[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E360-E361]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 115TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE U.S. ARMY 
                                RESERVE

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2023

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
115th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army Reserve.
  For generations, our servicemembers have leveraged a wide array of 
professional skills, educational backgrounds, and expertise all while 
serving in uniform. In cities and towns across America, the U.S. Army 
Reserve has always been comprised of brave, strong, purposeful men and 
women with great passions, talents, and abilities.
  Throughout our history whether it was the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam, 
the Middle East, Afghanistan, or the Global War on Terror, the Army 
Reserve has been ready to serve at a moment's notice. Through crises, 
operations, emergencies, and natural disasters, their service has made 
impacts on so many people.
  Since the activation of the Medical Reserve 115 years ago, the United 
States has mobilized more than one million Army Reserve soldiers in 
defense of the country. On any given day, more than 20,000 Citizen 
Soldiers are assigned across the Department of Defense or mobilized in 
support of Combatant Commands around the globe. Thousands more 
participate in overseas deployment training or annual joint exercises 
that strengthen our alliances and partnerships around the world.
  As we navigate ever-evolving challenges, the steadfastness of the 
Army Reserve is critical to our national security apparatus. Harnessing 
broad civilian expertise in areas like artificial intelligence, cyber, 
and logistics is vital in providing every advantage possible.
  These servicemembers begin their next 115 years of service as one of 
the most experienced forces in our Nation's history, and I am grateful 
for the service of each and every one of them. I look forward to 
continuing to support Army Reserve servicemembers in achieving their 
mission of--``Ready Now,'' and ``Shaping Tomorrow!''

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