U.S. Army Reserve

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)

During the 355th Chemical Company's Yellow Ribbon held in Orlando, Fla., the Soldiers took a group photo with their higher headquarters, 76th ORC Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Ricky Waddell, August 13-14, 2016.

“You will be the only chemical assets that the U.S. forces have in the Middle East or central Asia. So you guys will be there for emergency response function, but you’re also going to be there training, teaching, whether Iraqis or some of our other coalition allies, or whether it’s our own Soldiers,” said Maj. Gen. Ricky Waddell, 76th Operational Response Command, Commanding General, during the 355th Chemical Company’s Yellow Ribbon held in Orlando, Fla., August 13-14, 2016.

The 81st Regional Support Command, Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Arlan DeBlieck, addressed the Soldiers during a Yellow Ribbon event held in Orlando, Fla., Aug 13-14, 2016. He said that the stress that the Soldiers go through doesn’t go away, it’s always there; that the Soldiers learn to manage despite the stress. He said that separation is going to create some issues that the Soldiers probably did not see in their marriage. “The Yellow Ribbon has the people here that will help you cope (during reintegration) and work through those issues so that you have a stronger marriage.”

The 355th Chemical Company, 209th Regional Support Group, based out of Las Vegas, Nevada, attended their initial Yellow Ribbon event with their families in Orlando, Fla., August 13-14, 2016.

The 355th Chemical Company, 209th Regional Support Group, based out of Las Vegas, Nevada, attended their initial Yellow Ribbon event with their families in Orlando, Fla., August 13-14, 2016. During the event, the Soldiers and family members were provided with sufficient information, services and other benefits such as Family Programs, Education Resource Information, chaplain advice, Tricare Programs, USAA banking, Veterans Administration benefits, Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR), and more.

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)

LOWER BRULE, S.D. -- U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Elizabeth Rodriguez, chief nutritionist with the 1207th U.S. Army Hospital, instructs Bessie Loudner, a local resident with Type 2 Diabetes, during a healthy cooking demonstration July 20, 2016. Rodriguez conducted the class during an Innovative Readiness Training mission on the Lower Brule Reservation located 61 miles southeast of Pierre, S.D. IRT allows Soldiers to use their skill set in real-world environments that that positively impact communities. Rodriguez used the session to teach locals about managing their diabetes through diet and nutrition. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. David Alexander)

The Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 147 G Shop Supervisor Donald Dillon received his plaque for 81st Regional Support Command Civilian of the Year in June. 81st Regional Support Command Director of Logistics Ardis Ferguson and his deputy, Gregg Charvoz presented Dillon the award and the Commanders Civilian Award while presenting the AMSA with the USARC-level Army Award for Maintenance Excellence.

81st Regional Support Command Director of Logistics Ardis Ferguson presents John White with a trophy while his deputy, Gregg Charvoz presents George Boy with a plaque recognizing the shop’s achievements. Area Maintenance Support Activity 147G won the USARC-level Army Award for Maintenance Excellence and is competing at the Department of the Army Level.

(Front to rear) Michael Hamm (MAST), David Pate, Robert Kilgore, James Butler, And Samuel Henkel pass around the trophy and plaque presented to them for the Chief of Staff Army Award for Maintenance Excellence. The Area Maintenance Support Activity 147 G in Gray, Tenn., won the US Army Reserve Command-level honors and are competing for the Department of the Army-level award.

The Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 147 G Shop Supervisor Donald Dillon received his plaque for 81st Regional Support Command Civilian of the Year in June. 81st Regional Support Command Director of Logistics Ardis Ferguson and his deputy, Gregg Charvoz presented Dillon the award and the Commanders Civilian Award while presenting the AMSA with the USARC-level Army Award for Maintenance Excellence.

Main Photo: U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Terry A. Speck Jr., medic, Headquarter and Headquarter Company, 854th Engineer Battalion, and Reading, Pa., native, reunites with his family: Wife Cass, son Elias and daughter Isla, after returning from deployment in March 2014. (Courtesy photo)

Sgt. Maj. Kathleen Sciortino, sergeant major with the 915th Contingency Contracting Battalion, discusses contingency contracting procedures during academics week. Looking on during the discussion is Staff Sgt. Sandra Jeanlouis, a contracting specialist also with the 915th.

Soldiers from the 511th Engineer Dive Detachment prepare to remove slings from a concrete pier being removed from the water. The active duty unit removed a dozen 10,000 pound pilings at the reserve center as part of a Troop Construction project, saving the Army money while performing real world training.

Soldiers from the 511th Engineer Dive Detachment prepare to remove slings from a concrete piling being removed from the water. The active duty unit removed a dozen 10,000 pound pilings at the reserve center as part of a Troop Construction project, saving the Army money while performing real world training.

Sgt. Kyle Bradley, a salvage diver from the 511 Engineer Dive Detachment, jumps into water to perform underwater cutting at the Morehead City, N.C., Reserve Center pier. The active duty unit removed a dozen 10,000 pound pilings at the reserve center as part of a Troop Construction project, saving the Army money while performing real world training.

A Soldier from the 511th Engineer Dive Detachment is tending the lines as divers work underwater removing concrete pilings in the pier at the Morehead City, N.C., Reserve Center. The active duty unit performed work at the reserve center as part of a Troop Construction project, saving the Army money while performing real world training.