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A “convergence” of adversaries is threatening global security, a development made more complex by the proliferation of battlefield technology and commercial disruptions, a senior Army officer said. Gen. Bryan Fenton, commanding general of U.S. Special Operations Command, said he sees the security environment through three lenses, the first of which is the volatile alliance formed among the adversaries of the United States and its allies. “The first lens would be the convergence of the adversaries that have been so named in our National Defense Strategy,” Fenton said Nov. 18 during an event hosted by the The Economic Club of New York. #ReadMore: https://loom.ly/8vWnkME #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy #specialoperations #usforces #economicclub #convergence

It's Guinness World Records Day, and we're celebrating Oregon Army National Guard Maj. Tommy Vu who recently reclaimed his world record for the most chest-to-ground burpees completed in one hour, performing 1,027 repetitions. (Oregon National Guard photo by Maj. Wayne Clyne) US Army #GWRDay

A hurricane hits your community—what now? Soldiers can turn to Army Emergency Relief, which in 2023 provided nearly $1 million in disaster relief to over 1,400 families. This week on the #ArmyMatters podcast, AER CEO SMA (Ret.) Grinston joins us to discuss the vital support AER offers Soldiers in need. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on service, resilience, and supporting those who serve: https://loom.ly/IL4coiM _________________ Special thanks to this month's Presenting Podcast Advertiser, Waséyabek! #Podcast #ArmyVeteran #USArmy

Today we observe #GISDay2024 by highlighting the US Army's Geospatial Engineers, MOS 12Y. These Soldiers "extract and analyze geographic data from satellite imagery, photography, and field reconnaissance" to support both combat and humanitarian missions. Learn more at https://loom.ly/aKlL2fo

The SkillBridge program, which provides service members with civilian job training before they leave the military, needs comprehensive data from the services and improved oversight, according to a recent report from the US Government Accountability Office. “None of the military services have conducted a comprehensive analysis of SkillBridge program data to ascertain if the program is meeting the needs of its service members,” the report found. “As a result … the military services are unable to assess if the SkillBridge program is meeting service members’ needs and are also unable to formulate corrective action plans to address any identified issues or challenges.” #ReadMore: https://loom.ly/CLsbe5I United States Department of Defense #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy #skillbridge #militaryservice #jobtraining #servicemembers

Happy National Entrepreneur's Day! ?? Today, we celebrate innovators, risk-takers, and visionaries. Your creativity and determination inspire us all. Recently AUSA sat down with Tim Hsia, Founder and Managing Partner of Context Ventures, who provided valuable tips for veterans seeking funding for their startups on #ArmyMatters. #Listen to the #Podcast: https://loom.ly/V-tAJFg #EntrepreneursDay #Innovation #Inspiration #veterans #startup ____________________ Special thanks to this month's Presenting Podcast Advertiser, Waséyabek!

The US Army needs soldiers who are physically and spiritually healthy to perform the demanding missions required of them, said retired Maj. Gen. Thomas Solhjem, the former Army chief of chaplains. In a Nov. 13 Noon Report webinar hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army, Solhjem said readiness has “both a very deeply spiritual component … and a very physical component. We’ve got to have people to do what the nation needs them to do.” #ReadMore and #Watch: https://loom.ly/RHHONdQ Daniel Thomas #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy #spiritualhealth #physicalexercise #health #Webinar

In honor of National Veterans & Military Families Month, we celebrate Dr. Rory Cooper, who, after being paralyzed in 1980 while serving on active duty, dedicated his life to innovating wheelchair technologies for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discover his Army experience and groundbreaking achievements on Army Matters: https://loom.ly/AEdesr0 Thank you to this month’s presenting advertiser, Waséyabek! #MilitaryFamilyMonth #MilitaryFamilyMonth #SaluteToService

Registration is open for an Association of the U.S. Army Hot Topic on long-range precision fires. Scheduled for Dec. 3 at AUSA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, the daylong Hot Topic is titled “Land-Based Fires in Large-Scale Combat Operations.” During the event, speakers and panelists will highlight the integration of ground-based fires within the broader context of multidomain operations and underscore their importance in ensuring operational success. #ReadMore and #RegisterNow : https://loom.ly/yb6rjUA Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy #industryexpert #landbased #TeamSill

War Machines: Proliferation of Battlefield Robots Is Just Beginning for US Army Robots and machines are reshaping the modern battlefield, and the Army is working hard to adapt the way it fights—one soldier and one unit at a time. Soldiers’ adaptability and ingenuity are what Army leaders are counting on as they prepare and train the force for a rapidly changing world. Machines already have altered the way wars are fought, which is evident in places such as Ukraine and the Middle East, where soldiers must hide from drones and evade the munitions that drones deploy. #ReadMore in ARMY magazine: https://loom.ly/qip_fn8 #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy #ukraine #robot #AI