Army Reserve Today

Radio Around the Region: U.S. Army father-son duo speaks about family’s military history Sep 06, 2024

U.S. Army Col. Peter Demos, member of the U.S> Forces Korea Assessment Team, speaks to U.S. Army Sgt. Karri Wheeler, an American Forces Network Humphreys broadcaster “DJ Caprittarius”, during a radio interview on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2024. Demos talked about their family’s military history and how it strengthened their relationship as a father and son. (DOD video by Hana Pong)

Tomah High School Show Choir members perform for Fort McCoy's 2024 Army Reserve Birthday Celebration, Part II Jun 14, 2024

Members of the Tomah High School Show Choir from Tomah, Wis., sing a song as part of the 2024 Fort McCoy Army Reserve Birthday Celebration held April 23, 2024, at McCoy's Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. The award-winning choir members sang several songs for the crowd of people attending the event. The celebration observed the Army Reserve's 116th Birthday and was part of the April Fort McCoy Triad Nights event as well. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Army Reserve Today: Episode 1 Apr 19, 2023

This edition features stories on the tenth anniversary of September 11th 2001, protective service driving escort training, the first Army Reserve Blackhawk unit, the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise, 949th Medical Detachment veterinary services and the 2011 Army Best Warrior awards. Hosted by Spc. Katie Summerhill. Also available in high definition.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 4 Apr 18, 2023

Army Reserve's future, Army Force Generation process, how the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Agriculture prepare Soldiers for deployment, Chemical Corps Soldiers get hands-on training in Florida, the Structured Self Development Program and the Army Reserve's first youth leadership program in Puerto Rico. Hosted by Maj. Melissa Tune.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 5 Apr 17, 2023

32nd Chief of the Army Reserve change of command, Rally Point 32, Army Reserve Video production program, 2012 Best Warrior. Hosted by Maj. Melissa Tune. Also available in high definition.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 6 Apr 17, 2023

In this episode of Army Reserve today It's the largest toy collection and donation program in the Army Reserve, and it's conducted each year by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne). The Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop is in it's 15th year, and has provided tens of thousands of toys for children who wouldn't have a Merry Christmas otherwise since he established the program in 1998. Hurricane Sandy devastated the U.S. east coast, and it provided the Army Reserve its first chance to provide relief effort support under provisions of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act since it was signed into law by the President. Responding to natural disasters has traditionally belonged to the National Guard, but it's a mission the operational Army Reserve will be heavily involved with from now on. The Department of the Army conducted the 2012 Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, VA, in October. Two Army Reserve Soldiers competed against the best in the Army in a grueling four-day competition for the honors of being chosen as the Soldier and NCO of the Year. They didn't win, but they did prove they have what it takes to compete at the national level. Soldiers training in the Combat Support Training Execise (CSTX) at Fort Hunter Liggett got the chance this summer to learn how to support medical evacuations by C-130 Hercules aircraft and civilian life flight helicopters. An Army Reserve unit is one of only six asphalt paving units in the Army, and this summer they got the chance to show they were up to the mission of smoothing out the ride on Fort Hunter Liggett's roads. Army Reserve engineer units proved they had what it takes to build bridges under fire at Fort Chaffee, AR, this summer during River Assault 2012. Keeping Soldiers fueled for the fight by providing world-class meals during an Army Reserve exercise in Arkansas focused their efforts on the mission at hand, thanks to professional food service Soldiers running the kitchens. Soldiers from a Washington based Army Reserve combat support hospital deployed to Botswana in Africa to participated in Southern Accord 2012, a joint exercise conducted with that nation's armed forces. Also available in high definition

Army Reserve Today: Episode 7 Apr 16, 2023

In this episode of Army Reserve Today: Ninety Army Reserve Soldiers from commands throughout the United States paraticipated in 57th Presidential inauguration in the nation’s capitol; Army Reserve military police in Afghanistan work hard to keep things safe in a very dangerous place.

7th MSC Celebrates the Army Reserve Birthday Apr 16, 2023

The U.S. Army Reserve celebrates 115 years of service. Throughout history and today, the strength of the Army Reserve comes from the ability of its citizen soldiers to integrate their military career into their civilian life. As we navigate an unpredictable future, today's Army Reserve is more consequential than ever.

#SAAPM at the 7th MSC Apr 16, 2023

Brig. Gen. Wanda Williams, commanding general of the 7th Mission Support Command, America's Army Reserve in Europe, addresses attendees of the 7th MSC's Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Symposium, encouraging continued building of trust amongst teams and reminds the formation that this is work that must be done year round. The #SAAPM symposium, organized by Ms. Carolina Yepez, the command Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, to provide training, resources, and support for Soldiers, Leaders, and Survivors of sexual assault and harassment.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 8 Apr 15, 2023

In this episode of Army Reserve Today: A move is underway to reshape how the 205-thousand warrior citizens serving in the reserve force, will be utilized in the years to come, as the Army Reserve realigns forces.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 9 Apr 15, 2023

On this episode, what our leaders have to say about their priorities, the role of the Army Reserve, and improving overall physical health, the Sergeant Major of the Army speaks about the role of the Army Reserve and the overall Army strategy, we see how a competition ultimately rehabilitated a seriously injured soldier, Army Reserve engineers build bridges at two army posts, and Army Reserve Soldiers train with Coast Guardsmen to learn how to transport hazardous materials.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 10 Apr 13, 2023

In this episode of Army Reserve Today: Operation toy drop celebrates its 16th year! We'll tell you all about the event and how many toys were donated to children in need. Two army reserve soldiers take top honors in army best warrior. A five-year-old boy with a terminal illness gets to experience life as a soldier in a very unique way. Transportation soldiers compete in a truck rodeo to challenge their driving skills.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 11 Apr 13, 2023

This edition features stories about losing a pioneer in the U.S. Army Reserve. The 372nd Engineer Brigade was awarded the Meritorious Unit Citation in Bloomington, Minnesota, for their service in Afghanistan. Soldiers and airmen from units all across the Los Angeles area joined together with Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers alumni to help put together care packages for military members deployed overseas.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 12 Apr 12, 2023

In this episode of Army Reserve Today: 2014 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition: Army Reserve Today takes you inside for a look at the winners and competitors during the intense competition to determine who the Army Reserve's Soldier and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, our "Best Warriors," held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 13 Apr 11, 2023

In this episode of Army Reserve Today: Army Reserve pilots transport high-ranking officials around the Afghanistan area of operation. Army Reserve dentist and medics provide care for rural communities in the mountains of North Carolina. We take you inside this year's WAREX exercise held at Fort Hunter-Liggett California and show the many aspects of training Army Reserve Soldiers go through here every summer. All of this and more on this episode of Army Reserve Today.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 14 Apr 09, 2023

The January 2015 edition of Army Reserve Today.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 15 Apr 08, 2023

April 2015 episode of the Army Reserve's quarterly video news magazine. In this edition of Army Reserve Today Balancing the force.the challenges of reducing manpower in a changing defense environment while helping those affected. Full court press..focusing army reserve leaders on the issues impacting personnel retention: it truly is everyone's business. Promoting army reserve capabilities...keeping an operational edge by engaging army service component commands...and showing them what we bring to the table.. Army reserve soldiers come together from across america to transform desert terrain into a airfield for a major army training center. USARPAC Army Reserve engagement cell: a new way to ensure army reserve operational readiness is maintained in the pacific while providing regional support to the active component... CSTX: one combat support training exercise trains army reserve soldiers, units and commands in their war time missions, while working with active army components, national guard soldiers, and other services elements... Doing it old school: when modern technology fails, employees at an army reserve pay center roll up their sleeves and process soldiers pay manually...taking care of their troops. An airfield blooms in the desert: twelve army reserve engineer units build an airfield at the national training center. Keep on trucking: an army reserve unit from Maine heads north of the border to help the Canadian army transport equipment across a continent. Building relationships: an army reserve soldier finds some new friends in exotic Thailand while participating in a major multinational exercise. Learning from the past: soldiers from one army reserve command spend time learning about their military heritage on a historic American battlefield.

Army Reserve Today - Episode 16 Apr 07, 2023

July 2015 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U. S. Army Reserve. Inside this episode. The best of the best...All Army Reserve Soldiers are super troopers, making the process to name our NCO and enlisted best warriors a major challenge. Veterans, service members and supporters participated in the Chicago - Honor the Fallen Ruck March, a 22-mile. The march was held in honor of the 22 military veterans who commit suicide every day and the hundreds more who kill themselves while still in service, and those who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder. Full Court Press..Engineers lead the way, retaining quality Soldiers in their units. We take a look at two successful units who make retention everyone's business and why that works so well. Making a maximum effort..Army Reserve mortuary affairs specialists take part in the first ever mortuary affairs exercise. Learning to recover and render honors to our dead with dignity, reverence and respect. Army Reserve Soldiers deployed this spring to El Salvador to work along side Canadian, Brazilian and host-nation forces providing humanitarian and civic assistance. Medical personnel from the 349th combat support Hospital of Bell, California, provided treatment at clinics in El Coco, El Salvador. Soldiers..kids..and books. It was the perfect combination. One Atlanta area army reserve unit is looking to extend the month of the military child into a year long event.

Army Reserve Today - Episode 17 Apr 07, 2023

October 2015 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U. S. Army Reserve. Inside this episode. . Helping at right here at home.Army Reserve medics provide for communities in need. . When disaster strikes...chemical company soldiers prepare for worst case scenarios to provide their life saving skills when time matters most. . Combat engineers from the Army Reserve and Army National Guard go head to head competing during this summer's 'Best Sapper' competition at Fort Chaffee, Ark. . Army Reserve soldiers and units train alongside active duty units in an effort to share knowledge in a unique training environment only found at river assault events. . GLOBAL MEDIC is the largest medical exercise of its kind, and Army Reserve Soldiers worked alongside British Army Reservists in a joint environment to ensure they are the best prepared when they deploy. . Assaulting villages and staging rescue missions isn't exactly what comes to mind when one thinks of paralegals, but that is just what these Army Reserve legal specialists did this summer at Fort McCoy, Wis., for their annual training.

Army Reserve Today - Episode 18 Apr 05, 2023

January 2016 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U. S. Army Reserve. Inside this episode…A new interim Command Sgt. Maj., we sit down with Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Wills to get his vision for the future…Operation Toy Drop, Soldiers from around Fort Bragg donate toys to help children in their local communities for a chance to earn foreign jump wings…Operation Toy Trot, Soldiers and Airmen run in an unique 5k in support of Operation Toy drop…these stories and more in this episode of Army Reserve Today.

Army Reserve Today, April 2016 Apr 04, 2023

April 2016 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U. S. Army Reserve. Inside this episode. * Active shooter training: How Army Reserve, U.S. Marines Corps and civilian police forces come together to train for active shooter scenarios. * Ichi Dan: Facilitated by Army Reserve Engagement Team Japan, Japanese reserve candidates experience unique training with the U.S. Army Japan and learn the real meaning of 'one team'. * Security Forces Training: An Army Reserve unit from West Virginia trains side by side with Kosovo Security Forces at the first K-S-F Military Police Instructor's Course. * Looking to the east: Leaders from the 200th Military Police Command visit Camp Zama, Japan, to help influence missions and its capabilities in the Pacific. * New construction: Leaders turn a requirement into an opportunity for Army Reserve Soldiers in Mattydale, New York. * Cooking and competition: Army Reserve Soldiers test their cooking skills in a field environment while competing for the Philip A. Connelly Award. * Remembering the fallen: Many gather to honor those who lost their lives in the worst attack on allied forces in Desert Storm. * Strong Bonds: Army Reserve Soldiers work on relationship skills and have a little fun at a Strong Bonds marriage workshop.

Army Reserve Today July 2016 Apr 04, 2023

Inside the July 2016 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U.S. Army Reserve: • A new leader at the top….LTG Charles Luckey is the 33rd Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command. • Best warrior competition…U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers compete in a grueling week-long event testing their knowledge and skills. We’ll tell you who will go on to represent the Army Reserve at the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition later this year. • Resiliency and the warrior…how resiliency training is used to enhance mental toughness and prepare U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers for physical tasks. • Behind the scenes….we’ll highlight one individual and her role in kicking off the U.S. Army Reserve Command’s 2016 Best Warrior Competition. • Exercise ANAKONDA…we’ll take an inside look at the first multi-national exercise bringing 24 nations and how this helped build interoperability between forces. • Farewell to arms: Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley, 32nd Chief of Army Reserve, hosts his final web cast town hall meeting and speaks about his four years as chief. • British special forces invade Fort Hunter Liggett, CA, as part of an airborne training exercise. • U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers conduct bilateral civil affairs training with Japan’s Ground Defense Force. • U.S. Army Reserve engineers build a tower at Joint Base mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, …for archers.

Army Reserve Today, October 2016 Apr 04, 2023

October 2016 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U. S. Army Reserve. Inside this episode. . The road to Army Best Warrior: The Army Reserve's NCO and Soldier of the Year along with the runner ups from our competition train up in Montana to meet the challenges of the Department of the Army's Best Warrior at Fort Lee, Va. . Never leave a fallen comrade...we'll show you how Army Reserve Soldiers with mortuary affairs units train to care for remains and fulfill their duty despite the sensitive nature of their operations. . Army Reserve engineers had the unique opportunity to clear the way for infantry Soldiers by building an assualt bridge on Lake Sandy at Fort McCoy, Wis. . An Army Reserve Soldier from Millington, Tenn., recently competed for team U.S.A. in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games pole vaulting event. . Army reserve Military Police conduct realistic gunnery training to improve readiness, capabilities and their lethality. . An Army Reserve pharmacy technician recently got the chance to carry out a two-week mission that allowed her to exercise her passion for people and the job. . An Army Reserve dental assistant got the opportunity to provide dental care to the people of the Crow Creek Indian Reservation in South Dakota. . Operation River Assault is a joint training exercise that helps Army Reserve Soldiers improve unit readiness. This year, the 467th Engineer battalion from Millington, Tenn., took the lead at Fort Chaffee, Ark., and built a temporary bridge for a river crossing. . Army Reserve parachute riggers are experts at delivering the goods...but not in the usual way.

Army Reserve Today, January 2017 Apr 04, 2023

January 2017 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U. S. Army Reserve. Inside this episode: Conqueror:How an Army Reserve soldier overcame a debilitating disease and inspired others along the way. Yellow Ribbon Support: What one Army Reserve unit is doing to connect service members and their families with the resources they need during the deployment process. FORSCOM Marksmanship Competition: How the events set the standard and identify top marksmen in the U.S. Army Forces Command. These stories and more ahead in this edition of Army Reserve Today

ARCTIC CARE 2017 Veterinarian Clinic Fills Vital Need Apr 03, 2023

ARCTIC CARE 2017 establishes pop-up veterinarian clinics on Kodiak Island, Alaska to provide vital services not readily available to residents. ARCTIC CARE 2017 is part of the Innovative Readiness Training program, which is an Office of Secretary of Defense sponsored civil-military collaboration intended to build on mutually beneficial partnerships between U.S. communities and the Department of Defense. ARCTIC CARE 2017 provides training opportunities for U.S. military (Active, Guard, Reserve) and Canadian Health service members to prepare for worldwide deployment while supporting the needs of underserved communities on Kodiak Island, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Wendy Day)

Army Reserve Today Episode 19 Apr 03, 2023

The April 2017 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U.S. Army Reserve -- the most capable, combat-ready, and lethal Federal Reserve force in the history of the Nation -- features these stories: Real-life training...Army Reserve Soldiers link up with local law enforcement agencies to train at one of America's busiest ports. Mentorship…an Army Reserve drill sergeant takes his teaching and mentoring skills to football players and band members. A fighting chance…how one Army Reserve Soldier uses her mential and physical toughness to achieve one goal after another. Behind the scenes….we take a look at how Army Reserve Soldiers supported the Presidential inauguration. An Army Reserve Military Police Solider trains and exercises on a daily basis to make sure she stays physically and mentally tough. Army Reserve Capt. Deshauna Barber…why she chose to serve in the military…and how she became Miss USA 2016. The Horn of Africa…an actor who serves in the Army Reserve creates a video series on livestock care and treatment in Djibouti.

Small Arms, Big Impact Apr 03, 2023

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 384th Military Police Battalion supported the U.S. Army Reserve Marksmanship Team to host the Midwest Small Arms Championship at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, in late April 2017. The championship brought in Soldiers from 20 different units to compete and improve their marksmanship skills. Soldiers interviewed in the story: Sgt. 1st Class Robert Szkutnik, 384th Military Police Battalion, Fort Wayne, Indiana, battalion logistics, Army Reserve Midwest Small Arms Championship coordinator Maj. Patrick Sleem, with the 75th Training Command, and member of the Army Reserve Marksmanship Team Staff Sgt. David Orosco, with the 354th Military Police Company, Saint Louis, Missouri, living in Lincoln, Nebraska Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Probst, 337th Military Intelligence Battalion, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from Waukesha, Wisconsin, and member of the Army Reserve Competitive Marksmanship Program Lt. Col. Joseph Adamson, 384th Military Police Battalion, battalion commander, Fort Wayne, Indiana (U.S. Army Reserve video by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret)

Army Reserve Today Episode 20 Apr 03, 2023

The July 2017 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U.S. Army Reserve -- the most capable, combat-ready, and lethal Federal Reserve force in the history of the Nation -- features these stories: Best Warrior....Soldier compete to earn the title of Best Warrior for the Army Reserve. Who earns the title of NCO and Soldier of the Year. Road to Awesome...LTG Charles D. Luckey outlines his vision on where the U.S. Army Reserve is headed. Operation Cold Steel....Soldiers send hot lead down range as they qualify on crew served weapons. Beyond the Horizon....How Army Reserve Engineers use their skills to aid a local school in Belize. These stories and more in the edition of Army Reserve Today

Minnesota National Guard Howitzers on display at family day Apr 02, 2023

CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. (Aug. 11, 2018) -- The Minnesota National Guard, 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery, hosted a family day at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Aug. 11.

Army Reserve Today Episode 22 Apr 02, 2023

The February 2019 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U.S. Army Reserve -- the most capable, combat-ready, and lethal Federal Reserve force in the history of the Nation -- features these stories: A Durable Force....An Army Reserve Soldier refines his skills, in his garage. A Gun Crew Unites...An Army Reserve gun crew learns the value of teamwork at Operation Cold Steel III A Massive Response...We take a look at how the Army Reserve trains its medical Soldiers for mass causality situations. In the Family....A myriad of circumstances results in a mother and daughter deploying together. These stories and more in the edition of Army Reserve Today

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers Experience ACFT for the First Time A-Roll Apr 02, 2023

United States Army Reserve Soldiers discuss the initial fielding of the Army Combat Fitness test that they experience administering and taking for the first time in Londonderry, NH, 3 March 2019. Soldiers from the 167th Combat Service Support Battalion; 1st Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment; and 362nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment took the new fitness test to experience it for the first time and as a means to provide data as the test begins to be implemented across all Army components.

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers Experience ACFT for the First Time B-Roll Apr 02, 2023

United States Army Reserve Soldiers from the 167th Combat Service Support Battalion; 1st Battalion, 304th infantry Regiment; and 362nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment took the new fitness test to experience it for the first time 3 March, 2019 in Londonderry, NH. The six-event test was part of an initial fielding phase in effort to expose U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers to the future test of record for all components of the U.S. Army, as well as a means to collect data on Soldier performance to determine initial standards for the test slated to replace the three-event Army Physical Fitness Test on 1 October, 2020.

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers Experience ACFT for the First Time Apr 02, 2023

Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Lombardo, Command Sergeant Major of the 99th Readiness Division discusses the initial fielding of the Army Combat Fitness Test to more than 40 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers on 3 March, 2019 in Londonderry, NH. Soldiers from the 167th Combat Service Support Battalion; 1st Battalion, 304th infantry Regiment; and 362nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment took the new fitness test to experience it for the first time and as a means to provide data as the test begins to be implemented across all Army components.

Fort McCoy 2020 Thanksgiving Meal serving at Noncommissioned Officer Academy Dining Facility, Part II Apr 02, 2023

This short video shows where dozens of people are being served during the annual Fort McCoy Thanksgiving meal Nov. 19, 2020, at the Noncommissioned Officer Academy Dining Facility on the cantonment area at Fort McCoy, Wis. The meal included all the traditional Thanksgiving staples served by "celebrity" servers, including Maj. Gen. Darrell Guthrie, 88th Readiness Division Commanding General and Fort McCoy's senior commander, and Fort McCoy Deputy to the Garrison Commander Brad Stewart, as well as many others. The event was organized by the Fort McCoy Logistics Readiness Center's Food Services Division. The event also was conducted with many COVID-19 safety measures built in. (Video by Scott T. Sturkol. Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Fort McCoy 2020 Thanksgiving Meal serving at Noncommissioned Officer Academy Dining Facility, Part I Apr 02, 2023

This short video shows where dozens of people are being served during the annual Fort McCoy Thanksgiving meal Nov. 19, 2020, at the Noncommissioned Officer Academy Dining Facility on the cantonment area at Fort McCoy, Wis. The meal included all the traditional Thanksgiving staples served by "celebrity" servers, including Maj. Gen. Darrell Guthrie, 88th Readiness Division Commanding General and Fort McCoy's senior commander, and Fort McCoy Deputy to the Garrison Commander Brad Stewart, as well as many others. The event was organized by the Fort McCoy Logistics Readiness Center's Food Services Division. The event also was conducted with many COVID-19 safety measures built in. (Video by Scott T. Sturkol. Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Nash-Harris CoC Apr 02, 2023

Change of command ceremony for the 367th MPAD from Major Nash to Captain Harris.

Contractors move second World War II-era barracks building at Fort McCoy, Part II Mar 07, 2023

Contractors with JMJ Construction of New Lisbon, Wis., along with support from Heritage Movers of Blue River, Wis., move a second World War II-era building in the 1600 block on the cantonment area March 2, 2023, at Fort McCoy, Wis. They moved a building previously on Feb. 24, 2023. The contractors are relocating and repairing four barracks buildings that are currently located in the 1600 block to alternate locations in the 1700 and 1800 blocks, according to the Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works. The plan is to relocate the buildings to the new locations before the ground thaws, then lift them onto the new foundations and complete the remaining work by summer 2023. This was the first time in Fort McCoy's history a barracks building was moved like this. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Contractors move second World War II-era barracks building at Fort McCoy, Part II Mar 07, 2023

Contractors with JMJ Construction of New Lisbon, Wis., along with support from Heritage Movers of Blue River, Wis., move a second World War II-era building in the 1600 block on the cantonment area March 2, 2023, at Fort McCoy, Wis. They moved a building previously on Feb. 24, 2023. The contractors are relocating and repairing four barracks buildings that are currently located in the 1600 block to alternate locations in the 1700 and 1800 blocks, according to the Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works. The plan is to relocate the buildings to the new locations before the ground thaws, then lift them onto the new foundations and complete the remaining work by summer 2023. This was the first time in Fort McCoy's history a barracks building was moved like this. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Army Reserve Today: Episode 10 Feb 04, 2014

Two Army Reserve Soldiers take top honors in Army Best Warrior. A five year old boy with a terminal illness, gets to experience life as a soldier in a very unique way. Transportation Soldiers compete in a truck rodeo to challenge their driving skills.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 6 Dec 28, 2012

In this episode of Army Reserve today It's the largest toy collection and donation program in the Army Reserve, and it's conducted each year by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne). The Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop is in it's 15th year, and has provided tens of thousands of toys for children who wouldn't have a Merry Christmas otherwise since he established the program in 1998. Hurricane Sandy devastated the U.S. east coast, and it provided the Army Reserve its first chance to provide relief effort support under provisions of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act since it was signed into law by the President. Responding to natural disasters has traditionally belonged to the National Guard, but it's a mission the operational Army Reserve will be heavily involved with from now on. The Department of the Army conducted the 2012 Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, VA, in October. Two Army Reserve Soldiers competed against the best in the Army in a grueling four-day competition for the honors of being chosen as the Soldier and NCO of the Year. They didn't win, but they did prove they have what it takes to compete at the national level. Soldiers training in the Combat Support Training Execise (CSTX) at Fort Hunter Liggett got the chance this summer to learn how to support medical evacuations by C-130 Hercules aircraft and civilian life flight helicopters. An Army Reserve unit is one of only six asphalt paving units in the Army, and this summer they got the chance to show they were up to the mission of smoothing out the ride on Fort Hunter Liggett's roads. Army Reserve engineer units proved they had what it takes to build bridges under fire at Fort Chaffee, AR, this summer during River Assault 2012. Keeping Soldiers fueled for the fight by providing world-class meals during an Army Reserve exercise in Arkansas focused their efforts on the mission at hand, thanks to professional food service Soldiers running the kitchens. Soldiers from a Washington based Army Reserve combat support hospital deployed to Botswana in Africa to participated in Southern Accord 2012, a joint exercise conducted with that nation's armed forces. Also available in high definition

Army Reserve Today: Episode 3 Mar 12, 2012

This edition features stories on ARFORGEN, sustainability, G.E.'s 2011 Sustainable Innovators, aircraft rescue firefighting in Kandahar and confined spaces training. Hosted by Spc. Katie Summerhill. Available in high definition.

Army Reserve Today: Episode 2 Dec 22, 2011

In this edition of Army Reserve Today: Army Reserve Paratroopers drop onto Sicily Drop Zone with presents from Santa during Operation Toy Drop, provide health care to the needy in Arkansas, and much more.

Project Inclusion Message from Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Nov 02, 2024

This video highlights the efforts at Fort McCoy to continue to improve inclusion for all personnel at the installation. Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael D. Poss, Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Mantha, and Maj. Eddie Woody, are featured. (U.S. Army Video by Cedar Wolf/Fort McCoy Multimedia-Visual Information Office.)

Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Mark Burns discusses Wheeled-Vehicle Recovery Operations Course Training Nov 02, 2024

Staff Sgt. Mark Burns, an assistant instructor supporting Soldiers at Fort McCoy, Wis., for training in the Regional Training Site-Maintenance Wheeled-Vehicle Recovery Operations Course, explains how students work together to winch out a mired military vehicle during training Oct. 23, 2020, at the installation Vehicle Recovery Site on North Post. The 17-day course covers operation and maintenance of recovery vehicles and use of standard procedures to rig and recover military wheeled vehicles. Related training tasks include oxygen and acetylene gas welding; boom and hoist operations; winch operations; and recovery of mired, overturned, and disabled vehicles. RTS-Maintenance holds several sessions of the Wheeled-Vehicle Operations Course each year and trains Soldiers from both active- and reserve-component forces. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Army chaplain shares experiences during 2020 Fort McCoy Veterans Day Prayer Lunch, Part 1 Nov 02, 2024

This short video highlights Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Vicente V. Cepeda Jr., deputy chaplain for the 88th Readiness Division, giving a his presentation Nov. 5, 2020, at the featured guest speaker for the 2020 Veterans Day Prayer Luncheon at McCoy's Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. A small group of people participated in the socially distanced event honoring America's military veterans. The program was organized by the Fort McCoy Religious Support Office. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Army chaplain shares experiences during 2020 Fort McCoy Veterans Day Prayer Lunch, Part 2 Nov 02, 2024

This short video also highlights Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Vicente V. Cepeda Jr., deputy chaplain for the 88th Readiness Division, giving a his presentation Nov. 5, 2020, at the featured guest speaker for the 2020 Veterans Day Prayer Luncheon at McCoy's Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. A small group of people participated in the socially distanced event honoring America's military veterans. The program was organized by the Fort McCoy Religious Support Office. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander gives opening remarks during installation Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony Nov 02, 2024

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael D. Poss provides opening remarks during the Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2020, at Veterans Memorial Plaza at the historic Commemorative Area at Fort McCoy, Wis. About 20 people participated in the socially distanced ceremony recalling the 19th anniversary of the attacks. The leaders participating in the ceremony included Poss; Garrison Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Alexander Carter; Deputy to the Garrison Commander Brad Stewart; Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Mantha, garrison command sergeant major; Maj. Eddie Woody, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Fort McCoy; and Garrison Chaplain (Maj.) Robert Rand. (U.S. Army video by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Army Reserve Today Episode 25 Nov 02, 2024

The November 2019 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U.S. Army Reserve -- the most capable, combat-ready, and lethal Federal Reserve force in the history of the Nation -- features these stories: One Army Reserve Soldier honors the fallen at the Army Ten Miler and various military marathons in a unique way. Also Army Reserve aviation brings its a game during the Global Medic 2019 Plus the Army Reserve works with the New York City Fire Department on disaster response training. And Army Reserve veterinarians train on live animals at a local animal rescue These stories and more in the edition of Army Reserve Today

7220th MSU Opens Hearts For El Paso Children's Hospital Nov 02, 2024

Soldiers from the 7220th Medical Support Unit, an Army Reserve unit out of Arizona, led a charitable drive for El Paso Children's Hospital, Nov. 1. The unit was mobilized in April and serves as part of the Fort Bliss Mobilization and Demobilization Division.

Army Reserve Today Episode 24 Nov 02, 2024

The August 2019 episode of Army Reserve Today, the quarterly video news magazine of the U.S. Army Reserve -- the most capable, combat-ready, and lethal Federal Reserve force in the history of the Nation -- features these stories: Global Medic kicks off, giving Soldiers the opportunity to work in real world situations. A new indoor range changes the way the Army Reserve and local police officers train in American Samoa. Dozens of Soldiers test their strength and push their limits at this years Army Reserve Best Warrior competition. A town in Guatemala gets assistance from Reserve Soldiers during Beyond the Horizon. These stories and more in the edition of Army Reserve Today

Army Reserve Today 2019 Episode 23 Nov 02, 2024

Army Reserve Today is a 30 minute news program produced quarterly by U.S. Army Reserve Command highlighting the best stories from around the Army Reserve.

Army Reserve Today - Ep. 7, April 2013 Nov 02, 2024

In this episode of Army Reserve Today: Ninety Army Reserve Soldiers from commands throughout the United States paraticipated in 57th Presidential inauguration in the nation’s capitol; Army Reserve military police in Afghanistan work hard to keep things safe in a very dangerous place.; One Army Reserve Command deployed in Afghanistan trains its Soldiers how to cope with the unexpected.; A little know Army Reserve command in Virginia plays a big role in keeping Soldiers trained and ready for deployment.; This small Soldier is waging a big fight with a serious disease, but he wants more than anything else to be a part of the Army Reserve.; An Army Reserve unit from Birmingham, AL, got a chance to help a special group of veterans experience a trip to special place.; It may be one of the largest video games in the world, but it’s saving the Army Reserve money and preparing Soldiers to deploy.; A California Army Reserve command opens the doors of a new center, and invites the local communities to take a look at who their military neighbors are.; An Army Reserve chemical brigade conducts a command post exercise that helps their Soldiers stay ready to go.; It’s not exactly a trip to the laundromat, but it is the way the Army Reserve helps Soldiers keep their uniforms clean in a field environment.; One Nebraska Army Reserve unit is in the running for honors as the best field feeding facility.; “The boys in the band” entertain their fellow Soldiers in one of the roughest duty destinations in the world and Florida based Army Reserve medics show a college crowd modern combatives. Also available in High Definition.

U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeants train for the future Nov 02, 2024

Multimedia package of U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeant, Drill Sergeant Candidates and Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment, 98th Training Division under the 108th Training Command taking part in the battalion's Freedom Ride competition at the Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Massachusetts 5-7 April, 2019. Teams of Soldiers tested their skills against each other in this field training environment to better hone their skills prior to their mission of training new recruits at Fort Benning, Georgia, later this year.

Freedom Ride - U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeants get ready for recruits Nov 02, 2024

U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeant, Drill Sergeant Candidates and Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment, 98th Training Division under the 108th Training Command taking part in the battalion's Freedom Ride competition at the Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Massachusetts 5-7 April, 2019. Teams of Soldiers tested their skills against each other in this field training environment to better hone their skills prior to their mission of training new recruits at Fort Benning, Georgia, later this year.

The Voice of the Navy Nov 02, 2024

After seven and a half years as the Sea Chanter bass, Chief Musician Courtney Williams was selected as the narrator for the US Navy Concert Band, a position also known as the Voice of the Navy. Exhibiting Navy pride and professionalism is Courtney’s favorite part about being a Navy Musician. Meeting family members after the show and hearing stories of their service or their family member’s time in the military reminds him again and again the importance of the Navy and what the US Navy Band does for his country.

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