OCTOBER 20, 2021 – The Army National Guard must continue to focus on modernization to remain competitive with adversaries and responsive to the needs of the communities they serve, said senior Army Guard leaders during a discussion panel at the annual Association of the U.S. Army conference in Washington. “The Army National Guard will modernize as resourced by the Army,” … [Read more...]
Dogface Soldiers Uphold Cavalry Tradition and Earn Spurs
OCTOBER 19, 2021 – Dogface Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division participated in a combined spur ride on Oct. 14-15 at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The cavalry regiments across the Division – 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team; 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team; and 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat … [Read more...]
Transforming the Army Soldier and Family Readiness System
OCTOBER 19, 2021 - During its annual meeting, the Association of the United States Army included a military family forum titled “Transforming the Soldier and Family Readiness Systems” on Oct. 12, 2021. The keynote address was by Patricia M. Barron, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy. “Families want a voice,” Barron said. “They want … [Read more...]
Army to Briefly Promote Senior NCOs Without Schooling
OCTOBER 18, 2021 - Senior noncommissioned officers who have not yet graduated from the Master Leaders Course may still be promoted in the coming weeks, said the Army’s top enlisted Soldier. The new policy starts Nov. 1 and will briefly promote qualified Soldiers to E-8 for up to a year to provide them time to complete required schooling, or enter proof of graduation into the … [Read more...]
Most Army Signature Systems to Be Fielded By 2023
OCTOBER 15, 2021 - Twenty four of the Army’s “31+4 signature systems” will be in Soldiers’ hands by fiscal year 2023 as part of the Army’s ongoing modernization efforts, the chief of staff said Tuesday. Even with new equipment on the horizon, the Army’s No. 1 priority will remain its people, said Gen. James C. McConville during a speech at the Association of the U.S. Army … [Read more...]