WASHINGTON (June 3, 2013) -- The Army published a new handbook this month to provide leaders of all levels with the information and tools needed to address today's cybersecurity challenges, and to ensure organizations adopt the necessary practices to protect their information and the Army network. "We must change our culture, enforce compliance, and ensure that people are … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 3, 2013) -- "Man, that was a rush," said 19-year-old Julian Chavez, with a grin, after firing a machine gun from a helicopter on the ground as he trained with Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. After working with Army aviation mechanics, flying in a helicopter with Soldiers, and firing on targets, it was now up to the teenager from … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 3, 2013) -- Globally, and across the total force in fiscal year 2013, the Army could engage in nearly 6,000 different activities, in more than 160 countries, and involving as many as 60,000 Soldiers and Army civilians as part of its "regionally aligned forces" concept. Brig. Gen. Kimberly C. Field, with Army G-3/5/7, spoke May 30, during a … [Read more...]

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (May 31, 2013) -- Army researchers are responding to a request from the U.S. Special Operations Command for technologies to help develop a revolutionary Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit. The Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit, or TALOS, is an advanced infantry uniform that promises to provide superhuman strength with greater ballistic … [Read more...]

VICENZA, Italy (May 30, 2013) -- Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, Ph.D., and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell met with Soldiers and the civilian work force here May 28 to discuss current Army priorities and gain situational awareness of key initiatives and programs. The pair was on the first portion of a visit to Afghanistan to observe the … [Read more...]