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...]
Army Observes Earth Day, Environmental Stewardship
APRIL 22, 2019, Chievres, Belgium - April 22 is Earth Day in the U.S. First observed in 1970, the U.S. Army is highlighting its environmental stewardship achievements through its proactive measures to maintain, restore and enhance environmental resources year-round. At U.S. Army Garrison Benelux, environmental stewardship is important since the garrison is uniquely situated … [Read more...]
Army Considers Additional Multi-Factor Authentication Measures
APRIL 19, 2019 - The Army is working on additional authentication measures to provide more options to access Army online resources while maintaining the security of information-technology systems. Army CIO/G-6 officials are working with Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) to consider alternatives to the Army's current multi-factor … [Read more...]