The Hon. Patrick J. Murphy, Acting Secretary of the Army, addresses Army Reserve soldiers, officers, and guests at the Army Reserve 108th birthday celebration, April 23, 2016, at the Iron Mike Conference Center at Fort Bragg, Murphy said the Army is “America’s varsity team” and needs to be ready at a moment’s notice. And the Army Reserve is an integral part of the team. When the President or these governors ask us to respond, we can’t say, ‘I’m sorry.’ We’ve got to be ready to go. We’ve got be ready to go tonight. That’s why readiness is so important." ( Army photo by T

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The Hon. Patrick J. Murphy, Acting Secretary of the Army, addresses Army Reserve soldiers, officers, and guests at the Army Reserve 108th birthday celebration, April 23, 2016, at the Iron Mike Conference Center at Fort Bragg, Murphy said the Army is “America’s varsity team” and needs to be ready at a moment’s notice. And the Army Reserve is an integral part of the team. When the President or these governors ask us to respond, we can’t say, ‘I’m sorry.’ We’ve got to be ready to go. We’ve got be ready to go tonight. That’s why readiness is so important." ( Army photo by Timothy L. Hale) (Released)

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