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Observer coach trainer embraces both of his Citizen-Soldier skills to enhance his career roles
June 23, 2022 — “I became an observer coach trainer because of the responsibilities you have as an OC/T,” said Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Ian Fairweather, Observer Coach Trainer, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “I really like meeting with units, seeing how they perform and being a coach to help them train and get better.”... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Ian Fairweather, Observer Coach/ Trainer, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, observes the training area during the Spartan Warrior Three training exercise at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, June 19, 2022.

188th OC/Ts oversee unique training at XCTC
June 23, 2022 — FORT STEWART, Ga. (June 23, 2022)- Observer Coach Trainers of 188th Infantry Brigade recently oversaw the Air Assault Raid training conducted by Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers of C Battery, 1st Battalion, 118th Field Artillery Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, during the eXportable Combat Training Capability June 23, 2022,... MORE

Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers from C Battery, 1st Battalion, 118th Field Artillery Regiment, prepare an M777 Howitzer to be airlifted by a CH-47 Chinook during air assault raid training, June 22, 2022 on Fort Stewart, Ga.

Continuous glucose monitors now available as a TRICARE pharmacy benefit
June 21, 2022 — If you use a continuous glucose monitor, or CGM, you’re in luck. TRICARE Pharmacy Program now covers two brands of CGMs... MORE

TRICARE Pharmacy Program now covers two brands of continuous glucose monitors

Hundreds celebrate Army’s 247th birthday during Fort McCoy celebration
June 21, 2022 — Fort McCoy was among many installations around the world to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 247th birthday June 14. Led by Fort McCoy’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR), the installation held a wide variety of activities in honor of the day... MORE

4th CAV completes first Spur Ride in six years
June 10, 2022 — Twenty-six Soldiers assigned to 4th Cavalry Multi-Functional Training Brigade completed a Spur Ride June 2, 2022. 4th CAV had not conducted a Spur Ride since 2016, when the Brigade was reorganized by the Army.“In every Cavalry unit in the Army, a Spur Ride is a significant event, it is designed to be a team building event,” said Lt. Col. Bill Love,... MORE

Soldiers assigned to 4th Cavalry, Multifunction Training Brigade, First Army Division East, earn their spurs.

65th FAB leads multi-state XCTC exercise at Orchard Combat Training Center in Idaho
June 8, 2022 — The Utah National Guard’s 65th Field Artillery Brigade, “America’s Thunder,” is participating in Western Strike 22, a large-scale, multi-state field artillery training exercise, June 7-16, 2022, at Orchard Combat Training Center near Boise, Idaho... MORE

A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System engages its target during a qualification event during Western Strike 22 at Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho, June 6, 2022.

The Secretary of the Army is confident manufacturing workers at the Rock Island Arsenal will be busy for a long time
June 8, 2022 — On Monday afternoon, Christine Wormuth toured the Center of Excellence for Additive and Advanced Manufacturing (CEAAM).She says one way to increase the number of contracts at the center and at the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) is to tell other branches of the military about their capabilities, and find out if the centers can meet... MORE

PA Guardsmen compete in Governor's Twenty match
May 27, 2022 — More than 85 Soldiers and Airmen from the Pennsylvania National Guard took to the range at Fort Indiantown Gap on May 21, 2022, for the annual Governor’s Twenty marksmanship competition. ... MORE

An Airman from the Pennsylvania National Guard's M9 pistol ejects an empty brass before loading the next round during the pistol portion of the Governor's Twenty competition on May 21, 2022. Airmen and Soldiers were challenged with pistol and rifle accuracy challenges.

Army Reserve leader visits Fort McCoy; learns more about installation, workforce
May 25, 2022 — Stephen Sullivan, the Chief Financial Officer and Director for Resources, Installations, and Materiel for the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve, visited Fort McCoy from April 25-27 to learn more about the installation and see facilities throughout the post. ... MORE

FORSCOM command team visits the NCOLCoE and SGM-A
May 19, 2022 — The NCO Leadership Center of Excellence welcomed FORSCOM’s command team, Gen. Michael Garrett and Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims May 10, for a day-long visit. MORE

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