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The Road Less Traveled

The U.S. Army Reserve is composed of 80 percent enlisted Soldiers and 20 percent Officers but few experience both sides. Currently, two Army Reserve Soldiers from 3/304th Regiment (USMA), 104th training division (LT) are taking on the challenge of transitioning from an enlisted Soldier to an Officer. PFC Patrick Johnson, a trainer from the 3/304th

Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU)

The Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) is an iconic uniform that represents excellence and is an extremely important component of the evolving Army culture of fitness and Soldier lethality while paying respect to the Soldiers of World War II ~ the “greatest generation”. I have had the pleasure of modeling the AGSU since the beginning

Who Were Those Fabulous 104th FRSAs and Where Are They Now?

104th Division (Leader Training) Family Readiness Support Assistants (FRSAs) Jane Neuharth and Kelly Countryman were recognized in January with the Civilian Service Commendation award and Timberwolf statue for their service. Division staff gathered together at a local eatery for the farewell luncheon. Mr. John Kaikkonen, division Chief Executive Officer presented the award. “At first I

Band of Excellence

If you Google “Band of Excellence Army,” you may be surprised that Army Doctrine Publication 7-0 Training, comes up as one of the top search results. In paragraph 4-7 of ADP 7-0, it states, “Once the unit attains required task and weapon proficiencies, it strives to maintain these proficiencies within a band of excellence.” It