U.S. Army Futures Command

Teams from the Army Software Factory and Army Analytics Group worked together with recruiter feedback to create the new Go Recruit mobile app which provides U.S. Army recruiters access to information on the go.

The app is similar to what recruiters in the private sector use for applicant tracking. The application rolled out on Nov. 20 and is compatible with iOS and Android phones.

Read about the benefits of Go Recruit here: https://www.army.mil/article/272318.

On Nov. 30, Army Futures Command (AFC) celebrated the culmination of National American Indian Heritage Month with a program that featured personal stories from command members of Native American descent, a performance of traditional Native American dances and a fry bread tasting.

National American Indian Heritage Month, which takes place annually in November, is a federally recognized observance that seeks to pay tribute to the rich history and traditions of Native Americans. The theme for this year’s observance was “Tribal Nations Soaring to New Heights,” a nod to the contributions of Native Americans who work in public service – including the more than 8,000 Soldiers of American Indian or Alaska Native descent who serve in today’s Army.

Read more about the program here: https://www.army.mil/article/272130

Scott Stanford’s wide-ranging experiences as a journalist, producer and member of the United States Army have taken him more places than he ever thought possible. He considers his most meaningful work thus far, to have been with the Army, as both a National Guard and Reserve Soldier of 25 years and an Army Civilian of nearly five years.

Stanford currently serves as director of communications at Army Applications Laboratory, an innovation hub that devises new ways for industry and the Army to work together.

“There are so many different kinds of things that you can do,” Stanford said.

Read more about Stanford’s path here: https://www.army.mil/article/271710/

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for all our Soldiers who have answered the Nation’s call to serve in our All-Volunteer Force and to our Army Families who serve alongside them. Our thoughts are especially with those who are serving away from their Families and loved ones this holiday. Wishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

The Next Generation Combat Vehicles Cross Functional Team (NGCV CFT) recognizes that Soldier insights are invaluable when it comes to understanding the nuances of how warfighters will use new equipment on the battlefield. In addition to hosting Soldier touchpoints to gather warfighter feedback on prototype systems, the NGCV CFT draws expertise from its own staff, many of whom currently serve or have served as Soldiers.

"Our mission is to provide new combat vehicle capabilities for the total force,” said Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman, director of the NGCV CFT. “To do that, we need to tap into the knowledge, skills and abilities of a combined team of active-duty, Guard and Reserve Soldiers, along with our Army Civilian teammates. Our Guard and Reserve Soldiers bring their own unique insights, which help to enable us to accomplish that mission.”

Read about a few of NGCV’s valuable team members that use their experiences serving in the Army to develop new technology: https://www.army.mil/article/271635/

Our Veterans are diverse professionals with unique skills and experiences, making them invaluable members of any organization or community. Members of AFC joined the Texas community this month to recognize individuals who answered the Nation’s call to serve.

Members of the Soldier Lethality Cross-Functional Team (SL CFT) met with Mr. John Phillips, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for North Georgia, during his visit with 125 ROTC cadets from the University of Central Florida who traveled to Fort Moore to train. The SL CFT gave Mr. Phillips and the cadets a hands-on demonstration of Next Generation Squad Weapons and Integrated Visual Augmentation System capabilities.

Today, we honor all who answered the call to serve. Veterans Day is celebrated on the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918. On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, the battlefield of Europe fell silent after more than four years of fighting.

We thank and honor all our veterans for their service and commitment to our Army and nation.

Lt. Gen. Ross Coffman, Deputy Commanding General for Army Futures Command presented a Distinguished Service Medal to Maj. Gen. Walter Rugen for his tenure as the Director, Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team from July 2018 through June 2023 during day one of . U.S. Army

In November, we honor our Native American Veterans and service members who have courageously served. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Tribal Sovereignty and Identity,” is an opportunity to honor the cultures and contributions of the tribal nations and show our gratitude to the more than 150,000 Veterans of American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. We will continue to leverage the strengths of our diverse, all-volunteer force.

At Army Futures Command (AFC), human resources experts are implementing new systems and processes to ensure that Army personnel have the right tools and professional support they need to thrive.

“I’ve always wanted to help people,” said Marlowe Richmond, a human resources specialist with AFC’s Human Capital Directorate. “I know the work we do is very important to the outcomes of today’s Army and the future Army, as well as the current employee structure and the culture of the organization.”

Kimberly Stewart, also a human resources specialist with the command, serves on the talent acquisition and staffing team at AFC. Through her role, she supports the strategic and operational needs of the command, ensuring that the right people are hired to tackle some of the Army’s most pressing future design challenges.

“I enjoy working for AFC because it’s a new organization that allows the employees opportunity for growth, expansion, and also an opportunity for innovation,” Stewart said.

“Bringing in new ideas and setting new standards for not only the Army but for the DoD – that’s what we’re looking to do as Army Futures Command,” Richmond underscored. “We’re always looking for better ways, different ways to do things.”

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This week Army Futures Command participated in Annual Meeting & Exposition, which served as a platform to discuss Army transformation efforts with leaders, partners and other key players in Army academia.

and still want to join the discussion find recordings of the three-day event on U.S. Army Futures Command Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyFutures/

Join us for the final day of Annual Meeting & Exposition. Follow the links below for events that Army Futures Command will be participating in today:

1:10 p.m. EDT – Developments in the Arctic https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32823

2:00 p.m. EDT – Networks Convergence, Cloud-Native Data, and the Future of Multi-Domain Operations https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32823

3:40 p.m. EDT – Accelerating Combat Vehicle Transformation for the Army of 2030 https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32823

Follow the links below for events that Army Futures Command will be participating in at day two of the Annual Meeting & Exposition today:

9:30 a.m. EDT – The Sergeant Major of the Army’s Panel: Developing Leaders for the Army of 2030 https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32815

2:50 p.m. EDT – Transforming C2 Warfighting Systems https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32814

Join us for the first day of Annual Meeting & Exposition. Follow the links below for events that Army Futures Command will be participating in today:

12:50 p.m. EDT – Human Machine Integrated Formations: Fusion of Robotic Systems in Formations https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32809

2:30 p.m. EDT – Contemporary Military Forum: Transforming for the Future Fight https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32813

Preparing for the Army of tomorrow requires envisioning and enabling a resilient, diverse and highly capable Army workforce.

At Army Futures Command, human resources experts and technologists are designing new systems and processes to ensure that Army personnel have the right tools and professional support mechanisms they need to thrive.

“I’ve always wanted to help people,” said Marlowe Richmond, a human resources specialist with Futures Command’s Human Capital Directorate.

“I know the work we do is very important to the outcomes of today’s Army and the future Army, as well as the current employee structure and the culture of the organization.”

Member of the Army’s Senior Executive Service, William “Willie” Nelson serves as Deputy to the Commanding General of Army Futures Command (AFC), lending direction and technical expertise to command strategy and program activities. He is the command’s most senior civilian advisor and works closely with general officers to execute AFC’s mission of transforming the Army to ensure war-winning future readiness.

“We must deliver the capability we’ve promised this country and the Americans that we would deliver; our warfighters are counting on it,” Nelson said.

“My hope is that we get 2040 right, or as close to right, as we can, and that in that process we’re able to help change the Army to an Army that can be more agile and embrace change.”

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Kevin Briggs, a former California Highway Patrol sergeant also known as the “Guardian of the Golden Gate,” acknowledged that su***de, which is the second leading cause of death for people ages 20-34 years, is “a very tough subject” and that many people considering su***de feel like they have run out of options and “can’t see past right now.”

“That’s what this is about: being there for someone,” Briggs said at an AFC dedicated observance and educational event this week, adding that “each and every one of us plays a role in prevention.”

https://www.army.mil/article/270107/

Since 2004 LATINA Style Inc., has recognized over 191 Latina service women and four men for their exemplary record, commitment and excellence in serving our nation’s armed services. Joining these members is Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C) member Chief Warrant Officer Two Angelica Leyna Smith who will be receiving one of the 2023 Distinguished Military Service Awards. Join us in congratulating CW2 Angelica Leyna Smith!

National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized from September 15 to October 15, allows us the time to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the Army and our nation.

Today, more than 163,912 Hispanic Americans serve in the total Army, nearly 17% of the total force. Hispanic Americans are 7% of the Army’s civilian workforce.

Today, we honor the memory of the those we lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and pay tribute to all the patriots and their families who have sacrificed so much in defense of our freedom.

Through 20 years of war, men and women from all backgrounds came together to serve this great nation selflessly with the support of their families and Army Civilians.

As we remember those we lost, and those who showed enormous courage in the face of devastation, we honor their legacy and promise to .

Last month, Army Futures Command (AFC) and Cross-Functional Team (CFT) leaders, including Lt. Gen. Ross Coffman, Col. Ryan Howell with Next Generation Combat Vehicle and Mr. Rob Watts with Contested Logistics CFT, discussed human-machine integration in the military .

“Robots are there to enable the Soldier. They are responsible for being rugged and reliable, to get into a position, detect and then enable the human being to start making better and quicker decisions,” said Col. Ryan Howell.

Today marks the first day of Su***de Prevention Month. In the month of September, the Army is dedicated to raising awareness and educating people on resources to prevent su***de.

July 5, the Army published Army Directive 2023-12, Ask, Care, Es**rt (ACE) Su***de Prevention Training, establishing ACE as the prescribed Su***de Prevention Training for the Army. The ACE annual su***de prevention curriculum supports the promotion of su***de prevention and intervention concepts and practices to reduce stigma, increase awareness and facilitate help-seeking behaviors.

For resources follow the links below:

Army Su***de Prevention Program: DPRR: https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/su***de-prevention/index.html

Lethal Means toolkit from DoD: https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/PHCoE-Clinician-Resources/Su***de-Risk/Firearm-and-Means-Safety

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Ms. Hong Miller, Chief Human Capital Officer at Army Futures Command (AFC), provided remarks during AFC’s Women’s Equality Day educational observance on Aug. 22, 2023. Miller underscored the ongoing need to enable access and opportunity for women and all individuals as part of her presentation: “My hope is that the AFC workforce, military and civilian together, can be a true representation of a strong, cohesive team, where everyone can reach their full potential and drive together toward mission success.”

U.S. Army photo by Austin Thomas, Army Futures Command

https://www.army.mil/article/269355/afc_celebrates_womens_equality_day_with_reflections_on_past_and_future_progress

Army Futures Command and U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory South had the opportunity to work with middle school students participating in a STEM enrichment camp through the The University of Texas at Austin. Students had hands-on experience with human-machine teaming and an understanding of how their STEM practices will reflect in the real world.

UT and U.S. Army Researchers Replicate Real-life Tech Lab for Summer Camp Students - UT News A STEM enrichment camp at The University of Texas at Austin recently connected middle school students with tech mentors from the community and University