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“We're looking beyond what’s needed today and anticipating the skills necessary for tomorrow. It’s about being proactive and ensuring that our Soldiers have multi- ple accession pathways available to them to get the critical skills we need,” Collins said. “Chris Young’s direct commission clearly highlights the innovative approaches we’re taking to reshape our talent management process and drive Army transformation,” he added.
Looking ahead, Young is focused on fostering a culture of innovation within the Army Acquisition Corps. He aims to create pathways for collaboration between the military and private sector innovators, ensuring that the Army remains adaptable and forward-thinking.
“I intend to draw on my industry expe- rience to identify and address gaps in meeting Soldiers’ needs. For instance, when they express, ‘If only I had this tool, my job would be more effective,’ it reso- nates with me,” he said. “I am passionate about driving progress and eager to chan- nel that energy into the Army acquisition mission.”
With a rigorous training path ahead, he has already graduated from the Direct Commission Course
MORE COURSES AHEAD
Maj. Chris Young proudly graduates from the Direct Commission Course, Class 004-24 on September 20, 2024, at Fort Moore, Georgia. This milestone signifies his successful transition from civilian to officer in the U.S. Army.
and will also
complete the Signal Basic Officer Course and the Signal Captain Career Course. After this training, he will transition to a Functional Area 51, where he will compete in the 25-02 job market for a position as an assistant product manager. He’s hoping for a position in a program executive office.
As Young settles into his role, the impact of his commission is already being felt, setting a powerful example for how civil- ian expertise can be leveraged to enhance military effectiveness. With a clear vision and a commitment to excellence, Young is poised to make lasting contributions to
the Army and its mission, making way for the many who will follow in his footsteps.
For more on the direct commission program, go to
https://talent.army.mil/job/acqui- sition. For more information about officers in Army acquisition, go to https://
asc.army.mil/web/career-development/ military-officer/information.
ASHLEY M. KESTNER is the Army Class Management Activity program manager and a communications analyst for the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center Army Director of Acquisition Career Management Office. She has special expertise in
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government,
nonprofit, media
healthcare relations,
and
military communications, with more than 15 years of experience leading strategic communication, communication,
crisis stakeholder management
and brand advancement initiatives. She holds a B.A. in journalism from Indiana University and is a graduate of the Defense Information School.
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