NATICK, Mass. (July 29, 2015) -- Scientists at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC, are investigating high-barrier, non-foil materials, which have the potential to be lighter in weight, less expensive, and more environmentally friendly than foil-based packaging. The non-foil materials - which are based on nanotechnology - could … [Read more...]

July 29, 2015, WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 22, 2015) -- "Do you have a map in your car? When was the last time you looked at a compass? Imagine a day when we don't have that technology such as the Global Positioning System, better known as GPS. These are the things we worry about," Capt. James McColl said. Both McColl and Capt. Justin Lanahan are cyber officers, part … [Read more...]

WEST POINT, N.Y. (Army News Service, July 28, 2015) -- The most senior leaders of the Army gathered at the U.S. Military Academy for a two-day discussion on the strategic stewardship of the Army profession. The forum here brought together leaders including Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Secretary John M. McHugh, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (USASOC News Service, July 28, 2015) -- The "hyper connectivity" of the world today complicates an already complex set of global security issues, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, or SOCOM, said at a security forum in Colorado, July 24. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel told Fox News correspondent Catherine Herridge that the problems of Russia, the Islamic … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 27, 2015) - "Soldiers will do anything if they know their Families are being cared for," said Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson, referring to Army Community Service, or ACS, which is committed to caring for them. Halverson, who serves as the assistant chief of staff for installation management and as the commander of the Army's Installation … [Read more...]