MAY 27, 2024 — When I was a child, Memorial Day was always the sign that summer was just around the corner. Growing up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the holiday weekend marked the opening of community pools, the end of the Little League baseball season and the first chimes of the ice cream truck making its rounds. I remember furiously pedaling my bike alongside my friends toward … [Read more...]

MAY 23, 2024 - The United States Army has faced criticism in recent years regarding the inefficiency of its training programs and the inability of Soldiers to master essential tasks such as marksmanship. The Department of Defense (DOD) reported that the military faces significant challenges in protecting U.S. national security interests due to an overall lack of training, … [Read more...]

MAY 22, 2024 — The Army hosted its first annual Army Cyber Strategic Seminar, connecting the service’s top talent in cybersecurity and cyber warfare with leaders and experts in the field. As part of Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth’s goal to retain some of the Army’s top innovators and technical talent, Army Cyber Command and the Army Principal Cyber Advisor … [Read more...]

MAY 22, 2024 — The Army’s recruiting transformation is underway as the first group of warrant officers are currently going through the talent acquisition technician training course. Once they graduate, these Soldiers will provide the Army with a voluntary group of permanent and skilled talent acquisition technicians. "We see this as a major shift in transforming our … [Read more...]

MAY 20, 2024 - The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin an Undefinitized Contract Action with an obligation of $410 million against a not to exceed price of $861 million on May 8 to expedite production of LOT 15, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launchers. The award is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract and delivery order anticipated to be definitized … [Read more...]