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75th USARIC Soldiers visit Rice University’s Office of Research for Defense Research Advancement

The 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command conducts a full-day engagement with Rice University leadership, faculty, and research teams in the school’s Office of Research-Defense Research Advancement Department to explore partnership opportunities aligned with Army Reserve modernization priorities, Mar. 31, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The visit focused on identifying dual-use technologies, research capabilities and collaborative pathways that support Army Reserve readiness, innovation and future operational requirements. Dr. Vinod Veedu coordinated the visit and provided logistical support. 75th USARIC attendees included Brig. Gen. Louisa Bargeron, deputy commanding general, Col. Tray Mashack, director, G5, Col. Christian Pattersonatterson, director of innovation, Lt. Col. Kevin Kleber, strategic planner, G5, Maj. Thomas Mata, officer in charge, Detachment 4, Army Applications Group, Capt. Ashley Sanchez, planner, G35 and Master Sgt. Matthew Chlosta, noncommissioned officer in charge, Public Affairs Office.

The 75th USARIC enables Army Reserve continuous transformation across the innovation operational environment through structured innovation lifecycle processes to shape enterprise DOTMLPF-P solutions to Army Reserve requirements. The 75th leverages their unique blend of civilian acquired skills to synchronize continuous transformation efforts that directly impact the Army Reserve’s ability to meet the challenges of LSCO with manned and trained units.

The 75th USARIC is integrated into the Army continuous transformation enterprise, with Reserve led innovation efforts shaping Army capability requirements; maintaining a trained and ready force capable of supporting operational requirements and all phases of the innovation lifecycle, 75th USARIC delivers measurable impacts to innovation problems through experimentation, analysis, and collaboration across components, services, academia, and industry.

(Photos by Master Sgt. Matthew Chlosta, 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command Public Affairs Office)

(Note: If you are interested in joining the 75th USARIC, please visit www.usar.army.mil/Commands/Functional/75th-Innovation-CMD/About-Us/ or www.usar.army.mil/75thIC/JoinOurTeam/ and send a one to two paragraph narrative summary of applicable background, with a recent resume or CV, to [email protected].)

The 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command is proud to highlight the latest interview featuring Sgt. Galusha-Blatt, Assistant Director at Mission Innovation X and an innovation officer with Support Group DET 1 (Engineering).

During his recent engagement with InnovX, an accelerator based in Romania, Blatt delivered a keynote address and supported curriculum development as a thought leader in dual use innovation. InnovX is working to strengthen ties with the United States and build an innovation ecosystem that leverages Romania’s strategic proximity to the Black Sea.

At Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Blatt helps lead Mission Innovation X’s flagship initiative focused on research and education for dual use innovation—a mission that aligns directly with the 75th USARIC’s efforts to connect civilian expertise with Army problem sets.

His interview underscores exactly what makes the U.S. Army Reserve—and the 75th USARIC—unique: Soldiers who bring world class civilian experience to accelerate innovation for the nation.

Watch the full interview here:

Dual-Use InnovX Accelerator Launch | Interview with Keenan Blatt, MIT Mission Innovation During the launch event of the Dual-Use InnovX Accelerator, Keenan Blatt, Assistant Director at MIT Mission Innovation X, joined Adrian Seceleanu, Hi-Tech Ed...

Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from the Support Group briefed Maj. Gen. Michelle Link and the senior leadership of the 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command during the Yearly Training Brief at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, March 7–8.

The YTB gave leaders an opportunity to outline current and future training priorities while receiving guidance from Link and her staff on strengthening unit readiness, training, and overall effectiveness.

The 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command held a retirement ceremony in honor of COL Robert L. Perryman, the most recent, former, chief of staff with the 75th USARIC. The ceremony was hosted by MG Michelle Link, commanding general, 75th USARIC, at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, in Houston, Texas, Feb. 9, 2026.