Story by Maj. Michelle Lunato | 98th Training Division -Initial Entry Training | 04.01.2019
Fort Benning, Georgia—U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Sandra Uptagrafft, a truck driver with the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), secured a spot on both the upcoming two World Cup and Pan American Game Teams for the Women’s 25m Pistol event after successfully competing in the 2019 USA Shooting Pistol Spring Selection at Fort Benning, Georgia March 27-30....
Story by Maj. Michelle Lunato | 98th Training Division -Initial Entry Training | 05.07.2018
FORT BENNING, GEORGIA -- U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Andrew V. Burns, 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), just accomplished something no Reserve Soldier has done in more than 30 years—he took command of an Active Duty Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course (IBOLC)....
Story by Maj. Michelle Lunato | 98th Training Division -Initial Entry Training | 04.16.2018
Fort Benning, Georgia—U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and family members of the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) gathered together to bid farewell to their division command sergeant major and welcome a new one, during a Change of Responsibility Ceremony in Marshall Hall on April 15, 2018....
Story by Maj. Michelle Lunato | 98th Training Division -Initial Entry Training | 05.15.2017
Dawn had not yet broken. A group of exhausted noncommissioned officers gathered near Hilton Field on Fort Jackson, South Carolina. They shared some light chatter, but the eyes of the NCOs spoke much louder. There were only two real emotions visible: relief and despondence. Zero seven was the deadline to complete the 12-mile road march across the undulating hills of Fort Jackson.......
Story by Maj. Michelle Lunato | 98th Training Division -Initial Entry Training | 03.18.2017
Life can be full of stress that is unavoidable. From the irritation of dealing with road-raging drivers to the anxiety of coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, it can be a lot to handle. Of course, stress and PTSD are not always limited to veterans alone. Many family members and civilians can have similar weight on their shoulders. Regardless of the size of the shoulders, sometimes,......
Story by Maj. Michelle Lunato | 98th Training Division -Initial Entry Training | 03.10.2017
The drill sergeant hat is an icon in the Army that creates vivid images. When people see a Soldier wearing it, they immediately feel respect because they know it is a job that is earned, not given....
Courtesy Story | 98th Training Division -Initial Entry Training | 01.13.2017
Fort Bliss, Texas -- Over 100 Army Reserve Soldiers from the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) mobilized to Texas to take command of the Continental United States Replacement Center mission at Fort Bliss....
Story by Maj. Michelle Lunato | 98th Training Division -Initial Entry Training | 09.11.2016
September 11th is a day of remembrance for many. For one Army Reservist, it is now also a day of honor and new beginnings. In front of family, friends, Soldiers, and mentors, Col. Miles A. Davis was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and assumed command of the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) in two separate ceremonies on September 11, 2016 at Fort Benning’s......
