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1st MSC Gazette

“Ready, Resilient, Relevant” Vol. No. 6 Issue 5

1st Mission Support Command - U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico

Spring 2015

Why do we keep deploying Troops?12

35TH ESB DEPLOYS TO THEMIDDLE EAST 8-9 430TH QM CO. EXERCISES UNIQUE CAPABILITIES 7

NEW YEAR’S RECEPTION 14-15

www. facebook.com/1stmsc Scan the QR Code for the online version

1st MSC Gazette

“Ready, Resilient, Relevant!”

Brig. Gen. José R. BurgosCommander

Col. Irene M. ZoppiDeputy Commander

Maj. Carlos M. CuebasPublic Affairs Chief

Sgt. 1st Class Lymari SanchezPublic Affairs NCOIC

The 1st MSC Gazette is an authorized publication printed IAW AR-360-1 in the interest of Soldiers, civilians and Families of the 1st MSC.

Opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. govern-ment, Department of the Army or its agencies.

All photos are property of the U.S. Army, unless otherwise credited.

1st MSC Gazette is published by the 1st MSC Headquarters

located at 353 Wilson Road, Fort Buchanan, PR 00934-4608

E-mail submissions to the 1st MSC public affairs officer at

[email protected]

1st MSC Phone Numbers

Commander -787-707-4928Deputy Commander

787-707-4944Safety Specialist

787-707-4182Personnel 787-707-4164

Plans 787-707-4171Public Affairs 787-707-4988

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BROTHERLY LOVE IN AFGHANISTAN

PAKTIA PROVINCE, Forward Operating Base Lighting, Afghanistan- Two brothers serving in the U.S. Army, currently deployed to Afghani-stan, were promoted together to the rank of sergeant at Forward Op-erating Base Lighting, Paktia province, Sept. 1.

The ceremony had special meaning for the two service members, as it reunited them after not being able to see each other for over two years.

Sgts. Rufino Quiñones, an equipment repairer specialist assigned to the 266 Ordnance Company, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico and Carlos Quiñones, an ammunition specialist assigned to the Regi-mental Support Squad-ron 3 Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas, clearly expressed their happiness with their en-counter and promotion.

“It has been great to see my brother again after

two years. Getting pro-moted in the same day is definitively awesome,” said Rufino Quiñones.

Even though the broth-ers have been in contact through social media, their face to face en-counter was not pos-sible for two years due to their current duty assignments.

Sgts. Rufino Quiñones, an equipment repairer specialist assigned to the 266th Ord-nance Company, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico (right), and Carlos Quiñones, an ammunition specialist assigned to the Regimental Support Squadron 3 Cavalry Regi-ment, Fort Hood, Texas (left), currently deployed to Afghanistan, pose for a photo shortly after the promotion ceremony at Forward Operating Base Lighting, Paktia province, Sept. 1.

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BROTHERLY LOVE IN AFGHANISTAN

“We talked about everything, the family, the kids, our mis-sion in Afghanistan, every-thing. We also went to the gym together, trying to spend as much time with each other,” added Rufino Quiñones, who is the proud father of Rufino Jr, 13 and Amaya 5.

“I have no words to explain how I feel right now. This is great,” said Carlos Quiñones.

“I am very proud of my broth-er. He is a role model for me. That is why it is awesome to be promoted both on the same day,” added Carlos Quiñones, who is married to Belinda Adorno and the proud father of Bianca, 15, Karla, 12 and Caleb, 2.

Both Soldiers, natives of Moca, Puerto Rico, stated that even though they miss their families, they believe their sacrifice while serving in Afghanistan is well worth it.

“I think our mission here is very important because we are saving millions of dollars to the taxpay-ers,” said Rufino Quiñones.

Rufino Quiñones is deployed in support of the Defense Logistics Agency, disposition services sec-tion, which manages the re-utili-zation of Department of Defense (DoD) property in Afghanistan.

According to the DLA website, in the past four years more than $2.2 billion worth of property

was reused each year across the DoD.

Carlos Quiñones was more per-sonal when describing the mean-ing of his service.

“My service here is worth it. Our father was a Staff Sgt. in Viet-nam and I am trying to make him proud of me,” said an emotional Carlos Quiñones.

After expressing their gratitude to their leaders for facilitating the encounter and the joint pro-motion ceremony, the Quiñones brothers departed to their re-spective locations in Afghanistan to continue their service in sup-port of the needs of the nation.

BROTHERLY LOVE IN AFGHANISTAN

Bagram Air Field- Sgt. Elvin Martinez-Torres from the 512th Movement Control Team, US Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, cur-rently deployed to Afghanistan, was selected as the “Sustainer of the Week”, among other 500 Soldiers, in January 2015 .

Martinez-Torres, a Guayama, Puerto Rico native, is the non-commissioned officer in charge of the ground movement opera-tions at Forward Operation Base Fenty, where he oversees eight civilian contractors.

As part of his duties, the Soldier tracks and monitors the pro-cessing of transportation move-ment requests at the base.

“I am proud of my parents for ev-erything they have sacrificed for my brother, sisters and I. Those are the values that teach us how to be a better person, how to re-spect others, how to sacrifice and how to succeed in all the goals that we set for ourselves,” said a proud Martinez-Torres.

In a clear indication of how Martinez-Torres lives up to the Army values, he recently assisted in the coordination to deliver 1,320 boxes of rice meals that fed over 3,000 Afghans, as part of “Stop Hunger Now,” a humani-tarian organization that serves worldwide.

US Army Reserve-PR troops continue shining in Afghanistan

Sgt. Elvin Martinez-Torres, a Guaya-ma native, was selected as “Sustain-er of the Week” among other 500 Soldiers in his Battalion, due to his excellent performance (U.S. Army photo by 512th TC UPAR/Released)

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San Juan, PR- Spec. Christian Vega- Núñez, from the 398th Finance Detach-ment, US Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, departed the island Jan. 16 on his way to a mobilization station in Texas before deploying to Afghanistan.

Once in Afghanistan, Vega- Núñez, a native of Cayey, Puerto Rico, will be part of the team in charge of demili-tarizing and processing thousands of pieces of military equipment, as part of the retrograde operations in the Islamic republic.

“I want to have the experience of de-ploying because I know it will be benefi-cial for me,” said Vega- Núñez, minutes before going through the airport’s security screening.

The Soldier was accompanied by his mother Joan Marie-Nuñez.

“He is a very intelligent young man. I know this experience will make him grow as a human being,” said the mother.

Lt. Col. Gilberto Soto, commander of the 393rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB),higher headquarters for the 398th Finance Detachment, was also present at the airport.

“To me it’s important to be here today. Regardless if it is only one Soldier or 150 Soldiers departing, they are all members of our battalion and I am always proud to expend time with my troops and their family members,” said Soto, while explaining that the 393rd CSSB has deployed over 90 percent of its units since 2001. SEE CMD. FINANCE

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398th Finance detachment Soldier deploys

Spec. Christian Vega-Nuñez, assigned to the 398th Finance Detach-ment, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, hugs his mother Joan Marie-Nuñez at the Luis Muñoz Marin Airport. The Soldier departed the island Jan. 16 on his way to a mobilization station in Texas before deploying to Afghanistan. (US Army photo by Maj. Carlos M. Cue-bas/Public Affairs Chief/Released)

“regardless if it is only one soldier or 150 soldiers departing, they are all members of our battalion,”

Lt. COl Gilberto Soto393rd CSSB

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Lt. Col. Gilberto Soto, 393rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion commander(left)explains to Spec. Chris-tian Vega-Nuñez’ mother, Mrs. Joan Marie-Nuñez (center) the process of mobilizing Soldiers. Spec. Nuñez observes, at the Luis Muñoz Marin, Jan. 16. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Carlos M. Cuebas, Public Affairs Chief/Released)

“ I want to have the experience of deploying because I know it will be beneficial for me,”

Spec. Christian Vega-Nuñez

Vega- Núñez, who is an account-ing student at the University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras, deploys in support of the strategic alliance between the U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico and the De-fense Logistics Agency.

The Soldier now joins the over 400 other Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico who are currently serving in Afghani-stan and other countries around the world, despite the announced reduction of U.S troops in the Middle East.

Brig. Gen. Jose R. Burgos, 1st Mission Support Command, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico com-manding general, and senior U.S.

Army officer in the Caribbean, recently explained that his com-mand continues mobilizing troops, because they provide logistical support to the troops that are still in the area.

“The reality is that we still have Soldiers in the Middle East. As long as those troops are there, there will be a need to provide logistical support and that is what our service members provide,” said Burgos during a recent press conference.

The mobilization of Vega- Núñez shows how the Army Reserve has become an integral part of the To-tal Force, essential to the Depart-ment of Defense global mission.

398th Finance detachment Soldier deploys

“regardless if it is only one soldier or 150 soldiers departing, they are all members of our battalion,”

Lt. COl Gilberto Soto393rd CSSB

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Rio Piedras, PR- A Korean del-egation led by Hon. Park Sung Choon, from the South Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, traveled almost 9,000 miles from Korea to Puerto Rico, Dec. 15, to honor the Soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment, for their sacrifice during the Korean War.

As part of their visit, Choon, along with Col. Hector M. Moran, 1st Mission Support Command, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico’s chief of staff, placed flowers at the 65th Infantry Regiment monument.

The Korean War holds a special place in Puerto Rican’s collec-tive memory. U.S. Soldiers from Puerto Rico departed to Korea in August 1950 and played a critical role during the war, through their service with the 65th Infantry Regiment.

In recent years, Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico continued being key partici-pants of a longstanding partner-ship, commitment and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Korea, by participating in the exercise Ulchi Freedom Guard-ian, one of two major annual combined exercises conducted by the U.S. in the Korean Peninsula.

south Korean governmentrecognizes sacrifice of borinqueneers

Hon. Park Sung Choon, South Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, poses for a photo with members of the 65th Infantry Regiment along with Col. Hector M. Morán, 1st Mission Support Command Chief of Staff, in front of the 65th Infantry Regiment monument, Dec. 15. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt.1st Class Lymari Sanchez/ Released)

Hon. Park Sung Choon, South Korea’s minster of patriots and veterans affairs, (left) poses for a photo with Col. Hector M. Morán, 1st MSC chief of staff (center) and Lt. Col. Arturo Calzadillas Jr., 1st MSC Assistant chief of staff (right), during a formal ceremony at La Concha Hotel, Dec. 15.

9,000 milesThe number of miles traveled by the Koreans to recognize the borinqueneers.

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Fort Buchanan, PR- Soldiers assigned to the 430th Quartermaster Company, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, explain the capabilities of the Laundry Advanced Systems (LADS) to Brig. Gen. Jose R. Burgos, 1st Mission Support Command (1st MSC) commanding general and Command Sgt. Maj. Harry Muñoz, 1st MSC’s senior enlisted advisor, during a Battle Assembly exercise, Jan. 11.

The 430th Quartermaster Company’s mission is to provide shower and laundry support to the troops, who may be working in austere environments.

Shower, laundry and clothing repair (SLRC) units are a significant combat multiplier. These Soldiers allow combat units to focus on combat missions rather than trying to solve sim-ple logistics problems. Another benefit of a SLCR team is their ability to repair ripped and torn uniforms. Patrol-ling Soldiers often damage their uniforms while executing their duties, but with a SLCR team on site to mend these deficiencies, they should always have usable uniforms avail-able. (U.S. Army photo by 430th QM UPAR/Released)

430th QM Co.TroopsExercise their unique Capabilities

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...The signal troops will provide

Tactical Communications

35th ESB Deploys to the Middle EastFort Hood, Texas- Hundreds of Soldiers assigned to the 35th Expeditionary Signal Battal-ion (ESB), 1st Mission Support Command (1st MSC), U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, based in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, de-parted Texas toward the Middle East after completing their mobilization training during the month of January.

The unit, which is part of the largest U.S. Army command in the Caribbean, will be providing tactical communications sup-port to several units through the Central Command area of op-erations, enabling senior com-manders to maintain command and control of their respective missions.

As part of their mission, the troops will be operating Warf-ighting Information Network (WIN-T) equipment.

WIN-T is the Army’s tactical tele-communications system consist-ing of infrastructure and network components from the maneuver battalion to the theater rear boundary. The system provides Command, Control, Communica-tions, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities that are mobile, secure, survivable, seam-less, and capable of supporting multimedia tactical information systems.

During their mobilization, the troops will be providing voice, data and video services through-out the Middle East, connecting all users from theater down to the

maneuver battalion, to joint and multinational elements, and the Defense Information System Network (DISN).

The 35th ESB’s deployment showcases how the 1st MSC, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico is an indispensable operational element of the Total Army and the Joint Force.

In recent years, the U.S. Army Reserve invested over 85 mil-lion dollars in the 35th ESB to modernize its tactical com-munication equipment, which allowed the 1st MSC to achieve information superiority in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

The U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico has mobilized over 5,000 troops since September 2001.

The 35th ESB’s deployment showcases how the 1st MSC, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico is an indispensable operational element of the Total Army.

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RIGHT- Troops from the 35th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, based in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, board the plane that would take them to a mobilization station in the Continental United States to conduct their mobilization training during the month of January 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Ricardo Lizardy/Released)

LEFT- Command Sgt. Maj Harvey Diaz (right) and Lt. Col. Zimmer (left) unfurl the 35th ESB Bat-talion colors, during the Transfer of Authority ceremony at Kuwait, Jan. 23. The unit is now playing a critical role in installing, operating and maintaining the communica-tion networks in the Middle East. (U.S. Army photo by Spec. Jerry W. Cales, 35th ESB UPAR/Released)

The 35th ESB has achievedInformation Superiority

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LOCAL COMMUNITYHONORS THE MEMORY OF A RESERVIST

BARCELONETA, PR- Soldiers from the 246th Quartermaster Company, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico and members of the Garrochales com-munity in Barceloneta, a city located in the island’s northern cost, gathered at a local library, Feb. 5 to honor the memory and dedicate the building to Spec. Ymaliz Molina-Feliciano, a reservist who died in a car accident in 2012.

During the event the mayor of the city, Hon. Wanda J. Soler, described the life of Molina-Feliciano as one of service.

“She was a young woman who was very passionate about her military career. In memory to her service and her produc-tive life, the Garrochales community decided to humbly dedicate this library to her name. In that way, the name of Ymaliz will serve as a role model to the new generations,” said Soler.

Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Garcia, 246th Quartermaster Company’s operations noncommissioned officer, also addressed the audience during the event.

“On behalf of Brig. Gen. Jose R. Bur-gos, commanding general of the 1st

The memory of Spec. Ymaliz Molina-Feliciano, a member of the 246th Quartermaster Company, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, who died in 2012 in a non-training related car accident, was honored by the city of Barceloneta, Feb. 5. (Courtesy photo)

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Mission Support Command, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, I want to thank this community for this significant event. Spec. Molina was a very brave woman who served the nation with distinction. It is not easy to serve in the Armed Forces, but she did it and did it well, in repre-sentation of the people of this neigh-borhood and this city,” said Garcia.

Molina –Feliciano’s parents also served in the U.S. Army. Her father Seloyn Molina served in Vietnam from 1968-1971. Her mother Wilma Feliciano served in the active com-ponent from 1985-1990.

The Soldier joined the 246th Quar-termaster Company, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, with base in Aguadilla, in 2009.

The libray will serve the community where Spec. Ymaliz Molia Feliciano was raised, in the Garrochales community in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, a city located in the island’s northern cost (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Carlos M. Cuebas/Released)

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Members of the 246th Quartermaster Company, U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico,(left) share a moment with Wilma Felicano, mother of Spec. Ymaliz Mo-lina-Feliciano (right), shortly after the conclusion of the ceremony to dedicate a library in the Garrochales community to the memory of the Soldier, Feb.5.

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Why do we keep deploying Troops?

OSHA Training offered to Soldiers

Fort Buchanan, PR- Brig. Gen. Jose Burgos, 1st Mission Support com-manding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Harry Muñoz, senior enlisted advisor, led a press conference Jan 10. at the 1st Mission Support Command headquarters.

During the press conference, the duo explained why the largest U.S. Army Reserve command in the Caribbean continues deploying Soldiers to the Middle East, even though the lo-cal perception is that operations in the Middle East are supposed to be declining.

“The reality is that we still have U.S. Soldiers in the Middle East. As long as we have troops deployed in the area, there will be a need to provide logistical support. That is precisely what the troops of the 1st MSC pro-vide,” said Burgos during his opening remarks at the press conference in the presence of the island’s major media outlets. Burgos also explained to the local media the U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico’s capabilities.

“The Army Reserve has water purifica-tion units, communications, military police, mortuary affairs, transporta-tion among others that offer critical support to the troops in the different areas of operations,” said Burgos.

During the event, the senior U.S. Army Reserve officer in the Caribbean also explained that with the continuous mobilizations, the Army Reserve has clearly demonstrated it is an integral part of the Total Force, essential to the Department of Defense global mission.

“Since 2001, the Army Reserve became an operational force,” added Burgos.

The U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico has deployed over 5,000 Soldiers since September 2001 in direct sup-port to the needs of the nation. 5,000

The number of 1st MSC Soldiers deployed since the

year 2001.

Brig. Gen. José R. Burgos, 1st MSC commanding general (center), along with Command Sgt. Maj. Harry Muñoz, (distant left), address the local press to explain why the command continues mobilizing troops to the Middle East. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez, PAO NCO/Released)

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OSHA Training offered to Soldiers

Fort Buchanan, PR- Approximately 40 Soldiers assigned to the 448th Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army Re-serve-Puerto Rico, had the oppor-tunity to participate in a 10 hours Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training conducted at the command’s head-quarters, Jan.24-25.

The training is part of the 1st Mis-sion Support Command (1st MSC) Safety Office initiative to educate all assigned personnel about the identi-fication and mitigation of risks.

“Through the OSHA program, Soldiers can attend a 10 hours or 30 hours training delivered by OSHA authorized trainers,” said Carlos Alvarado, 1st MSC’s safety and oc-

cupational health specialist, one of the few OSHA authorized trainers in the command.

The 10 hours class is geared toward entry level workers, while the 30 hours class is more appropriate for workers with some safety responsibilities.

This training session was specifically conducted with the Soldiers assigned to the Engineer Battalion, due to the unique risks involved with construc-tion.

Sgt. 1st Class Betsy Cuevas, Senior Human Resources noncommissioned officer at the 448th Engineer Battal-ion was one of the participants of the OSHA training.

“I wish everyone could go through this course. It is excellent for every single Soldier out there. You don’t even need to be an engineer to realize how important safety in your work place is. As a Human Resources non-commissioned officer, assigned to the 448th Engineer Battalion, many times I have to visit construction sites,” said Cuevas.

At the end of the course, the Soldiers received an official OSHA card certi-fying the education completed.

“This course provides an additional advantage to the Soldiers who could be looking for a job. With the OSHA card, a potential employer will know this individual is aware of the impor-tance of safety in the workplace, mak-ing the Soldiers more competitive,” said Alvarado.

Even though the OSHA class has an estimated cost of $300 dollars in the civilian community, it is offered free of cost to the Soldiers of the 1st MSC.

For additional information about the OSHA course or any other safety related matters, the members of the command can reach Mr. Carlos Alva-rado by phone at 787-707-4182.

Col. Luis Torres, commander of the 210th Regional Support Group, higher head-quarters of the 448th Engineer Battalion, addresses the Soldiers who participated in the 10 hours OSHA training, Jan 24-25, at the 1st Mission Support Command Headquarters. During his interaction with the troops, Torres stressed the impor-tance of safety at all times, especially around construction sites. (U.S. Army photo by Jesus Soto,/Released)

“ I wish everyone could go through this course,”

Sgt. 1st Class Betsy CuevasHuman Resources NCO

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1st MSC & Fort Buchanan host Community Leaders during

New Year’s ReceptionFORT BUCHANAN, PR - Leaders from the 1st Mission Support Com-mand (1st MSC), U.S. Army Reserve - Puerto Rico and the Fort Buchanan installation hosted members of the federal government and the local community during a New Year’s reception at thebase’s conference center Jan. 10.

The event began with the traditional receiving line. Guests filed into the ballroom, and were officially greeted by Brig. Gen. Jose R. Burgos, com-manding general of the 1st MSC, Command Sgt. Maj. Harry Munoz, the 1st MSC’s senior enlisted leader,

Col. Caryn S. Heard, Fort Buchanan Garrison commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Luis A. Rosario Velez, Fort Buchanan’s command sergeant major.

During the ceremony, Burgos wel-comed the visitors with his opening remarks.

“It is a pleasure to gather here today to renew our friendship and strengthen our alliance with the local community. It is clear that the U.S. Army Reserve - Puerto Rico and Fort Buchanan, which together represent the largest U.S. Army presence in the Caribbean, need your continuous support to be

able to accomplish our mission,” said Burgos.

The officer seized the opportunity to also outline the command’s strategy for community outreach in the new year.

“In 2015 we want to continue be-ing a good neighbor to the different

Members of the local community participate of the 1st MSC & Fort Buchanan’s New Year’s reception,hosted at the installation’s conference center, Jan. 10 (U.S. Army photo by José L. López, Garrison PAO/Released)

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1st MSC & Fort Buchanan host Community Leaders during

New Year’s Reception

communities around the island, by putting our unique capabilities and skills to the service of local govern-ments and nonprofit organizations, as we have done in recent years in Vieques, Maricao, and other areas around the island,” added Burgos.

As the largest U.S. Army command in the region, the 1st MSC, U.S. Army Reserve - Puerto Rico also has a social responsibility with the local communities. For Burgos, building

upon the already strong relation-ship the 1st MSC has with the local community and its key partners throughout region is a top priority for his command.

“I truly believe that working togeth-er, you, the members of the local community, the members of the U.S. Army Reserve - Puerto Rico, and the members of the Fort Buchanan community, we can find a renewed perspective on our individual and collective goals and push forward as one team,” said Burgos.

The U.S. Army Reserve - Puerto Rico creates thousands of jobs and invests approximately $200 million into Puerto Rico’s economy.

ABOVE-Brig. Gen. José R. Burgos, senior US Army officer in the Caribbean, wel-comed the various members of the community to Fort Buchanan with his opening remarks, during the 1st MSC & Fort Buchanan New Year’s reception, Jan 10. (U.S. Army photo by José L. López, Garrison PAO/Released)

ABOVE-Command Sgts. Maj. Harry Muñoz Jr. (left) and Luis A. Rosario-Velez (right) share a moment during the 1st MSC & Fort Buchanan New Year’s reception, Jan 10. (U.S. Army photo by José L. López, Garrison PAO/Released)

$200 MillionEstimated investment of the U.S. Army Reserve in the local economy.

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