For Teachers and Students

The Army Reserve has played an important role in American history, and continues shape the world we live in today. Army Reserve Soldiers protect and defend our freedom by serving and making sacrifices for us both at home and abroad.

On April 23, 2008, the Army Reserve will officially turn 100 years old. This milestone provides a great opportunity for teachers and students to consider the role of America's Citizen-Soldiers over the past century.

Listed below are a few ways you can help celebrate and remember the 100th Anniversary of the Army Reserve.

• Invite an Army Reserve Soldier to speak before your class. Ask questions about what the Army Reserve's 100th Anniversary means to him or her.
• Have your class decorate a "birthday" cake and create birthday cards in comemoration of the Army Reserve's 100 years of service. Display the cards on bulletin boards.
• Write letters to Army Reserve Soldiers, either deployed or at home, thanking them for all they do for our country. Contact 100th@USAR.army.mil to find out where these letters may be sent.
• Plan a class trip to visit Army Reserve Soldiers at a local hospital or at their place of work. Ask questions about what the Army Reserve's 100th Anniversary means to them.
• Have your class come up with a list of 100 reasons they love the United States, in celebration of the Army Reserve's 100 years of service. Display this list on a bulletin board.
• Download and print this 100th Anniversary crossword puzzle. You can find the answers by exploring the rest of this website.