JANUARY 7, 2019 - A solar power plant with energy-storage capability that went online this year at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and a biofuel power plant at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, were among projects that helped the Army gain recognition in 2018 with an award from the Federal Energy Management Program. "This was recognition for a tremendous amount of teamwork," said … [Read more...]

JANUARY 4, 2019 - Civil unrest. Loss of communications. Narrow, congested roadways. No line of sight on the enemy. These are some of the conditions that shape the nature of fighting in dense urban areas now and into the future. But with technology and the world changing so rapidly, how will Soldiers operate? What weapons and equipment will they carry? Dozens of … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 28, 2018, Fort Meade, MD - The Army has initiated many changes to help modernize the service, bolster readiness, and increase lethality. Below is a list of some of the biggest modernization stories that impacted the force in 2018. (Links to the original stories follow this article.) FUTURES COMMAND FINDS HOME In July, senior leaders announced that Austin, Texas … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 20, 2018 - The U.S. Army is adopting the Army Greens as its new service uniform, based on the iconic "pink and green" uniform worn during the World War II. This will be the everyday service uniform starting in 2020, and it will reflect the professionalism of the Soldier. The Army Greens Uniform will include khaki pants and brown leather oxfords for both men and … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 18, 2018, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD - The Army is delivering a powerful new tool, via a web-based portal, to connect commanders at home station with their Soldiers in theaters around the world. Establishing mission-command capabilities, from across the globe, will translate into more robust situational awareness and greater mission success for units on the move, … [Read more...]