Training Division Soldiers during January’s Warrior Exercise “Arctic Lightning,” Brig. Gen. Michael Dillard was formally handed the reigns of the Lightning Division during a change of command ceremony here on Saturday. MORE

Honor and respect in death, as in life February 11, 2016 — In a quiet, unassuming tent in the woods of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., a group of dedicated Soldiers stand ready to greet their comrades who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This is Warrior Exercise (WAREX) “Arctic Lightning,” a two-week annual training event held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Units are tested to react to the unpredictability of a simulated combat environment while living in adverse conditions. MORE

Clemson ROTC cadets test their mettle with water survival training January 30, 2016 — U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets were tested on their stamina and personal courage with the Combat Water Survival Test at Clemson University Thursday. MORE

Leaders Course Activity creates biases awareness January 21, 2016 — Eight people are in a “sinking raft in shark-infested waters.” In order to make it to a nearby island, six of the occupants have to go overboard, the raft is getting smaller by the minute. MORE

Fort Hunter Liggett - Celebrating 75 years of support to troops January 13, 2016 — Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates its 75th year in supporting troops with more than 164,000 acres of diverse and unencroached training space since the 1940s. A series of events will be held throughout the year to commemorate the history of the installation and military achievements both past and present. Victoria Kastner from the Hearst Monument will be the guest speaker for the first event on Feb. 24th to highlight the Hearst Era of FHL. MORE

Unit provides hands-on support for WAREX May 13, 2015 — A Georgia-based U.S. Army Reserve unit is providing support to thousands of Army Reserve Soldiers during a multi-week training exercise in Wisconsin this month. MORE

Nurse continues family tradition April 28, 2015 — The daughter of this combat veteran and Army Reserve officer was given a few options when it came to living with her parents after graduating from high school with no immediate plans of attending college. MORE

Army Reserve General presides over final wreath laying ceremony November 26, 2014 — or the third consecutive year, Maj. Gen. David W. Puster, Commanding General of the Army Reserve’s 84th Training Command, Fort Knox, Ky., presided over a wreath laying ceremony Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 at the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville, Ky. The ceremony held here honored our 12th President Taylor. A General Officer must ensure that each former President like Taylor receive a wreath provided by the White House at his gravesite on their anniversary of their birth. MORE

World War II Veteran is an inspiration to all June 5, 2014 — Sitting near a row of exercise machines at the Synergy Fitness Club here, this senior citizen wearing black nylon pants, a sweatshirt and a red baseball cap was not waiting for his grandchild to finish his or her workout at this fitness club on this Saturday afternoon. Instead, the 89-year old David Marshall was there to work out. Naturally, Marshall’s three-day workouts would inspire members of all ages. For those who know about World War II, he is even more inspiring. He served with the Army’s 84th Infantry Division withstanding bone-chilling winter weather and deep snow during one of the European Theater’s largest and bloodiest battles, the Battle of the Bulge. Marshall, a mortar man for Company M, 3rd Battalion, 334th Infantry Regiment, ensures every member knows he fought there. MORE