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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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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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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The Army Acquisition Workforce is entering a new era of efficiency and effectiveness.
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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LIVE ACTION Soldiers train with synthetic Claymore mine, mortar, grenade and Stinger weapons systems to determine if they accurately portray a live-fire weapon during an operational demonstration of the STE...
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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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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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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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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...
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by Cheryl Marino FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Oct. 3, 2024) — Capturing useful emerging technology and integrating it into modernization requires a deliberate and strategic approach. The Assistant Secretary of…
by Cheryl Marino FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 29, 2024) — As the world witnesses rapid technological advancements and shifting geopolitical landscapes, the Army’s commitment to adaptation through experimentation…
by Cheryl Marino FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Aug. 17, 2023)—Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, U.S. and NATO support to Ukraine has been immediate and ongoing. As U.S….
ROCS TEST: Sgt. 1st Class Elijah Williamson, the U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity (USAMTEAC) test officer, takes notes as a test player practice administering the Rapid Opioid Countermeasure…
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD: After her son was killed during a late-night standoff with police, Adina Peyton was inspired to start a non-profit organization to provide mental health services to first responders…
CLOSE QUARTERS: Current processes and network limitations force staffs to be together physically to conduct operations. The metaverse provides a potential solution that could enable operations while inherently making the…
by Ellen Summey FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 28, 2021)—The Summer 2021 issue of Army AL&T magazine focuses on “Enabling Modernization.” Sometimes we’re our own worst enemy in…
YOU’VE GOT A POINT: McGowan’s company now builds and sells many different types of high-quality audio equipment. (Photo courtesy of PS Audio) High-end stereo manufacturer PS Audio founder…
A SHOT IN THE ARMP: Spc. Cassandra Acosta, a combat medic at Fort Stewart, Georgia, administers a COVID vaccine to a patient in a community vaccination event in April. Vaccinations…
By Jason Martin Say Bert and Ernie are working together to push a heavy box on a dolly across the floor. (See Figure 1.) You want to conduct…
Big data gets the headlines, but most decisions are based on small data, and human beings are naturally bad with it. by Jason Martin The Army’s ability…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (May 5, 2021)—And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for—the announcement of the 2020 ALTies award winners. Army AL&T magazine, the award-winning publication of…
BETA TESTING: Elizabeth Wilson, DASA (DE&C), addresses the students in the beta session of the instructor-led training portion of the Army security cooperation enterprise course. (Photo by Cathy…
By Michael Bold FORT BELVOIR, Va. (April 6, 2021)—The Spring 2021 issue of Army AL&T magazine focuses on “Shaping Army Acquisition,” examining the culture of acquisition in…
The Army’s xTechSearch program uncovers value and innovation. By Jess Stillman A panel of Army experts chose 48 concept white papers from the 351 submitted for…
The Army’s xTechSearch program leverages its success to find the innovation the Army needs—and reveals good old American ingenuity. by Christopher J. Semancik The COVID-19 pandemic hit the…
FROM THE DIRECTOR FOR ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT CRAIG A. SPISAK Developing leaders for the future Army Acquisition Workforce doesn’t stop, not even in the face of a…
WRITE PATH: As insistent as it is on getting the details right when discussing a weapon system or program, DOD is less careful in observing differences in meaning and using…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (August 4, 2020)—Lt. Gen. Bob Marion, the principal military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology, announced the start…
XTECH IMMERSION: XTechSearch 3.0 finalists participate in an immersion day in Boston supported by FedTech and the xTechSearch program manager, Zeke Topolosky, far right back row. The xTechSearch competition and…
As the new decade begins, we look back at predictions about what Army acquisition would look like in 2020. By Steve Stark We as a species are uniquely able...
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by Mr. Steve Stark Dr. Elizabeth Mezzacappa could seriously hurt you. But if she did hurt you, it would be nonlethal and totally ethical (to understand why, you have to…
Writing in plain language saves time and money while earning trust from taxpayers, Soldiers and businesses. Plus, it’s the law. by Ms. Mary Kate Aylward Writing in plain language is:…
By Mary Kate Aylward Fort Belvoir, Va. (March 30, 2016) – The April – June issue of Army AL&T magazine is online now, and it’s two in one. The April…
Army small business director Tommy Marks seeks to build on a strong foundation with four program pillars—mission, compliance, outreach and training—in line with Better Buying Power principles. The objective: to…
By Steve Stark With billions in contracting dollars going to small businesses for both products and services, there’s no question that small companies are big business for the Army. That’s…
By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Sept. 28, 2015) – Innovation is often assumed to be the next big thing, but more often, it’s incremental upgrades to the way things...
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By Tara Clements The award-winning Army AL&T magazine, the premier career and professional news source for the Army acquisition, logistics and technology community, held its third annual writer’s workshop at…
PEO Soldier and DLA devised a way to upgrade the body armor vest for just half the cost of replacement, potentially saving tens of millions By MAJ Chris Getter It’s…
The New ‘Gansler Report’ Seven years after the commission he chaired released its landmark report, Jacques Gansler assesses the current state of defense acquisition Army AL&T magazine usually looks outside…
Leveraging a decade of hard lessons, CERDEC’s NVESD looks to bolster the Army’s technology investments by embracing change By Dr. Richard Nabors and Mr. Nathan Burkholder Science and technology (S&T) initiatives…
Progress Report A Q&A with the Hon. Frank Kendall As the United States winds down its involvement in more than a decade of war, acquisition has been in a nearly…
April – June issue of Army AL&T magazine available online now By Steve Stark Fort Belvoir, VA, March 30, 2015—The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center announced today that the April…
ATEC, PEO C3T explore new paradigms for testing emerging technologies By MG Peter D. Utley and MG Daniel P. Hughes For as long as there has been a professional Army,…
PEO CS&CSS works to sharpen the Army’s teeth while trimming its tail By Ms. Munira Tourner and Mr. Michael Clow As the Army postures to succeed and win in this…
A roundup of projects and efforts to power change in Army energy By Army AL&T Staff Energy is one of the most important ways that the Army is going to…
TRADOC CG GEN David G. Perkins discusses meaning and challenges of new Army Operating Concept A generation of Army officers grew up knowing exactly who the enemy was. Clear lines…
Satellite communications network enables more expeditionary Army to move beyond the FOB By Mr. Darren LeBlanc For the past 13 years, much of the Army fought from forward operating bases…
Looking beyond the ‘bathtub’ toward 2025 and beyond By Mr. Mark Signorelli Editor’s Note: This is the first in an occasional series of viewpoints from industry on how it can…
Explaining science plainly can lead to new insight—and a challenge By Dr. Roberto Trotta Technically Speaking is a new column for Army AL&T magazine. Its title is frankly ironic, because…
Combat Casualty Care Research drives innovation to improve survivability and reimagine future combat care By Col Todd E. Rasmussen, Dr. David G. Baer, RADM Bruce A. Doll and MG Joseph Caravalho…
Preparing for Force 2025 and beyond By Col. William J. Bailey, Commander, 409th Contracting Support Brigade, Kaiserslautern, Germany This is an interesting time to be in the Army, and an…
Jan – March issue of Army AL&T magazine available online now By Steve Stark Fort Belvoir, VA, Jan 6, 2015—The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center announced today that the January…
Talent management strategy seeks to grow, develop future acquisition leaders By LTG Michael E. Williamson, Director,Acquisition Career Management Force 2025 and Beyond is a comprehensive effort to develop concepts into…
New game-based simulation expands to teach new leaders ‘soft skills’ By Mr. Timothy G. Wansbury, Dr. Randall W. Hill Jr. and Ms. Orli Belman Effective leaders counsel subordinates for a…
Tobyhanna workforce supports the current and future Army network, one idea at a time By Mr. Gary P. Martin, MG Daniel P. Hughes and COL Gerhard P.R. Schröter When you’re…
Design change strengthens battle-worn M119A3 howitzer at less cost than new system By Mr. Joseph Lipinski and MAJ Wade Perdue Over a decade has passed since the beginning of Operation…
A former Marine recruiter’s job with Starbucks is all about connection Chat with Starbucks’ Tom Tice awhile about his job, and you get the impression that the retired Marine is…
By Mr. Peter Nesby The product director for Defense Wide Transmission Systems (PD DWTS) is using interactive multimedia instruction (IMI) to enhance sustainment training for key battlefield communication systems. IMI…
Developing the Army’s next generation of scientists and engineers By Dr. Grace M. Bochenek and Ms. Jessica A. Smith To maintain dominance, the Army must posture itself to proactively…
With Supply Chain Transformation initiative, Army Materiel Command seeks greater efficiencies, better communication By Mrs. Jamie Miller It’s a new era for Army supply chain management. We are looking…
Army Acquisition Corps coalesces around dedication, professionalism By Hon. Heidi Shyu, Army Acquisition Executive “We know that the quality of our people is an essential ingredient to our success…
Legislation, scandal, regulation, reform By Mr. Steve Stark and Ms. Susan L. Follett The U.S. Army has been procuring goods and services from the private sector since long before...
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By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Oct. 1, 2014)—The new edition of Army AL&T magazine is here and it’s all about people—the 38,000-strong Army Acquisition Workforce with special recognition for…
C4ISR Field Support Vision 2020: Preparing the self-sufficient force By Maj. Robert C. Moyer Since the start of contingency operations, the Army has acquired a variety of urgently needed quick…
Lasting bonds based on trust, respect and confidence are the foundation of the future By Lt. Gen. Michael E. Williamson, Director Acquisition Career Management Ninety days have passed since I…
Focusing on better buying power and value engineering efforts By Lt. Col. Elliott R. Caggins, Mr. Jason R. Middleton and Maj. Demond J. Merrick The vast majority of the acquisition…
Video game-like approach reduces classroom time, increases engagement By Maj. Naim R. Lee, Ms. Caroline McCarthy and Dr. Samuel Johnson Today’s Soldiers have grown up in the digital age. They…
By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. – The July – September electronic edition of Army AL&T magazine is now online at http://usaasc.armyalt.com/, with the print edition coming to you…
Talent management is more than human resources (HR); it’s a set of integrated HR processes with the ultimate and ongoing goal of creating and sustaining an inclusive, diverse and high-performing…
Leveraging students’ engineering expertise to bridge the gap between Soldier and system By Col. Michael E. Sloane, MAJ Toby Birdsell and Capt.(P) Tom Beyerl Project Manager Soldier Sensors and…
A new look at fostering cutting-edge thinking in Army science and technology By Lt. Col. Joel Dillon, Dr. Jason Augustyn, Ms. Julia Kim and Mr. Dominic Ju Science…
Even as it closes the books on the longest war in U.S. history, the Army must plan, in difficult circumstances, for what is to come By Ms. Margaret C….
Rapid detection devices for pathogen vectors are case study in leveraging small business innovation funding By Maj. Vanessa R. Melanson When military forces arrive in a new operational…
Advancing the Common Operating Environment to support current and future Soldiers By Ms. Portia I. Crowe Apple’s iPhone took a standard architecture and improved it, then provided a…
By Mr. Dale A. Ormond, Director, U.S. Army Research, Development And Engineering Command Most planning involves developing a series of concrete steps and conditional decision points that together define a…
By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The award-winning Army AL&T magazine announced the winners of its annual “ALTies” awards, celebrating the best article, commentary, graphic, ad and…
At warfighters’ request, Army delivers award-winning ration enhancement to help them in extreme conditions By Mr. Joseph Zanchi and Ms. Alexandra Foran Warfighters in extreme, demanding operational environments…
Directorates of logistics become logistics readiness centers for more effective access to services and supply By Col. Dan J. Reilly When the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) rebranded…
Army educational outreach to build science, technology, engineering and math talent helps grow the workforce of tomorrow By Mr. Jeffrey D. Singleton and Ms. Andrea Simmons-Worthen The Army…
How the workforce of Corpus Christi Army Depot repositioned itself for tighter times By Mr. Curtis Titus and Ms. Brigitte Rox Since 2011, Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD)…
A host of stakeholders speak frankly on what the Army needs to do to preserve its industrial base By Army AL&T magazine staff Preserving the unique and often…
Changing times call for Army and industrial base to collaborate on solutions From The Army Acquisition Executive The Honorable Heidi Shyu As we enter a new calendar year,…
By Ms. Susan L. Follett Some of Jared Higgs’ earliest memories are of time spent with his father in his shop at the Red River Army Depot (RRAD), in Texarkana,…
By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. – MoBs, FaCs, STEM and FMS—these are just a few of the ways that the U.S. Army, along with DOD and others, is working…
The Army has a lot of stuff to move. Amazon moves a lot of stuff. Nearly everyone knows who Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is. Less well known is the…
By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Herculean, monumental, massive, unprecedented — all of these words have been used to describe the undertaking we know as R4D, and the…
By Steve Stark The best-trained and most well-equipped Army in the world didn’t get that way without a workforce to take care of the acquisition, logistics and technology. That’s...
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Fort Belvoir, Va. — The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) announced today the release of the app version of its award-winning trade publication, Army AL&T magazine. The app is…
USAASC Public Affairs McLean, Va. – Army AL&T Magazine’s first Annual Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Awards (ALTies) for magazine contributors were announced at SAIC Inc., January 17. Nelson McCouch…
