99th ARCOM

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U.S. Army

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About 99th ARCOM

The 99th Army Reserve Command (99th ARCOM) was established in 1967 as part of the United States Army Reserve reorganization, with its headquarters located at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Its primary mission was to provide command and control, administration, and logistical support to Reserve units in the Mid-Atlantic region, covering states such as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and parts of New York. Throughout the Cold War and into the 1990s, the 99th ARCOM played a critical role in training, mobilization, and deployment of Army Reserve forces, supporting both domestic operations and overseas contingencies. In 1995, as part of a broader Army Reserve restructuring, the 99th ARCOM was inactivated and its responsibilities were absorbed by the 99th Regional Support Command.

Unit Members

Edmond Irizarry

U.S. Army

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Curt Bell

U.S. Army

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Photos

Boot Camp

Company C 1st Bn. 38th Inf. Regt. • U.S. Army • 1989

1980

101st airborne division • U.S. Army

U.S. Army

New uniform for wedding

82nd Airborne • U.S. Army • 2018

About 99th ARCOM

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins: The 99th Army Reserve Command (ARCOM) traces its lineage back to the famed 99th Infantry Division, which served with distinction in World War II, particularly during the Battle of the Bulge. • Cold War Activation: The 99th ARCOM was activated in 1967 as part of a major reorganization of the U.S. Army Reserve, headquartered at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. • Regional Role: The unit commanded Army Reserve units across five states in the mid-Atlantic region, providing key support and readiness during the Cold War. • Distinctive Patch: The 99th ARCOM inherited the "Checkerboard" shoulder sleeve insignia from the WWII 99th Infantry Division, featuring a blue and white pattern. • Civic Engagement: Besides military training, the 99th ARCOM supported local communities through disaster relief operations and public service projects in its region. • Desert Storm Contributions: During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, units under the 99th ARCOM provided vital logistical and personnel support overseas. • Transformation: In 1996, as part of an Army Reserve restructuring, the 99th ARCOM was inactivated and reorganized as the 99th Regional Support Command. • Veterans’ Legacy: Veterans of the 99th ARCOM and its predecessor, the 99th Infantry Division, remain active in reunions and maintaining the unit's historical legacy. • Hall of Fame: The 99th Division/ARCOM has a museum and monument at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, dedicated to its service and soldiers. • “Battle Babies:” The nickname “Battle Babies,” given to the original 99th Infantry Division, carried over in spirit to the 99th ARCOM, symbolizing determination and resilience.