FORT BELVOIR, Va. (March 31, 2014) - Fort Belvoir played host to the Cyber - Digital Master Gunner Solution Course, March 3-21. The course, a new three-week pilot program developed by U.S. Army Communications - Electronics Command's Field Support Branch, invited Soldiers and network professionals from U.S. Army Cyber Command, and the 1st Information Operations Command (Land) … [Read more...]

FORT DRUM, N.Y. (March 31, 2014) - As early as 2012, the Department of Defense announced plans of integrating technologically sophisticated, yet tactical, hearing protection devices for Soldiers engaged in overseas combat operations and local training exercises. The Tactical Communication and Protective System, or TCAPS, has generated a lot of talk among Soldiers in Fort … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, March 31, 2014) - The involuntary separation of Soldiers from the force may be necessary as the Army draws down in strength over the next few years, the service's vice chief of staff told members of Congress. Gen. John F. Campbell testified March 26, to the Senate Armed Services Committee, subcommittee on readiness and management support, about … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, March 27, 2014) - The Army G-1 told members of the House Armed Services Committee that with sequestration will come a slowdown in Soldier compensation and benefits in order to maintain readiness and modernization. While Lt. Gen. Howard K. Bromberg said he doesn't want to see that happen, he testified Tuesday, to the House Armed Services … [Read more...]

FORT LEE, Va. (March 27, 2014) - The change could be likened to the uproar generated more than a decade ago by mere talk of replacing the Army's black combat boot, an old standby that held a ton of tradition for generations of Soldiers. There was a hefty amount of opposition against replacing it, but necessity ushered in a better boot and the old footwear took its place in … [Read more...]