What happens when you put some of the U.S. Army Reserve's brightest minds in data science and artificial intelligence in the same room? You're one video away from the answer.

March 24, 2023

Surge & Solve (Video): XVIII Airborne Corps, 75th Innovation Command rock it at BRAVO Hackathon

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Soldiers from the XVIII Airborne Corps and the 75th Innovation Command converged in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, March 20-24 to put their research and development skills to the test during the BRAVO Hackathon, the Department of Defense's premier innovation event where teams work round-the-clock to develop prototypes that solve the military's toughest challenges. For five days, these experts in engineering, data science, machine learning, and project management identified, tested and validated requirements for a "Factory Floor" model that synchronizes information to better construct intuitive Battle Assessment Products that empower commanders to make data-driven decisions that dominate the virtual and physical battlespace. Enduring partnerships such as the one forged between XVIII Airborne Corps and the 75th Innovation Command demonstrate the Army's active and Reserve components' commitment to create streamlined systems that will accomplish any mission, overcome any challenge, and defeat any adversary. Video by Staff Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 75th Innovation Command

The 75th Innovation Command's Black History Month celebrations included a trio of candid Q&A interviews: 1. Capt. Aaron D. Zenon, operations officer, Mountain View Battalion, 75th IC A native of Colorado Springs, Zenon heard the calling to join the military when he and his high school freshmen classmates saw the planes hit the Twin Towers on live television Sept. 11, 2001. A decade passed before he enlisted in the Army - unbeknownst to his parents - as a combat engineer at the age of 24. In 2015, Zenon earned his commission through an accelerated, 60-day Officer Candidate School course in Ft. McClennan, Ala. Zenon has called Houston home since he transferred to the 75th IC from the 505th Signal Brigade in 2022 He and his wife, Sonia, a former Marine and current nurse at Texas Children's Hospital, have a four-year-old daughter, Savanna. 2. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anitia M. Lewis, counterintelligence security operations cell chief & sexual assault response coordinator, 75th IC A native of Beaumont, Texas, Lewis recently celebrated her 29th year of active duty service. She began her Army career as a Military Police officer than transitioned to military intelligence as she entered the warrant officer ranks. Lewis has three children: Deelesia (32) Ebonaire (30) and Bryron, Jr. (20) Lewis recently married Jamison Charles, who recently published his first book entitled "SAVED-ish: Sometimes It's Hell Gettin' To Heaven." 3. Master Sgt. Kisha S. White, military equal opportunity advisor, 75th IC A native of Yazoo, Miss., White began her 29-year military career in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. She earned her Bachelor's in Psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi before transferring to the United States Army Reserve. When not wearing the uniform, Master Sgt. White serves as a Special Project Manager with Harris County, Texas. She is a proud mother of three and loves to sing.

March 1, 2023

Make Ready to Inspire Change: 75th IC Soldiers Celebrate Black History Month

HOUSTON, Texas — The 75th Innovation Command's Black History Month celebrations included a trio of candid Q&A interviews: 1. Capt. Aaron D. Zenon, operations officer, Mountain View Battalion, 75th IC 2. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anitia M. Lewis, counterintelligence security operations cell chief & sexual assault response coordinator, 75th IC 3. Master Sgt. Kisha S. White, military equal opportunity advisor, 75th IC

Gen. James E. Rainey (left), commanding general, Army Futures Command, speaks with Maj. Gen. Martin F. Klein, commanding general, 75th Innovation Command, U.S. Army Reserve as they enter 75th IC headquarters Feb. 14, 2022, in Joint Reserve Base Ellington Field in Houston. The two generals outlined their commands’ respective vision and mission while discussing ways to synchronize their priorities to deliver the Army of 2030 and develop the Army 2040 that will dominate the land battlespace against any adversary. This and similar engagements among senior leaders helps ensure that the vision, mission and capabilities of the 75th IC align with those of AFC and U.S. Army Reserve Command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 75th Innovation Command, U.S. Army Reserve)

Feb. 19, 2023

Two Commands, One Future

HOUSTON, Texas — HOUSTON – The stars descended upon Joint Reserve Base Ellington Field Feb. 14, 2022, when U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 75th Innovation Command welcomed Gen. James E. Rainey, commanding general, Army Futures Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Brian A. Hester, command sergeant major, Army Futures Command, to discuss the present state and future opportunities for the Army and Army Reserve.

Master Sgt. Kisha S. White, military equal opportunity advisor, 75th Innovation Command, U.S. Army Reserve, addresses more than 800 veterans, families, volunteers, and special guests during the closing ceremony of the Wall That Heals - Chambers County exhibit Oct. 30, 2022, in Anahuac, Texas. White, a 29-year Army veteran, was invited by the Vietnam War Memorial Fund to serve as keynote speaker for this event that attracted more than 4,500 visitors over the course of four days. White recognized the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam while thanking veterans from that war for their courage and dedication despite the negative reception many received upon their return to the U.S. (photo courtesy of Wall That Heals - Chambers County)

Nov. 15, 2022

More Than Mere Names

ANAHUAC, Texas — Master Sgt. Kisha S. White, military equal opportunity advisor, 75th Innovation Command, U.S. Army Reserve, addresses more than 800 veterans, families, volunteers, and special guests during the closing ceremony of the Wall That Heals - Chambers County exhibit Oct. 30, 2022, in Anahuac, Texas. White, a 29-year Army veteran, was invited by the Vietnam War Memorial Fund to serve as keynote speaker for this event that attracted more than 4,500 visitors in four days.

Col. Tina L. Kirkpatrick (left), commander, commander, 475th Quartermaster Group, expresses her gratitude to members of Quilts of Valor during the International Quilting Festival in Houston Nov. 3, 2022. Kirkpatrick was invited to the festival by senior leaders of Quilts of Valor so they could present a custom quilt designed by Leo McClure, one of more than 10,000 Quilts of Valor members. Kirkpatrick, who also serves as the suicide prevention program manager for the 75th Innovation Command, plans to collaborate with Quilts of Valor, a national organization that has made more than 300,000 quilts designed specifically for veterans in honor of their service and sacrifice, to integrate quilting as a form of art therapy to enhance Soldier resiliency. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 75th Innovation Command).

Nov. 9, 2022

Some Heroes Wear Quilts

HOUSTON — During the International Quilt Festival in Houston Nov. 3, senior members of the Quilts of Valor Foundation recognized Col. Tina L. Kirkpatrick, commander, 475th Quartermaster Group, and suicide prevention program manager, 75th Innovation Command, with a handmade quilt designed to honor her service, thank her for her sacrifice, and comfort her in the knowledge that she and her brothers and sisters in arms are in the thoughts and hopes of friends, family and fellow American citizens who are forever in her debt.

First Sgt. Leesa Petty, outgoing first sergeant, and Sgt. 1st Class Marina Carrillo, senior human resources non-commissioned officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 75th Innovation Command, present outgoing HHD commander Maj. Christopher Allen a custom plaque as a token of the command's appreciation of Allen's three-year tenure. The wooden flag was hand-constructed by Col. Steven Waldrop, the 75th Innovation Command's G3/5/7 chief. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Charles An, 75th Innovation Command)

Oct. 24, 2022

Hail & Farewell

JOINT BASE ELLINGTON FIELD, Texas — The Army Reserve’s 75th Innovation Command bade a fond farewell Oct. 23 to Maj. Christopher Allen as his tenure as commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment came to an end. Maj. Brandon Trama assumed command of the detachment.

Senior leaders from the 75th Innovation Command developed key partnerships with entrepreneurs, academic institution and service members representing cutting edge commands from sister branches during the 2022 Fed Supernova Sept. 27-29, 2022, at Capital Factory in Austin, Texas.

Oct. 20, 2022

Enhancing the Innovation Ecosystem: 75th IC ignites presence at 2022 Fed Supernova

HOUSTON — Video: Senior leaders from the 75th Innovation Command developed key partnerships with entrepreneurs, academic institutions, and service members representing cutting edge commands from sister branches during the 2022 Fed Supernova conference Sept. 27-29, 2022, at the Omni Hotel in Austin, Texas.

Starstruck: An astronaut's journey to serve in America's Army Reserve

Sept. 28, 2022

Starstruck

Video: U.S. Army Maj. Kate Rubins weaves a true tale of space, science and service as she recalls her fascinating life's journey from conducting experiments on the International Space Station as a NASA astronaut to swearing an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States as a Soldier in America's Army Reserve.

Brig. Gen. Heather A. Reuter, deputy commanding general, 75th Innovation Command, provides feedback to presenters participating in a virtual Innovation Boot Camp designed to better support Gray Area Retirees Aug. 4, 2022. Hosted by the National Security Innovation Network, the eight-day boot camp facilitated a virtual, interactive platform for subject matter experts from U.S. Army Human Resources Command to collaborate with Soldiers from the 75th Innovation Command.

Sept. 20, 2022

Creating Clarity for Gray Area Retirees: 75th Innovation Command seeks solutions for retirees during Innovation Boot Camp

HOUSTON, Texas — The 75th Innovation Command virtually joined forces with U.S. Army Human Resources Command to participate in a National Security Innovation Network Innovation Bootcamp to resolve one of the most prominent issues facing today’s military: Gray Area Retirees.

Former U.S. Army Sgt. Earl Granville, who lost his leg in Afghanistan and then later his twin brother to death by suicide, speaks to Soldiers of the Army Reserve's 75th Innovation Command about resilience as part of the 75th IC's Suicide Prevention Program's initiatives during National Suicide Prevention Month.

Sept. 14, 2022

The Weight We Carry: Disabled Pa. Guard veteran teaches resiliency in the face of suicide

HOUSTON — Earl Granville, a Pennsylvania National Guard veteran who lost his left leg from a roadside bomb during a patrol in Afghanistan and now travels the country as a motivational speaker, recently shared his story of hope, heartache and healing to Soldiers from the 75th Innovation Command.