The Army Reserve concluded its 108th birthday celebration with a military ball, April 23, 2016, at the Iron Mike Conference Center at Fort Bragg, Master Sgt. Melissa Rolan, recites the symbolism of the POW-MIA table at the ceremony. The Hon. Patrick J. Murphy, Acting Secretary of the Army, addressed Army Reserve soldiers, officers, and guests at the ball, saying 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 sorr


The Army Reserve concluded its 108th birthday celebration with a military ball, April 23, 2016, at the Iron Mike Conference Center at Fort Bragg, Master Sgt. Melissa Rolan, recites the symbolism of the POW-MIA table at the ceremony. The Hon. Patrick J. Murphy, Acting Secretary of the Army, addressed Army Reserve soldiers, officers, and guests at the ball, saying 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,” Murphy said. ( Army photo by Timothy L. Hale) (Released)


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