LOS ANGELES (Feb. 27, 2014) - At the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies, researchers specializing in the art and science of creating an immersive experience work with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to advance interactive simulation-based solutions for training Soldiers, teaching students, treating patients and more. In 1999, the Army and … [Read more...]

FORT IRWIN, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2014) - When the Army's senior non-commissioned officer asks for opinions, it could be a once-in-a-career opportunity for Soldiers to make a difference for themselves, their units, their families, or the Army. That opportunity took place when Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III visited with leadership, Soldiers, families and community … [Read more...]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 24, 2014) - Leaner but still mean -- if not meaner -- is the future of the Army in 2025, and the time to prepare for that future force is now. "We have a consensus and an opportunity, and really a need, to move ahead very quickly as we look at Force 2025," said Gen. Robert Cone, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Cone … [Read more...]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 24, 2014) - To prepare the Army for tomorrow, the seeds must be planted today, according to Heidi Shyu, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology. "We're navigating a very challenging period for our Army - the drawdown forces are occurring during a period of dramatic fiscal constraint and budget pressure," Shyu said. … [Read more...]

NATICK, Mass. (Feb. 24, 2014) - Staff Sgt. Ty Carter has two words for Soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, "Get help." The Medal of Honor winner brought this message to the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) on Feb. 19. He developed post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, after his experiences at Combat … [Read more...]