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...]
New Task Force Seeks Army-Wide Changes
DECEMBER 22, 2020 - Leaders of the new People First Task Force said Wednesday they are committed to restoring an Army-wide culture of dignity and respect as they work to aggressively address the results of an independent report. Army senior leaders recently established the PFTF to respond to the list of findings and recommendations within the Fort Hood Independent Review … [Read more...]
New Retirement Extensions Allow Army to Retain Critical Talent
DECEMBER 21, 2020 - U.S. Army Colonel Paul Schmitt, a Foreign Area Officer (FAO) stationed in Kyiv, Ukraine, was planning to retire after 30 years of service. Schmitt serves as the Army Attaché with the Defense Attaché Office (DAO) at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. The DAO represents the Department of Defense to the host-nation government and military and assists and advises the … [Read more...]