News from the Army Reserve

Message from the Chief, Army Reserve

100th Anniversary Fact Sheets

Today's Army Reserve	•
100 Years of Service	•
Army Reserve Timeline: 1908-2008	•

Leadership Bios

Lieutenant General Jack C. Stultz Chief, Army Reserve and Commanding General, United States Army Reserve Command	•
Major General Alan D. Bell Deputy Commander, United States Army Reserve Command and Deputy Chief, Army Reserve for Operations, Readiness, Training and Mobilization	•
Command Sergeant Major Leon Caffie Command Sergeant Major, Army Reserve Command	•
Major General Mari K. Eder Deputy Chief, Army Reserve (Individual Mobilization Augmentee)	•
Brigadier General Anne F. MacDonald Chief of Staff, United States Army Reserve Command	•
Brigadier General Julia A. Kraus Deputy Chief, Army Reserve for Operations	•
Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) James E. Thompson Command Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army Reserve and the United States Army Reserve Command	•

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2008

CONTACT:

MP Gay
For the U.S. Army Reserve
Office: 202-585-2317 / Cell: 703-623-8409
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ARMY RESERVE CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION AT NASCAR'S CHEVY ROCK & ROLL 400

Richmond, VA — The Army Reserve will commemorate its 100th anniversary this Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Richmond International Speedway, which is hosting NASCAR's Chevy Rock & Roll 400. Mark Martin, the U.S. Army's NASCAR driver will be competing on the famed 3/4-mile speedway layout.

Army Reserve Soldiers supporting Mark Martin at the race include Major General John McLaren, Jr., Commander of the 80th Division Training Command, based in Richmond Virginia. "I am proud of each Soldier who has helped to shape the Army Reserve into the strong operational force it is today," said McLaren. "Army Reserve Soldiers dutifully manage both their civilian life as well as their military life. It is a pleasure to commemorate this momentous anniversary throughout the year, and especially at events such as the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 race."

The 2008 Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Michael Noland, who resides in Mineral, Virginia, will also be representing the Army Reserve at the race. "I look forward to energizing NASCAR fans to help commemorate the Army Reserve's 100th anniversary and also to cheer on Army driver Mark Martin," said Sergeant Nolan. "It's going to be a thrilling weekend and I am honored to share in the festivities as this year's Drill Sergeant of the Year."

The Drill Sergeant of the Year is awarded to the winner of a week-long Army competition consisting of challenges requiring technical, physical, academic, and leadership abilities.

Since the U.S. Army Reserve's formation in 1908 as a small medical unit, the Army Reserve's role within the military has expanded greatly, and has played a vital role in every major conflict and humanitarian mission of the past century. For more information about the Army Reserve and its 100th Anniversary, please visit the Army Reserve 100th Anniversary Web site at ArmyReserve100th.com. Please also visit the Army Reserve Web site at www.ArmyReserve.Army.mil.

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