On April 23rd the U.S. Army Reserve will celebrate its 116th Birthday. This month, the Army Reserve is honoring the men and women who embrace their roles as “Citizen Soldiers” by continuing a proud and distinguished legacy of service within the total Army and across the Nation as a community-based force.

The skills these Soldiers bring both in and out of uniform add substantial value and depth to the force. They are doctors, lawyers, academics, scientists, engineers, cyber specialists, police officers, first responders, transportation specialists, administrators, and more – and they’re at the top of their fields. Whether performing combat missions and contingency operations, or saving lives and protecting property in cities, towns, and communities, the Army Reserve has, and will, continue to offer versatile, available, and effective capabilities for the American people.

The Army Reserve supplements the Army’s operational and strategic capabilities at large, providing units with unique and in-demand skills across military intelligence, civil affairs, engineering, cyber, medical, legal, and aviation fields and beyond.  Serving at least one weekend a month and two weeks a year, usually within 90 minutes of home, Army Reserve Soldiers provide a critical link to both the public and private sectors.

The strength of the Army Reserve lies within Soldiers’ diverse backgrounds, cultures, and history. Each Soldier contributes to an adaptive and culturally astute Army Reserve that further enhances their capabilities around the world. Since 2001, Army Reserve Soldiers have been mobilized and routinely deployed in dozens of countries around the world and have made a positive impact in communities right here at home. From natural disasters to national emergencies, the Army Reserve has never failed to answer the Nation’s call.

Join Brigadier General Fred Hockett, Deputy Commanding General – Support, United States Army Recruiting Command, as he discusses the significance of the Army Reserve’s 116th birthday and highlights the Split Training Option, which allows high school juniors to get a head start toward a career. He’ll also talk about his career and the many ways the Army Reserve is preparing Soldiers to serve, lead, and shape the future.

 Interview is courtesy: U.S. Army Reserve

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National Engineers Week gets underway on February 19th – which coincides with the birthday of President George Washington – America’s first engineer. It is also a time to emphasize the importance of learning math, science, and technical skills. Observances like this help ensure a diverse workforce by increasing understand of and interest in engineering careers.

Engineers play a crucial role in the growth and welfare of the nation by solving the toughest engineering challenges. With sustainability as a guiding principle, engineers work to strengthen the nation’s security by building and maintaining America’s water resources infrastructure and providing military facilities where service members train, work and live.

Learn more about engineering roles – especially in the Army Reserve– during this important segment.

National Engineers Weekcalls attention to the significant contributions of engineers at our nation’stop organizations, including the U.S. Army Reserve.Engineers play a vital role in the growth and welfare of the nation by solvingthe toughest challenges. With sustainability as a guiding principle, ArmyReserve engineers work to strengthen the nation’s resilience by building andmaintaining infrastructure and water resources.

With roots dating backto the American Revolution in 1778, the Army continues to prioritizeengineering and innovation at home and abroad. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineersis researching and developing technology for our Soldiers stationed in othercountries. These Soldiers are also using their expertise to protect and restoreAmerica’s environment including critical efforts in the Everglades, theLouisiana coast, and along many of our nation’s major waterways. Army ReserveSoldiers have the advantage of bringing unique civilian skills such as smallbusiness management and advanced engineering degrees to the job, making themparticularly well-suited for emergency and disaster response.

Engineering roles arecritical positions within all military branches, especially the Army Reserve.Observances like National Engineers Week help ensure a diverse workforce byraising awareness and understanding of and generating interest in engineeringcareers.

Good News is shared by Army Reserve ColonelAndrew Sinelli, Commander, 301st Forward Engineer Support Team-Main, to learn more about the vital role engineers fulfill in theArmy Reserve. Col. Sinelli will discuss the latest achievements and high-demandSTEM capabilities found in the Army Reserve. Interview courtesy: U.S. ArmyReserve

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