51st ESB Is Setting the Stage for the Future

By CPT Dustin Marchak

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The 51st Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced deployed to CENTCOM with modernized Scalable Network Node systems, overcoming integration challenges and pioneering advanced satellite solutions to redefine Army signal support for future missions.

Satellite communication dish silhouetted against a sunset, part of the 51st ESB-E L3 Harris Hawkeye system providing connectivity in the Middle East.

Picture of Capt. Noe Lorona and Maj. Donald Ingham

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Call to Action: There Has To Be a Better Way

Army leaders can reclaim time and improve operational efficiency by leveraging existing tools, AI, and Agile practices to automate manual tasks, foster data literacy, and drive innovation across units. This approach enhances readiness, reduces risk, and empowers Soldiers to focus on mission-critical priorities.

By MAJ Donald Ingham and CPT Noe Lorona

Military Humvee with tactical communications equipment and Phoenix E satellite terminal cases for Combat Aviation Brigade field operations

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Army's Continuous Transformation seen as 44th ESB-E Begins Fielding Phoenix E First to Field

The 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced becomes the first fully automated Army unit to field the Phoenix E satellite communications system in Germany. Learn how this advanced quad-band SATCOM terminal replaces the Phoenix D, offering enhanced network capabilities, IP baseband compatibility, and deployment flexibility for tactical military operations in Europe and Africa.

By Candy C. Knight, 2nd Theater Signal Brigade

Sgt. Maj. Christopher Stadler, wearing a black polo shirt with Signal Corps insignia, gestures while holding an open notebook during a presentation at the U.S. Army Signal School offsite event. He stands at a podium addressing attendees, with a projection screen visible in the background displaying the day's agenda including lunch and breakout group sessions.

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‘Offsite’ Provides Insight to Way Ahead Collaborating for future

U.S. Army Signal School and 15th Signal Brigade leadership conduct strategic two-day working offsite to navigate organizational restructuring, develop operational processes, and strengthen collaboration between the newly merged entities. The event, led by Col. Julia Donley and Col. William Cherkauskas, focused on critical decision-making and implementing lessons learned from Hurricane Helene response efforts.

By Laura Levering, U.S. Army Signal School

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4th CAB Leaves Combat Power on the Table Comms Challenges

This article examines critical communication infrastructure gaps facing the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade (4th CAB) during a command post exercise. Major Kyle J. Pare details how outdated WIN-T Increment 1C equipment, lack of redundant data transport methods, and absence of on-the-move capabilities significantly degrade the brigade's ability to function as an effective force multiplier in large-scale combat operations (LSCO).

By Maj. Kyle J. Pare, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade