WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 20, 2014) - The Army needs to make serious institutional changes in order to retain and develop the best Soldiers, the Army's under secretary said. "We have a system in place that is archaic, that now works against us rather than helping us," Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson told a panel at the Association of the United States Army's … [Read more...]
Army Experts Discuss Veteran and Spouse Employment at AUSA
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 20, 2014) - Transitioning Soldiers and Army spouses have a trove of experience and insight to offer civilian employers, say Army experts. Part of being a successful Soldier is not only being successful after the Army, said Col. Adam L. Rocke, director of the Army's Soldier for Life program, but becoming a community leader and an ambassador … [Read more...]
Soldiers and WWII Vets Honored at ‘Fury’ Movie Premiere
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 20, 2014) - Soldiers and World War II veterans were among the honored guests Wednesday night at the world premiere of Brad Pitt's movie Fury, a fictional account of tankers in the "Greatest Generation." The film features Pitt as an Army sergeant, "Wardaddy," who commands a Sherman tank with a five-man crew. The film is set in Germany … [Read more...]
Army Modernization Entering ‘Death Spiral’
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 16, 2014) - "This is a death spiral we're in now," said Heidi Shyu, assistant secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, describing the state of Army modernization. As the budget comes down and programs are extended, smaller quantities of items are purchased, driving up cost, she pointed out. Organic industrial … [Read more...]
‘Total Army Strong’ to Succeed Army Family Covenant
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 16, 2014) - Total Army Strong, successor to the Army Family Covenant, was explained this week at the Association of the U.S. Army's Annual Meeting and Exposition, here. Rather than having a prescribed list of what programs stay and go, Total Army Strong will give installation commanders the authority to determine what Soldier and family … [Read more...]