Author: Aliyah Harrison

Behind The Frontlines From the Frontlines Policy & Planning

July 2, 2026

Leadership Insight: Deferred Consequences: Sustainment Risk in Experimentation and Prototyping

The Army is operating in an era defined by strategic competition with China, technological disruption…

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Behind The Frontlines From the Frontlines

June 29, 2026

The Art of Influence: Scaling from Direct to Organizational Leadership

According to Army Doctrine Publication 6-22, leadership is defined as the process of influencing people…

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AAW Spotlights Behind The Frontlines Career Development From the Frontlines Workforce

June 26, 2026

2026 ACMA Summit Success

Army Acquisition Functional Advisors representing the six functional areas and career advocates within major commands…

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Behind The Frontlines From the Frontlines

June 25, 2026

CPE ST3 Redefining Risk and Innovation Through Its People

Over the past several years, CPE ST3 has undergone a cultural transformation, moving away from…

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ALCP Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force IDEAL

June 23, 2026

Understand the Why Behind the Work – Ebonie F. McClintock-Bennett

For Ebonie McClintock-Bennett, understanding the ‘why’ behind the work is not optional—it is essential. That…

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Behind The Frontlines From the Frontlines Policy & Planning

June 22, 2026

Catalytic Contracting: Bridging the Foxhole-to-Factory Divide Through Life Cycle Business Leadership

For the U.S. Army to maintain its decisive edge, the procurement apparatus must operate on…

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Behind The Frontlines From the Frontlines Science & Technology

June 18, 2026

Culture Eats Digital Engineering for Breakfast

Read how the Army Systems Engineering and Architecture (ASEA), a centralized selection list-led directorate established…

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Behind The Frontlines From the Frontlines Policy & Planning

June 15, 2026

Army Signs Streamlined MRP, Aligning Authority with PAEs to Accelerate Capability Delivery

The Army has signed a new policy that fundamentally transforms the materiel release process, replacing…

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AAW Spotlights Behind The Frontlines Workforce

June 11, 2026

From the DACM: Rebuilding the Army Acquisition Workforce for Speed, Agility and Results

Workforce optimization is not just about reducing numbers; it is about redistributing talent, reskilling personnel…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

June 9, 2026

The Power of Positivity – Maj. Kenneth G. Welch

Maj. Kenneth Welch may be new to acquisitions but he’s no stranger to the Army.…

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Behind The Frontlines From the Frontlines Science & Technology

June 8, 2026

Army Contracting Enterprise Leaders Chart the Way Forward

On April 22-23, 2026, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement (DASA(P)) convened…

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Behind The Frontlines From the Frontlines

June 4, 2026

CECOM ASIC Accelerates Help Desk Support via GenAI Integration

CECOM ASIC has incorporated GenAI capabilities into its Enterprise Help Desk that services the Army’s…

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AAW Spotlights Behind The Frontlines General

June 2, 2026

51C NCO Reclassification Results Announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (June 2, 2026) – The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) congratulates…

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AAW Spotlights Behind The Frontlines Career Development SSCF Workforce

June 1, 2026

A Foundation of Mastery: SSCF Class of 2026 Graduates

On May 21st, nineteen fellows, along with their families and friends, gathered at the Warfighting…

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Behind The Frontlines From the Frontlines

May 28, 2026

ATEC Continuous Evaluation Campaign: Purpose-Driven Learning

As the Army moves at speed toward continuous transformation, ATEC is embracing early integration, diverse…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

May 26, 2026

Lead with Confidence and Respect – Nicole Vargas

Nicole Vargas believes the best ideas rarely come from one mind alone. By asking thoughtful…

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Behind The Frontlines From the Frontlines

May 21, 2026

Acquisition Leaders Highlight Workforce Transformation at NPS Symposium

The Naval Postgraduate School hosted its 23rd annual Acquisition Research Symposium and Innovation Summit on…

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Been There, Done That Behind The Frontlines

May 14, 2026

Leadership Insight: Improving Public Sector Inefficiencies with Private Sector Solutions

After a distinguished 38-year career in the U.S. Army, retired Lt. Gen. Neil Thurgood made…

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ATAP Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force SLRP

May 12, 2026

Step Outside Your Comfort Zone – Aaron Robertson-Majewski

Aaron Robertson-Majewski approaches each day as a gift, and each opportunity as a chance to…

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Behind The Frontlines DACM Office Hot Topics General

January 6, 2026

January 2026 Hot Topics

DACM Hot Topics offers a monthly overview of timely educational and career resources for Army…

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Behind The Frontlines DACM Office Hot Topics

December 9, 2025

December 2025 Hot Topics

DACM Hot Topics offers a monthly overview of timely educational and career resources for Army…

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Six Army Acquisition Workforce members graduated from the DACM’s LEAD program in a ceremony held on August 20, 2025, at the Defense Acquisition University, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. From back left, Joseph Neumann, Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal; James Smith, PEO Enterprise; Melissa Pitts, JPEO CBRND; Marty Zybura, deputy to the Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management; Ronald R. Richardson Jr., Army DACM; and Vicky DeGuzman, chief of the Workforce Development and Engagement division. From front left, Katrina Harris, PEO Combat Support and Combat Service Support; Jessica Gregis, PEO Command, Control, Communications and Network; Callie Bounds, JPEO CBRND; and Kim Gibbons, LEAD program manager. (Photos by Rebecca Wright, USAASC)

Behind The Frontlines LEAD

September 4, 2025

YEAR GROUP 2024 PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE FROM THE LEAD PROGRAM

Year Group 2024 participants graduate from the Leadership Excellence and Acquisition Development (LEAD) program.

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Career Development DACM Office Hot Topics General

September 2, 2025

September 2025 Hot Topics

DACM Hot Topics offers a monthly overview of timely educational and career resources for Army…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

August 27, 2025

PURSUE AND PROSPER – DAVID CHIN

Learn more about David Chin and his career advice to always be open to learning…

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EYE IN THE SKY: A drone gets a closer look at intruders while flying above the Blue Grass Army Depot—the only DOD installation testing AI software to enhance physical security. (Photo by Greg Kocher, BGAD)

Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

August 23, 2025

AI-PROPELLED SECURITY

Joint Munitions Command is leveraging AI analytics to safeguard the Organic Industrial Base.

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COLLABORATION ON INTEGRATION: Soldiers and Army civilians collaborate to integrate AI with continuous process improvement, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making across the force. (Image by Denise Kovalevich, Office of the Army Chief Information Officer)

Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

August 21, 2025

OPTIMIZING MILITARY EFFICIENCY

Integrating AI with continuous process improvement in the U.S. Army.

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The Defense Innovation Unit recognizes the selection of six contracting officers for the third cohort of the Immersive Commercial Acquisition Program for 2024-2025 during a ceremony at the DAU Campus on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, October 23, 2024. (Photo courtesy of DAU)

AAW Spotlights Army ALT Magazine Career Development Workforce

August 19, 2025

PROACTIVE LEARNING

Why DAU credentials are essential for today’s acquisition professional.

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WORK IS NEVER DONE: Collen Roller, a senior computer scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory, at his desk. Roller is the creator of NIPRGPT, an AI platform utilized by the Air Force. (Photo by Albert P. Santacroce, Air Force Research Laboratory)

Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

August 16, 2025

ARMY INTELLIGENCE

Inside the development and adoption of AI chatbots—most notably, the Army’s new CamoGPT.

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CLEAR TO FLY: The Army MX Autonomous Test Platform configured with Launched Effects options. (Photo by SGT David Resnick, Office of the Secretary of the Army)

Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

August 14, 2025

CORRECT BY CONSTRUCTION FOR LSCOA

CLEAR TO FLYThe Army MX Autonomous Test Platform configured with Launched Effects options. (Photo by…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

August 13, 2025

EMBRACE CHANGE – STACEY MILLER

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support TITLE: Logistics management specialist…

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A PROACTIVE CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY: Organizations must define and understand what correct data and system states look like prior to deploying tools such as firewalls or intrusion detection systems. Cybersecurity measures are used to preserve and protect integrity, ensuring that data remains accurate, complete and unaltered without proper authorization. (Photo by Christina Morillo, Pexels)

Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

August 12, 2025

BEYOND THE BUZZWORDS

A PROACTIVE CYBERSECURITY STRATEGYOrganizations must define and understand what correct data and system states look…

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MAP BREAK: Soldiers at the Tactical Systems Integration Facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, use digital planning platforms to project live geospatial, weather and force structure data onto a map. (Photo by Dan Lafontaine, DEVCOM C5ISR Center)

Army ALT Magazine From the Frontlines Science & Technology

August 9, 2025

ALL ACCORDING TO PLAN

MAP BREAKSoldiers at the Tactical Systems Integration Facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, use digital…

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The FLRAA team shows Col. Matthew Scher, the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade commanding officer, what his Soldiers can expect from the FLRAA in the 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment hangar on September 9, 2024. A tiltrotor aircraft, FLRAA will have the hybrid capabilities of both planes and helicopters. (Photo by Spc. Charles Clark, 25th Infantry Division)

Army ALT Magazine Program of Record Science & Technology

August 7, 2025

TWICE AS FAR, TWICE AS FAST

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS The FLRAA team shows Col. Matthew Scher, the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade commanding…

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NEXT STOP, RETIREMENT: The retirement process can be overwhelming. Being prepared and remaining well-informed about proper retirement planning can ease anxiety and help retirees adjust and enjoy their new lifestyle. (Photo by ESB Professional, Shutterstock)

Army ALT Magazine Career Development Workforce

August 5, 2025

CAREER NAVIGATOR: ROAD TO RETIREMENT

NEXT STOP, RETIREMENT The retirement process can be overwhelming. Being prepared and remaining well-informed about…

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Career Development DACM Office Hot Topics General

August 5, 2025

August 2025 Hot Topics

FISCAL YEAR 2026 DAU TRAINING SCHEDULE Keep an eye on your goals by taking Defense…

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Workforce

August 4, 2025

FY26 Product Director (PD) Slate Announcement

FORT BELVOIR, VA. (July 28, 2025) — Ten Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) professionals were selected…

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CREATING WITH CAD: PPTE participants gain digital engineering experience by integrating various tools and processes, including CAD software, enabling engineers to explore how products operate in real-world conditions. (Photo by ThisIsEngineering, Pexels)

Army ALT Magazine PPTE Workforce

August 4, 2025

A DIGITAL DIVE

CREATING WITH CADPPTE participants gain digital engineering experience by integrating various tools and processes, including…

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BETTER COMMAND OF THE BATTLEFIELD: A service member from the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Utah National Guard, prepares for Exercise Hydra, May 8, 2025, at the Utah Test and Training Range. With the One World Terrain program, AI can automate tactical adjustments and suggest real-time tactical shifts based on evolving battle conditions. (Photo by Jaycee Baker, 151st Wing Air National Guard)

Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

August 2, 2025

PREPARING FOR THE CYBER BATTLESPACE

BETTER COMMAND OF THE BATTLEFIELDA service member from the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Utah…

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DEVCOM CBC electrical engineer James Severtsen demonstrates how the DIMES are inserted into the carousel attachment on the FLIR Skyraider quadcopter. The quadcopter can then remotely drop the expendable microsensors to create a larger system of DIMES that work together to alert warfighters of nearby threats. (Photo by Ellie White, DEVCOM CBC)

Army ALT Magazine From the Frontlines Science & Technology

July 31, 2025

DEPLOYABLE MICROSENSORS

A DIME FOR A CAROUSEL RIDE DEVCOM CBC electrical engineer James Severtsen demonstrates how the…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

July 30, 2025

PIVOTAL MOMENTS – MEGHAN LANGSTON

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Aviation – International Apache TITLE: International program manager YEARS OF…

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Integrated Logistics Support Center IT Radio Logistics Assistance Representatives and SEC Software Support Representatives participate in a motor pool terrain walk hosted by 210 Field Artillery Brigade at Camp Casey, Korea. CECOM team members provide on-the-spot guidance in support of the Brigade’s Joint Battle Command – Platform Mounted Mission Command – Software readiness event. (Photo by Gaby Waters, CECOM SEC)

Army ALT Magazine From the Frontlines Policy & Planning

July 29, 2025

ADAPTIVE EDGE

FIELD ENGAGEMENT CECOM Integrated Logistics Support Center IT Radio Logistics Assistance Representatives and SEC Software…

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In a simulation, Navy Lt. Anh Nguyen, a master’s student who is currently evaluating the use of the IVAS augmented reality software, initiates treatment of a wounded warfighter by displaying virtual hands that provide previously recorded guidance in the procedure. (Photo courtesy of Christoph Leuze, Nakamir Inc.)

Army ALT Magazine Program of Record Science & Technology

July 26, 2025

NEXT-LEVEL REALITY

TEST SUBJECT In a simulation, Navy Lt. Anh Nguyen, a master’s student who is currently…

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There are many activities that DAU-SSCF includes, such as a program management course and leadership courses. There are plenty of topics to learn with DACM. (Photo by Kevin C. McDevitt, U.S. Army Support Activity, Fort Dix)

Army ALT Magazine Career Development Workforce

July 24, 2025

From the DACM: Future-Proofing the AAW

The Army Acquisition Workforce is entering a new era of efficiency and effectiveness.

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The travel industry is turning to technology more and more to cope with increasing logistical challenges. (Photo by Anna Shvets, Pexels)

Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

July 22, 2025

TOURIST INVASION

TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORT The travel industry is turning to technology more and more to cope with…

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a bilateral exchange with Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles at the Pentagon in Washington on Feb. 7, 2025. (Photo by Madelyn Keech, U.S. Air Force)

Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

July 17, 2025

COMMON KNOWLEDGE

AUKUS TALKS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a bilateral exchange with Australian Deputy Prime…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

July 15, 2025

TESTING THE WATERS

DRINK WATER Dehydration is caused by not drinking enough water. The amount of water necessary…

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Army ALT Magazine

July 11, 2025

EVERYTHING CYBER

Army AL&T magazine’s final print edition releases this summer discussing cybersecurity, network development, software modernization…

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Army ALT Magazine Policy & Planning

July 10, 2025

THE RIGHT BALANCE

INSIDE INFORMATION CMOSS cards are embedded with networked capabilities like positioning, navigation and timing, mission…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

July 9, 2025

THE ART OF ACQUISITION – CHELSEA CESPEDES

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Network TITLE: Assistant product manager YEARS…

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Acquisition 360°Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

July 8, 2025

RESPONSIBLE SPEED

READY TO LAUNCH The Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Project Management Office, in collaboration with the U.S.…

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Army ALT Magazine Workforce

July 3, 2025

DOGS ON DUTY

GOOD BOY Lenny, a three-year-old Belgian Malinois explosive detection K9, poses for a picture at…

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Career Development DACM Office Hot Topics

July 1, 2025

July 2025 Hot Topics

OPPORTUNITIES FY26 DAU TRAINING SCHEDULE OPENS JULY 17 Starting July 17, DAU’s entire FY26 schedule…

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Workforce

June 30, 2025

51C NCO RECLASSIFICATION RESULTS ANNOUNCED

FORT BELVOIR, Va (June 30, 2025) – The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) congratulates…

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