AUGUST 20, 2018 - As the 33rd Under Secretary of the Army, Ryan D. McCarthy is leading the way in building readiness for the future. Between his experiences as a proven industry leader and his proud service as an Army Ranger, McCarthy is now transforming the way the Army does business. Army Sustainment Magazine sat down with him to discuss the new Army Futures Command and the … [Read more...]
Establishment Of Army Futures Command Marks A Culture Shift
AUGUST 28, 2018 - Austin, TX - In empty office space on the 19th floor of a University of Texas System building here, Friday, the Army unveiled the location for the headquarters of its new Futures Command, which has the monumental task of modernizing the service's future force. For the first time, the Army will place a major command within an urban setting instead of on a … [Read more...]
Army Celebrates Women’s Equality Day
AUGUST 23, 2018 - The nation's annual observance of Women's Equality Day on August 26th commemorates the addition of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, which guaranteed women the right to vote. This action marked the culmination of the long struggle by women to gain an equal voice in their government. The women's suffrage movement in America began in 1848, … [Read more...]
New Army Credentialing Assistance Program To Be Tested This Fall
AUGUST 15, 2018 - A new Army Credentialing Assistance Program is set to begin a one-year limited user test in Texas this fall before a projected rollout to the entire service in fiscal year 2020. The program, which has similar rates and eligibility as tuition assistance, will provide Soldiers up to $4,000 each year to pay for credentials that will prepare them for life … [Read more...]
Automated Meal Entitlement System To Improve Soldier Dining Experience
AUGUST 15, 2018 - The Army is phasing out its manual meal card system after decades of use, as the service fully transitions to its new automated meal entitlement code system next month. Now, instead of presenting a meal card, Soldiers will simply swipe their common access card containing an authorization code for the dining facility. The new system, developed by the Army's … [Read more...]