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October 1, 2026

Army Acquisition Hall of Fame Welcomes Four New Inductees in 2026

The 2026 Army Acquisition Hall of Fame inductees are Dr. A. Fenner Milton, Mr. Henry…

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Behind The Frontlines From the Frontlines Science & Technology

September 24, 2026

Joint Innovation Outpost Builds Overmatch Blueprint With the Army’s First OAD at Fort Bragg

At Fort Bragg, the Army’s first Operational Acquisition Detachment (OAD) 1 is reshaping how the…

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August 3, 2026

ALT-IO and DACM Office Shape a Stronger Acquisition Workforce

Accountability is critical—at the heart of this reform is the imperative to hold Capability Portfolio…

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AAW Spotlights Behind The Frontlines MG Harry Greene Awards

July 15, 2026

Annual ASA(ALT) Acquisition Writing Competition Showcases Workforce Talent and Creativity

Prospective authors are encouraged to think and write critically about current challenges and ways to…

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July 14, 2026

Curiosity Drives Innovation – Byron A. Kight

Kight strives to ensure that Army policy reflects the strategic messaging set forth by the…

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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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The grand opening of the Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost was held on Jan. 23, 2026, on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The event celebrated not only a new facility but also honors the legacy and vision of innovation that was a key tenet of Lt. Gen. Gavin’s leadership. From left to right, Maj. Gen. Christopher Schneider, Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management, ASA(ALT); Mr. Robert Braun, Chief Technology Officer, XVIII Airborne Corps; Lt. Gen. Gregory K. Anderson, Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps; Chloe Gavin, daughter of Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin; U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson; and Col. Tom Monoghan, Joint Innovation Outpost Director.

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March 16, 2026

Bringing Military, Academia And Industry Together At Fort Bragg’s Joint Innovation Outpost

Fort Bragg and the XVIII Airborne Corps officially opened the Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin…

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AAW Spotlights Behind The Frontlines Career Development Workforce

March 11, 2026

Legacy Of Excellence: Army Recognizes 2025 Acquisition Hall Of Fame Inductees

Five exemplary Army acquisition professionals were inducted into the 2025 Army Acquisition Hall of Fame…

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During Combined Resolve 26-05, Soldiers with the 1st Infantry Division trained with NATO partners at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Feb. 15–23, 2026, reinforcing the Continuous Transformation Initiative by developing agile, lethal and combat credible formations.

Behind The Frontlines

March 9, 2026

Forging The Fast Lane: The Army Establishes The Pathway For Innovation And Technology

Modernization is no longer defined by how quickly an idea is conceived, but by how…

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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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Army ALT Magazine Policy & Planning Science & Technology

June 26, 2025

THE DIVERSIFICATION OF ARMY INNOVATION

EYE ON THE PRIZE Delaney Smith, Deep Breathe manager of data science and research, and…

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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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Faces of the Force Workforce

June 3, 2025

THE BIGGER PICTURE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Product…

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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 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)

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April 3, 2025

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER The 2024 Army Acquisition Hall of Fame inductees were honored at…

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TAKING FIRST PLACE Matt Willis, Ph.D., left, director of Army Prize Competitions and Army SBIR Program, awards Steve Cameron, Enveil, Inc. chief of customer service, a first-place award for xTechPrime’s Project Linchpin topic area. (Photo provided by U.S. Army xTech Program)

Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

September 12, 2024

ACCELERATING THE ARMY’S AI STRATEGY

TAKING FIRST PLACE: Matt Willis, Ph.D., left, director of Army Prize Competitions and Army SBIR…

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Policy & Planning Science & Technology

June 20, 2024

DIGITAL MODULARITY

MOSA MUSKETEERS: Muskets, like the ones fired here in Boston by participants in the U.S.…

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Career Development Science & Technology

June 12, 2024

SERVING THE DIGITAL ENTRÉE

(Image by Nataliia Mysak, Getty Images) CAREER NAVIGATOR The push to equip the Army…

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Policy & Planning Science & Technology

April 10, 2024

INNOVATING THE FUTURE

(Graphic provided by PEO EIS) The evolution and impact of MilTech. by Melissa Westcott…

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Science & Technology

March 25, 2024

THE GREEN EDGE

TWO FIGHTS, ONE TECH: Soldiers depend on technology that will provide them with strategic advantages…

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Policy & Planning Science & Technology

March 14, 2024

THE SOFTWARE ADVANTAGE

MODERN METHODOLOGIES: Modern software development methodologies promise enhanced capabilities by prioritizing rapid delivery of solutions,…

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Army ALT Magazine Career Development Science & Technology

October 31, 2023

A DIGITAL JOURNEY TO TRANSFORM THE WORKFORCE

THE JOURNEY: Like any well-planned journey, digital transformation requires a clear roadmap and guidance. (Image…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

October 4, 2023

OUR NATIONAL INSURANCE POLICY

THE FORGE: BEFORE At Watervliet Arsenal, New York, a cannon tube is being processed through…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

October 2, 2023

OVERCOMING THE VALLEY OF DEATH

FUTURE IDEATORS: Matthew Willis, Ph.D., speaks at Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Science,…

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Army ALT Magazine Career Development

September 27, 2023

DEFEATING THE ONLINE ENEMY

The Army’s Pathfinder Program encourages college students to pursue federal careers in cybersecurity…

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Army ALT Magazine

August 30, 2023

SECURITY DETAILS

PARTNER NATIONS: Spc. Charles Ramirez, an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, aims…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

February 15, 2023

INNOVATION CATALYST

DOUBLE THE FUN: Douglas Bush, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology,…

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September 12, 2022

‘AID’ FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE

TEAM AID: Acquisition Innovation Directorate team members, from left, Ron Crevecoeur, Rachel Solis, Mike Hildebrandt,…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

September 20, 2021

CONFIDENCE BOOST

ENABLING IMPARTIALITY: Not every competitor is a perfect 10. Tools like Valid Eval allow judges…

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August 30, 2021

FEEDBACK LOOP

TEST DRIVE: Members of 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division, provide feedback on…

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Army ALT Magazine

June 11, 2021

Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program off to strong start, adjusting to workforce needs

by David A. Williams and Cathy VanderMaarel Editor’s note: This article provides…

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June 4, 2021

BRIG. GEN. MIKE SLOANE CLOSES OUT 29-YEAR CAREER

by Brandon Pollachek, PEO IEW&S ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (June 4, 2021)—A…

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Army ALT Magazine

May 10, 2021

CONSTANT READINESS

FUTURE VISION: JMC’s revised ammunition strategy will build a 21st century organic industrial…

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Army ALT Magazine General

April 2, 2021

ACQUISITION CHECKPOINT

ON THE SCENE: President Joe Biden walks with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J.…

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Army ALT Magazine General

February 1, 2021

ARMY AL&T WINTER ISSUE OUTLINES THE ARMY ACQUISITION’S PANDEMIC RESPONSE

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (February 1, 2021)—For nearly a year now, the Army’s acquisition…

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Career Development

November 13, 2020

THE 2020-2021 DAU-SSCF COHORT PARTICIPATES IN ITS ANNUAL SENIOR LEADER FORUM

by Sarah L. Aubouin On October 8–9, 2020 a cohort of up-and-coming…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

November 9, 2020

GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES

Innovation Combine finds better, cheaper and faster in more ways than one. …

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September 21, 2020

ARMY ACQUISITION WORKFORCE SUPPORTS THE EMERGING AND ENDURING MISSION

by Dr. Bruce D. Jette In my role as the assistant secretary of…

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Army ALT Magazine

June 10, 2020

FIELD THE FUTURE, SAFEGUARD THE PRESENT

MASK UP: ASA(ALT)’s COVID-19 Task Force is studying the risks and challenges that COVID-19 presents…

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Faces of the Force

June 9, 2020

FROM INFANTRY TO ACQUISITION

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S), Project…

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Army ALT Magazine

January 29, 2020

A New Era Of Acquisition

After high-publicity failures, defense acquisition experts laud the Army for focusing on products and priorities…

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Army ALT Magazine

January 22, 2020

What understanding looks like

Understanding acquisition is hard. Depicting how it works is next to impossible. by Steve Stark…

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The need for interoperability standards Army AL&T

Army ALT Magazine

January 21, 2020

The need for interoperability standards

OCSE aligns IT standards for Army and joint all-domain command-and-control, and mission partner environments to…

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Army ALT Magazine

January 15, 2020

High-Performance Advantage

The SB>DEFIANT produced by Sikorsky-Boeing is one of two aircraft selected for further testing under…

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Faces of the Force

January 14, 2020

The squeaky wheel gets the acquisition career

Col. David Warnick TITLE: Project manager COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Attack Munition Systems Project Office, Program Executive…

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Army ALT Magazine

January 13, 2020

Newest Army AL&T magazine quest? ‘Understanding Acquisition’

By Michael Bold FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Jan. 13, 2020) — Do you understand Army acquisition?…

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Army ALT Magazine

January 10, 2020

More Than a Competition

From prize money to mentorship and collaboration, the xTechSearch competition is growing into something of…

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Army ALT Magazine

January 8, 2020

The acquisition toolkit

An interview with the Army acquisition executive. More than two years ago, Dr. Bruce D.…

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Army ALT Magazine

December 16, 2019

The contracting pendulum

The contracting pendulum has swung from complex to streamlined contracts to provide efficient and rapid…

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Army ALT Magazine Career Development

December 2, 2019

The big ask: Ostrowski’s push to upgrade education at NPS

The first cohort of Army Acquisition Degree Curriculum 522 is ready to graduate with a…

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DACM Office Hot Topics

November 5, 2019

November 2019 Army DACM Hot Topics

ARMY DACM OFFICE UPDATES 2019 DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE AWARDS The Army was well represented…

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Army ALT Magazine

October 4, 2019

ASA(ALT) at work: Program Executive Office for Soldier

The third in a series, ASA(ALT) at Work, which looks into ASA(ALT) organizations, what they…

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Army ALT Magazine

October 2, 2019

Modernization Through Unity Of Effort

FROM THE ARMY ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE DR. BRUCE D. JETTE The future force modernization enterprise has…

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Army ALT Magazine

September 11, 2019

Getting Started Now

The Army needs to embrace advanced manufacturing at the beginning of new system development to…

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Army ALT Magazine

July 10, 2019

ASA(ALT) at work: Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems

The second in a series, ASA(ALT) at Work, which looks into ASA(ALT) organizations, what they…

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Army ALT Magazine

June 25, 2019

New Army AL&T magazine explores how the Army handles data from the foxhole to the Pentagon

By Michael Bold FORT BELVOIR, Va. (June 25, 2019)—A modern army marches not on its…

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Army ALT Magazine

June 24, 2019

Architecture for Army modernization

To reach its goal of an acquisition “renaissance,” the Army must create an architecture for…

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6th Annual Maj. Gen. Harold J. "Harry" Greene Awards for Acquisition Writing competition

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June 18, 2019

Acquisition writing competition showcases workforce talent and creativity

WASHINGTON (June 18, 2019)—The sixth annual Maj. Gen. Harold J. "Harry" Greene Awards for Acquisition…

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Army ALT Magazine

June 10, 2019

From the AAE: The Zen of Data

FROM THE ARMY ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE Dr. Bruce D. Jette THE ZEN OF DATA Managing data…

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Army ALT Magazine

June 3, 2019

Data is always decisive

From Sun Tzu to machine learning, having good data is more than half the battle.…

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Army ALT Magazine

April 24, 2019

New Army AL&T magazine explores acquisition team building

By Michael Bold FORT BELVOIR, Va. (April 24, 2019)—“Building the Acquisition Team”—creating the best possible…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

December 3, 2018

Innovation countdown

Expeditionary Technology Search narrows Army-funded competition from over 350 proposals to 12 contenders for $200,000…

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Project Directors for Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020

Career Development

November 16, 2018

Army Selects Four Acquisition Project Directors for Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020

by Norm Hilton and Sarah Aubouin FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Nov. 16, 2018) You may ask…

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The Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck A4 is one of the vehicles that will be used to demonstrate the Tactical Vehicle Electrification Kit, which aims to improve vehicle operational energy, range and future electrical systems. The kit reflects the Army priority to deliver Next Generation Combat Vehicles with the most modern firepower, protection, mobility and power generation capabilities. (Photo courtesy of Oshkosh Defense)

Army ALT Magazine

August 8, 2018

Collaborating on innovation

By Dr. Bruce D. Jette, Army Acquisition Executive The Army is joining forces with industry…

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Army ALT Magazine

September 19, 2017

One acquisition process at a time

From the standpoint of ASA(ALT)’s test and evaluation unit, there’s a better way to support…

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Career Development

June 23, 2017

Annual ASA(ALT) acquisition writing competition showcases workforce talent; creativity

By Karen D. Kurtz WASHINGTON (June 26, 2017) – The Principal Military Deputy to the…

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Army ALT Magazine Science & Technology

March 21, 2017

Partnering at the Speed of Cyber

Stakeholders broke out of traditional roles while testing and evaluating cybersecurity at NIE 16.2, learning…

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May 13, 2016

Army Executive Visits 401st AFSB

by Justin Graff, 401st AFSB Public Affairs CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait -- The acting Assistant Secretary…

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Army ALT Magazine

April 6, 2016

People, Products and Processes

AAE committed to Better Buying Power, funding R&D and supporting the workforce From the Army…

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Army ALT Magazine General

January 29, 2016

Instilling Excellence

Heidi Shyu’s legacy in Army acquisition From the Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army…

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Army ALT Magazine

September 30, 2015

Innovation to win in a complex world

FROM THE ARMY ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE THE HONORABLE HEIDI SHYU Investing in S&T to confront the…

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July 6, 2015

From Concept to Delivery

A Q&A with ARCIC’s MG Cedric T. Wins Acquisition is all about requirements, and it’s…

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Science & Technology

June 25, 2015

An Assistant Secretary of the Army, R&D center discuss C4ISR system modernization

By Kristen Kushiyama, CERDEC Public Affairs ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- The Assistant Secretary of…

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June 16, 2015

Army Acquisition Workforce Invited to Tell How They Honor the Oath through “AAWHonorsTheOath”

By Ms. Karen Kurtz, ASA(ALT) Strategic Communications WASHINGTON (June 2, 2015) - The Principal Military…

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Career Development

June 2, 2015

ASA(ALT) launches second annual Maj. Gen. Harold J. “Harry” Greene Awards for Acquisition Writing competition

By Karen D. Kurtz WASHINGTON (June 1, 2015) - The Principal Military Deputy to the…

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Career Development

November 4, 2014

Time for Talent

By Tara Clements and Steve Stark The Army DACM Discusses Talent Management FORT BELVOIR, Va.…

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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

USAASC kicks-off 25th anniversary video contest

By Tara Clements FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Oct. 7, 2014) — As part of its…

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October 6, 2014

Presidential recognition for 25 years of Army acquisition excellence

By Tara Clements FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Oct. 6, 2014) — Next Monday marks 25 years…

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September 25, 2014

ASA(ALT) general hosts first-ever Facebook town hall

By Tara Clements FT. BELVOIR, Va. (Sept. 24, 2014) – The Office of the Assistant…

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Career Development

September 4, 2014

ASA(ALT) writing award named for Maj. Gen. Harold J. Greene

By Karen Kurtz WASHINGTON (Sept. 4, 2014) – The Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant…

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September 3, 2014

Col. Charles A. Wells

UNIT: Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT))…

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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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July 29, 2014

Industrial base essential to overcome future threats

J.D. Leipold WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 25, 2014) -- Lt. Gen. Michael E. Williamson,…

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Integrated Fire Control Network on display

Science & Technology

April 24, 2014

From Concept to Reality

Pentagon demo shows leadership how the Integrated Air and Missile Defense system will revolutionize Army…

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April 9, 2014

ASA(ALT) welcomes new military deputy

Lt. Gen. Michael E. Williamson became the principal military deputy to the assistant secretary…

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November 18, 2013

Army honors acquisition and contracting award winners

By Steve Stark FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Twenty-five winners of the 2013 Army Acquisition…

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June 20, 2013

New DASA for Procurement Announced

The Hon. Heidi Shyu assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology announced…

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April 30, 2013

Army wins top award for innovation

By Claire Heininger ARLINGTON, Va. (April 30, 2013) -- The U.S. Army has been…

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July 26, 2012

Office of the Chief Systems Engineer: Integrating Capabilities Efficiently

Terence M. Edwards Traditional systems engineering is necessary for developing individual systems. However, system-of-systems engineering…

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July 26, 2012

Missions and Key Initiatives of New OCSE Directorates

At a Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Summit held April 2, 2008,…

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