JUNE 16, 2021 — While the Army was able to accomplish an array of missions this past year, readiness levels may still be fragile to the global challenges it currently faces against growing near-peer threats, the vice chief of staff told lawmakers Wednesday. In a whirlwind year, the Army has demonstrated its ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, … [Read more...]

JUNE 15, 2021 — Army researchers are creating technologies for decision makers to identify and execute the best-course-of-action cybersecurity defense in near-real-time and time-constrained situations. The team, including Dr. Jaime C. Acosta, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory South site lead at the University of … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]