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FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico - Hundreds of troops, civilians, and family members from the Fort Buchanan community gathered together to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the U.S. Army Reserve, with a 5k hike throughout the military installation’s perimeter road, April 24.
“We are celebrating the 105th anniversary of the US Army Reserve; a great organization that has supported our nation throughout many conflicts, especially during the last 12 years of war,” said Brig. Gen. Fernando Fernandez, senior Army Reserve officer in the Caribbean region.
Prior to departing on the 5k hike, Fernandez and Command Sgt. Maj. Rene Rivera, 1st Mission Support Command, Command Sgt. Maj., joined Pvt. Christian Rivera, a human resources specialist, who represented the youngest soldiers in the Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, to conduct the traditional cake cutting.
“I feel honored to have been selected to cut the 105th anniversary cake along with General Fernandez and Command Sgt. Maj. Rivera. I hope to be like them some day,” said Pvt. Rivera.
As part of the event, the participants warmed up with a modified Zumba Fitness Program session, facilitated by one of Fort Buchanan’s Morale Welfare and Recreation instructors.
“We deeply appreciate the presence and support of the Family members during this anniversary. Thank you for supporting our Soldiers. Without you we would have not be able to accomplish our mission during these 105 years. You have helped transform the Army Reserve into the operational force that we are today,” added Fernandez.
Created in 1908 as the Medical Reserve Corps, today’s Army Reserve is a key complimentary operational force that supports the entire United States military in combat and training in 148 military occupational specialties.
Today, the Army Reserve represents the largest federal military command in the Caribbean region, with over 5,000 troops assigned, an estimated investment of over $140 million to Puerto Rico’s economy and 12 Reserve centers across the island of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
“As we celebrate another successfully year in our history, let us honor the lives of the 204 men and women of the Army Reserve, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country since 9-11, to include Sgt. Miguel A. Ramos and Spec. Ramon Reyes from the Army Reserve-Puerto Rico,” said Fernandez in an official message released earlier during the week.
The Army Reserve is specifically designed to manage critical specialized capabilities, to include those not present anywhere else in the Joint Force. This includes sustaintment capabilities needed for major operations, which are too expensive to maintain on active duty when not immediately required.
| Date Taken: | 04.24.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 04.24.2013 15:45 |
| Story ID: | 105765 |
| Location: | FORT BUCHANAN, PR |
| Hometown: | SAN JUAN, PR |
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