WASHINGTON (April 8, 2015) - Undersecretary of the Army Brad R. Carson paid a visit to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he discussed a variety of subjects - innovation, Force 2025 and beyond, the Army Operating Concept and how to 'win in a complex world,' April 1. Speaking and exchanging ideas with scholars, senior leaders and reporters, Carson spoke … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (April 8, 2015) - Army training will likely always involve Soldiers going to the field and firing their weapons. But in the near future, it will also involve a lot more training in "synthetic" environments to make time in the field more productive and meaningful. "The next capability will be a leader-focused, Soldier-centric capability that immerses a Soldier, … [Read more...]

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (April 8, 2015) - The U.S. Army's mobile kitchen will be put to the test on Fort Leonard Wood during a demonstration that will assess new energy-efficient appliances used to feed about 1,000 Soldiers, April 21. Eight cooks, with the 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, or MEB, will be the first to use the appliances to prepare and serve 350 pounds of … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (April 7, 2015) - Topping the list of things the Army wants in its $127 billion Fiscal Year 2016 budget request are 12 critical programs that support mission command, joint combined arms maneuver, and broad joint mission support. Experts within the Army's G-8, responsible for matching programs with limited resources, were quick to point out that the list of items … [Read more...]

ARLINGTON, Va. (April 7, 2015) - Sleep is as important as food and water, yet many military Service members wrestle with insomnia or wake up too early. The result can be serious health problems or reduced readiness. The good news is, even with the demands of military service, many sleep problems may be avoided or resolved, said U.S. Public Health Service Commander Tony … [Read more...]