"We're on the cusp of a major breakthrough on truly moving to data-centric warfare," Gen. James Rainey, commanding general, Army Futures Command said. Rainey presided over the Network Cross-Functional Team (CFT) Transfer of Authority ceremony from outgoing director Maj. Gen. Jeth Rey to incoming Brig. Gen. Patrick Ellis, on Tuesday at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. "This is an exchange of leadership, but we're really here celebrating the incredible work that the men and women on this Cross-Functional Team have done since they've been stood up. I'm excited not just for the accomplishments of you all so far, but the real potential over the next couple of years. We're going to be able to confront the enemies of our country with something that is so agile, adaptive, that it will deter a war." Rainey praised Rey for "an incredible three-year run" at the Network CFT, describing him as an inspirational leader and "legend" in Army communications with 40 years of service as an enlisted Soldier, warrant officer, and officer. Rey thanked the CFT workforce and APG partner organizations for working together to accelerate the delivery of modernized network and data-centric capabilities. "This team was amazing, and I was proud to be a part of it," Rey said. Ellis, who most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, G-3 at U.S. Army Europe and Africa in Wiesbaden, Germany, brings a unique perspective to lead the Network CFT as an infantry officer and "phenomenally respected warfighter" who is also "super passionate about the network," Rainey said. "This is an incredible opportunity," Ellis said, noting that is peers in command assignments "deserve the best command and control tools that we can provide them, and I'm excited to work hard in providing that to them."
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Official page of U.S. Army Futures Command. In search for America's top talent to help modernize our Armed Forces.
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At Army Futures Command, we believe in using the Nation's top talent - whatever the source - to create innovative solutions faster and better. We’re on a quest to modernize the way the Army does business by creating a space of endless possibilities to explore, develop, and test new methods, organizations, and technologies. Above all else, we want to make sure Soldiers have what they need, before they need it, to defend tomorrow…today. While this is an open forum, it's also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and posts clean. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. Comments and posts that violate any of the guidelines listed below may be removed: - Do not post graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments. We also do not allow comments that are abusive, hateful, vindictive or intended to defame anyone or any organization. - Do not post any solicitations (i.e.: asking users to "like" your social media page, visit your website, sign a petition, contribute to a fundraiser). - Do not post advertisements, prize contests or giveaways. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. Similarly, we do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. - Do not post details about an ongoing investigation or legal or administrative proceeding that could prejudice the processes or could interfere with an individual's rights will be deleted from this page. - Do not post copyrighted or trademarked images or graphics. Imagery posted on AFC social media platforms should be owned by the user. - Do not post comments, photos or videos that suggest or encourage illegal activity. - Do not post political propaganda. All information posted to social media sites will be unclassified. No FOUO (for official use only) content.
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This week Army Applications Laboratory hosted VERTEX | Air-Ground Littoral, a two-day symposium where industry meets face-to-face with Army experts to inform the Army’s understanding of how new technologies can address the most significant Army priorities. With keynotes from Dr. James Greer, assistant professor, U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies and Michael Kofman, senior fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, they led discussions on counter drone defense, identification and tracking, information assurance, survivability, effectiveness, and drone manufacturing. https://lnkd.in/gCjUuTg4 #ForgeTheFuture | #TomorrowIsWorthProtecting | #AAL_Army
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Last week members from U.S. Army Futures Command supported the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)’s "Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science" (GEMS) event. In collaboration with U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory and The University of Texas, GEMS offers students the opportunity to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics challenges the Army faces. Lt. Col. Jeremiah Hunt, executive officer, Directorate of Integration and Maj. Shawn Driver, commercial strategy and analytics team lead spoke with a classroom of middle schoolers about their time and experience with the US Army and how future engineering and technology will help the Army of the future. #ForgeTheFuture | #TomorrowIsWorthProtecting
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The Commander of the U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command, Zachary Miller, was promoted to brigadier general by his family and Lt. Gen. David Hodne, deputy commanding general, Army Futures Command and director of the Futures and Concepts Center during a ceremony today on Fort Bliss, Texas. Brig. Gen. Miller will lead JMC into a variety of transformative experimentation events in the coming year, including Project Convergence Capstone 5 in the spring of 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Maxwell Bass)
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Congratulations and thank you, Brig. Gen. Edward ‘Ned’ Bailey, who is retiring after more than 40 years of service to the US Army. Bailey recently relinquished command of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command where he served as commanding general from June 2023 to July 2024. Bailey built a career on being a Soldier's surgeon. He served as a flight surgeon, battalion surgeon, brigade surgeon, division surgeon, command surgeon and has commanded multiple clinics and hospitals. MRDC is the Army’s medical materiel developer, responsible for medical research, development and acquisition. Their expertise in these critical areas helps establish and maintain the capabilities the Army needs to remain ready and lethal on the battlefield. #ForgeTheFuture | #TomorrowIsWorthProtecting
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“Tactics are a science, but applying tactics in combat is an art. A military force wins by seeing how general principles apply to a specific situation and being creative with combat solutions.” Gen. Randy George, Chief of Staff of the Army, has recommended Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester’s ‘Techcraft on Display in Ukraine’ as one of the recommended reads this month. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g9jcmSwD #ForgeTheFuture | #TomorrowIsWorthProtecting | #ContinuousTransformation | #RecommendedRead
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The US Army’s number one transformation priority is improving battlefield communications network. Army leaders convened at the Network Technical Exchange Meeting 12 held in May to emphasize the effort. “These brigade commanders, battalion commanders, sergeants major, warrant officers that are in the formations, that are technical experts—they are going to have the leeway to decide how we are best organized for the modern battlefield,” Gen. Randy George, Chief of Staff of the Army. https://lnkd.in/gJWAFNNH U.S. Army DEVCOM C5ISR Center | PEO C3T #ForgeTheFuture | #TomorrowIsWorthProtecting
Commanders help accelerate, validate C2 transformation
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"Our national security depends on collaboration between the government and private sector to help find innovative solutions to our most pressing concerns," said Joshua Baer, Founder and CEO, Capital Factory.
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West Point cadets traveled to the U.S. Army DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center's Aberdeen Proving Ground research campus. United States Military Academy at West Point and DEVCOM CBC have enjoyed a collaborative relationship from more than 30 years. https://lnkd.in/g9xS2HfP #ForgeTheFuture | #TomorrowIsWorthProtecting
West Point Cadets Benefit from Half Century of Explosives Experience
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Last week Gen. James Rainey, Army Futures Command, commanding general participated in Scale AI’s Government AI Summit. Rainey reflected on ways the military is adapting to the quickly evolving opportunities and obstacles posed by AI in modern warfare. https://lnkd.in/gh5fuYpJ #ForgeTheFuture | #TomorrowIsWorthProtecting
Army Futures Command's Gen. Rainey reflects on AI's potential in modern warfare
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