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New Army Reserve Movement Control Battalion traces back to World War II

New Army Reserve Movement Control Battalion traces back to World War II

Story and photos by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe 7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs Officer

The Army Reserve’s 7th Civil Support Command activated three units during a Sunday afternoon ceremony.

September 17, 2015 ×

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Photo by Capt. Royal ReffMaster Sgt. Angela Parker, senior human resources professional with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, holds a photograph of Congressional Medal of Honor winner Staff Sgt. Ruben Rivers during a visit to the Lorraine American Cemetery Monday in St. Avold, France. Rivers is one of only seven African-American Soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor for service during World War II.

Air defenders honor African-American World War II Medal of Honor recipient

by Capt. Royal Reff
10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

By Sept. 2, 1945, more than 16 million Americans had donned uniforms and served in the U.S. military to fight and win World War II. Of those, more than 1 million were African-Americans who served in all branches of the military and combat theaters.

February 27, 2014 ×