75th Innovation Command-Army Reserve

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

Today, April 23rd, the 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command celebrates the U.S. Army Reserve's 118th Birthday!! One enduring mission since 1908!!

Click the link below to watch a replay of the 118th Army Reserve Birthday Celebration that was webcast earlier today from Philadelphia!!
www.dvidshub.net/webcast/37777

Twice the Citizen, Combat Ready!!

On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Army Reserve marks 118 years of service to the Nation.

Since its establishment in 1908, more than 1.3 million Warrior Citizens have answered the call to serve. Today, nearly 9,000 Army Reserve soldiers are mobilized and/or deployed across 25 countries, supporting U.S. Army and Joint Force requirements.

Army Reserve soldiers are Twice the Citizen, bringing the discipline of military service and the expertise of civilian careers together to build combat-ready formations whenever the Nation calls. 🇺🇸

"As the enabling capacity for the Army, our role has never been more critical," said Lt. Gen. Robert D. Harter, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command. "The Army Reserve is driving on its purpose – building and delivering combat-ready Soldiers and formations at time of need, when the Nation calls."

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04/09/2026

Back to School
75th USARIC Soldiers visit Rice University’s Office of Research for Defense Research Advancement

The 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command conducts a full-day engagement with Rice University leadership, faculty, and research teams in the school’s Office of Research-Defense Research Advancement Department to explore partnership opportunities aligned with Army Reserve modernization priorities, Mar. 31, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The visit focused on identifying dual-use technologies, research capabilities and collaborative pathways that support Army Reserve readiness, innovation and future operational requirements. Dr. Vinod Veedu coordinated the visit and provided logistical support. 75th USARIC attendees included Brig. Gen. Louisa Bargeron, deputy commanding general, Col. Tray Mashack, director, G5, Col. Christian Pattersonatterson, director of innovation, Lt. Col. Kevin Kleber, strategic planner, G5, Maj. Thomas Mata, officer in charge, Detachment 4, Army Applications Group, Capt. Ashley Sanchez, planner, G35 and Master Sgt. Matthew Chlosta, noncommissioned officer in charge, Public Affairs Office.

The 75th USARIC enables Army Reserve continuous transformation across the innovation operational environment through structured innovation lifecycle processes to shape enterprise DOTMLPF-P solutions to Army Reserve requirements. The 75th leverages their unique blend of civilian acquired skills to synchronize continuous transformation efforts that directly impact the Army Reserve’s ability to meet the challenges of LSCO with manned and trained units.

The 75th USARIC is integrated into the Army continuous transformation enterprise, with Reserve led innovation efforts shaping Army capability requirements; maintaining a trained and ready force capable of supporting operational requirements and all phases of the innovation lifecycle, 75th USARIC delivers measurable impacts to innovation problems through experimentation, analysis, and collaboration across components, services, academia, and industry.

(Photos by Master Sgt. Matthew Chlosta, 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command Public Affairs Office)

(Note: If you are interested in joining the 75th USARIC, please visit www.usar.army.mil/Commands/Functional/75th-Innovation-CMD/About-Us/ or www.usar.army.mil/75thIC/JoinOurTeam/ and send a one to two paragraph narrative summary of applicable background, with a recent resume or CV, to [email protected].)

04/08/2026

Army Reserve Researchers Shape the Future of the Army’s Robotic Mule

The 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command is proud to highlight a major research effort led by Lt. Col. Vikram Mittal and Lt. Col. Wesley Brown, whose comprehensive study is helping shape the U.S. Army’s next generation of the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) robotic platform.

Conducted from May to October 2025, the study gathered data from units across all Army components to understand how Soldiers employ SMET Increment 1 and what improvements will deliver the greatest operational value. Using a multi layered methodology—surveys, interviews, documentation review, and quantitative analysis—the team produced data driven insights that will directly inform requirements for SMET Increment 2.

Their work ensures Soldier feedback remains central to modernization, strengthening the Army’s ability to field robotic systems that reduce physical burden, increase survivability, and perform reliably in contested environments.

This research reflects the core mission of the 75th USARIC: leveraging the U.S. Army Reserve’s deep civilian acquired expertise to accelerate innovation for the Total Force.

Read the full story on DVIDS:

WASHINGTON — The 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command has completed a detailed research effort to inform the development of the next iteration of the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport, or SMET, a robotic platform designed to reduce Soldier load and provide mobile power in contested envir...

04/06/2026

The 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command is proud to highlight the latest interview featuring Sgt. Galusha-Blatt, Assistant Director at Mission Innovation X and an innovation officer with Support Group DET 1 (Engineering).

During his recent engagement with InnovX, an accelerator based in Romania, Blatt delivered a keynote address and supported curriculum development as a thought leader in dual use innovation. InnovX is working to strengthen ties with the United States and build an innovation ecosystem that leverages Romania’s strategic proximity to the Black Sea.

At Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Blatt helps lead Mission Innovation X’s flagship initiative focused on research and education for dual use innovation—a mission that aligns directly with the 75th USARIC’s efforts to connect civilian expertise with Army problem sets.

His interview underscores exactly what makes the U.S. Army Reserve—and the 75th USARIC—unique: Soldiers who bring world class civilian experience to accelerate innovation for the nation.

Watch the full interview here:

During the launch event of the Dual-Use InnovX Accelerator, Keenan Blatt, Assistant Director at MIT Mission Innovation X, joined Adrian Seceleanu, Hi-Tech Ed...

03/13/2026

Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from the Support Group briefed Maj. Gen. Michelle Link and the senior leadership of the 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command during the Yearly Training Brief at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, March 7–8.

The YTB gave leaders an opportunity to outline current and future training priorities while receiving guidance from Link and her staff on strengthening unit readiness, training, and overall effectiveness.

03/01/2026

The 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command proudly congratulates Master Sgt. Matthew Chlosta for earning First Place in Photojournalism in the 2025 Brumfield Mass Communications Competition for the U.S. Army Reserve

MSG Chlosta’s award‑winning work reflects the professionalism, creativity, and dedication he brings to telling the Army Reserve story. His photojournalism captures the spirit of across our formations—showcasing who are shaping the future of Army capability through talent, technology, and teamwork.

This recognition places him among the very best Public Affairs professionals in the Army Reserve and highlights the impact of his commitment to excellence. We are proud to have him on the 75th USARIC team and grateful for the way he brings our mission to life through powerful imagery and storytelling.

Congratulations, MSG Chlosta—well deserved!

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02/19/2026

75th USARIC's Army Applications Group hosts FY27 YTB

75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command’s Army Applications Group Detachment commanders and senior enlisted leaders provide their detachment briefs to Maj. Gen. Michelle Link, commanding general, 75th USARIC and her command staff during a fiscal year 2027 yearly training brief at AAG headquarters in Austin, Texas, and virtually, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2026.

The AAG FY27 YTB allowed discussions to improve their detachments’ training, readiness and status, allowing for Link’s guidance and input to build long-range training plans.

(Photos by Army Master Sgt. Matthew Chlosta, 75th USARIC Public Affairs Office)

02/19/2026

75th USARIC's HHD conducts FY27 YTB

Article and Photos by
Army Master Sgt. Matthew Chlosta,
75th USARIC Public Affairs Office

ELLINGTON FIELD JOINT RESERVE BASE, HOUSTON-75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command’s Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment commander and first sergeant provided their fiscal year 2027 annual training brief to Maj. Gen. Michelle Link, commanding general, 75th USARIC, and to her command staff both virtually and in-person at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, in Houston, Texas, Jan. 24, 2026.

The HHD FY27 YTB allowed discussions to improve their detachment’s training, readiness and status, allowing for Link’s guidance and input to build long-range training plans.

ELLINGTON FIELD JOINT RESERVE BASE, HOUSTON-75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command’s Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment commander and first ser...

02/18/2026

The 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command held a retirement ceremony in honor of COL Robert L. Perryman, the most recent, former, chief of staff with the 75th USARIC. The ceremony was hosted by MG Michelle Link, commanding general, 75th USARIC, at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, in Houston, Texas, Feb. 9, 2026.

02/10/2026

The U.S. Army Reserve's force design role is evolving from providing depth to delivering agility, innovation and operational experimentation. As peer adversaries expand anti-access and area-denial capabilities, the U.S. Army must integrate robotics into engineer formations to preserve freedom of maneuver and reduce risk to Soldiers across all components.

Read more about how the U.S. Army Reserve advances Transformation in Contact: 👇

https://www.army.mil/article/290366


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