The official account of the Secretary of the @USArmy Hon. Dan Driscoll. (Following, RTs & links ≠ endorsement)
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Jun 12
Part 5 of 5. Modernization.
The Army’s 251-year legacy was built by generations who understood a simple truth. We either adapt or we fall behind.
Now it is our turn. We are moving faster, breaking old models, and building an Army prepared to dominate the battlefield for the next 251 years.
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Jun 11
Part 4 of 5. Drones.
For 251 years, the Army has adapted to the changing character of war.
Today, drones represent the next evolution in how humans inflict violence upon one another. The Army is not waiting to catch up. We are moving faster, learning faster, and making sure our Soldiers have the advantage.
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Jun 10
Part 3 of 5. Readiness.
The Army has spent 251 years preparing for the next fight.
That mission has not changed, but the battlefield has. Through efforts like Operation Jailbreak, we are breaking down barriers between systems and making sure our Soldiers can move faster than our adversaries.
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Part 2 of 5. People.
251 years of Army history comes down to one thing. Our people.
Our Soldiers give everything to this Nation, and they deserve an Army that gives them the tools and support to succeed. We are rethinking how we take care of our people and building a better everyday experience for Soldiers and their families.
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Part 1 of 5. Building Systems.
For 251 years, the Army has changed to meet the needs of the Nation.
Today, that means changing the way we build. We are fixing the systems behind the force, investing where it matters, and moving faster so Soldiers have what they need to win.
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Visited Allegany Ballistics Laboratory and Joint Systems Manufacturing Center–Lima to meet the Americans building the future of our Army.
The battlefield is changing, and our industrial base has to change with it. We are moving with urgency to make sure our Soldiers are ready.
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This week, I met with defense industry leaders and Army partners to discuss efforts to accelerate production, strengthen the industrial base, and deliver critical capabilities to Soldiers at speed and scale. From advanced munitions manufacturing to modernization initiatives across the force, these engagements reinforced the importance of collaboration between government and industry to ensure our Army remains ready for future challenges. 🇺🇸
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Spent last week with the Soldiers, engineers, and innovators shaping the future fight.
From testing at White Sands to connecting our systems through Operation Jailbreak, the Army is moving fast.
And we’re just getting started.
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May 29
Visited Fort Carson to see Operation Jailbreak up close. The people in this photo represent a small part of a much larger team working every day to solve one of the @USArmy’s toughest challenges. Their work is helping us connect systems that were never meant to work together. Now, legacy systems are talking to each other for the first time as we move toward a truly integrated force.
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May 27
Today I visited White Sands Missile Range to see firsthand the technologies reshaping modern warfare. The scale of their airspace allows the @USArmy to test UAS and counter-UAS capabilities at scale, making this one of the most important proving grounds in the world.
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May 27
The right to integrate is happening now. Soldiers, engineers, and industry partners are working together on the largest hackathon in history. They're tearing down barriers between systems and proving that we can move faster when we stop accepting the status quo.
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May 25
From the very beginning, this nation has been defended by ordinary Americans willing to answer an extraordinary call to serve. Memorial Day is a reminder that our freedoms were paid for by Soldiers who gave everything, and by the families who carry that sacrifice long after the battlefield falls silent. Today we pause to remember the fallen, honor the Gold Star Families who keep their memory alive, and recommit ourselves to never letting their legacy fade with time.
This We’ll Defend.
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May 21
Today, I met with Poland’s Deputy Minister of National Defense, @ZalewskiPawel, as Poland officially signed a Statement of Intent to join the @USArmy Counter-UAS Marketplace. During our discussion, we emphasized how this critical marketplace strengthens the national security of both our nations. Together with all our participating partners, we are committed to building a more integrated and robust UAS and C-UAS ecosystem.
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May 20
Testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense on the Army's effort to expand strategic partnerships with private industry through the use of underutilized installation land. By aligning Army infrastructure with private sector capital, energy development, and computing capacity, we will accelerate modernization while building the technological foundation required for the future fight at no cost to the American tax payer.
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May 19
Today, I spoke with the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense on the counter-drone marketplace we are building to share information and equipment with our international parters. The faster we can connect industry, partners, and Soldiers to the right capabilities, the faster we can stay ahead of emerging threats.
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May 16
This Armed Forces Day, I’d like to recognize our Soldiers as our @USArmy’s greatest asset. I think about them every day, and getting to meet them across five continents is what makes this job so meaningful. Each time, I see the same thing. Discipline, pride, and a commitment to getting better every day. Proud to serve alongside them.
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May 16
I discussed with the House Armed Services Committee how @USArmy acquisition reform is already delivering real results for our Soldiers. By transforming the way we procure equipment, we can get our Soldiers what they need to fight and win at a pace that keeps up with the battlefield.
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May 16
I made it clear to the House Armed Services Committee, why the right to repair our own systems is critical for Soldiers around the world. When equipment breaks it cannot take us out of the fight. Our Soldiers must have the right to repair the gear they use to win our nations wars wherever they are and whatever the conditions.
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May 16
Testified before the House Armed Services Committee on how transforming the Army Corps of Engineers delivers critical infrastructure for Americans faster. Less bureaucracy means safer communities, stronger infrastructure, and real results people see in their daily lives. "Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork" is an initiative rooted in building with purpose so American's can feel the impact in their own communities.
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