ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

The Army’s recruiting force is likely to shrink in the next five years as more emphasis is placed on technology and mobility, according to the general in charge of recruiting the service’s enlisted force.

The military is continuing its work to counter small unmanned aerial systems, which have been described by U.S. Central Command Commander Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie as “the most concerning tactical development in the CENTCOM [area of operations] since the rise of the improvised explosive device.” 

As the Army prepares for the next war, the service must decide what kind of readiness it needs and how it can be sustained over time, a panel of senior leaders said Oct. 11 during the Association of the U.S. Army’s 2021 Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, the first woman to serve as the Army’s top civilian leader, said she hopes to continue setting an example for women in the service. 

The winners of the Army’s 20th annual Best Warrior Competition were announced Oct. 11 during the Association of the U.S. Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C.

The Soldier of the Year is Spc. Justin Earnhart of Army Futures Command, and the NCO of the Year is Sgt. Adam Krauland from U.S. Army Pacific.

The Army National Guard and Army Reserve are critical to the Army’s success, but this upcoming year may be an opportunity for leaders to reassess what citizen-soldiers are called upon to do, a senior Army leader said.

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth didn’t sugarcoat the challenges facing the force. 

Despite the many challenges facing the Army and the country, the Association of the U.S. Army remains strong and focused on its mission of being a voice for soldiers and the service, retired Gen. Bob Brown told a gathering of the association’s volunteer leaders Oct. 10.

The first day of the largest annual land warfare exposition in North America features a major address from new Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, the unveiling of the Army’s Soldier and NCO of the Year, and much more.

Time is running out to register online for this year’s Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition.