Articles on the latest developments and innovations in technology affecting landpower, the Army, and its soldiers.

Camarillo: Army Adapting to Meet Soldiers’ Needs

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Army Undersecretary Gabe Camarillo speaks at AUSA Global Force
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Camarillo: Army Adapting to Meet Soldiers’ Needs

As warfighting innovations advance, a “quiet revolution” is taking place in the Army that promises to change the way the service does business with industry, Army Undersecretary Gabe Camarillo said.

“Our innovation challenges aren’t technical, they really are institutional,” Camarillo said March 26 in his keynote address at the Association of the U.S. Army’s Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama.

George Pushes Army to Transform on the Move

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Gen. Randy George, Chief of Staff of the Army, discusses next generation command and control (C2) system capabilities.
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George Pushes Army to Transform on the Move

Dominance on the future battlefield will depend on the Army’s ability to quickly adapt to new technology and transform while on the move, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said.

In remarks during a virtual event hosted by Defense One, George cited the importance of quickly putting new equipment into the hands of soldiers, including some who are deploying, so that the Army and its industry partners can adjust equipment and technologies based on their feedback.

Hydration, Wearables Help Army Prevent Heat Injuries

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Hydration, Wearables Help Army Prevent Heat Injuries

A combination of proper fuel and wearables can help soldiers achieve optimal performance, particularly in hot-weather conditions, experts said during a forum hosted by the Army Heat Center at Fort Moore, Georgia.

Smith: No More ‘Safe Harbor’ for Army Logistics

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Maj. Gen. James Smith, director of operations for the deputy chief of staff of the Army for logistics, G-4
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Smith: No More ‘Safe Harbor’ for Army Logistics

There will be “no safe harbor” anywhere in the world for the Army logistics enterprise as the air, land, sea, space, cyber and information domains are contested by adversaries, a senior Army leader said.

In a contested environment, “we’ll no longer be able to operate unimpeded, and this includes the homeland,” Maj. Gen. James Smith, director of operations for the deputy chief of staff of the Army for logistics, G-4, said Feb. 7 at a Hot Topic forum on contested logistics hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army.

AUSA Paper Dives into Challenges of Contested Logistics

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AUSA Paper Dives into Challenges of Contested Logistics

Protection, deception and masking are key investments the Army must make as it works to ensure it can get to the fight—and stay in the fight—on a complex modern battlefield, according to the author of a new Association of the U.S. Army paper.

In “Contested Logistics: A Primer,” Lt. Col. Amos Fox writes that contested logistics are not a “new wrinkle of modern warfare.” Instead, it’s an issue that planners, strategists and industry have wrestled with “throughout the depth and breadth of armed conflict.”

Army Refines App to Prevent Cold-Weather Injuries

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Army Refines App to Prevent Cold-Weather Injuries

In line with the Army’s efforts to expand its presence and ability to operate in cold-weather regions, the service has developed an app for soldiers that helps prevent injuries such as frostbite and hypothermia. 

AUSA Member Receives National Medal for Innovation

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President Joseph R. Biden Jr. awards the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Dr. Rory Cooper at the White House in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2023.
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AUSA Member Receives National Medal for Innovation

Rory Cooper, a life member of the Association of the U.S. Army’s Fort Pitt chapter, recently was honored at the White House for his work developing cutting-edge wheelchair technologies and mobility devices.

Cooper, who works with the University of Pittsburgh and the Department of Veterans Affairs, received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Joe Biden during an Oct. 24 ceremony.

Through his work, Cooper has empowered the lives of “millions of Americans,” according to the citation accompanying his award.

AUSA Launches App for 2023 Annual Meeting

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AUSA Annual Meeting 2023 app
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AUSA Launches App for 2023 Annual Meeting

The Association of the U.S. Army has launched a new mobile app in conjunction with its 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition.

This year’s event is Oct. 9–11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. With a theme of “Be All You Can Be,” the meeting will highlight how the Army is innovating, adapting and transforming for 2030 and beyond.