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Guardian Response 26 prepares U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers for real-world natural disaster response.

1st Lt. Stephen Williams explains why these types of exercises are important to the readiness of the Army Reserve.

Guardian Response is an annual exercise conducted by the 87th Training Division and its partners to validate the readiness and interoperability of the Army, National Guard, Army Reserve, and civilian agencies supporting domestic disaster response and the nation's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Response Enterprise.





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Soldiers qualified on the
🎯 M2 .50 caliber machine gun
🎯 M240 machine gun
🎯 M4 rifle and
🎯 M17 pistol
during the Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis.

Competitors worked through both crew-served and individual weapons qualifications, putting rounds downrange and building proficiency on the systems Soldiers rely on when volume of fire matters most. 👤

Each squad was held to the same marksmanship standards required across the force, with no shortcuts and no exceptions.

What's your favorite weapon to shoot? Shout out in the comments. 📣

(📽️ by Capt. Tyler Rickenbach)

Take a 17-second ride with the MV-75 Cheyenne.

The Cheyenne is a prime example of how Army innovation keeps our forces lethal, adaptable, and ready to dominate in any environment.

Parachute Riggers of the 824th Quartermaster Company, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are responsible for packing and inspecting every parachute and aerial delivery system used in airborne and resupply missions. 🪂

The unit recently supported two major exercises: Arctic Warrior at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg. Both missions required riggers to maintain precision standards in demanding operational environments.

As part of the Army Reserve, the 824th provides combat-ready sustainment capability to support the Total U.S. Army mission.

( 📽️ by Staff Sgt. Cameron Hershberger)




U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne)
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Chief of Army Reserve
U.S. Army Reserve Command Chief Warrant Officer

💪 H2F stands for Holistic Health and Fitness, and it's the Army's system for reimagining how Soldiers approach their health, readiness, and performance.

Here's a breakdown:

📍 The Core Idea
H2F is changing the Army's culture of health and fitness to help meet the demands of modern combat. It empowers and equips Soldiers to take charge of their health, fitness, and well-being, optimizing individual performance while preventing injury or disease.

📍 The Model
Modeled after Special Forces and professional and collegiate athletics, H2F moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach and acknowledges that every Soldier is unique and different units have different missions.

📍 The Five Domains
H2F takes a holistic approach by addressing five readiness domains: physical, mental, nutrition, sleep, and spiritual. The program is built on the understanding that each domain impacts the others, so Soldiers need education and resources to maximize performance on and off the battlefield.

➡️ Follow along with Sgt. 1st Class Abel Aungst as he explores what H2F looks like for him, as an athlete and Army Reserve Soldier.

See 🔗 in comments to see the first episode on the U.S. Army Reserve YouTube!

It's time for another episode of Get Ready With Me with Sgt. 1st Class Ben Latham!

As part of , Latham dons prosthetics and makeup to replicate real-life injuries. These actor roles assist in giving realistic scenarios for Army medics to treat and triage as part of their training.

Readiness isn’t a single moment; it’s the sum of every deliberate action.

These Soldiers meticulously rehearse the emplacement and operation of the Integrated Fire Protection Capability system. Every cable connected, every system checked, and every practiced movement is a critical step in mastering their craft.

Senior Drill Sergeant Isamar Miranda Colon is a published author, a senior drill sergeant for the 1-389 BCT, a DA Civilian for the and a purple heart recipient.🪖

She shows how her service has influenced her life and influenced her writing. 📝🎉