Army Reserve Today

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.