Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Hovious has taken Army fitness beyond the standard, building his own CrossFit gym and making training a family mission. Side by side with his wife and kids, Sgt. 1st Class Hovious shows that discipline is not just about passing a test, it is about raising the standard, building resilience, and creating a lifestyle rooted in wellness. From early mornings to late nights, the Hovious family proves that strength grows through effort, teamwork, and love.
Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Hovious has made fitness more than training; it’s a family lifestyle. After building his own CrossFit gym, he works out alongside his wife and children, teaching them that discipline and hard work go beyond passing the Army Fitness Test.
In a force defined by discipline and dedication, one Soldier stood out among the ranks. Sgt. 1st Class David D. Farr, a career counselor with the Army Reserve Careers Group (ARCG), earned the title of Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year, an achievement that highlights not just personal excellence, but the enduring strength of the Army Reserve’s NCO corps.
U.S. Army Reserve and active-duty engineers transform the French range during an annual training into a functional range. The project includes the usages of a Trimble S7 total station and heavy equipment. The joint effort improved range infrastructure for marksmanship training and strengthened interoperability between Reserve and active-duty forces.
Fort Knox, KY – The U.S. Army Reserve Careers Group (ARCG) held its Yearly Mission Brief (YMB) at the 83rd U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center at Fort Knox, Kentucky, September 10-12. The event brought together battalion commanders and leaders from across the Group to discuss the strategic direction and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The brief served as a platform for leaders to align unit goals, identify challenges, and...