JUNE 1, 2022 — Soldiers from the 35th Expeditionary Signal Battalion of the United States Army Reserve in Puerto Rico, 1st Mission Support Command, receive new satellite equipment to optimize their level of readiness. These are six deployable satellites called Transportable Tactical Command Communications, T2C2, Heavy, whose collective value exceeds 2 million dollars and … [Read more...]
Army Accelerates Javelin and Stinger Production
JUNE 1, 2022 – The U.S. Army has contracted to boost production of critical Stinger and Javelin missile systems, allowing the United States to refill its arsenals after sending thousands of the systems to Eastern Europe in support of Ukraine. On May 25, 2022, the Army Contracting Command issued a not-to-exceed $624.601M firm fixed price undefinitized contract order to … [Read more...]
Graduating Cadets Embrace New Journey as Officers
MAY 31, 2022 — It was their final moment donning their full dress as friends and family filled Michie Stadium. The graduates triumphantly marched onto the field to receive their diplomas and commission as second lieutenants during the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2022 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony on May 21 at West Point. The 1,014 graduates relished their most … [Read more...]
Best Squad/Drill Sergeant Competition Begins
MAY 24, 2022 – “It’s pretty much the definition of win-win,” observed Staff Sgt. Saul Armenta, a Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy instructor and one of the 18 Soldiers now taking part in the Combined Arms Support Command Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition here this week. Armenta went on to say he is “humbled and grateful” for the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Striking a Work-Life Balance is Possible at the Corps
MAY 24, 2022 - The culture of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is its biggest draw. I love working on large and important projects, all without sacrificing my soul to the crunch culture that is pervasive in the private sector. As a single father to an 8-year-old daughter, quality time together is critical for her development. Working for USACE allows me the satisfaction of … [Read more...]




