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Project Warrior Officers Provide Valuable ROI: Talent Management

By Maj. Andy Chisholm

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Project Warrior Fellowship develops high-performing Signal officers through Combat Training Center rotations and Signal School instruction, building doctrinal expertise, combat support experience, and teaching skills to strengthen the Signal Regiment.

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Junior Signal Soldiers Spearhead Special Project: From concept to combat-ready

Spring 2026 issue of the U.S. Army Signal Corps' Army Communicator, themed 'Expectations vs. Reality,' covering Signal Regiment transformation, NGC2, training modernization, and Soldier stories.

By Article, photo by Capt. Jay T. Yang, 728th Military Police Battalion

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Building Stronger Signal Soldiers: Expert Soldier Badge

The 11th Corps Signal Brigade at Fort Hood hosted an Expert Soldier Badge event, challenging signal Soldiers to demonstrate combat readiness alongside their technical skills.

By Capt. Kwabena Antwi, 11th Corps Signal Brigade

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Bridging Expectations Versus Reality: Chaplain’s Corner

An ethics instructor at the U.S. Army Signal School outlines a three-tiered curriculum for bridging the moral gap between Army Values and real-world conduct among junior officers.

By Chaplain (Maj.) Glen Thompson, U.S. Army Signal School

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Have Military Standards Dropped?

A U.S. Army Signal School Master Sergeant examines declining military customs and courtesies, exploring how garrison standards, uniform pride, and daily traditions like saluting and greetings reflect discipline, professionalism, and institutional int...

By Master Sgt. Stephen Tackett

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    My TWI Fellowship: Signal Officer’s Perspective: From idea to reality

    A U.S. Army Signal Corps captain shares his Training with Industry (TWI) fellowship experience at Verizon, revealing how corporate immersion builds negotiation, communication, and influence skills critical for modern military leadership.

    By Capt. Joshua A. Rash, U.S. Space Command

  • Students perform a World War I–themed musical scene, wearing period uniforms and standing at switchboards representing the “Hello Girls” Signal Corps operators.
    Students Bring "Hello Girls" to Life

    World War I’s “Hello Girls” brought to life through student performances highlight the Signal Corps’ first female operators, their critical role connecting millions of battlefield calls, and a legacy of service long denied recognition but preserved f...

    By Laura Levering

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    A Story of Strength and Service: More than a uniform

    An Asian American immigrant Soldier recounts a journey from enlistment to commissioning, overcoming discrimination through resilience, mentorship, and Army values while championing respect, inclusion, and diversity as a strategic strength across the ...

    By 1LT Su M. Nandar

  • Photo of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Willie L. Newkirk
    Professionalism, Discipline, Leadership: The Enduring Role of Signal WOs

    Signal warrant officers anchor Army modernization through disciplined professionalism, technical expertise, and trusted counsel. As quiet professionals, they mentor Soldiers, advise commanders, and deliver resilient communications for today’s mission...

    By CWO5 Willie L. Newkirk

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    Reasons Signal Officers Should Apply to SAMS: ‘Unparalleled opportunity’

    Signal officers gain advanced operational planning, critical thinking, and communication skills through the Army School of Advanced Military Studies, preparing them to integrate complex communications capabilities into modern, multidomain operations ...

    By MAJ Ady J. Audain

  • Read the article Cyber Key Terrain for the Non-Technician
    Cyber Key Terrain for the Non-Technician

    Army officer combines his love of history and teaching to write an article that attempts to reduce the complexity of cybersecurity.

    By LTC Jerome M. Althoff

  • Read the article Competition Builds Stronger Warriors, Unit Cohesion
    Competition Builds Stronger Warriors, Unit Cohesion

    Network communication systems specialist (25H) trainees and drill sergeants from Charlie Company, 551st Signal Battalion, competed in an obstacle course challenge intended to push trainees mentally and physically while building esprit de corps and un...

    By Laura Levering

  • Read the article Cold War Era TTPs for Reducing EM Signature
    Cold War Era TTPs for Reducing EM Signature

    Cold War–era infantry tactics focused on minimizing electromagnetic signatures to survive enemy EW and targeting. Historical methods—wire communications, directional antennas, listening silence, and EMP mitigation—offer lessons for adapting survivabi...

    By Barrett F. Lowe, U.S. Special Operations Command

  • Read the article Closing the Digital Readiness Gap: A Case for an Integrated Signal Training Ecosystem
    Closing the Digital Readiness Gap: A Case for an Integrated Signal Training Ecosystem

    The U.S. Army Signal School proposes closing the digital readiness gap through a Signal Foundry and Signal Digital Master Gunner program, creating an integrated training ecosystem for large-scale combat operations readiness.

    By U.S. Army Signal School

  • Read the article Maintaining Interoperability While Pursuing Innovation: Transformation in Contact
    Maintaining Interoperability While Pursuing Innovation: Transformation in Contact

    Army Captain Ryan Pidcock examines how maneuver brigades can maintain interoperability with aviation task forces amid rapid TiC innovation, offering practical C2, TAK, and communications solutions from JMRC exercises.

    By Capt. Ryan Pidcock, 7th Army Training Command-Joint Multinational Readiness Center

  • Read the article Offsite fosters discussion for ‘heavy’ but necessary topics: State of change
    Offsite fosters discussion for ‘heavy’ but necessary topics: State of change

    U.S. Army Signal School and 15th Signal Brigade staff gathered for a one-day offsite to discuss Signal Corps transformation, covering NGC2, ITN evolution, MOS modernization, C2 transport, and the future of Army communications training.

    By Laura Levering, U.S. Army Signal School

  • Read the article 2nd TSB Unveils Property Accountability Report and Tool: Management efficiency
    2nd TSB Unveils Property Accountability Report and Tool: Management efficiency

    The 2nd Theater Signal Brigade's Data Engineering Office introduces a Power BI-powered S4 Property Accountability Report and Tool, boosting logistics accuracy, automating data validation, and streamlining theater-wide property management.

    By Laura Gonzales, 2nd Theater Signal Brigade

  • Read the article ‌Driving Lethality Through Signal Gunnery Validations: Enabling the Fight
    ‌Driving Lethality Through Signal Gunnery Validations: Enabling the Fight

    Cipher Company's four-table signal gunnery program pushes 101st Combat Aviation Brigade communicators to establish and sustain tactical networks under time pressure, degraded conditions, and realistic stress — keeping the air assault alive.

    By 1st Lt. Courtney Huhta, 96th Aviation Support Battalion

  • Read the article ‌Integrating ATP 6-02.53 into 3/1CD NTC Training‌‌‌: Voice of Greywolf
    ‌Integrating ATP 6-02.53 into 3/1CD NTC Training‌‌‌: Voice of Greywolf

    Capt. Horoho details how 3/1CD integrated ATP 6-02.53 into NTC training, building a RETRANS progression that improved FM communications, synchronization, and survivability, leading to a highly effective brigade rotation.

    By Capt. Daniel M. Horoho, 3rd Engineer Battalion

  • Read the article ‌Course Prepares 39th SSB for Data-Driven Future: Modernization
    ‌Course Prepares 39th SSB for Data-Driven Future: Modernization

    CPT Horoho details how the Greywolf Brigade developed a five-table RETRANS training progression using ATP 6-02.53 to build signal proficiency from individual certification through NTC 25-06, improving FM network synchronization and survivability.

    By Candy C. Knight, 2nd Theatre Signal Brigade

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