BFG Monday: Load Carriage Has to Change Without Breaking What Already Works

Load carriages are too heavy, but starting over completely is not realistic for Big Army. That is the hard part of modernization. The Army does not just need lighter gear. It needs lighter gear that works inside the system already fielded. Plate carriers, pouches, belts, rucks, vehicles, sustainment plans, training requirements, and unit SOPs are…

11th Airborne Division Launches First-Ever “Angel Ascent” to Accelerate Soldier-Driven Innovation and Arctic Readiness

The 11th Airborne Division hosted its inaugural “Angel Ascent” innovation event at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson this week, marking a major milestone in the division’s commitment to warfighting transformation and Soldier-driven solutions for the Arctic’s unique operational challenges. The event, modeled as a “Shark Tank-style” pitch competition, brought together Soldiers from across the division to present…