APRIL 24, 2019 - Ever contemplate how the Army's multi-domain operations concept and modernization strategy will apply to your future career? Likely not! Especially after spending a week in the field, grinding through training scenarios to prepare for an upcoming deployment. Nevertheless, the MDO concept and soon-to-be released modernization strategy will bring major … [Read more...]
Soldiers Celebrate the Army Reserve’s 111th Birthday
APRIL 24, 2019 - Soldiers from American Samoa know a thing or two about pride, and on the U.S. Army Reserve’s 111th birthday, that pride was on full display during a cake cutting ceremony at the Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center, American Samoa, April 23, 2019. Soldiers young and old sang happy birthday to the Army Reserve, followed by singing the Army Song. Tradition … [Read more...]
US Army to Conduct Final Soldier Touchpoint for Latest Night Vision Goggle
APRIL 23, 2019 - Soldiers from Fort Drum, New York, are conducting the final Soldier Touchpoint of the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) April 22nd-May 3rd at Fort Drum, New York. Soldiers and Marines will get the chance to put the ENVG-B, which is the first product incorporated with the SL-CFT and AFC, to the ultimate test during the two week LUE through a … [Read more...]
Robot Swarms, New Aircraft Fleets, to Transform Army Aviation
APRIL 23, 2019 - In future combat, Army units may deploy a large unmanned aerial system that can serve as a mothership capable of unleashing swarms of autonomous aircraft for various missions. With near-peer competitors advancing their anti-access and area-denial capabilities, the Army requires innovative ways, such as this one, to penetrate through enemy defenses, said … [Read more...]
Army Makes Big Changes to Centralized Promotion Board System
APRIL 22, 2019 - The Army is revising its centralized promotion board processes to deliver "the right person, at the right job, at the right time," according to Army G-1 officials. The Army will spend the next three to four years implementing an improved merit-based promotion system, said retired Sgt. Maj. Gerald Purcell, personnel policy integrator for NCO professional … [Read more...]