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DEVCOM Headquarters Public Affairs ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – An unpowered exosuit designed to reduce the physical demands placed on Soldiers is one step closer to adoption after prototypes earned passing grades from more than 100 Soldiers at three Army posts. According to the U.S. Army Public Health Center, low back injuries result in more

By Argie Sarantinos, DEVCOM Headquarters FORT BENNING, Ga. – DEVCOM’s senior Noncommissioned Officer, Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan D. Barker, was recently inducted as a Distinguished Member of the Army Rangers. Formally known as the 75th Ranger Regiment, the Army Rangers are the service’s premier light infantry and special operations force within the U.S. Army Special

Living and working in a foreign country is a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity,’ according to Michael Schuch, Ph.D., which is why he didn’t hesitate to apply for a position as a scientist with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory. Schuch is one of three foreign exchange scientists recently selected to

by Argie Sarantinos, DEVCOM Headquarters Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 23 June 2022 – DEVCOM’s senior civilian leader brought a 36-year career of building teams and creating opportunities to a close today with a ceremony complete with hallmarks of his personal style, including a rendition of the Army song on bagpipes. John S. Willison has served

by Argie Sarantinos. DEVCOM Headquarters With people at more than 100 locations around the world, the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command has thousands of scientists, engineers and analysts who reach across international borders to partner with industry, academia and governments to ensure Army Soldiers have access to the most advanced technology available. DEVCOM Headquarters

by Argie Sarantinos, DEVCOM Headquarters The military in South Africa and Botswana uses highly sophisticated anti-poaching operations, which include a network of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to detect and identify animals at risk and suspected poachers. An eight-person team from DEVCOM-Atlantic, Army Research Office and Office of Naval Research Global recently visited South Africa and

by Argie Sarantinos, DEVCOM Headquarters On a battlefield in the future, Soldiers deployed to remote areas around the world will use sophisticated additive manufacturing printers to ‘print’ virtually everything they need, from food to shelter to weapons. The Army has made additive manufacturing a priority and DEVCOM is supporting the effort with Project Prime, a

by Argie Sarantinos, DEVCOM Headquarters ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — For Amber Baum, serving her country and giving back to her community is a way of life. She was just 17 years old when she joined the Army as a combat medic. While stationed in Texas, she met her husband, Ryan, who was also in

by Argie Sarantinos, DEVCOM Headquarters Preventing sexual harassment and assault, improving reporting and supporting victims is important not only to the U.S. Army, but also to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command. DEVCOM recently named a new Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program manager to focus on training, awareness and prevention across the command.

by Ed Lopez, DEVCOM Armaments Center PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — Soldiers are getting a chance to evaluate and train with a new armored turret system for the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), the latest U.S. Army platform within the high-priority Next Generation Combat Vehicle modernization program. The new Objective Commander’s Weapon Station (OCWS) integrates with all