FROM THE DIRECTOR OF
ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT RONA LD R. R ICH A R DSON JR .
ANSWERING THE CALL
The Army Acquisition Workforce is prepared to provide support, stateside and globally.
humanitarian efforts, our acquisition workforce is prepared and ready to provide exceptional support whenever and wherever we are needed, both stateside and across the globe.
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SUPPORTING GLOBAL EFFORTS Te acquisition professional is charged with the mission to culti- vate innovation, design the impossible and provide Soldiers with what they need to be successful. In a workforce of approximately 33,500 Army acquisition professionals, each member supports the readiness of the Army’s warfighter no matter the range of requirements for the mission. Our acquisition professionals have demonstrated their commitment to providing support when- ever and wherever it’s needed, often becoming a critical part of the success of many global operations and humanitarian efforts.
For over 18 months, our AAW professionals have voluntarily supported the efforts in Ukraine. Te multibillion-dollar mili- tary aid packages included in this support have been delivered at unprecedented speeds, reassuring our nation’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty. Tis support from the AAW is a prime example of the workforce’s ability to pivot, for example, providing thousands of pieces of equipment to Ukraine and then replac- ing those items at a rapid pace. Our acquisition professionals also took this opportunity to learn from their work and incorporated
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rmy Acquisition Workforce (AAW) professionals have the training, ethical foundation and disci- pline to support Soldiers in their success worldwide. Whether it’s supporting operational missions or
those lessons into training that will support similar needs in the future.
Stateside, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) led the efforts in Baltimore, Maryland, after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024. Te team from the USACE, including acquisition professionals, responded immediately to restore safety in and out of the Port of Baltimore. From collecting critical data that would assist with future operations to structural engineer support and waterway debris management, the support from USACE has helped pave the way for the reconstruction and reopening of a vital port in the region, critical for transportation, businesses and network optimization.
Global efforts often require multimillion or multibillion dollar investments. Te acquisition workforce professionals behind these efforts are coming to these projects with the credibility needed to ensure that the missions are not only executed successfully but that the overall mission can be held accountable to the Ameri- can people. Having a disciplined and dependable workforce that is properly trained with the tools and critical thinking skills needed to succeed for these types of missions means they can bring a calm to the chaos that can be felt by the public when our service members are involved in global conflicts, such as that in Ukraine. It’s vital to ensure transparency to the American people and that acquisition professionals are able to provide and main- tain that level of accountability and showcase the results of these collective efforts.
Army AL&T Magazine
Spring 2025
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