Operation Troop Support

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. It is a time set aside for prayer, contemplation, and immense gratitude for those who courageously fought for our freedoms.

05/13/2026

05/03/2026

Blues for the Troops in full swing at the Hamilton American Legion. It’s not too late to come join the fun!

04/28/2026

This Sunday, May 3rd, Blues For The Troops is Back! Come out and support Operation Troop Support while listening to some great music. There will be Raffles galore, Silent Auctions and food to purchase. Hope to see you there!

04/23/2026

Happy 118th birthday to the U.S. Army Reserve. Founded on April 23, 1908, the force serves as a critical component of the Army, providing essential capabilities and enabling readiness for global missions. The Army Reserve was originally established as the Medical Reserve Corps, and over 100 years later, "Warrior Citizens" continue to balance civilian careers with military service.

04/18/2026

Just a reminder of this upcoming event. All proceeds will go to Operation Troop Support.

Admission is free. There will be raffles and great vendors selling their crafts. Be sure to check out Tiffany’s Tasty Treats for delicious baked goods.

04/14/2026

The Air Force Reserve Birthday is observed on April 14 every year. After the 'U.S. Air Force' was established as a separate
branch of service, the 'Air Force Reserve' was born. Its mission is to provide combat-ready forces to 'Fly, Fight and Win' Reservists play a crucial part in the Department of Defense's strategy for manpower, global reach, and military flexibility. This day celebrates those who have taken the courageous decision to answer the call of duty. Evolving from a 'standby' force for emergencies into a Major Command or MAJCOM of the "Active Duty Air Force," the Air Force Reserve has become a vital part of the nation's defense. It's made up of the '4th Air Force, '10th Air Force,' and ‘22nd Air Force.' As the Commander in Chief, the President of the U.S. is recognized as its highest authority. It provides forces not just for flying missions but for medical, intel, civil engineering, security, and space force-type operations. Currently, it performs about 20% of the work of the "Air Force," such as traditional flying missions and more specialized missions such as 'Weather
Reconnaissance' (Hurricane Hunters), Personnel Recovery' (Pararescuemen), and 'Modular Aerial Fire Fighting (MAFFs). To become fully deployable and mission-ready, a typical response time for the Air Force Reserve is approximately 72 hours. Some categories work part-time like Individual Mobilization Augmentees and Traditional Reservists who serve in the Unit Program and are required to report for duty at least one weekend a month including two weeks a year.
Unit Program and are required to report for duty at least one weekend a year. They do so under the leadership of a group, wing, or squadron, which is their parent command unit. Today, the number of reservists is over 70,000. Regardless of their duty-status category, all Reserve Airmen throughout
the U.S. and overseas are always ready for
combatant command in air, space, and cyberspace.