Sean Kimmons
U.S. Army
Washington, DC, United States
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Army commander of Europe, Africa touts strategic impact of consolidation
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The recent merger of two commands under the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command will provide flexibility in handling strategic objecti... → Read More
Using lessons learned, Army engineers build enhanced care site in DC
Using lessons learned, Army engineers build enhanced care... → Read More
Top stories of 2019: ESB, bonuses to talent management
This past year, the Army approved standards for the Army Combat Fitness Test, introduced a new proficiency badge and altered how it promotes Soldiers. The Army also began the groundwork to better manage its talent, while a leadership shuffle brought in new top brass. → Read More
Nearly 5,000 turkeys to feed overseas troops this Thanksgiving
Deployed Soldiers will get a taste of home this Thanksgiving after months of planning by logistics personnel to deliver tons of meat and fixings for the traditional meals. → Read More
As Army turns 244 years old, lessons of D-Day still relevant today
A cake-cutting ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday officially kicked off events for the Army's 244th birthday, and there Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley said the sacrifices of D-Day should not be forgotten. → Read More
Gen McConville confirmed as next chief of staff, 'people' to be his top priority
The No. 1 priority for the next Army chief of staff will be people, whom Gen. James C. McConville says are the Army's greatest strength. → Read More
Land forces key to free, open Indo-Asia Pacific
While the Indo-Asia Pacific region is mostly ocean, land forces are crucial to ensure it remains free and open so nations can prosper, the region's top U.S. Army officer said Tuesday. → Read More
Army reveals plans to improve military housing to Congress
Army senior leaders introduced an action plan to lawmakers Thursday that outlines steps to remedy military housing issues. → Read More
Big changes coming to the future of Army history
The Army Center of Military History will realign under Army Training and Doctrine Command April 1 to better promote history at schoolhouses across the force, officials announced Thursday. → Read More
SMA: Readiness directly tied to quality of life for Soldiers, families
While funding for quality of life initiatives, among other efforts, led to a historic retention rate last year, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey told lawmakers Thursday that more can still be done. → Read More
King's teachings inspire general to be a better leader, person
Growing up in the segregated south, Lt. Gen. Aundre Piggee recalled his first experience with racism many African-American children faced at the time. While he would go on to encounter other acts of discrimination, this one hurt the most, he said. → Read More
South Korea rotations give Soldiers deployment, cultural experience
DAGMAR NORTH TRAINING AREA, South Korea -- Not even a year in the Army, Pvt. Sadearious Purce was tasked to drive one of the world's most powerful vehicles in a foreign land. → Read More
For Army divers, excavating underwater tombs is a solemn, honorable duty
NHA TRANG, Vietnam -- Full of sediment from the bottom of the sea, a gray metal basket slowly rose out of the turquoise water. While it appeared to only contain muck, it offered hope to the U.S. military divers waiting to inspect its contents. → Read More
Army announces new changes to retention bonuses, kickers
Officials released new guidance Tuesday on the Army's Selective Retention Bonus Program, which includes first-ever bonuses up to $52,000 for those who reenlist for critical Security Forces Assistance Brigade positions. → Read More
Hawaii brigade puts lighter WIN-T secure communications system through its paces
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- During a recent field test highlighting the Army's push for more distributed mission command, a 25th Infantry Division brigade successfully held secure communications between light combat vehicles at three sites thousands of miles apart. → Read More
Army developing system to allow Soldiers to see buried bombs for route clearance
The Army is developing technology that visually alerts Soldiers to hidden explosives in the ground rather than just providing them an audible notification during use of mine detector equipment. → Read More
Army secretary directs new team to speed up Next-Gen Combat Vehicle program
Two of the Army's top leaders reviewed last week a new process to accelerate the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle program amid a massive shift to modernize the entire Army. → Read More
Using his own plane, recruiter flies around remote Alaska to fill Army ranks
BETHEL, Alaska -- As a new recruiter working remote Alaskan villages scattered across an area larger than many U.S. states, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Masterman was on a path to defeat. → Read More
Cadets get rare access to senior leaders, decades of experience
When the Army Senior Leader Forum began four years ago, Cadet Karriem Davis was a freshman, new to Howard University's ROTC program. Ever since, the forums have allowed him to learn more about the Army by picking the brains of some of its top leaders. → Read More
'The Long Road Home' to healing: New miniseries focuses on Soldiers' experiences in Iraq
FORT MEADE, Md. -- While on the set of an upcoming TV show revolving around a deadly ambush that he and other 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers endured in Iraq, Eric Bourquin managed to get the emotional healing he had sought for years. → Read More