First Army USAR Support Command

First Army Soldiers and civilians celebrate the U.S. Army Reserve’s 117th birthday during a ceremony Wednesday in First Army headquarters on Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

Update for TRICARE West Region Beneficiaries

A temporary waiver for pre-authorization of referrals in the TRICARE West Region is in effect from Jan. 1 to March 31, 2025. This means that once you have a referral from your primary care manager, you can proceed directly to any TRICARE-authorized specialty provider without waiting for TriWest's approval.

This waiver doesn’t apply to applied behavior analysis or Autism Care Demonstration services, laboratory developed tests, or Extended Care Health Option services.

Learn more about this waiver and the exceptions: www.tricare.mil/west. If you have concerns with your referral made from a beneficiary of Woodson Health Clinic, please reach out to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s Referral Management team at 270.798.8421 or 270.956.0613 or by email at [email protected]

Rock Island Arsenal

First Army Soldiers, civilians, and family members kick off the holiday season with a festive get-together in Quarters Six on Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

MANY THANKS

Maj. Peter Hartje, commander of HHD First Army USAR Support command, expresses his appreciation to medical specialists at the Woodson Health Clinic on Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, on Friday. Hartje presented the workers with certificates of appreciation for their tireless efforts in aiding the support command's medical readiness.

WELCOME, MAJ. GEN. BRENNAN

Maj. Gen. Timonthy Brennan assumes command of the First Army USAR Support Command during a ceremony Tuesday afternoon on Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. Brennan will also serve as First Army deputy commanding general for support.

Soldiers with the First Army USAR Support Command participate in a SHARP run/walk Friday morning on Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

First Army Soldiers and civilians show their support for this afternoon in front of First Army headquarters on Rock Island Arsenal, Ill.

The 2023 Rock Island Arsenal Army Emergency Relief is running through May 15.

Donations can be made at https://give.armyemergencyrelief.org/ or through a payroll deduction by filling out DA Form 4908.

Additionally, a dodge ball fundraiser will be held May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Rock Island Arsenal Fitness Center. Six-person co-ed teams can be signed up by calling 309-782-0829.

Support our army families Army Emergency Relief (AER) provides interest free loans, grants, and scholarships to Soldiers, Retirees, and Families since 1942

Soldiers of the First Army Support Command at Rock Island Arsenal train for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and prepare to take the diagnostic ACFT while they familiarize themselves with six events that are part of the test.

First Army Reserve Support Command conducted training to close out Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) at First Army Headquarters on Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, April 29. the training was led by Maj. Rebecca Fisher and overseen by the First Army Command SARC. U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Chase Bennett.

First Army USAR Support Command conducted familiarization training to learn the new changes to the Army Combat Fitness Test. Train as you fight. U.S. Army photos by Capt. Kevin Braafladt