U.S. Army Reserve

Staff Sgt. Samuel Bayle is enrolled at the Defense Information School to become a “46R,” or “Broadcast Videographer.” Upon completion, Bayle will have attained skills in video techniques, voice, and editing, radio operation, and broadcast writing skills. He will continue to practice his new skillset at his unit, the 354th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, in Pittsburgh, Pa. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Rebecca Newton/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)

FORT MCCOY, Wis. – U.S. Army Reserve Soldier, Pfc. David Martinez, a military policeman with the 301st MP Company, Puerto Rico, and San Lorenzo native, stands watch as a tower guard over a simulated theater detention facility during a combat support training exercise at Fort McCoy, Wis., Aug. 19, 2016. The 301st was tasked with providing base defense during the exercise, which included foxhole perimeter defense, TDF security, quick reaction force teams and entry control point teams. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Sgt. Quentin Johnson, 211th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment/Released)

FORT MCCOY, Wis. – U.S. Army Reserve Soldier, Spc. Juan Adorno, from Morovis, Puerto Rico, a military policeman with the 301st MP Company, Puerto Rico, surveys the base perimeter from a foxhole during a combat support training exercise at Fort McCoy, Wis., Aug. 19, 2016. The 301st was tasked with provided base defense during the exercise, which included foxhole perimeter defense, theater defense facility security, quick reaction force teams and entry control point teams. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Sgt. Quentin Johnson, 211th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment/Released)

FORT MCCOY, Wis. – U.S. Army Reserve Soldier, Spc. Billy Dunn, a dental specialist, with the 965th Dental Company, Seagoville, Texas, and a Dallas, Texas native, prepares dental equipment for sterilization during the Global Medic Exercise at Fort McCoy, Aug. 20, 2016. More than 60 965th Soldiers took part in the exercise to hone their field operations skillset. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Quentin Johnson, 211th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment/Released)

FORT MCCOY, Wis. – U.S. Army Reserve Soldier, Lt. Col. Johnie Nguyen, (left) a dentist, and Pfc. Antonio Herrera, a dental specialist, both with the 965th Dental Company, Seagoville, Texas, conduct a dental checkup on Spc. Christopher Owens, a dental specialist with the 965th, during training as part of a Global Medic Exercise at Fort McCoy, Aug. 20, 2016. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Quentin Johnson, 211th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment/Released)

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)

ARLINGTON, Wash.– The 364th participated in the annual Fly-in Air Show held in Arlington, Washington July 7-9. The community event features new and vintage military and civilian aircraft and ground equipment demonstrating the technological changes occurring over time. Soldiers in the 364th ESC provided static displays of current military vehicles and weapons, while providing subject-matter experts to monitor and describe the equipment to the public. The ESC coordinated partner-support with the local Army Reserve Recruiting Station, Army Reserve Careers Division and the Washington National Guard to enhance and share the benefits of this community engagement/recruiting event. The event received more than 3,000 visitors.

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)

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)

Nearly 100 military service members from the Army Reserve, Active Army and U.S. Navy gather at Naval Station Everett to compete for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Apr 12-14.

Nearly 100 military service members from the Army Reserve, Active Army and U.S. Navy gathered at Naval Station Everett to compete for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Apr 12-14.

Nearly 100 military service members from the Army Reserve, Active Army and U.S. Navy gathered at Naval Station Everett to compete for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Apr 12-14.

Army 2nd Lt. Sheldon R. Helm of the 17th FAB and his brother Naval Petty Officer Third Class Sydney R. Helm of Naval Station Everett competed in the GAFPB event together and both earned the Gold Badge during the event held at Naval Station Everett Apr. 12-14.

Army Master Sgt. Rosalind Fennell of the 13th Battalion, Army Reserve Careers Division in Salt Lake City, Utah competed in the 364th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and 7th Bn., ARCD’s second annual German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge event to lead by example and inspire Soldiers to do more. The event attracted more than 100 service members and was held at Naval Station Everett Apr. 12-14

Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick McKie, command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Reserve Careers Division, speaks to Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, ARCD, during Master Resiliency Class April 18 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. These retention and transition NCOs and career counselors gained valuable knowledge for success during the unit’s annual training April 16-23.

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.

U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Steven McEown, 2nd Battalion, 311th Regiment, 78th Training Division, 84th Training Command (TC), crawls through a tunnel of the Beaudoin Obstacle Course during the 2016 Joint Best Warrior Competition on Fort Knox, Kentucky, March 23, 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Clinton Wood/Released)

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Michael Mallett, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 11th Theater Aviation Command, scales the cargo net of the Beaudoin Obstacle Course during the 2016 Joint Best Warrior Competition on Fort Knox, Kentucky, March 23, 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Clinton Wood/Released)

U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Jason McCord, 2nd Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment, 11th Theater Aviation Command, takes off on a sprint during the Ruck March event of the 2016 Joint Best Warrior Competition on Fort Knox, Kentucky, March 23. 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Clinton Wood/Released)

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Joseph Mojica, 78th Training Division, 84th Training Command, left, Spc. Justin Ruzicak, 1st Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, 11th Theater Aviation Command (TAC) and Spc. Jason McCord, 2nd Battalion, 58th Aviation Operations, TAC, were among the competitors in the Ruck March event of the 2016 Joint Best Warrior Competition on Fort Knox, Kentucky, March 23, 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Clinton Wood/Released)

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Joseph Mojica, 78th Training Division, 84th Training Command, left, and Sgt. Jordan Sapp, 2nd Battalion, 58th Aviation Operations, 11th Theater Aviation Command, low crawl during the the obstacle course event of the 2016 Joint Best Warrior Competition on Fort Knox, Kentucky, March 23, 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Clinton Wood/Released)

U.S. Army Sgt. Jon Libby of the 84th Training Command competes in the casualty care lanes during the 11th Aviation Command, 84th Reserve Training Command and Army Reserve Careers Divisions' Joint Best Warrior Competition on Ft. Knox Ky., March 23, 2016. The Best Warrior Competition is a four-day competition that tests competitors' Army aptitude by going through urban warfare situations, board interviews, physical fitness tests, written exams, Warrior tasks and battle drills relevant to today's operational environment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Amber Stephens)

Mr. James Balocki, United States Army Reserve Command’s executive officer and director, services and installations, addresses Soldier and Civilians of the Army Reserve Sustainment Command and the Deployment Support Command during a town hall meeting. Balocki spent the day learning about their capabilities and mission support.

Brig. Gen. Scott Morcomb, Commanding General of the 11th Theater Aviation Command (TAC), greets his soldiers returning from an 11-month deployment to Kosovo in support of NATO’s KFOR mission, Mar. 7, 2016. The 11th TAC has deployed units to Kosovo over the last several years in support of this mission of establishing a safe and secure environment for the people of Kosovo. (U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Matthew Roman, 11th Theater Aviation Command Public Affairs Officer)

Soldiers from, 1-158th Assault Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), stand in a battalion formation as five AH-64 Apache Helicopter conduct a ceremonial “fly-over”, in Conroe, Texas, to commemorate the final flight of the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army Reserve, Mar. 6, 2016. 1-158th ARB is a direct reporting unit to the 11th Theater Aviation Command. The 11th Theater Aviation Command (TAC) is the only aviation command in the Army Reserve. (U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Matthew Roman, 11th Theater Aviation Command Public Affairs Officer)

Army Reserve Sgt. Aaron Ellerman (left), a print journalist from the 204th Public Affairs Detachment in Orlando, Fla., interviews Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andres Arango, an allied trades warrant officer with the 542nd Sustainment Maintenance Company, during Exercise News Day at Fort Polk, La. Ellerman and other Army Reserve public affairs Soldiers were tested on their ability to tell the Army story from a field environment — in this case Joint Readiness Training Center Rotation 16-04, where Soldiers were engaged in a combat training scenario. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard, 204th Public Affairs Detachment/Released)

Students grapple during battle drills at the 7th Mission Support Command led tactical combatives course Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Kleber Fitness Center on Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The students were participating in the culminating event of weeklong tactical combatives training. (Photo by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe, 7th Mission Support Comand Public Affairs Officer)