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New tactical comms system for US ground troops aims to break network silos
General Dynamics revealed a new artificial intelligence-enabled, portable communications system on Thursday called the Vion, a Mission Partner Environment solution. Although its basic purpose is to give ground troops a suitcase-sized platform to exchange messages and files, the company said its real value is how it connects allied systems. In an interview with Military Times, Jason Myers, vice president of…
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The US Army is looking for new drones to ferry blood supplies
The U.S. Army is looking for drones that can transport blood supplies in the field, according to a new sources sought notice from the service. The Army aims to select a contractor that can deliver two prototype UAVs for what it is calling the Army Blood Link project, the notice…
Martial arts instructor accuses Army of stealing instructional material
An Alabama martial arts instructor alleges that U.S. Army personnel copied his published training materials on self-defense and gunfighting tactics into an instruction manual without giving him credit or compensation.Johnny Lee Smith, who published his Vanguard Training Manuals through his company Triad Martial Arts, accused the Army of copyright infringement…
Martial arts instructor accuses Army of stealing instructional material
An Alabama martial arts instructor alleges that U.S. Army personnel copied his published training materials on self-defense and gunfighting tactics into an instruction manual without giving him credit or compensation. Johnny Lee Smith, who published his Vanguard Training Manuals through his company Triad Martial Arts, accused the Army of copyright…
Army crowns top drill sergeants in first competition since sweeping command restructure
This year, the U.S. Army’s top drill sergeants had to do more than hurl toe-curling insults and foam at the mouth like ferocious, rabid wolves. On Wednesday, the service wrapped up an intensive 72-hour competition to determine the Army’s best broad-brimmed hat-wearing men and women, announcing the contest’s first winners…
Army commanders can recommend rank bump for NCOs in first sergeant roles
Battalion Commanders in the Army can now nominate senior enlisted leaders for promotion — and increased pay — commensurate with their position. Commanders can formally recommend the promotion of sergeants first class to master sergeant with the soldier’s appointment to the role of first sergeant, the service announced Wednesday. “We…
Army commanders can recommend rank bump for NCOs in first sergeant roles
Battalion Commanders in the Army can now nominate senior enlisted leaders for promotion — and increased pay — commensurate with their position. Commanders can formally recommend the promotion of sergeants first class to master sergeant with the soldier’s appointment to the role of first sergeant, the service announced Wednesday. “We…