JULY 27, 2020 - The Army constantly works under four types of readiness conditions to ensure Soldiers at every echelon are prepared for missions around the world, the service’s top operations officer said Wednesday. At any given time, the Army is responding to competition, crisis, conflict and change, Lt. Gen. Charles Flynn, head of the Army’s G-3/5/7 office, said as part of … [Read more...]

JULY 24, 2020 - Army Futures Command (AFC) is using rapid prototyping to integrate tactical network systems, which will enhance functionality of the Soldier-worn Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS), onto combat vehicles. IVAS provides Soldiers with improved situational awareness capabilities as they fight, train and rehearse missions. IVAS capabilities include a … [Read more...]

JULY 23, 2020 - The U.S. Army announced this week that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Maj. Gen. Jody J. Daniels for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment in the dual role of Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Command. Daniels is the first woman in the 112-year history of the Army Reserve to lead the community-based force of more … [Read more...]

JULY 23, 2020 - Recruiters, drill sergeants, and initial entry trainees will be among the first to receive the new Army Green Service Uniform, as program officials look to distribute it to all installations by the middle of next fiscal year. The uniform harkens back to the "greatest generation" of Soldiers who fought during World War II. “For the past year, I’ve been … [Read more...]

JULY 22, 2020 - U.S. Army North, federal, state, tribal and territorial partners are ready to respond as we near peak hurricane season for the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. More than 250 leaders gathered both in-person and virtually for a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill, held at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, July 9. U.S. Army North, the Army component command of U.S. … [Read more...]