U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico celebrates its Army Ball Ponce, PR- Soldiers, civilians and family members from the 1st Mission Support Command, US Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, the largest federal U. S. Army command in the Caribbean, gathered at the Ponce Hilton Hotel to celebrate the command’s 2014 Military Ball, Dec. 13. Brig. General Jose R. Burgos, Commanding General of the 1st Mission Support Command, utilized his opening remarks to recognize the service of the members of the command, especially the approximately 100 troops currently deployed to Afghanistan. Maj. Gen. Janet L. Cobb, Commanding General of the 81st Regional Support Group, was the keynote speaker for the event. During her speech, Cobb highlighted the courage and dedication of the U.S. Soldiers from Puerto Rico, making a historical reference to the service of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War. “I wanted to make my remarks tonight about the great history of the 65th Infantry Regiment from Puerto Rico. I thought it was important for a lot of young people to know about what the 65th Infantry Regiment has done and what the men and women from Puerto Rico have done for the military. We want the young people here to know where they come from and that they are the future,” said Cobb in an interview. The military ball is a timeless tradition conducted to foster morale and to reflect about the achievements of the command. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez, 1st MSC PAO NCOIC/Released)
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