Apr 22, 2013

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, gained a new perspective of warfighter logisticians after observing and discussing training with students, instructors and leaders at the Sustainment Center of Excellence at Fort Lee, Va., April 18, 2013.

Mar 4, 2013

This report fulfills the requirement outlined in Section 901 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2012.

Feb 19, 2013

More than 10 years ago, Army researchers saw potential in flexible displays. With nothing in the marketplace, the Army decided to change that by partnering with industry and academia to create the Flexible Display Center at Arizona State University.

Feb 19, 2013

44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion conducts Profession of Arms Week

Feb 19, 2013

The Rakkasans are on a 'slingshot' course that will lead them straight home to Fort Campbell.

Feb 19, 2013

If Congress and the White House can't reach an agreement on how to end the current budget stand off, automatic spending cuts will kick in March 2nd. The military is already bracing for huge cutbacks and U.S. defense workers like those at the Corpus Christi Army Depot could be facing furloughs or even layoffs. But the commander of CCAD says anything is possible.

Jan 10, 2013

For the fifth year now, practitioners of Lean Six Sigma were recognized, Jan. 10, 2013, for streamlining Army business processes that help save the Army money.

Dec 7, 2012

Knowing there's a possibility the government will go over a "fiscal cliff" on midnight, Dec. 31, the Army recognizes some of the challenges it will face but a senior leader said, Thursday, its priority will be to maintain readiness of the force.

Dec 4, 2012

Building a strong partnership between the Army's conventional and special operations forces is one of the service's key areas of focus as it transitions from operations in Afghanistan and looks toward the future, said Army Under Secretary Dr. Joseph W. Westphal, during his visit to Fort Bragg, Dec. 4.

Sep 4, 2012

Under Secretary Westphal is participating in the Navy's long-standing outreach program to promote inter-Service cooperation in support of Joint Vision 2020, and gain an appreciation for Naval capabilities at sea. The Navy's Sea Embark outreach program enables government and civilian senior leaders the ability to experience first-hand how the Navy contributes to the National Defense strategy and to the stability of the global community.

Aug 28, 2012

The first female finance officer to achieve the rank of major general has just been promoted, 92 years since the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution tore down the last formal barrier to women's enfranchisement.

Aug 8, 2012

Members of the Business Innovation Team bid farewell to Lieutenant Colonel King Kao.

Jul 19, 2012

On 19 July 2012, Congressman Bob Gibbs (R-OH-18) and his CoS, Ryan Stenger, and MLA Pat Tully visited the Pentagon to receive a Pentagon tour followed by a luncheon with LTG Bill Grisoli (OSA-OBT).

Jul 17, 2012

Mr. Mark Lewis, Deputy Chief Management Officer for the Army, shared his thoughts with 30 Senior Army Executives at the Army Senior Executive Education Program.

Jul 11, 2012

On July 10, 2012, President Obama launched The Securing Americans Value and Efficiency (SAVE) Award. This annual contest, began by the President in 2009.

Jul 10, 2012

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Boston Chapter partnered with the North Atlantic Division, US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct the New England and North Atlantic Regional Training Conference from June 26-27, 2012.

Jul 2, 2012

When it comes to rapidly fielding equipment for an urgent American warfighter need, a program run by the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command quickly delivers the goods.

Jun 28, 2012

BG Karen Dyson addressed more than 30 students in the Defense Comptroller Program at Syracuse University.

May 23, 2012

A group of 15 officers and one Army civilian recently wrapped up two weeks worth of training that will help them help the Army save time, manpower and money. To read the complete story follow this link: http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=9158

May 11, 2012

Mr. Robin Swan, SES, Deputy Director of the Office of Business Transformation, addressed the Functional Area 50 (Force Management) Senior Leader Seminar on May 7, 2012 at the Pentagon Conference Center.

May 11, 2012

BG Karen Dyson, Director of the Business Operations Directorate, Army Office of Business Transformation, shared her thoughts during the National Guard Best Practices Conference.

May 11, 2012

LTG Grisoli, Director of the Office of Business Transformation (OBT), discussed the importance of adapting to the changing economic environment.

Apr 30, 2012

Deputy Chief Management Officer of the Army, Mark Lewis, discussed the Army's business transformation efforts with 29 Intermediate Level Senior Executives at Mendoza School of Business, Notre Dame University.

Apr 25, 2012

LTG Bill Grisoli, Director of the Army's Office of Business Transformation shared his thoughts with Class 62 of the Army Senior Leader Development Course -- Intermediate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Apr 24, 2012

Westphal testifies about the Army's financial management and business transformation

Apr 24, 2012

Four Soldiers who built a training device to teach service members to safely exit an overturned Humvee were among 22 troops and civilians honored April 24, 2012, as part of the 2012 Secretary of the Army Awards.

Apr 23, 2012

The deputy assistant secretary of the Army for research and technology led a dialogue among six officials from across the Army's scientific community, April 18, 2012, at the National Defense Industrial Association's 13th Annual Science and Engineering Technology Conference at North Charleston, S.C.

Apr 22, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh discusses the future of the force at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Headquarters, April 20, 2012 at Joint Base Langley--Eustis, Va.

Apr 3, 2012

While the public may associate the U.S. Army with Soldiers and weapons on the battlefield, there is also an "institutional" Army that has functions similar to those of large corporations in the private sector, a top Army official told a business group here April 2, 2012.

Mar 30, 2012

Westphal discusses the future of the Army with 1st Mission Support Command

Mar 28, 2012

LTG Bill Grisoli, Director of the Office of Business Transformation (OBT), and key leaders attended a Focus on Defense Leader Series Briefing sponsored by Government Executive in Arlington, VA.

Mar 27, 2012

Under Secretary Dr. Joseph Westphal, acting in his role as the Army's Chief Management Officer issued guidance to the Office of Business Transformation (OBT) that will lead to improved execution of Army business operations.

Mar 27, 2012

Key staff members of the Army's G3 Operations and Office of Business Transformation accompanied BG Karen Dyson, Director, Business Operations Directorate, on a visit to Ms. Lisa Danzig, Director of Strategic Planning and Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Mar 20, 2012

This 2012 Report on Business Transformation provides an update on progress made in transforming our Institutional Army.

Mar 8, 2012