Army Reserve Soldiers combine civilian skills with military training to provide specialized skills for military missions around the world. Because they train near home while maintaining civilian employment, Soldiers in the Army Reserve also provide a positive link between The Army and nearly 2,000 communities across the nation. The Army Reserve plays an integral and valuable part in America's military defense because of the experience, competence and readiness of its Soldiers.

"The Army Reserve we have today - an Army Reserve more ready, more prepared and stronger than at any time since World War II - is due to the hard work, uncompromising dedication and selfless sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of men and women who serve today, around the world, wherever and whenever needed."
- LTG James R. Helmly

Officers: 81.8% Bachelor's degree or higher 33.6% Master's degree or higher Enlisted: 16.5% Associate's degree or higher
Officers: 3.0 years Enlisted: 1.6 years Officers: 42.1 years Enlisted: 31.2 years
Minorities: 41.1% Female: 24.7%