U.S. Army Reserve

FORT MCCOY, Wis. – U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, with the 705th Transportation Company, 643rd Regional Support Group, 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) from Dayton, Ohio, and the 652nd Multi-Role Bridge Company (MRBC), 397th Engineer Battalion, 372nd Engineer Brigade, 416th Theater Engineer Command, from Hammond, Wis., work together to conduct rafting operations while participating in Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) 86-15-03, at Lake Petenwell outside of Fort McCoy, Wis., August 19, 2016. Nearly 9,000 service members from across the country participated in CSTX 86-16-03 hosted by the 86th Training Division.

FORT MCCOY, Wis. – U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, with the 705th Transportation Company, 643rd Regional Support Group, 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) from Dayton, Ohio, and the 652nd Multi-Role Bridge Company (MRBC), 397th Engineer Battalion, 372nd Engineer Brigade, 416th Theater Engineer Command, from Hammond, Wis., work together to conduct rafting operations while participating in Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) 86-15-03, at Lake Petenwell outside of Fort McCoy, Wis., August 19, 2016. Nearly 9,000 service members from across the country participated in CSTX 86-16-03 hosted by the 86th Training Division.

FORT MCCOY, Wis. – U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, with the 705th Transportation Company, 643rd Regional Support Group, 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) from Dayton, Ohio, and the 652nd Multi-Role Bridge Company (MRBC), 397th Engineer Battalion, 372nd Engineer Brigade, 416th Theater Engineer Command, from Hammond, Wis., work together to conduct rafting operations while participating in Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) 86-15-03, at Lake Petenwell outside of Fort McCoy, Wis., August 19, 2016. Nearly 9,000 service members from across the country participated in CSTX 86-16-03 hosted by the 86th Training Division.

FORT MCCOY, Wis. – U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, with the 705th Transportation Company, 643rd Regional Support Group, 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) from Dayton, Ohio, and the 652nd Multi-Role Bridge Company (MRBC), 397th Engineer Battalion, 372nd Engineer Brigade, 416th Theater Engineer Command, from Hammond, Wis., stand with Brig. Gen. Vincent B. Barker as they work together to conduct rafting operations while participating in Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) 86-15-03, at Lake Petenwell outside of Fort McCoy, Wis., August 19, 2016. Nearly 9,000 service members from across the country participated in CSTX 86-16-03 hosted by the 86th Training Division.

From left, Command Sergeant Major U.S. Army Reserve Command, Command Sgt. Maj. James Willis; Supervisory Staff administrator 367th Engineer Battalion, Mrs. Holly Nygaard; Command Sergeant Major 367th Engineer Battalion, Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Larson; Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command, Gen. Robert Abrams; Commander 367th Engineer Battalion, Lt. Col. Jerry Criswell; former Chief Army Reserve, Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz (Ret.); Chief Army Reserve, Lt. Gen. Charles Luckey, pose with the 367th Engineer Battalion’s newly awarded Walter T Kerwin Readiness Award during the breakfast presentation. The 367th received the award from the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) for their accomplishments in 2015 during AUSA’s annual meeting and exhibition, October 3, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Chief Warrant Officer 5 Therese Beatty/Released)

From left, Commander 367th Engineer Battalion, Lt. Col. Jerry Criswell; Commanding General U.S. Army Forces Command, Gen. Robert Abrams; Command Sergeant Major 367th Engineer Battalion, Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Larson; and Supervisory Staff Administrator 367th Engineer Battalion, Mrs. Holly Nygaard, pose with the 367th Engineer Battalion’s newly awarded Walter T Kerwin Readiness Award during the breakfast presentation. The 367th received the award from the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) for their accomplishments in 2015 during AUSA’s annual meeting and exhibition, October 3, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Chief Warrant Officer 5 Therese Beatty/Released)

MUSCATATUCK, Ind. – Once used as a mental hospital, the structure built in 1938 is now in use by civilian and military personnel coming in to conduct urban training. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Capt. Megan McFarling, 205th Press Camp Headquarters)

MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER, Ind. - Army Reserve Public Affairs Soldier, Spc.Trace Lundberg, provides media coverage for 101st Airborne Division Soldiers conducting Chemical Biological Radiological, and Nuclear training, on August 14th, 2016. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Michael Adetula, U.S. Army Reserve/Released)

MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER, Ind. - Army Reserve Public Affairs Soldier, Spc. Logan Rath, provides media coverage for Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division, as they conduct Chemical Biological Radiological, and Nuclear training, on August 14th, 2016. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Michael Adetula, U.S. Army Reserve/Released)

MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER, Ind. - Army Reserve Public Affairs Soldier, Sgt. Quentin Johnson, interviewed Staff Sgt. Chad Field, of Echo Forward Support Company, 326th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team on August 14th, 2016. Staff Sgt. Field discussed the methodology he brings to conducting Chemical Biological Radiological, and Nuclear training for his troops, in the 101st Airborne Division. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sergeant Michael Adetula, U.S. Army Reserve/Released)

Crane Army Ammunition Activity hosted U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 983rd Engineering Battalion from Monclova, Ohio, July 18-Aug. 14. Crane Army supplied reservists with housing facilities at the Crane Ammunition and Logistics Center and construction materials. The 983rd brought their own heavy construction equipment, such as bulldozers, excavators, and backhoes. Crane Army and the 983rd worked together to achieve two goals—the 983rd’s training requirements and the improvement of CAAA’s infrastructure.

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 983rd Engineering Battalion performed their annual training July18-Aug. 14 at Crane Army Ammunition Activity. An aspect of their hands on training was renovating two ammunition storage facilities by placing siding and a secure entrance on the existing structure. On this project Soldiers had the opportunity to work with material handling equipment provided by Crane Army, as well as an opportunity to work with heavy construction equipment that the 983rd supplied. The projects improved CAAA’s infrastructure while at the same time provided Soldiers with valuable training.

Crane Army Ammunition Activity hosted the 983rd Engineering Battalion for their annual training July 18-Aug. 14. Of the several construction projects the Soldiers worked on, two were focused on placing a cement pad. These cement pads will improve one of CAAA’s methods to store munitions. The completion of the construction missions benefit both Crane Army and the reservists as they are given the opportunity to hone specific skills, such as heavy equipment operating and project management.

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers of the 983rd Engineering Battalion worked on five construction projects designed to improve infrastructure during the unit’s annual training hosted by Crane Army Ammunition Activity located on Naval Support Activity Crane. The 983rd Engineering Battalion’s main line of effort during their time at Crane Army involved the rails to road project. In total the project required the removal of over 2,000 feet of railroad tracks. Converting the rails to roads will provide CAAA with easier access to magazines that were previously only accessible by rail.

Crane Army Ammunition Activity provided the 983rd Engineering Battalion with several projects, one of which was a rails-to-road project, for their two week annual training. Because the mission was different from most construction projects the Soldiers had been tasked with, it required them to improvise and adapt during their training. Converting the rails to roads will provide CAAA with easier access to magazines that were previously only accessible by rail.

Reserve Soldiers from the 983rd Engineering Battalion completed their annual training at Crane Army Ammunition Activity July 18-Aug. 14. While on base, reservists worked on various construction missions, including the renovation of existing storage structures. The work done on the structures by the 983rd will impact CAAA’s ability to more safely store munitions.

The family and friends of Sgt. Logan Sutherland, along with distinguished guests of the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, look on, as the ceremony awarding Sutherland the Soldier’s Medal, is about to begin. Sutherland, a horizontal construction engineer assigned to 801st EN CO (H), 315th EN BN, 301st MEB, on Jan. 1, 2015, risked his life by forcing himself into a burning vehicle, in order to evacuate an unconscious driver, and pulled the driver from the vehicle just before the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, saving the driver’s life. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Timothy Neal/Released)

Sgt. Logan Sutherland stands tall before his family, friends and fellow Soldiers of the 801st Engineer Company (Horizontal), as they cheer in recognition of his acts, warranting the award of the Soldier’s Medal Aug. 7, 2016, in Vallejo, Calif. Sutherland, a horizontal construction engineer assigned to 801st EN CO (H), 315th EN BN, 301st MEB, on Jan. 1, 2015, risked his life by forcing himself into a burning vehicle, in order to evacuate an unconscious driver, and pulled the driver from the vehicle just before the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, saving the driver’s life. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Timothy Neal/Released)

Col. William Morgan Jr., commander of the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, decorates Sgt. Logan Sutherland with the Soldier’s Medal, Aug. 7, 2016, in Vallejo Calif. Sutherland, a horizontal construction engineer assigned to 801st EN CO (H), 315th EN BN, 301st MEB, on Jan. 1, 2015, risked his life by forcing himself into a burning vehicle, in order to evacuate an unconscious driver, and pulled the driver from the vehicle just before the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, saving the driver’s life. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Timothy Neal/Released)

Soldiers of the 801st EN CO (H) practice for the award ceremony about to take place where SGT Logan Sutherland will receive the Soldier’s Medal, in Vallejo, Calif. Sutherland, a horizontal construction engineer assigned to 801st EN CO (H), 315th EN BN, 301st MEB, risked his life by forcing himself into a burning vehicle, in order to evacuate an unconscious driver, and pulled the driver from the vehicle just before the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, saving the driver’s life. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Timothy Neal/Released)