From the Executive Editor

By Julia Bell

Article published on: August 1, 2025, in the Army Civilian Professional Journal, August 2025, Vol. 1, No. 2 Edition.

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A person wearing a brown blazer stands in front of two flags: the United States flag and the Command and General Staff College flag featuring a torch and sword emblem.

Julia Bell, Army Civilian Professional Journal, Executive Editor

Welcome to the second edition of the Army Civilian Professional Journal.

I’m Julia Bell, the executive editor and director of the Army Management Staff College.

In keeping with the purpose for the establishment of the Army Civilian Professional Journal, I’d like to reflect on my thoughts regarding change. For many, change is difficult and uncomfortable. The thought of trying something new is scary and unknown. The idea of changing processes and procedures that have been in place for years is unfathomable.

In my opinion, if you do not evolve over time, you risk becoming irrelevant and eventually extinct. Change, although hard, can present unforeseen opportunities. The Army Transformation Initiative has introduced a wave of changes to the force, from consolidation of commands to elimination and expansion of functions.

Tell us about changes within your career field and impacts you’ve experienced. Submit your original work to our journal’s editorial board. We look forward to hearing from you.