DECEMBER 28, 2020 - The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s space operations officers support warfighters with Army space capabilities, but one officer had the opportunity to expand his space knowledge during an internship with a commercial space company. Cpt. Cole Cupit, space superiority capability developer, Army Capability Manager for Space and High Altitude, … [Read more...]
New Medical Device May Change the Face of Battlefield Treatment
DECEMBER 24, 2020 - The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity has teamed with one of its commercial partners in the development of a novel medical device that may prove to be a "game-changer" in the frontline treatment of wounded Warfighters. Created by TDA Research, Inc., and funded through the Defense Health Agency's Small Business Innovation Research program, the … [Read more...]
Army Remains Future-Focused While Supporting Present Challenges
DECEMBER 23, 2020 - In the midst of a global pandemic, U.S. Army Futures Command has stepped into the fray to support the nation’s response effort, while forging ahead on Army modernization priorities during 2020. Just as with the rest of the world, AFC has had to adjust operations this past year, and yet has still found a way to thrive in the challenging environment. From … [Read more...]
Thousands of Soldiers are Enjoying Christmas with Their Families
DECEMBER 23, 2020 - Thousands of Advanced Individual Training Soldiers departed Fort Huachuca this weekend following months of Army planning to ensure the troops could take leave safely despite COVID-19. “Taking care of people is a leader responsibility,” said Brig. Gen. Anthony R. Hale, commander, U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence. “Finding ways to return these … [Read more...]
Army Preps Strykers for Laser Combat
DECEMBER 22, 2020 - Offering a silent shot with unlimited rounds, laser weapons have long been the “next big thing” coming to the battlefield. Now, “next” is finally here. As the Army works to address increasing and changing threats from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and rockets, artillery and mortars (RAM), the service is turning to high energy lasers, installed on … [Read more...]