AUSA Noon Report Focuses on Powering Army Installations

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AUSA Noon Report Focuses on Powering Army Installations

On May 8, an Association of the U.S. Army webinar will focus on the importance of powering Army installations.

Part of AUSA’s Noon Report series, the event, “U.S. Army: Powering the Mission,” will feature Brandon Cockrell, deputy assistant Army secretary for energy and sustainability.

The webinar begins at noon Eastern. It is free, but registration is required here.

Installation Modernization Sees ‘Fundamental Shift’

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United States Government Regional Contracting Office (RCO) specialists, Department of Public Works (DPW) Engineering, USAG-V, and Italian Contractor projected the installation solar panels on top of buildings at caserma Del Din, an Italian Army installation in use by the United States Army.
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Installation Modernization Sees ‘Fundamental Shift’

As the force transforms to effectively counter emerging threats, so too must the Army’s installations.

“The homeland is no longer a sanctuary,” said Brandon Cockrell, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for energy and sustainability. “So, if the homeland is not a sanctuary, then the installations that are in the homeland are no longer a sanctuary, and if installations are the Army’s home, to me, this is where it gets personal.”

Wilson: Army Strength Begins on Its Installations

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Lt. Gen. David Wilson, deputy Army chief of staff for installations, G-9, speaks at AUSA event
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Wilson: Army Strength Begins on Its Installations

Army installations must act now to become more agile, resilient and adaptable as the service prepares for a future where the homeland is no longer a sanctuary, a senior Army leader said.

“Our world is more unpredictable than ever,” said Lt. Gen. David Wilson, deputy Army chief of staff for installations, G-9. “The question we must ask ourselves is, how do we ensure our Army is prepared to fight and win in the most complex security environment of our time?”

AUSA Hosts Hot Topic on Transforming Installations

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AUSA Hosts Hot Topic on Transforming Installations

Registration is open for an Association of the U.S. Army Hot Topic on transforming Army installations.

Scheduled for April 17 at AUSA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, the theme for the daylong Hot Topic is “Transforming Army Installations: Our Foundations of Warfighter Readiness and Lethality.”

Army Boosts Efforts to Strengthen Installations

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Army Boosts Efforts to Strengthen Installations

The Army is doubling down on the resilience and readiness of its installations, said Rachel Jacobson, assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy and environment. 

“Installations are essentially the backbone of what our Army does. Without strong installations that are resilient and that are ready, we can't do what we do. It's that simple,” Jacobson said Oct. 16 during a Warriors Corner presentation on Army installations at the Association of the U.S. Army’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition.

More Tools Coming to Help Soldiers, Families Thrive

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LTG Omar J. Jones IV, commanding general of Installation Management Command, attends the AUSA Contemporary Military Forum: Taking Care of People session at the AUSA 2023 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. (Carol Guzy for AUSA)
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More Tools Coming to Help Soldiers, Families Thrive

Making sure military families on large Army posts have what they need to thrive is a big, intensive job—and it extends beyond the installation gates, a panel of leaders said Oct. 11.

Army Focused on Continued Quality-of-Life Improvements

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Army Focused on Continued Quality-of-Life Improvements

While the Army is making progress on improving quality of life programs for soldiers and their families, there’s more work to be done, two senior leaders said.

Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen, deputy Army chief of staff for installations, G-9, said he and his senior enlisted adviser, Sgt. Maj. Michael Perry, pay close attention to many of the most pressing issues facing soldiers and their families, including food insecurity, aging infrastructure and access to child care.

Vereen: Installations Need Continued Investment

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Vereen: Installations Need Continued Investment

The Army continues to prioritize its installations and housing as part of its efforts to improve quality of life for soldiers and families while modernizing and hardening its posts against future threats, a senior leader told lawmakers.

Army G-9 Speaks at AUSA Coffee Series

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Army G-9 Speaks at AUSA Coffee Series

The Army’s deputy chief of staff for installations will speak April 25 at a Coffee Series event hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army.

Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen, the Army G-9, will be joined by Sgt. Maj. Michael Perry, his senior enlisted adviser, at the in-person event at AUSA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, where they will discuss the Army installations enterprise and its impact on Army readiness.

The event opens at 6:30 a.m. with registration, coffee and networking. The program is scheduled to begin at 7:15 a.m.

Installations at ‘Epicenter’ of Army Operations

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Installations at ‘Epicenter’ of Army Operations

The Army is committed to improving its installations and ensuring they are modern and resilient, a senior Army leader told lawmakers. 

“Installations are at the epicenter of everything we do in the Army,” Rachel Jacobson, assistant Army secretary for installations, energy and environment, said during a hearing before the House Armed Services subcommittee on readiness. “They’re where we train, work, learn and live. To strengthen Army readiness and build the force of the future, we must be laser-focused on providing state-of-the-art installations.” 

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