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U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Gen. Patricia Wallace and Command Sgt. Maj. Benny Hubbard, 81st Readiness Division, explain the importance of readiness when facing severe weather.

In this edition of Army Reserve Today: Army Reserve Paratroopers drop onto Sicily Drop Zone with presents from Santa during Operation Toy Drop, provide health care to the needy in Arkansas, and much more.

This edition features stories on ARFORGEN, sustainability, G.E.'s 2011 Sustainable Innovators, aircraft rescue firefighting in Kandahar and confined spaces training. Hosted by Spc. Katie Summerhill. 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. Also available in high definition

U.S. Army Col. Peter Demos, member of the U.S> Forces Korea Assessment Team, speaks to U.S. Army Sgt. Karri Wheeler, an American Forces Network Humphreys broadcaster “DJ Caprittarius”, during a radio interview on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2024. Demos talked about their family’s military history and how it strengthened their relationship as a father and son. (DOD video by Hana Pong)

Members of the Tomah High School Show Choir from Tomah, Wis., sing a song as part of the 2024 Fort McCoy Army Reserve Birthday Celebration held April 23, 2024, at McCoy's Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. The award-winning choir members sang several songs for the crowd of people attending the event. The celebration observed the Army Reserve's 116th Birthday and was part of the April Fort McCoy Triad Nights event as well. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

This edition features stories on the tenth anniversary of September 11th 2001, protective service driving escort training, the first Army Reserve Blackhawk unit, the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise, 949th Medical Detachment veterinary services and the 2011 Army Best Warrior awards. Hosted by Spc. Katie Summerhill. Also available in high definition.

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. Also available in high definition

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.