JUNE 4, 2020 - Dear Soldiers, Civilians, Family members and Soldiers for Life: Over the past week, the country has suffered an explosion of frustration over the racial divisions that still plague us as Americans. And because your Army is a reflection of American society, those divisions live in the Army as well. We feel the frustration and anger. We felt it this week while … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Aims to Hire 10,000 New Soldiers During Three-Day Event
JUNE 3, 2020 - The U.S. Army is kicking off its first nationwide virtual hiring campaign June 30-July 2 with a goal of recruiting 10,000 new Soldiers to serve in 150 different occupations. Army National Hiring Days is an all-Army effort to inspire individuals across the nation to “Join Us.” As part of the three-day hiring event, Army leaders, operational units, recruiters … [Read more...]
Women Integrating Into Army’s Final Infantry, Armor Units
JUNE 2, 2020 - The Army will integrate female infantry and armor Soldiers into its final nine brigade combat teams this year as it modifies a requirement to have at least two female leaders in each company with junior enlisted women. “We’ve had women in the infantry and armor occupations now for three years,” said Maj. Melissa Comiskey, chief of command policy, Army G-1. … [Read more...]
Army Adopts New Path Forward for Tank From Lessons Learned
JUNE 1, 2020 - The Army’s G-8 discussed a new strategy for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, following lessons learned after its first request for prototypes was canceled earlier this year. The OMFV, which will replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, remains on track to be fielded to both active and National Guard armored brigade combat teams starting in fiscal year … [Read more...]
AMC Leads Army in Diversifying Civilian Workforce
MAY 29, 2020 - As Army Materiel Command continues to strive towards providing the best Equal Employment Opportunity program for its employees worldwide, both military and civilian leadership recognize its effectiveness depends largely on the support of commanders, supervisors and managers at all levels. Speaking during a May 26 virtual briefing concerning AMC’s progress in … [Read more...]