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Army leaders issued a call-to-arms Monday for stakeholders to build on talent management initiatives to enable more improvements to how the force recruits, retains, and forges ahead into the information age.
Last year, the Army's Career Skills Programs helped 4,782 Soldiers transition from military service into a civilian career, according to Installation Management Command officials. Army's CSP had a 96% employment placement rate in 2019 and has given troops a chance to master various skills needed for the civilian workforce since its inception.
An Army astronaut swore in nearly 1,000 recruits from space Wednesday as part of the first nationwide Oath of Enlistment ceremony from the International Space Station.
After changing the way it interests young people, the Army is on course to exceed its recruiting goals for another year in a row, said the force's top recruiting officer.
Advanced 3D printing from recycled plastic is an eco-friendly way to strengthen operational readiness, curb supply chain reliance, and improve troop safety, says a top Army scientist -- with testing and evaluations on a mobile lab set for next year.
The Army has initiated changes to its promotion process, allowing qualified officers a chance to "opt-in" for early promotion consideration, Army Talent Management Task Force leaders said Thursday.
As Army leaders look toward the next steps in modernizing the force, they stressed the importance of working with allied partners both in Europe and in Southeast Asia.
Army scientists are on the brink of a pioneering additive-manufacturing technology to help Soldiers quickly swap out broken plastic components with durable 3D printed replacements in the field, says a top Army researcher.
After 34 years of mentoring, Lt. Gen. Bruce Crawford has been selected for the 2020 Black Engineer of the Year Award -- only the second Army officer to receive the BEYA honor.
Army leaders have issued a full list of programs eliminated or reduced during the latest "night court" review, designed to help fund modernization priorities amid the Fiscal Year 2021 budget request.
To improve assignment and case coordination for families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, the Army's Human Resources Command has been developing a web-based system where support staff and families will be able to access cloud-based forms for faster processing.
The Army proposes to add over $2 billion to its modernization efforts next fiscal year that will help continue to develop hypersonic missiles, future aircraft and combat vehicles.
Improvements to the Assignment Interactive Module known as AIM 2.0 will ensure an even better user experience before the next assignment cycle, leaders said.
Last summer, Army spouse Kamyar Haghayeghi left his job as an internal medicine physician in Maryland to follow his wife to San Antonio, Texas.
The results are in, and the Army clenched the title of top civilian employer across the Defense Department -- and ranks seventh among large federal agencies -- according to the 2019 Best Places to Work rankings.
The Army released its Fiscal Year 2021 budget request Monday for $178 billion, which includes a 3% increase in basic pay for Soldiers. If approved, Soldiers could also see a boost in housing and subsistence allowances by 2.9 and 2.3% respectively.
The Army's strength lies in its capacity to project power, which is why the force is evaluating its ability to move, gather, reposition, and sustain large-scale combat capabilities throughout exercise Defender-Europe 20.
Army scientists are on the verge of perfecting facial-recognition technology that can identify figures in the dark, by applying thermal imagery and artificial intelligence to match features with existing databases.
In his first six months on the job, the Army's vice chief of staff said the speed of an improved acquisition process has impressed him the most when it comes to tackling modernization.
The Army has initiated a pilot program that targets quality-of-life improvements at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Polk, Louisiana; and Fort Wainwright, Alaska, said Army Materiel Command's top officer Tuesday.
During an era of modernized warfare, a small cadre of Army scientists have pioneered an all but invincible, lightweight battery set to roll-out by 2024, officials say, with Soldier feedback expected next year.
Thousands of students across the Army and Defense Department enroll in space-related courses each year through the SMDC schoolhouse. Last year, instructors taught nearly 16,000 students in Colorado Springs and at home-station training.
Senior Army leaders -- driven to enrich the morale and quality of life for troops and families stationed in the great North -- have launched multiple short- and long-term initiatives at Army Alaska to bolster the spirits of arctic warriors.
Army Emergency Relief will begin providing up to $1,500 on Feb. 1 to help cover childcare costs for Soldiers and families who move to a new duty station.
Serving as an Army broadcaster with the American Forces Network in the 80s, then-Spc. Charlie Gill was about to depart from AFN headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, when "history happened" and he began to broadcast the fall of the Berlin Wall.
With the launch of the new Battalion Commander Assessment Program, the Army is currently evaluating close to 800 lieutenant colonels and majors at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville and Maj. Gen. Joseph McGee, Army Talent Management Task Force director, provided an update about the BCAP process during a media event Thursday.
The Army's Enterprise Cloud Management Office is set to be in full swing by March, said the service's chief information officer, following the force's data strategy push to modernize and safeguard its networks against great-power competitors.
Army men swept gold through bronze with the top three times in the USA Track and Field Cross Country Championships Saturday at Mission Bay Park in southern California. The Armed Forces Cross Country Championship was run concurrently with the USATF 10K races with both Army men and women taking gold in the team competitions.
Army leaders honored some of the force's top recruiters at a ceremony Wednesday for their efforts in placing nearly 200 recruits in uniform during the first quarter of this fiscal year.
The Army secretary along with senior Army officials joined industry leaders last week to get a closer look at cutting-edge capabilities for future vertical lift ahead of the fiscal year 2030 goal to replace the UH-60 Black Hawk.
The Army must engage in "transformational change" -- not incremental improvements -- to achieve overmatch, deter great-power competition, and win the future fight, said Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville.
Army leaders recognized 11 career counselors for being amongst the best in their career field in retaining experienced and qualified Soldiers.
The nominee to be Army's next under secretary testified before Congress Thursday, pledging to confront four challenges now seen across the service.
As the Army continues reshaping, "night court" sessions once again realigned funds to finance modernization priorities, and according to the Army's top civilian official, the fiscal probe isn't going anywhere.
The Army's Soldier for Life Program plans to host an online job fair for all military spouses this Wednesday, as part of the service's push to place more in the workforce.
Army Sgt. 1st Class Peter Yokel was part of a team that recently upgraded cable equipment at McMurdo Station and the nearby Black Island communications facility in Antarctica, bringing television service to more Americans on the isolated continent.
Whether treating military working dogs or conducting physical fitness training, Capt. Danica Goodheart dedicates 110 percent. Her efforts paid off in August when she won a bodybuilding competition.
A new military entrance exam is now being given to Army recruits to predict performance, behaviors, attitude, and attrition of potential Soldiers. The pilot program is designed to see how the Army can get best-fit recruits, even in jobs that require slightly higher standardized test scores than the applicant achieved.
Beginning New Year's Day, commissary and exchange facilities across the Department of Defense will open their doors to more than 4.1 million additional veterans nationwide, Army officials said.
Some of the biggest stories of the year highlighted people, "the Army's No. 1 resource," as emphasized by senior leaders.
Since the 1970s, Army veteran Jim Annis has been a real-life Santa to the children in his community.
This past year, the Army approved standards for the Army Combat Fitness Test, introduced a new proficiency badge and altered how it promotes Soldiers. The Army also began the groundwork to better manage its talent, while a leadership shuffle brought in new top brass.
Starting early next year, officers looking for a new calling may discover one as marketers. Last week, the Army's latest functional area began selecting eligible Soldiers and the application process will run through Jan. 19.
What can a motivational speaker from the private sector teach the Army about leadership? Maybe more than we think. Building effective teams, whether in business or the military, is about building trust, says best-selling author Simon Sinek.
Since his fellow cadets stormed Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium in 2016 after Army ended Navy's 14-game winning streak, Ryan Velez waited for his chance to play in the storied Army-Navy game.
Through the Army Talent Alignment Process, officers now have more ownership over their careers and no longer need to wait for Army Human Resources Command to divvy out assignments. Using the Assignment Interactive Module 2.0 marketplace, the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Polk, Louisiana, is successfully competing against the rest of the Army to fill most of their 51 billets.
Beneath the shadow of Mount Ascension, lying in the vast expanse of Montana's wilderness, a community of Soldiers joined a staff of 10 civilians to help preserve the outdoor land many veterans use to exercise, hike and enjoy.
The Army just conducted a test of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System in November and plans to conduct a third evaluation in July to inform a low-rate initial production decision by 2021.
The Army Corps of Engineers will be the first organization to test the new Army Contract Writing System in February, a top procurement official said Wednesday.
The military's top health officials testified before Congress Thursday on the ongoing transfer of healthcare systems to the Defense Health Agency.
The Army's advanced manufacturing push intends to cut production timelines and costs throughout the lifecycle of systems, said an Army acquisition officer.
Just a year ago, Christian Montijo was a different man. In fact, he was almost twice the man he is today. Overweight and realizing his unhealthy habits, the 28-year-old banker from Kissimmee, Fla., set a goal to transform himself. And, if he could, revive his dream of joining the Army.
Soldiers now have more color choices while wearing fleece caps -- but it's at their commander's discretion.
Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy invited a top lawmaker to Fort Belvoir Monday, to hear military families concerns and observe housing issues in person, ahead of this week's senate hearing.
Synthetic Training Environment partners are discussing dynamic occlusion and other STE challenges during the 2019 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference this week in Orlando, Florida.
The Army's top leaders updated lawmakers Tuesday on progress being made to fix problems seen in privatized military housing.
As the distribution rate of information around the globe continues to increase, the quantity of misleading information that is used to alter public perception and inherently disrupt a population's thought process is a significant concern, officials said at CyCon 2019.
Ernie Wensaut, a former Army machine gunner for the 1st Infantry Division, was born in a traditional Potawatomi tribal family home, on their reservation in Wisconsin.
Deployed Soldiers will get a taste of home this Thanksgiving after months of planning by logistics personnel to deliver tons of meat and fixings for the traditional meals.
As Congress passed another continuing resolution Thursday to keep the federal government open until Dec. 20, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy said the lack of long-term funding is having a detrimental impact on operations, readiness, maintenance and modernization.
Lt. Col. Matt Johnston and Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Nigro noticed a stark difference in the Afghan national defense forces this time around.
Spc. Avione Allgood missed a medal by centimeters in China at the Military World Games Oct. 25, but she has already qualified for the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials.
Through the new Army Talent Alignment Process, the force is implementing a 21st-century approach to managing its personnel, said Maj. Gen. Joseph McGee. With the implementation of ATAP, the Army is also initiating the new Battalion Commander Assessment Program, or BCAP.
When his father deploys, 9-year-old Davidson Whetstone considers himself "man of the house" -- and he's using his experience to help other military families in a book he's written, and is illustrated by his Green Beret-father.
Army senior leaders engaged with cadets during the Cadet Command 2019 Senior Leader Development Conference at Howard University, Nov. 7.
More than 70,000 decks of playing cards depicting enemy apparatus such as tanks, rocket launchers and air defense systems are being distributed by the Army Training and Doctrine Command.
Three military spouses say they hope to change the world, through one act of kindness at a time.
Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy told West Point cadets Friday that resilience will be key to their success in life and that bouncing back will take courage, effort and a positive attitude.
Competing in a tough field that featured some of the best taekwondo competitors in the world, the U.S. Armed Forces Taekwondo Team walked away from the Military World Games without medals.
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston were honored to induct Master Sgt. Matthew Williams into the Department of Defense's Hall of Heroes.
Williams received the Medal of Honor on Wednesday for his actions in 2008, which helped save the lives of four critically-wounded Soldiers and stopped the enemy from overrunning the team's position.
In the final competition of the World Military Games in China, USA's Judith Coyle finished the triathlon in 2:10:48 to win a gold medal Sunday in the women's senior division and propel her mixed senior team to a silver medal.
The Army is making improvements to the household goods, or HHG, process to help alleviate some of the stress attributed to a permanent change of station move.
Less than a week after receiving his new Integrated Head Protective System, or IHPS, the neck mandible saved the Soldier's life in Afghanistan.
Around 14,000 officers will participate in the new Army Talent Alignment Process, or ATAP, as the Army works to establish a 21st century talent management system, officials said.
The Army plans to test a new approach to talent management this fiscal year on how to select battalion commanders before possibly extending it to other ranks, said the Army's top officer.
The Department of Labor recently launched a website to help military spouses that possess an occupational license and need to transfer their credentials to another state.
The Army is pumping more funds into military housing, while finding ways to ease challenges when Soldiers and families head to a new duty station.
Army Futures Command, the Army's youngest command based out of Austin, Texas, has worked holistically in the last year with other Army commands, says their top general.
In addition, they've developed strategic partnerships with more than 1,500 companies -- from four-person start-ups to major corporations -- to hundreds of colleges and universities.
Eleven top-performing Soldiers from around the Army came together Tuesday to receive the Army's first-ever Expert Soldier Badges.
Social support and connection have a direct tie to readiness, as the Army looks for ways to build a sense of community among Soldiers and their families.
When Spc. David Chambers navigated his way in the dark woods of Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, with little more than a compass to guide him, he took on challenges that few of the 2019 Best Warrior competitors expected: completing physical and mental tests by themselves.
Army leaders in Europe revealed details Tuesday of a massive exercise that will send 20,000 U.S. Soldiers to the continent next spring to conduct force projection and readiness training across 10 countries.
The Army is now testing virtual-reality goggles that will allow Soldiers to rehearse combat missions that they are about to undertake.
After a personal look at Soldiers who make up today's Army, the service's new secretary delved deeper Monday into what the force needs to compete against near-peer threats.
As the Multi-Domain Task Force pilot program nears its end, the Army is now using lessons from it to establish three similar task forces.
Master Fitness Training instructors work tirelessly to coach Soldiers from across the Army in developing new ways to prepare Soldiers for combat, while in the process, helping increase readiness and lowering profiles up to 40%.
During the upcoming Military World Games in Wuhan, China, the U.S. Armed Forces women's basketball players will face taller, Olympic-caliber players, but will use speed, strength and shooting to offset any size disadvantage.
Thirty Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division recently tested new technologies in a video-game environment to provide feedback for the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross-Functional Team.
The Defense Logistics Agency Army National Account Manager team monitors material availability, Army pre-positioned stocks and readiness of Army weapons systems.
Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Calderon -- former drill sergeant, competitive bodybuilder, online fitness guru, and Master Fitness Trainer instructor at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, discusses resiliency, fitness, and the keys to success when taking the Army Combat Fitness Test.
The only aviation school of its kind in the Defense Department, the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site teaches about 350 students per year across the U.S. military as well as from foreign militaries, which account for about 20 percent of its enrollment.
While suicides among active-duty Soldiers reached their highest levels in a decade last year, Army leaders have already executed measures to bring those numbers down.
Joint cooperation will be crucial to maintaining U.S. forces' overmatch against near peers and potential adversaries, an Army general said Monday.
A keel-laying ceremony took place Monday for the first of a new class of Army watercraft, the Maneuver Support Vessel (Light).
As the Army prepares to potentially allocate $8.6 billion toward its six modernization priorities in fiscal year 2020, a senior Army leader said the service should recognize Soldiers' ongoing work in the Pacific.
Soldiers assigned to the 20th Engineer Brigade recently completed a nine-month deployment in which they supported operations in nine different countries in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and saved the U.S. government close to $49 million in construction costs.
The tweets surface innocently in Twitter feeds, often passing as legit news or normal social media posts.
During the midterm elections last year, U.S. Cyber Command had three teams deployed forward in Europe working with partner nations to "hunt and track" adversaries attempting to disrupt U.S. democratic processes, its commander said Monday.
The Army's chief information officer rolled out a revised, holistic approach for data assets Monday, along with cyber's role within the new era of great-power competition.
The Army will achieve its fiscal year 2019 recruiting goal, exceeding the new Soldier target of 68,000 before the year's end, senior leaders announced Tuesday. Leaders credited the Army's overhauled recruiting and outreach efforts, to include Army Recruiting Command's initiative to increase presence in 22 U.S. metropolitan areas. The Army observed a 15 percent average increase in enlistments in these 22 cities, to include a rise in female and minority recruits.
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