Efficiency Buys Flexibility: HMS Next-Gen Radio Platform Integration Team Executes a Digital Transformation

The Critical Equipment Decontamination System (CEDS) program advances toward fielding a transportable CBRN decontamination capability for Special Operations Forces, following key developmental testing in the Czech Republic.

By Kelly Burkhalter

DARPA's ICE program leverages biologically-sourced molecules and antifreeze proteins to control ice crystallization and adhesion, protecting U.S. military personnel and assets operating in Arctic and extreme cold environments.

By Rebecca Wright

A comprehensive guide to federal civilian retirement, covering CSRS and FERS plans, retirement timelines, application steps, and tips for adjusting to post-retirement life.

By Rebecca Wright

Felicia C. Jones, a branch chief at U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal with 39 years of service, shares how patience, empathy, and deliberate decision-making have shaped her successful contracting career and leadership approach.

By Cheryl Marino

Chris Young becomes the first to receive a direct commission into the Army Acquisition Corps, marking a pivotal shift in military recruitment. His historic commissioning brings specialized civilian expertise to modernize Army acquisition strategies.

By Ashley M. Kestner

Explore how AI is transforming Foreign Military Sales through enhanced efficiency and security. Learn about integrity safeguards, cybersecurity measures, and responsible AI implementation in defense cooperation.

By Marjorie Bishop

Daniel Smith, alternative sources of positioning, navigation and timing area lead, discusses his career evolution from individual contributor to team builder, developing navigation simulation tools and advancing PNT capabilities for precision munitions.

By Cheryl Marino

AI is reshaping the future battlespace, from personalized training and curriculum updates to advanced cyber defense, decision‑making tools and strategic wargaming—ensuring Soldiers are prepared for rapidly evolving digital‑age threats.

By Keith Brawner, PhD

The U.S. Army can boost operational efficiency by pairing AI with formal process improvement methods. Optimized workflows, strong data governance, ethical oversight and transparency are essential for responsible AI integration into Army op.

By Charles T. Brandon III, DBA

USARIEM's augmented reality software for the Army's IVAS goggles lets medics and corpsmen visualize 3D anatomy and triage data on wounded warfighters in real time, improving battlefield decisions, training outcomes and warfighter readiness.

By Gary P. Zientara, Ph.D., and Adam W. Potter, Ph.D.

The DOD's Adaptive Planning initiative is stalled by outdated document workflows. Army S&T digitalization provides a unified platform for real-time data, seamless collaboration and faster plan execution to deliver on the living plan vision.

By Michael “Reggie” Hammond, Earl Dean and Ryan Delts

Todd Townsend, 6.8mm NGSW ammunition branch chief, shares how adaptability, teamwork, and communication drive success in Army acquisition and delivering next-generation capabilities to warfighters.

By Cheryl Marino

Formal mathematical methods offer the Army a proactive cybersecurity strategy for large-scale combat operations, eliminating up to 90% of software vulnerabilities in military systems through DARPA-Army collaboration on verified, resilient platforms.

By Col. Trent Mills, Maj. Nikesh Kapadia and Robert Price, Lt. Col., USA (Ret.)

Alicia Correa, project management officer at JPEO A&A, shares career lessons on mentorship, self-growth, and leadership while managing Army smoke grenade and stun device programs and advocating for women in STEM engineering careers.

By Cheryl Marino

Explore how the U.S. Army developed CamoGPT, its AI chatbot with 75,000 users, and how large language models are transforming military operations, productivity, and information security.

By Holly Comanse