U.S. Army Reserve

New leaders with a new understanding October 18, 2016 — As leaders move into new roles it is important for them to understand the roles of their counterparts, especially if it is their first time working with a unique command like the 85th Support Command. MORE

Ribbon Cutting Officially Opens Renovated, Expanded Suburban Chicago Army Reserve Center October 18, 2016 — Flanked by Soldiers, both past and present, the current facility commander as well as elected officials from the neighboring community and a local fire official cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Army Reserve Center in Homewood, Illinois, October 15. MORE

New First Army command teams meet with Army Reserve leaders October 17, 2016 — First Army command teams from around the country arrived here Oct. 15 for the first portion of a New Command Team Orientation Brief designed to help the active-component leaders better understand processes used by their reserve-component counterparts. MORE

Army Reserve human resource Soldiers prepare to deploy October 17, 2016 — Army Reserve Soldiers from the 376th Human Resources Company were honored by friends, family and fellow Soldiers during their farewell ceremony for their upcoming deployment. MORE

Local performers celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Fort Gordon Army Reserve Unit October 17, 2016 — In a continuing effort to highlight ethnic observances throughout the year, the Army Reserve’s 359th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, 335th Signal Command (Theater), hosted inspirational speaker Sofia Mezon and dance troup “The Sion Dancers” here Sept. 18 in a festive celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. MORE

Army Reserve Soldier volunteers to help children in Honduras October 17, 2016 — Today’s Army is a force consisting entirely of volunteers. Among those ranks is one Army Reserve Soldier who continues to foster that spirit of volunteerism in his civilian life. MORE

Army Reserve Soldier reaches new heights; earns coveted badge October 17, 2016 — Many people set high goals for themselves, but one Army Reserve Soldier here set his goals higher than most, aiming at an achievement that would take him more than 12,500 feet above the ground. MORE

Reserve Soldier perseveres through 40-year career October 17, 2016 — Sgt. Maj. Frances Culpepper grew up on the south side of Chicago during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Amidst negative activity and riots, Culpepper attributes the discipline that led her to a successful military career to the early lessons she learned while taking care of five sisters. MORE

Embracing, Enriching and Enabling America October 15, 2016 — Commemorations such as Hispanic Heritage Month are a great opportunity to pause and reflect on our shared history as Americans and to celebrate the rich mosaic of people and cultures who, together, built and strengthened our Army and our nation. This year, the 1st Mission Support Command celebrated “Embracing, Enriching and Enabling America” during a Hispanic Heritage event held at Ramos Hall on Fort Buchanan, October 15. MORE

Winners of Best Warrior Competition announced October 14, 2016 — It was the final obstacle in a series of competitions that began many months ago. Twenty Soldiers from 10 Army commands underwent a grueling series of tests in the Best Warrior Competition last week at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. MORE

Recognizing Hispanic American Heritage amongst the ranks October 14, 2016 — The representation of Hispanic-Americans on active duty has increased by 10 percent during the past 30 years. In 1985, it was three percent, and in 2016 it is 13.7 percent. MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Moeller named 2016 Army Best Warrior NCO of the Year October 14, 2016 — For the second year in a row, a U.S. Army Reserve noncommissioned officer was named the 2016 Army Best Warrior NCO of the Year. MORE

Reserve Soldiers Welcome New Commander at Niagara Falls October 13, 2016 — Under the mist of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Army Reserve Soldiers from 4th Brigade, 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), welcomed their new commander, Col. Russell Bonaccorso, during a change of command ceremony on September 10, 2016. MORE

For Army Reserve Aviation, Realistic Training is Multi-Component and Joint Training October 12, 2016 — In today’s global environment, our nation relies most heavily on her Army to support our national and international interests. This call to action can only be achieved through an unshakeable commitment, on the part of our Army’s leaders, to maintaining a combat ready posture at all times. MORE

800th Logistics Support Brigade Fallen Soldier Honored in Motorcycle Ride October 12, 2016 — RICHMOND, Va. – It’s sad when you lose a family member. That’s how some of the 80th Training Command (TASS) soldiers felt on their motorcycle ride, starting at the 80th TC Family Programs Center here, MORE

Tough Mudder Gives Purpose October 12, 2016 — Different things fuel individual drive and motivation. Whether it’s family, friends, career, or the pursuit of happiness, in order to be successful leaders for our own lives, finding our purpose to direct that energy is the first step. MORE

SoCal Tough Mudder Develops Mental Grit October 12, 2016 — Soldier’s have a reputation for being physically fit and pushing past the limits when the call of duty arises. It even states, “I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough,” in the Soldier’s Creed. Whether on or off duty, these attributes stay true to the service member. MORE

Motivated by Loss October 12, 2016 — “I want to be just like my father” is a phrase many young boys and men say at one point in their life. Sgt. 1st Class Edwin Velez, native of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, wanted nothing more than to feel like he was at the same level as his father; disciplined, smart, computer savvy and an all around outdoors guy. MORE

Army Reserve Soldiers Support Tough Mudder October 12, 2016 — The Army Reserve is one of the sponsors for the Southern California Tough Mudder, a course over ten miles with 22 different obstacles.Soldiers in the Army Reserve motivated runners at the start and finish line, and at the “Berlin Wall,” a 7-foot wall obstacle participants had to scale. MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Issues Energy Action Month Message October 7, 2016 — “To the Army, energy action today means resiliency,” said Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and the Environment. “We must ensure that we have access to energy to perform our mission.” MORE