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President's Commentary: Tactical C4I Technologies Impel Force Improvements

New communications and information system technologies being designed and deployed for tactical use are doing more than simply changing the way warfighters communicate.

U.S. Army Creates Cybersecurity Strategy For a New Normal

Thriving in the digital age means embracing disruptive technologies and work force reforms.

U.S. Army cyber warriors defend the network at the tactical operations center for the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, during a Network Integration Evaluation in fall 2015.

AFCEA Educational Foundation Applauds Top Contributors

Mission success continues because of dedicated individuals and organizations. It is with deep gratitude that the AFCEA Educational Foundation honors them as heroes. Their legacy will be felt far into the future.

Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, USMC (Ret.), president and CEO of AFCEA International, accepts a check from Susan Lepera, former president of the Central Maryland Chapter, for the AFCEA Educational Foundation.

Incoming: U.S. Global Engagement Is Not Optional

While I understand the appeal of focusing on domestic problems, I believe a further overseas reduction is not an option. Deployed forces remain critical to security and national economic interests.

For the Corps, It Is Game On

The U.S. Marine Corps looks to a gaming-inspired course to train the next generation of cyber warriors.

A screen shot depicts a future multiphase training program called Cylon Raider. The program would show how cyber factors into the modern battlefield.

The Cyber Implications of Acquisition Speed: Part VI

Industry must step up and embrace a competitive landscape where cost, risk and profits are shared.

How a Mini IoT Could Transform Public Safety

A DHS interoperability project taps sensors to improve emergency response.

Interoperable sensors deployed across a city can feed information to first responders, improving disaster response efforts.

Taking Cyber War to The Front Lines

The U.S. Army launches a pilot program to integrate cyber effects into tactical units.

Soldiers of the U.S. Army Cyber Protection Brigade (CPB) conduct defensive cyberspace operations in August at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. Elements of U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) are participating in a training rotation as part of the ongoing ARCYBER-led Cyber Support to Corps and Below pilot program.

Mission Command From Afar

The U.S. Army initiates installation of the Home Station Mission Command Center.

Soldiers fire a simulated tube-launched, optically tracked missile at an M1A1 Abrams battle tank at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California. The Home Station Mission Command Center now being delivered to select units will enhance the ability of commanders in garrison to lead deployed forces.

For Army C3, Better Also Must Be Simpler

Officials are working to ensure that soldiers can keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies.

A brigade combat team with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division employs tactical vehicles with advanced networking systems. The Army’s Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications–Tactical (PEO C3T) is aiming to simplify network setup and operation as new technologies and capabilities are added.