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Sep 25 2025
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A Soldier trains with the TLS Manpack, a modular electromagnetic warfare and signals intelligence system designed to provide situational awareness and force protection at the tactical edge. (Photo by Shawn Nesaw, PEO IEW&S)

PEO IEW&S Drives Rapid Prototyping

By Wiley Robinson Behind The Frontlines, From the Frontlines, Science & Technology

The Army’s ability to adapt and innovate in real time is critical to mission success on the modern battlefield.

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Sep 29 2025
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HONE YOUR CRAFT – Maj. Timothy Hancock

By Wiley Robinson Faces of the Force, TWI

In both his career and personal life, Maj. Timothy Hancock carries a simple philosophy: always make the best of every circumstance.

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Sep 24 2025
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The deployable defensive cyber operations systems kits help soldiers protect their systems from online attacks. They work by automating security tasks, making it easier to set up defenses, and giving experts tools to quickly understand and respond to threats.

PM Defensive Cyber Operations Aligns with Continuous Transformation

By Wiley Robinson Behind The Frontlines, From the Frontlines, Policy & Planning

The U.S. Army prioritizes a shift to faster, more agile software development and acquisitions to deliver defensive cyber operations.

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Sep 18 2025
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Soldiers practice capturing facial photos with a mobile biometrics collection device.

Biometrics Integration

By Wiley Robinson Behind The Frontlines, From the Frontlines, Science & Technology

By directly enhancing capabilities in protection, intelligence, movement and maneuver, fires and sustainment, biometrics provide an operational edge.

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Sep 18 2025
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Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy A. George talk together before they join “Fox and Friends”

THE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL PROVIDES DEFENSE ACQUISITION-RELEVANT GRADUATE EDUCATION

By Wiley Robinson Behind The Frontlines

NPS offers graduate degrees in the acquisition sciences—specifically Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in program management and contract management.

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Sep 09 2025
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Staff Sgt. Jordan LeeAnn Kennedy Profile Picture

BE THE LEADER YOU WISHED YOU HAD – SSG Jordan Kennedy

By Wiley Robinson Faces of the Force

Modeling the leadership qualities you value builds trust and credibility with those in your personal and professional life.

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Sep 11 2025
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Behind The Frontlines Hero Image with Ronald R. Richardson of DACM

NOW ONLINE—BEHIND THE FRONTLINES

By Wiley Robinson Behind The Frontlines

Introducing, “Behind the Frontlines: Enabling the Warfighter,” an all-online outlet consisting of exclusive and partner-created content focusing on Army acquisition.

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Sep 08 2025
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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)

YEAR GROUP 2024 PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE FROM THE LEAD PROGRAM

By Aliyah Harrison Behind The Frontlines, LEAD

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

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Sep 02 2025
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September 2025 Hot Topics

By Aliyah Harrison Career Development, DACM Office Hot Topics, General

DACM Hot Topics offers a monthly overview of timely educational and career resources for Army Acquisition professionals to enhance their career success.

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Sep 09 2025
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PURSUE AND PROSPER – DAVID CHIN

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Faces of the Force

Learn more about David Chin and his career advice to always be open to learning about as many aspects of your work as possible.

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Sep 02 2025
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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)

AI-PROPELLED SECURITY

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Science & Technology

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

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Aug 12 2025
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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)

OPTIMIZING MILITARY EFFICIENCY

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Science & Technology
COLLABORATION ON INTEGRATIONSoldiers 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...
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Oct 28 2025
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PROACTIVE LEARNING

By Aliyah Harrison AAW Spotlights, Army ALT Magazine, Career Development, Workforce

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

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Aug 05 2025
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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 INTELLIGENCE

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Science & Technology
WORK IS NEVER DONECollen 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...
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Aug 05 2025
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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)

CORRECT BY CONSTRUCTION FOR LSCOA

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Science & Technology
CLEAR TO FLYThe Army MX Autonomous Test Platform configured with Launched Effects options. (Photo by SGT David Resnick, Office of the Secretary of the Army) A new take on an...
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Sep 09 2025
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EMBRACE CHANGE – STACEY MILLER

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Faces of the Force
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support TITLE: Logistics management specialist YEARS OF SERVICE IN AAW WORKFORCE: 16 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Advanced in life cycle logistics; Practitioner...
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Aug 05 2025
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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)

BEYOND THE BUZZWORDS

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Science & Technology
A PROACTIVE CYBERSECURITY STRATEGYOrganizations 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...
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Sep 02 2025
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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)

ALL ACCORDING TO PLAN

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, From the Frontlines, Science & Technology
MAP BREAKSoldiers 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...
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Sep 02 2025
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TWICE AS FAR, TWICE AS FAST

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Program of Record, Science & Technology
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS 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...
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Jul 24 2025
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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)

CAREER NAVIGATOR: ROAD TO RETIREMENT

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Career Development, Workforce
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....
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Aug 11 2025
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August 2025 Hot Topics

By Aliyah Harrison Career Development, DACM Office Hot Topics, General
OPPORTUNITIES FISCAL YEAR 2026 DAU TRAINING SCHEDULE Keep an eye on your goals by taking Defense Acquisition University (DAU) training courses! The entire fiscal year 2026 DAU training schedule is...
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Aug 04 2025
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(FY26) Product Director Results

FY26 Product Director (PD) Slate Announcement

By Aliyah Harrison Workforce
FORT BELVOIR, VA. (July 28, 2025) — Ten Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) professionals were selected from the Fiscal Year 2026 Product Director (PD) Centralized Selection Boards (CSB) held June 23–28,...
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Jul 22 2025
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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)

A DIGITAL DIVE

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, PPTE, Workforce
CREATING WITH CADPPTE 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,...
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Jul 23 2025
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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)

PREPARING FOR THE CYBER BATTLESPACE

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Science & Technology
BETTER COMMAND OF THE BATTLEFIELDA 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...
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Sep 02 2025
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DEPLOYABLE MICROSENSORS

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, From the Frontlines, Science & Technology
A DIME FOR A CAROUSEL RIDEDEVCOM CBC electrical engineer James Severtsen demonstrates how the DIMES are inserted into the carousel attachment on the FLIR Skyraider quadcopter. The quadcopter can then...
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Sep 09 2025
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Langston’s profile photo.

PIVOTAL MOMENTS – MEGHAN LANGSTON

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Faces of the Force
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Aviation – International Apache TITLE: International program manager YEARS OF SERVICE IN AAW WORKFORCE: 5 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Foundational in life cycle logistics; Project Management Professional...
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Sep 02 2025
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ADAPTIVE EDGE

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, From the Frontlines, Policy & Planning
FIELD ENGAGEMENT CECOM 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...
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Sep 02 2025
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NEXT-LEVEL REALITY

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Program of Record, Science & Technology
TEST SUBJECTIn 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...
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Jul 17 2025
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From the DACM: Future-Proofing the AAW

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Career Development, Workforce
CONTINUED EDUCATION 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...
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Jul 22 2025
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TOURIST INVASION

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Science & Technology
TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORT The travel industry is turning to technology more and more to cope with increasing logistical challenges. (Photo by Anna Shvets, Pexels) Rising travel logistics solutions could be as...
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Jul 22 2025
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COMMON KNOWLEDGE

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Science & Technology
AUKUS TALKS 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...
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Jul 22 2025
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TESTING THE WATERS

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Science & Technology
DRINK WATER Dehydration is caused by not drinking enough water. The amount of water necessary to keep someone hydrated depends greatly on the weather, the amount of physical activity and...
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Jul 16 2025
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EVERYTHING CYBER

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine
Army AL&T magazine’s final print edition releases this summer discussing cybersecurity, network development, software modernization and AI. by Cheryl Marino FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 11, 2025)—Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming...
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Jul 22 2025
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THE RIGHT BALANCE

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Policy & Planning
INSIDE INFORMATION CMOSS cards are embedded with networked capabilities like positioning, navigation and timing, mission command applications or radio waveforms, which can be inserted into a common ruggedized chassis inside...
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Sep 09 2025
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THE ART OF ACQUISITION – CHELSEA CESPEDES

By Aliyah Harrison Army ALT Magazine, Faces of the Force
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Network TITLE: Assistant product manager YEARS OF SERVICE IN AAW WORKFORCE: 1 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Contracting Professional EDUCATION: M.S. in information technology,...
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Sep 02 2025
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RESPONSIBLE SPEED

By Aliyah Harrison Acquisition 360°, Army ALT Magazine, Science & Technology
READY TO LAUNCH The Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Project Management Office, in collaboration with the U.S. Special Operations Command, executed a successful flight demonstration involving the first launch of the Air-Launched,...
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