Graphics by Lance Cpl. Brian Michalski | 2nd Marine Division | 03.17.2026
This photo illustration was created using Adobe Photoshop to depict Norwegian army K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers firing during a demonstration in Setermoen, Norway, March 18, 2026.The photo illustration was designed for exercise Cold Response 26, a key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, CORE26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance......
Graphics by Lt. Col. William Wratee | 7th Mission Support Command | 03.17.2026
From four postwar classrooms to a theater-level force spanning two continents, the 7th Mission Support Command marks 70 years of service in Europe....
Graphics by Lt. Col. William Wratee | 7th Mission Support Command | 03.17.2026
7th Army Reserc Command Crest
Graphics by Lt. Col. William Wratee | 7th Mission Support Command | 03.17.2026
Command's distinctive unit insignia, commonly referred to as the unit crest reflects the command's mission, history, and values. The crest features a flaming sword at its center, symbolizing military readiness and vigilance. The flame represents zeal and the enduring commitment to protect and support, while the sword itself denotes strength and protection. Surrounding the sword are radiating......
Graphics by Lt. Col. William Wratee | 7th Mission Support Command | 03.17.2026
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the 7th Mission Support Command is an upside-down yellow pentagon with a blue border. It measures 2.5 inches in both height and width. At its center is a stylized blue mill rind—a symbolic shape representing the iron support found at the center of a millstone, commonly associated with strength and stability. The mill rind features arrow points curving outward......
Graphics by Lt. Col. William Wratee | 7th Mission Support Command | 03.17.2026
A November 1963 article published in the Southern Area Command newspaper describes Army Reserve Soldiers in Europe balancing civilian careers with military training obligations. The citizen-soldier model — and the unique skills it produced — became a defining characteristic of the Army Reserve presence in Europe. (Historical document courtesy of 7th Mission Support Command)...
Graphics by Lt. Col. William Wratee | 7th Mission Support Command | 03.17.2026
U.S. Army Soldiers review a tactical map during operations in support of the Dayton Peace Agreement in the Balkans in the mid-1990s. All 23 subordinate units of the 7th Army Reserve Command eventually mobilized in support of Operations Joint Endeavor and Joint Guardian. (U.S. Army photo)...
Graphics by Lt. Col. William Wratee | 7th Mission Support Command | 03.17.2026
U.S. Army soldiers stand beside a unit sign reading "Toujours Pret" — Always Ready — near a tracked vehicle at a training area in Germany. The phrase, borrowed from the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, reflects the enduring readiness culture that defined Army Reserve Soldiers stationed in Europe during the Cold War era. (U.S. Army photo)...
