The 75th Innovation Command's AI team teamed up with the XVIII Airborne Corps during Code-a-Thon 24 to tackle real-world military challenges using cutting-edge technology. This collaboration highlights how innovative approaches to persistent problems enhance the Army's operational effectiveness.

Soldiers from the 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command (75th USARIC) applied their technical talent and strategic skills during Cyber Quest 24, the Army's premier annual prototype assessment event for Electronic Warfare, networking services, and cyberspace capabilities. Their input on the usability and effectiveness of new tools, from both a Soldier's and an industry leader's perspective, helped refine products for real-world military applications.

The 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command held a change of command ceremony, June 28, 2024. 75th USARIC Soldiers and Civilians watched Maj. Gen. Martin Klein relinquish command to Maj. Gen. Michelle Link. Lt. Gen. Jody Daniels, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, was the presiding officer. The event included the traditional passing of the colors, symbolizing the transfer of command authority from Klein to Link.

Valuable training opportunities for Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve units, and the support First Army can offer those units throughout the deployment process, were highlighted during a Training Support and Synchronization Working Group, hosted by First Army at its headquarters on Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, from Aug. 19-22.

Soldiers from 76th Operational Response Command brigades participated in Red Dragon 24 to improve their readiness, combat skills, and overall effectiveness in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) operations at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, June 12-26, 2024. This premiere training experience was supported by 17 different organizations and was a success overall.

Sgt. Emily Newsome knows what it takes to be an Army Reserve “Best Warrior,” having competed on behalf of the 99th Readiness Division in the 2023 competition.

Welcome to the Autumn 2024 issue of Parameters. The Autumn issue consists of a special piece from the US Army War College Commandant and Provost on their strategic vision for the college, two In Focus special commentaries, three forums (Cooperative Partnerships, Professional Development, and Historical Studies), two regular forums (A Major’s Perspective and the Civil-Military Relations Corner), and a review essay focused on strategy in India.

Alaska Air National Guard members of 176th Wing rescued eight distressed residents through five missions over the Labor Day Weekend. Two of the missions required 212th Rescue Squadron Guardian Angels to parachute from an HC-130J Combat King II.

On August 13, 2024, the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and