[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E349]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 118TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES 
                              ARMY RESERVE

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2026

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 118th 
anniversary of the founding of the United States Army Reserve.
  Our Nation first created the Army Medical Reserve Corps in 1908 to 
remedy wartime challenges. Since that historic origin, the Army Reserve 
has played a critical role in combat support and humanitarian aid both 
at home and abroad. Over the last 118 years, Citizen-Soldiers have been 
tested in the crucible of combat, transforming from a strategic 
supplemental reserve into an essential, operational force upon which 
the Nation routinely calls.
  Today, we honor the nearly 172,000 Army Reserve Soldiers and 11,000 
Civilians serving across 50 states, five U.S. territories, and 23 
countries. On any given day, upwards of 9,000 of these dedicated 
servicemembers are mobilized or deployed in support of combatant 
commands globally. Operating out of 1,200 American communities, these 
individuals possess high-demand civilian career skills that are crucial 
to our national defense. The Army Reserve provides the bulk of 
sustainment forces to the Joint fight. Our Joint Force simply cannot 
deploy, fight, and win without them. Whether executing Innovative 
Readiness Training missions that deliver vital services to our local 
communities, or maintaining a steadfast global presence, their daily 
impact is immeasurable.
  As we look toward the future, the Army Reserve is undertaking its 
most significant transformation in several decades to ensure dominance 
in large-scale combat operations and multi-domain environments. These 
modernization efforts are actively enabling the force to become leaner, 
more mobile, lower signature, and more lethal. Guided by their vision, 
the Army Reserve is continuously adapting to provide trained and 
equipped units at the scale and speed required to meet the challenges 
of tomorrow. I am deeply grateful for the unwavering service and 
sacrifice of every Army Reserve Soldier, Civilian, and their Families. 
As they step into their next year of service, they remain: ``Twice the 
Citizen, Combat Ready.''

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