Raising the Bar

By Cheryl Marino

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Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Johnson makes history as the first instructor at The Army Acquisition School to earn the Basic Army Instructor Badge, demonstrating exceptional commitment to professional military education and acquisition workforce development. This milestone achievement highlights the Army's Faculty Development Recognition Program and Johnson's distinguished career transitioning from Infantry Mortarman to acquisition instructor, where he continues to train the next generation.

A military instructor in Army combat uniform stands at the front of a modern classroom, gesturing toward large projection screens displaying Procurement Desktop-Defense software interfaces. Approximately a dozen students in military uniforms sit at tables with laptops, actively participating in the training session. The classroom features whiteboards, multiple monitors, and contemporary learning technology.

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On the Move

This compilation announces personnel changes and achievements across Army acquisition organizations in early 2024, including new leadership appointments, promotions, retirements, and award recognitions. It covers major commands like ASA(ALT), PEO EIS, MICC, and highlights individual and team excellence in acquisition, contracting, and innovation through various ceremonial events and awards.

By AL&T Staff

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Red Light, Green Light Days: A look at one Army acquisition leader’s efforts to recruit and retain an engaged workforce

This interview explores workforce recruitment and retention strategies at Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal under Executive Director Joseph Giunta Jr. The article discusses post-COVID workplace changes, remote work challenges, inter-agency competition for talent, and innovative approaches to creating employee engagement through green light days and career development opportunities.

By Brianna Clay

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All Roads Lead to Sustainment

This article from Army AL&T Magazine (Spring 2025) highlights how the U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command (AMLC) is strengthening warfighter readiness by integrating sustainment planning into medical acquisition and logistics processes. It discusses centralized materiel management, supply chain resilience, predictive logistics, and the importance of medical logistics integration across the Army sustainment enterprise to ensure preparedness in contested and large-scale combat environments.

By Leigh Anne Alexander

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Faces of the Force: Master Gunner, Trainer, Yogi

This profile features Lilian Rodriguez, a contract specialist at Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal, who combines her military background, contracting expertise, and yoga practice. The article highlights her career progression from supply sergeant to contracting officer, her success in the Master Gunner program, and how yoga principles enhance her professional performance.

By MAJ. Brad Heinley and Holly Decarlo-White