JUNE 15, 2021 - Army-funded research has resulted in the development of a programmable fiber that could transmit data from Soldier uniforms. Researchers at the Army’s Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed the first fiber with digital capabilities. The fiber can sense, store, analyze and infer activity when sewn into a … [Read more...]
U.S. Army’s 246th Birthday
JUNE 14, 2021 - The U.S. Army was established June 14, 1775. This year marks 246 years of America’s Army serving and protecting the nation. The Army commemorates this birthday by: “Honoring the Courage of the American Soldier.” It highlights compelling stories of Soldiers from Active, Guard and Reserve components, as well as Army Families, Army Civilians, retirees and veteran … [Read more...]
Exchange Celebrates Army’s 246th Birthday with Savings
JUNE 10, 2021 – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is wishing the U.S. Army a happy 246th birthday. Military shoppers can join the celebration with special one-day savings at the Exchange. On June 14, Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and military shoppers can use their MILITARY STAR® card to receive: 10 cents off every gallon of gas at Exchange fuel locations. 15% off at … [Read more...]
Army Researchers Develop Innovative Framework For Training AI
JUNE 10, 2021 — Army researchers developed a pioneering framework that provides a baseline for the development of collaborative multi-agent systems. The framework is detailed in the survey paper "Survey of recent multi-agent reinforcement learning algorithms utilizing centralized training," which is featured in the SPIE Digital Library. Researchers said the work will support … [Read more...]
Army Soldiers Test New Sensor Capabilities
JUNE 9, 2021 - In an effort to give Soldiers an edge in an ever-changing operational environment, Army Futures Command (AFC) conducted week-long perception testing for new equipment and programs at its Fort Belvoir laboratory. Soldiers from the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia, traveled to the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, … [Read more...]