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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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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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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 Science & Technology

June 20, 2025

REALITY CHECK

LIVE ACTION Soldiers train with synthetic Claymore mine, mortar, grenade and Stinger weapons systems to…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

June 12, 2025

BUILDING IN 3D

BRIDGING THE GAP The first prototype printed bridge in the Americas, constructed (and reinforced) with…

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June 5, 2025

From the DACM: Answering the Call

WHEN DISASTER STRIKES Former U.S. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth joins USACE Commanding General…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

April 24, 2025

CYBERSECURITY FIRST

SECURITY LOCKED DOWN The ZT framework hinges on the philosophy of never trust, always verify.…

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Army ALT Magazine

April 15, 2025

GLOBALLY ENGAGED ACQUISITION ENTERPRISE

by Cheryl Marino FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Apr. 15, 2025)—Army acquisition is an integral part of…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

October 2, 2024

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AND MODERNIZING THE ARMY

by Cheryl Marino FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Oct. 3, 2024) — Capturing useful emerging technology…

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July 29, 2024

ARMY AL&T SUMMER ISSUE FOCUSES ON AGILE DEVELOPMENT AND SOLDIER-CENTERED DESIGN

by Cheryl Marino FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 29, 2024) — As the world…

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August 17, 2023

ARMY AL&T SUMMER “SPECIAL EDITION” ISSUE FOCUSES ON U.S. SUPPORT TO UKRAINE

by Cheryl Marino FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Aug. 17, 2023)—Since Russia invaded Ukraine in…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

December 21, 2022

SWIFT ANTIDOTE

ROCS TEST: Sgt. 1st Class Elijah Williamson, the U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity…

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Army ALT Magazine

December 12, 2022

MISSION OF CHANGE

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD: After her son was killed during a late-night standoff with police, Adina Peyton…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

January 26, 2022

REDEFINING REALITY

CLOSE QUARTERS: Current processes and network limitations force staffs to be together physically to conduct…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

July 28, 2021

ARMY AL&T SUMMER ISSUE FOCUSES ON ENABLING MODERNIZATION

by Ellen Summey FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 28, 2021)—The Summer 2021 issue…

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Army ALT Magazine

June 24, 2021

NOTIONS SOUND AND UNSOUND

YOU’VE GOT A POINT: McGowan’s company now builds and sells many different types of high-quality…

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Army ALT Magazine Career Development Workforce

June 17, 2021

CAREER NAVIGATOR: WHO NEEDS AN OFFICE ANYWAY?

A SHOT IN THE ARMP: Spc. Cassandra Acosta, a combat medic at Fort Stewart, Georgia,…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

June 9, 2021

UNFORCED ERROR

By Jason Martin Say Bert and Ernie are working together to push a…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

June 9, 2021

THE OVERSIZED POWER OF SMALL DATA

Big data gets the headlines, but most decisions are based on small data,…

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May 3, 2021

Army AL&T magazine reveals 2020 ALTies winners

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (May 5, 2021)—And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting…

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Army ALT Magazine Career Development Workforce

May 3, 2021

ENGAGING FOUR GENERATIONS OF WORKERS

BETA TESTING: Elizabeth Wilson, DASA (DE&C), addresses the students in the beta session…

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Army ALT Magazine General Science & Technology

April 6, 2021

ARMY AL&T SPRING ISSUE IS SHAPING ARMY ACQUISTION

By Michael Bold FORT BELVOIR, Va. (April 6, 2021)—The Spring 2021 issue…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

November 9, 2020

10 GOOD IDEAS

The Army's xTechSearch program uncovers value and innovation. By Jess Stillman …

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Xtech Search: COVID-19 Ventilator Challenge

Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

November 7, 2020

FREE, URGENT AND SCARCE

The Army's xTechSearch program leverages its success to find the innovation the Army needs—and…

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October 20, 2020

TRAINING MARCHES ON

FROM THE DIRECTOR FOR ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT CRAIG A. SPISAK Developing leaders…

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Army ALT Magazine

August 26, 2020

THEN & NOW: ‘TO INCLUDE’ DOESN’T

WRITE PATH: As insistent as it is on getting the details right when discussing a…

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August 11, 2020

WRITING COMPETITION FOCUSES ON INNOVATION IN ACQUISITION

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (August 4, 2020)—Lt. Gen. Bob Marion, the principal military deputy…

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Army ALT Magazine General Science & Technology

May 4, 2020

MENTOR, ACCELERATE, REPEAT

XTECH IMMERSION: XTechSearch 3.0 finalists participate in an immersion day in Boston supported by FedTech and…

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Army ALT Magazine

February 25, 2020

THEN & NOW QUIZ SHOW

As the new decade begins, we look back at predictions about what Army acquisition would…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

September 20, 2018

MEET THE AUTHOR: Dr. Elizabeth Mezzacappa

by Mr. Steve Stark Dr. Elizabeth Mezzacappa could seriously hurt you. But if she did…

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Army ALT Magazine

March 8, 2017

Technically Speaking: You’re Saying What?

Writing in plain language saves time and money while earning trust from taxpayers, Soldiers and…

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Army ALT Magazine

March 31, 2016

Army AL&T ready to read

By Mary Kate Aylward Fort Belvoir, Va. (March 30, 2016) – The April – June…

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Army ALT Magazine Career Development

January 18, 2016

It’s all in the delivery

Army small business director Tommy Marks seeks to build on a strong foundation with four…

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Army ALT Magazine

January 11, 2016

The Army’s big business of small business

By Steve Stark With billions in contracting dollars going to small businesses for both products…

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September 28, 2015

Army AL&T magazine explores innovation

By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Sept. 28, 2015) – Innovation is often assumed to…

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May 7, 2015

PEO C3T hosts third annual Army AL&T magazine writer’s workshop

By Tara Clements The award-winning Army AL&T magazine, the premier career and professional news source…

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April 27, 2015

Vested Interest

PEO Soldier and DLA devised a way to upgrade the body armor vest for just…

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April 20, 2015

The New ‘Gansler Report’

The New 'Gansler Report' Seven years after the commission he chaired released its landmark report,…

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April 13, 2015

Looking Back to Move Ahead

Leveraging a decade of hard lessons, CERDEC’s NVESD looks to bolster the Army’s technology investments by…

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April 6, 2015

Progress Report

Progress Report A Q&A with the Hon. Frank Kendall As the United States winds down…

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March 30, 2015

Revamping Acquisition

April – June issue of Army AL&T magazine available online now By Steve Stark Fort…

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March 2, 2015

Testing the Waters

ATEC, PEO C3T explore new paradigms for testing emerging technologies By MG Peter D. Utley…

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February 23, 2015

Tooth to Tail

PEO CS&CSS works to sharpen the Army’s teeth while trimming its tail By Ms. Munira…

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February 16, 2015

The Energy Circuit

A roundup of projects and efforts to power change in Army energy By Army AL&T…

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February 9, 2015

‘Win in a Complex World’— But How?

TRADOC CG GEN David G. Perkins discusses meaning and challenges of new Army Operating Concept…

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February 2, 2015

Always Connected

Satellite communications network enables more expeditionary Army to move beyond the FOB By Mr. Darren…

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January 26, 2015

Industry Insight

Looking beyond the ‘bathtub’ toward 2025 and beyond By Mr. Mark Signorelli Editor’s Note: This…

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January 20, 2015

Technically Speaking: Simple is Hard

Explaining science plainly can lead to new insight—and a challenge By Dr. Roberto Trotta Technically…

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January 14, 2015

In the ‘Golden Hour’

Combat Casualty Care Research drives innovation to improve survivability and reimagine future combat care By Col…

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January 12, 2015

Army acquisition in Europe

Preparing for Force 2025 and beyond By Col. William J. Bailey, Commander, 409th Contracting Support…

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January 6, 2015

Winning in a Complex World

Jan – March issue of Army AL&T magazine available online now By Steve Stark Fort…

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Career Development

January 1, 2015

Opportunities to Deliver

Talent management strategy seeks to grow, develop future acquisition leaders By LTG Michael E. Williamson,…

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December 1, 2014

Elite Training

New game-based simulation expands to teach new leaders ‘soft skills’ By Mr. Timothy G. Wansbury,…

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November 24, 2014

Smart Sustainment

Tobyhanna workforce supports the current and future Army network, one idea at a time By…

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November 17, 2014

Adapting Artillery

Design change strengthens battle-worn M119A3 howitzer at less cost than new system By Mr. Joseph…

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November 10, 2014

‘Semper Gumby’

A former Marine recruiter's job with Starbucks is all about connection Chat with Starbucks’ Tom…

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November 3, 2014

Train to Sustain: Interactive multimedia instruction uses lifelong learning methodologies to support battlefield communication systems

By Mr. Peter Nesby The product director for Defense Wide Transmission Systems (PD DWTS) is…

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October 27, 2014

Future [WORK]Force

Developing the Army’s next generation of scientists and engineers By Dr. Grace M. Bochenek and…

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October 20, 2014

Forging new links

With Supply Chain Transformation initiative, Army Materiel Command seeks greater efficiencies, better communication By Mrs.…

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October 13, 2014

25 years and counting

Army Acquisition Corps coalesces around dedication, professionalism By Hon. Heidi Shyu, Army Acquisition Executive …

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October 7, 2014

Army Acquisition: A brief history

Legislation, scandal, regulation, reform By Mr. Steve Stark and Ms. Susan L. Follett The…

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October 1, 2014

Army AL&T magazine celebrates 25 years of Army acquisition

By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Oct. 1, 2014)—The new edition of Army AL&T magazine…

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September 22, 2014

Soldier-based training

C4ISR Field Support Vision 2020: Preparing the self-sufficient force By Maj. Robert C. Moyer Since…

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September 15, 2014

A leg up

Wounded warrior develops first-of-a-kind leg prosthesis By Mr. Steve Stark Lychik runs in the Austin…

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September 2, 2014

Promises to keep

Lasting bonds based on trust, respect and confidence are the foundation of the future By…

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August 11, 2014

The ‘OTHER’ Acquisition Phase

Focusing on better buying power and value engineering efforts By Lt. Col. Elliott R. Caggins,…

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July 28, 2014

Training on the Virtual Net

Video game-like approach reduces classroom time, increases engagement By Maj. Naim R. Lee, Ms. Caroline…

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July 17, 2014

May the Force Be Ready

Online NowBy Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. – The July – September electronic edition…

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July 1, 2014

Managing the Talent of Army Acquisition’s Finest

Talent management is more than human resources (HR); it’s a set of integrated HR processes…

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June 30, 2014

The Academic Angle

Leveraging students’ engineering expertise to bridge the gap between Soldier and system By Col. Michael…

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June 9, 2014

Evolving Innovation

A new look at fostering cutting-edge thinking in Army science and technology By Lt.…

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June 2, 2014

Getting a Fix on the Future

Even as it closes the books on the longest war in U.S. history, the Army…

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May 20, 2014

Research Resource

Rapid detection devices for pathogen vectors are case study in leveraging small business innovation funding…

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May 5, 2014

Passing the iPhone test

Advancing the Common Operating Environment to support current and future Soldiers By Ms. Portia…

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April 28, 2014

A Plan to Make — and Break

By Mr. Dale A. Ormond, Director, U.S. Army Research, Development And Engineering Command Most planning…

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March 27, 2014

THE WRITE STUFF: Army AL&T Magazine Announces Annual ALTies Winners

By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- The award-winning Army AL&T magazine announced…

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March 11, 2014

‘More’ is Better

At warfighters’ request, Army delivers award-winning ration enhancement to help them in extreme conditions …

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March 3, 2014

New Name, New Efficiencies

Directorates of logistics become logistics readiness centers for more effective access to services and supply…

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February 24, 2014

It Starts Here

Army educational outreach to build science, technology, engineering and math talent helps grow the workforce…

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CCAD employee Frankie Thomas machines the main transmission housing for an AH-64 Apache.

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February 12, 2014

PLANNED EVOLUTION

How the workforce of Corpus Christi Army Depot repositioned itself for tighter times By…

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January 28, 2014

Action Plans

A host of stakeholders speak frankly on what the Army needs to do to preserve…

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January 21, 2014

In Hard Truth, New Opportunity

Changing times call for Army and industrial base to collaborate on solutions From The…

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January 16, 2014

SPOTLIGHT: MR. JARED HIGGS

By Ms. Susan L. Follett Some of Jared Higgs’ earliest memories are of time spent…

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January 14, 2014

Army AL&T magazine focuses on the Army industrial base

By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. – MoBs, FaCs, STEM and FMS—these are just a…

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November 4, 2013

Parallel Equations

The Army has a lot of stuff to move. Amazon moves a lot of stuff.…

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October 18, 2013

All About R4D — The new Army AL&T magazine is here

By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Herculean, monumental, massive, unprecedented — all of…

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July 15, 2013

This One’s for you: The Army Acquisition Workforce takes center stage in Army AL&T Magazine

By Steve Stark The best-trained and most well-equipped Army in the world didn’t get…

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June 26, 2013

Army AL&T magazine now “mobile-ized”

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) announced today the release…

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January 18, 2013

First Annual ALTie Awards Announced

USAASC Public Affairs McLean, Va. – Army AL&T Magazine’s first Annual Acquisition, Logistics, and…

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