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LIVE ACTION

REALITY CHECK

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Haptics improvements to Army simulation training makes virtual environments feel more realistic. by Cheryl Marino Simulation doesn’t replace live training, but with enhancements to its digital programs, along with haptics…
EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

THE IMPORTANCE OF RECOGNITION

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EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS Programs like the Defense Acquisition Awards are designed to honor exceptional contributions. (Photo by Michael Bubar-Krukowski and Nicole Brate, Visual Arts and Press, Defense Acquisition University) by Rachel…
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FROM HORSES TO TANKS

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TEAM OF RIVALS Horse cavalry and tanks that made up part of team “Blue” during the Louisiana Maneuvers in September 1941 advance in a heavy downpour of rain that turned…
BRIDGING THE GAP

BUILDING IN 3D

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BRIDGING THE GAP The first prototype printed bridge in the Americas, constructed (and reinforced) with 3D printed double-T beams made of concrete. The ability to 3D print materials on-site and…
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FROM THE DACM: ANSWERING THE CALL

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WHEN DISASTER STRIKES Former U.S. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth joins USACE Commanding General and Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon and other USACE and Unified Command representatives…
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BALANCING ACQUISITION RISK WITH DEPLOYABILITY REWARD

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MOVING ALONG A family of Medium Tactical Vehicles with shelters are loaded and chained to railcars at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. The DPE teams ensure large systems can be secured to…
UNDERGOING DIVESTMENT THUMBNAIL

SEPARATION FROM SERVICE

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UNDERGOING DIVESTMENT EMARSS is currently undergoing divestment from the PEO IEW&S portfolio since early 2023. (Photo courtesy of PEO IEW&S) What happens after Army equipment and systems become obsolete. by…

TAPPING GLOBAL EXPERTISE

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PROTOTYPE LINEUP Early developmental 7.62 mm OWL ammunition from Nammo, in a 4:1 configuration, paired with an M60A1, highlighting previous EMD achievements. (Photo courtesy of JPEO A&A) Innovation at the…

ALL ROADS LEAD TO SUSTAINMENT

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MEDICAL READINESS A Soldier conducts maintenance on a ventilator at the Medical Equipment Concentration Site for the 88th Readiness Division in Ogden, Utah, during the COVID-19 response effort in April…
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FUTURE-PROOF TALENT

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TEACH THE FUTURE Gen. Gary Brito, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s commanding general, discusses the importance of understanding the military decision-making process with a Logistics Captains Career Course at…
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CYBERSECURITY FIRST

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SECURITY LOCKED DOWN The ZT framework hinges on the philosophy of never trust, always verify. (Image by Kevin Deegan, CECOM SEC) CECOM SEC leads Zero Trust implementation.by Kevin Deegan In…
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BLACK HAWK ABOVE AND BEYOND

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IN FULL FLIGHT The multi-mission UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, pictured here at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, is more capable, more survivable, more powerful and…
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GLOBALLY ENGAGED ACQUISITION ENTERPRISE

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by Cheryl Marino FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Apr. 15, 2025)—Army acquisition is an integral part of military operations and it doesn’t stop at the edge of the Pentagon. Among the 80…
Army ALT Magazine article image: Everett Roper, Ph.D., who recently went through the Centralized Section List process and was chosen for a GS-15 project manager position, is seen receiving the Professional Achievement in Government Award at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Awards Gala in Washington, in 2017. Presenting the award is retired U.S. Army four-star Gen. Gustave Perna. (Photo courtesy of Everett Roper)

IN SELECT COMPANY

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WELL-DESERVED AWARD Everett Roper, Ph.D., who recently went through the Centralized Section List process and was chosen for a GS-15 project manager position, receives the Professional Achievement in Government Award…
Army ALT Magazine article image: The 2024 Army Acquisition Hall of Fame inductees were honored at the Army Acquisition Hall of Fame ceremony during the 2024 Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington on October 15, 2024. From left, Maureen Cross, Cathy Dickens, Gary Winkler and Joseph Yakovac. (Photos by Rachel Longarzo, USAASC)

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

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CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER The 2024 Army Acquisition Hall of Fame inductees were honored at the Army Acquisition Hall of Fame ceremony during the 2024 Association of the United States…
Army ALT Magazine image: On August 16, 2024, Mr. Chris Young is officially commissioned as a Major at the Direct Commission Course. Embracing a new role in the U.S. Army, he begins an intensive journey to build his skills from the ground up. (Photo by Maj. Brad Mcpherson, USAASC)

PIONEERING NEW PATHS

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SWEARING IN CEREMONY Chris Young is officially commissioned as a major at the Direct Commission Course on August 16, 2024, at Fort Moore, Georgia. Embracing a new role in the…
ALT Magazine Army DACM column: Warrant officers completed the Talent Acquisition Course to become Talent Acquisition Technicians, the Army’s newest Military Occupational Specialty, 420T. (Photo by Lara Poirrier, U.S. Army Recruiting Command)

From the DACM: A Sustainable Enterprise

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NO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES Twenty-five warrant officers completed the Talent Acquisition Course on July 11, 2024, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, to become Talent Acquisition Technicians—the Army’s newest Military Occupational Specialty, 420T.…
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FRONTLINE FAVORITES: ARMY AL&T TOP FIVE ARTICLES OF 2024

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by Holly DeCarlo-White FORT BELVOIR, Va. (March 14, 2025)—Army AL&T Frontline Favorites celebrate the top five articles published during the past year selected by audience engagement. These impressive written submissions…
SHOULDERING THE BURDEN Sgt. Elijah Tovar with the 2nd Squadron of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment Fox Crew, prepares to launch an RQ-11 Raven drone to conduct surveillance in the training area and locate possible targets during Freedom Shield 24, March 14, 2024, in South Korea. (Photo by Spc. Victoria Morgan, 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

SEND IN THE DRONES

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SHOULDERING THE BURDEN: Sgt. Elijah Tovar with the 2nd Squadron of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment Fox Crew, prepares to launch an RQ-11 Raven drone to conduct surveillance in the training…
A LOOK INSIDE Young Bang, principal deputy assistant secretary for the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology joins Darryl Colvin, joint program executive officer for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense for a walkthrough demonstration of Joint Program Executive Office for CBRND capabilities at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, in August 2023. (Photo by Matthew Gunther, JPEO-CBRND)

THE KNOWN UNKNOWNS

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A LOOK INSIDE: Young Bang, principal deputy assistant secretary for the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology joins Darryl Colvin, joint program executive officer for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear…