LTC Matthew Moore

03/27/2026

Well done !!!

03/26/2026

Great weekend with the team at the 1st MSC supporting our Yearly Readiness Brief to the 81st Readiness Division

Proud of the work our leaders and Soldiers put in every day to build readiness, strengthen the formation, and ensure we are prepared to support the mission when called. These engagements matter—they force us to assess honestly, communicate clearly, and move forward as a stronger team.

02/23/2026

Great weekend of training with an incredible group of Soldiers at the ArmyReserve/1st MSC.

There’s nothing better than seeing disciplined preparation, teamwork, and professionalism on full display and even more rewarding is watching the hard work of so many recognized with well-deserved awards.

Readiness doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through commitment, long hours, and leaders at every level investing in their people. Proud of this team and the culture we continue to build together.

01/11/2026

I’m incredibly humbled and excited to begin serving as the Deputy Commanding Officer of the ArmyReserve/1st MSC in Puerto Rico.

This past battle assembly was a warm welcome, and I was blown away by the professionalism, talent, and dedication of the Staff, Officers, NCOs, and Soldiers. Their mission, capabilities, and geographic location are vital to our National Security Strategy.

Congratulations to all of the award recipients and Soldiers recognized during the NCO Induction Ceremony. Your transition into the Noncommissioned Officer Corps carries great responsibility, and your leadership will be essential to our future readiness and the continued success of this command. You truly are the backbone of our Army.

As we push each other to be our best to execute the mission, I’m looking forward to all the great things we’ll accomplish together in support of the 1st MSC Commander’s Priorities, U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Northern Command, Western Hemisphere Command, United States Army Reserve Command, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Thank you, BG Christopher Creaghe, for the trust and opportunity to serve.

01/10/2026

Congratulations to the individual and team winners of the Garita Games!

06/10/2025

Congratulations to LTC Steven Kessler on a very successful battalion command! It was great to see you at your Dining Out and Change of Command, and an honor to visit the 405th Civil Affairs Battalion.

Good luck to LTC Dan Hankins as you assume command—wishing you all the best in this next chapter.

It was truly special to return and reconnect with so many great teammates. Always proud to have been part of the Mighty 405th!

05/24/2025

This Memorial Day, we honor the fallen—and remember one in particular: my great uncle, Ensign Lewis Bailey Pride Jr. of Madisonville, Kentucky, whose life and sacrifice embody the true meaning of this day.

Born in 1918, Lewis graduated from Madisonville High School and was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy, where he completed the accelerated wartime Class of 1941. Known for his leadership and athleticism, his peers called him the “Pride of the Navy.”

He was serving aboard the USS Oklahoma when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The ship was struck by multiple torpedoes and capsized, taking 429 lives—including his.

For over 70 years, his remains were unidentified and buried as an unknown at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, HI. Thanks to DNA technology and dedicated efforts by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, his remains were identified in 2015. On June 18, 2016, he was laid to rest with full military honors at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville—next to his parents and back among the community that raised him.

In his memory, on November 13, 1943, the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Pride (DE-323) an Edsall-class destroyer es**rt. She served with distinction during World War II—es**rting convoys across the Atlantic and Mediterranean, defending against submarine and air attacks, and earning three battle stars. The ship was decommissioned in 1946, loaned to the Coast Guard, and ultimately struck from the Navy List in 1971.

His sacrifice echoes through our family to this day. My late father, my oldest daughter, and I each carry “Pride” as our middle name—a living tribute to a young man who gave everything. His name also lives on at the VFW Post #5480, Pride Elementary School, and Pride Avenue in Madisonville, KY.

Memorial Day isn’t just a long weekend. It’s a solemn reminder that freedom is never free. May we remember those who gave their all—not just for their country, but for the families and hometowns they left behind. Their legacy is our responsibility.

05/08/2025

05/04/2025

Huge congratulations to LTC Luke Arant on a very successful command of the 448th Civil Affairs Battalion! Proud of your leadership and even more grateful for your friendship. Well done, brother!

351st Civil Affairs Command
364 Civil Affairs Brigade