Army's Nonprofit Goes Digital: New Online System Speeds Financial Assistance
Army Emergency Relief, the service’s de facto nonprofit, has launched a new online portal that allows soldiers and their families to apply for support without visiting a physical office — a significant digital upgrade aimed at improving speed and access to aid. The online portal allows soldiers across the active duty, National Guard and reserve […]
Army Deleting Online Content Related to Women, Minorities Using Key Words Like 'Respect' and 'Dignity'
“Justice.” “Dignity.” “Respect.” Those words are now considered red flags by the Army as it does a wide-ranging scrub of the massive amount of digital content the service has created online over the years — a purge that is leading to the removal of images and videos featuring women and minority soldiers from official platforms. […]
The Rise of Soldier-Influencers: Army Eyes Policy for Troops with Millions of Online Followers
For Capt. Michael Villahermosa, the Army made him the man he is. “I went from having no college education to being an officer,” Villahermosa, a company commander at the service’s bomb disposal school, told Military.com. “I have a wife, the kid, the two-car garage, picket fence. … The Army gave me all of that.” Now, […]
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome
The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops — a learning program that has drawn the ire of the rank and file for years — and in effect revamped how it handles enlisted promotions. Effective immediately, the Distributed Leader Course, or DLC, is discontinued and will no longer be […]
Army Set to Launch New Online Training Platform This Week that Aims for Easier Use
The Army plans to launch its new online training platform Friday after a nearly three-month delay. The Army Learning Management System, or ALMS, was taken offline last week. It’s set to be replaced with the Army Training Information System, or ATIS. The online portal is host to the service’s most critical training programs, including the […]
Army Suspends Ranger Training Battalion Commander as It Investigates Use of Online Dating App
A Ranger School commander was suspended in January amid an investigation into his conduct over online dating. Lt. Col. Nathan E. Showman was suspended Jan. 26 from his position as commander of the 5th Ranger Training Battalion at Camp Merrill in Dahlonega, Georgia, according to a service spokesperson. The suspension was first reported by Army […]
Army Set to Retire Online Training System, Leaving Soldiers with 2-Week Gap in Access
A key tool for the Army’s online training apparatus will be taken offline next month in favor of an updated website, according to the service. The Army Learning Management System, or ALMS, will be taken down at 5 p.m. EST on Jan. 4. Its successor, the Army Training Information System, or ATIS, will launch at […]