<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army RSS Feed]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml</link><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:02 EDT</pubDate><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title><![CDATA[Just Pick Up During the Holidays]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/289167/just_pick_up_during_the_holidays</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/289167/just_pick_up_during_the_holidays</guid><description><![CDATA[15 years ago, Ranger School’s Winter Mountain Phase nearly broke me. I slipped and fell, couldn’t get up, and the cold crushed me. I was done in that mo...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:12:37 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remarks as prepared for the Army Posture Hearing, May 7, 2025]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/285285/remarks_as_prepared_for_the_army_posture_hearing_may_7_2025</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/285285/remarks_as_prepared_for_the_army_posture_hearing_may_7_2025</guid><description><![CDATA[Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, distinguished members of the subcommittee, it’s my pleasure to speak to you today for the first time as Secre...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 10:18:40 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[26th Secretary of the Army: My Share of the Task]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/283429/26th_secretary_of_the_army_my_share_of_the_task</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/283429/26th_secretary_of_the_army_my_share_of_the_task</guid><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, I was sworn in as your 26th Secretary of the United States Army. My commitment to this role is rooted in my family’s lineage of Army...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:02:18 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Wormuth's Farewell Speech]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/282626/secretary_wormuths_farewell_speech</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/282626/secretary_wormuths_farewell_speech</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary Wormuth's Farewell Speech]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:10:44 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Wormuth's Farewell Message to the Force]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/282581/secretary_wormuths_farewell_message_to_the_force</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/282581/secretary_wormuths_farewell_message_to_the_force</guid><description><![CDATA[Dear Soldiers, Civilians and Families of our Army Team, Serving as your 25th Secretary of the Army has been the greatest honor of my professional life.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:43:11 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement from Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth on the Departure of ASA(CW)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/280805/statement_from_secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuth_on_the_departure_of_asacw</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/280805/statement_from_secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuth_on_the_departure_of_asacw</guid><description><![CDATA[After three years of distinguished service as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Michael Connor has decided to step down from his positi...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:47:45 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement from Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth on the Departure of ASA(CW)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/280795/statement_from_secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuth_on_the_departure_of_asacw</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/280795/statement_from_secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuth_on_the_departure_of_asacw</guid><description><![CDATA[After three years of distinguished service as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Michael Connor has decided to step down from his position...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:30:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth
AUSA Opening Ceremony Keynote Remarks
As Prepared for Delivery
14 October 2024]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/280485/secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuth_ausa_opening_ceremony_keynote_remarks_as_prepared_for_delivery_14_october_2024</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/280485/secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuth_ausa_opening_ceremony_keynote_remarks_as_prepared_for_delivery_14_october_2024</guid><description><![CDATA[Thank you, General Brown, for your leadership and that kind introduction. Hello and good morning, AUSA! Thank you for being here, and thanks to the hu...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:29:39 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Wormuth Basic Combat Training Graduation Ceremony Remarks
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
26 September 2024]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/280083/secretary_wormuth_basic_combat_training_graduation_ceremony_remarks_fort_jackson_south_carolina_26_september_2024</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/280083/secretary_wormuth_basic_combat_training_graduation_ceremony_remarks_fort_jackson_south_carolina_26_september_2024</guid><description><![CDATA[Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the distinguished guests, family, and friends of 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment. It is a great day here a...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:14:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[CASA Investiture Ceremony Opening-
Secretary Wormuth Remarks
10 SEP 2024]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/279802/casa_investiture_ceremony_opening_secretary_wormuth_remarks_10_sep_2024</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/279802/casa_investiture_ceremony_opening_secretary_wormuth_remarks_10_sep_2024</guid><description><![CDATA[Good morning. It is my pleasure to welcome all of you to the Pentagon today as we swear in our five newest CASAs and add to our incredible team of leade...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:57:24 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stimson Center "Ground Forces and Great Powers: A Conversation with U.S. Army 
Secretary Christine Wormuth" Transcript
Thursday, September 12, 2024 ]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/279800/stimson_center_ground_forces_and_great_powers_a_conversation_with_u_s_army_secretary_christine_wormuth_transcript_thursday_september_12_2024</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/279800/stimson_center_ground_forces_and_great_powers_a_conversation_with_u_s_army_secretary_christine_wormuth_transcript_thursday_september_12_2024</guid><description><![CDATA[Barry Blechman, Stimson Center Co-Founder: Good morning and welcome to the Stimson Center. I'm Barry Blechman, co-founder of the Center, and it's my ple...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:50:43 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth Keynote Remarks at the Army Birthday Festival (As Prepared for Delivery)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/277322/secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuth_keynote_remarks_at_the_army_birthday_festival_as_prepared_for_delivery</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/277322/secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuth_keynote_remarks_at_the_army_birthday_festival_as_prepared_for_delivery</guid><description><![CDATA[Good afternoon, and thank you so much for joining us here on this beautiful day to celebrate the Army’s 249th birthday. We are so glad you are all here...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:36:15 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth Keynote Remarks at the Mesquite, Texas Universal Artillery Projectile Line Opening Ceremony (As Prepared for Delivery)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/276784/secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuth_keynote_remarks_at_the_mesquite_texas_universal_artillery_projectile_line_opening_ceremony_as_prepared_for_delivery</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/276784/secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuth_keynote_remarks_at_the_mesquite_texas_universal_artillery_projectile_line_opening_ceremony_as_prepared_for_delivery</guid><description><![CDATA[Good morning! On behalf of the United States Army, it’s my pleasure to celebrate this new facility which marks a critical expansion of industrial suppor...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 12:50:59 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Wormuth Remarks-COL Francisco Rubio Astronaut Device Presentation Ceremony]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/273931/secretary_wormuth_remarks_col_francisco_rubio_astronaut_device_presentation_ceremony</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/273931/secretary_wormuth_remarks_col_francisco_rubio_astronaut_device_presentation_ceremony</guid><description><![CDATA[Good afternoon, thank you all for joining us here to recognize Colonel Frank Rubio and his extraordinary and unique accomplishment. It is my pleasure to...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:00:25 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Wormuth USAREC Recognition Ceremony FY24 1st Qtr Remarks ]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/273514/secretary_wormuth_usarec_recognition_ceremony_fy24_1st_qtr_remarks</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/273514/secretary_wormuth_usarec_recognition_ceremony_fy24_1st_qtr_remarks</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Hon. Christine Wormuth hosts the U.S. Army USAREC Recognition ceremony at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon on February 6, 2024.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:17:41 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army participates in a Fireside Chat with Paul McLeary at the Politico Defense Summit 2023]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/271998/secretary_of_the_army_participates_in_a_fireside_chat_with_paul_mcleary_at_the_politico_defense_summit_2023</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/271998/secretary_of_the_army_participates_in_a_fireside_chat_with_paul_mcleary_at_the_politico_defense_summit_2023</guid><description><![CDATA[Politico Defense Summit with Paul McLeary and Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth Paul McLeary.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:30:06 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Wormuth's Remarks at the 2023 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award
Presentation Ceremony]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/271782/secretary_wormuths_remarks_at_the_2023_zachary_and_elizabeth_fisher_distinguished_civilian_humanitarian_award_presentation_ceremony</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/271782/secretary_wormuths_remarks_at_the_2023_zachary_and_elizabeth_fisher_distinguished_civilian_humanitarian_award_presentation_ceremony</guid><description><![CDATA[Good morning and thank you all for being here. It is a privilege to present this award and to celebrate the work of the Children of Fallen Patriots Foun...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:53:11 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army's Remarks on the All-Volunteer Force at Duke University]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/271699/secretary_of_the_armys_remarks_on_the_all_volunteer_force_at_duke_university</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/271699/secretary_of_the_armys_remarks_on_the_all_volunteer_force_at_duke_university</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Delivers Remarks at Duke University's American Grand Strategy program.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:01:08 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army's Fort Eisenhower Renaming Ceremony Keynote Remarks]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/271276/secretary_of_the_armys_fort_eisenhower_renaming_ceremony_keynote_remarks</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/271276/secretary_of_the_armys_fort_eisenhower_renaming_ceremony_keynote_remarks</guid><description><![CDATA[Thank you Major General Stanton for your wonderful remarks and for welcoming me to Augusta. I also want to thank Mary Jean and Susan Eisenhower for con...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:27:41 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army's Remarks at National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment
at America’s Colleges, Universities, and Military Service Academies 2023
]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/271104/secretary_of_the_armys_remarks_at_national_discussion_on_sexual_assault_and_sexual_harassment_at_americas_colleges_universities_and_military_service_academies_2023</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/271104/secretary_of_the_armys_remarks_at_national_discussion_on_sexual_assault_and_sexual_harassment_at_americas_colleges_universities_and_military_service_academies_2023</guid><description><![CDATA[Thank you, LTG Gilland, and thank you all for being here to join in this discussion. I’m glad to see such great participation from our cadets, sister se...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:11:43 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Opening Remarks at AUSA 2023]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/270662/secretary_of_the_army_opening_remarks_at_ausa_2023</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/270662/secretary_of_the_army_opening_remarks_at_ausa_2023</guid><description><![CDATA[Thank you so much for that kind introduction, General Brown. Good morning, everyone. I am so happy to be here and to see the Army’s best friends and su...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:52:28 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth's Remarks for Medal of Honor Ceremony for Captain Larry Taylor (September 6, 2023)(As prepared)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/269700/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_remarks_for_medal_of_honor_ceremony_for_captain_larry_taylor_september_6_2023as_prepared</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/269700/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_remarks_for_medal_of_honor_ceremony_for_captain_larry_taylor_september_6_2023as_prepared</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth's Remarks for Medal of Honor Ceremony for Captain Larry Taylor (September 6, 2023)(As prepared)]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:51:16 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth's remarks for the CSA Relinquishment of Authority and SMA Change of Responsibility (As prepared)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/268888/secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuths_remarks_for_the_csa_relinquishment_of_authority_and_sma_change_of_responsibility_as_prepared</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/268888/secretary_of_the_army_christine_e_wormuths_remarks_for_the_csa_relinquishment_of_authority_and_sma_change_of_responsibility_as_prepared</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth's remarks for the CSA relinquishment of authority and SMA change of responsibility.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:15:19 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth's Remarks to the McAleese Annual Defense Programs Conference (March 15, 2023)(As Prepared) ]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/264913/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_remarks_to_the_mcaleese_annual_defense_programs_conference_march_15_2023as_prepared</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/264913/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_remarks_to_the_mcaleese_annual_defense_programs_conference_march_15_2023as_prepared</guid><description><![CDATA[“Delivering the Army of 2030 and Developing the Army of 2040” Thank you, Jim for the introduction. Good morning, everyone! It’s a pleasure to be back...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:34:01 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth's American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Transcript (February 27, 2023)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/264524/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_american_enterprise_institute_aei_transcript_february_27_2023</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/264524/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_american_enterprise_institute_aei_transcript_february_27_2023</guid><description><![CDATA[American Enterprise Institute Not Just an Air and Maritime Theater: The Army’s Role in the Indo-Pacific Introduction: Kori Schake, Director of Foreig...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:10:45 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth's Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Transcript (March 1, 2023)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/264523/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_center_for_strategic_and_international_studies_csis_transcript_march_1_2023</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/264523/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_center_for_strategic_and_international_studies_csis_transcript_march_1_2023</guid><description><![CDATA[Center for Strategic and International Studies TRANSCRIPT Online Event “Military Deterrence in an Era of Strategic Competition: A Conversation with H...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:04:02 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth's Remarks to the 2022 AUSA Opening Ceremony (October 10, 2022)(As Prepared)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/260969/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_remarks_to_the_2022_ausa_opening_ceremony_october_10_2022as_prepared</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/260969/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_remarks_to_the_2022_ausa_opening_ceremony_october_10_2022as_prepared</guid><description><![CDATA[The Army is on track to realize the Army of 2030 Good morning, everyone – it is terrific to be here! What an inspiring opening ceremony to kick off thi...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:15:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth's Remarks to the 2022 Maneuver Warfighter Conference (September 13, 2022) (As Prepared)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/260242/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_remarks_to_the_2022_maneuver_warfighter_conference_september_13_2022_as_prepared</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/260242/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_remarks_to_the_2022_maneuver_warfighter_conference_september_13_2022_as_prepared</guid><description><![CDATA[Good morning! Thank you, MG Buzzard for the introduction. I am really pleased to be here today and to be here in person. Ft. Benning plays a foundation...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:30:55 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth's Royal United Services Institute Ground Forces Symposium (RUSI) Remarks (June 28, 2022) (As Prepared)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/258111/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_royal_united_services_institute_ground_forces_symposium_rusi_remarks_june_28_2022_as_prepared</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/258111/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_royal_united_services_institute_ground_forces_symposium_rusi_remarks_june_28_2022_as_prepared</guid><description><![CDATA[Good afternoon. Thank you, Professor Clarke for the introduction. I’m so pleased to be back in London, and especially delighted to be here at RUSI amon...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:46:52 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth's Opening Remarks to the Atlantic Council: The Army's Role in the National Defense Strategy (May 31, 2022)(As Prepared)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/257134/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_opening_remarks_to_the_atlantic_council_the_armys_role_in_the_national_defense_strategy_may_31_2022as_prepared</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/257134/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_opening_remarks_to_the_atlantic_council_the_armys_role_in_the_national_defense_strategy_may_31_2022as_prepared</guid><description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, good afternoon! I’m delighted to be back here with all of you at the Atlantic Council. I’ve spent the last several weeks testifying in fro...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 15:53:27 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth's Verbal Posture Statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee (May 5, 2022)]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/256480/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_verbal_posture_statement_to_the_senate_armed_services_committee_may_5_2022</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/256480/secretary_of_the_army_christine_wormuths_verbal_posture_statement_to_the_senate_armed_services_committee_may_5_2022</guid><description><![CDATA[Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Inhofe, distinguished members of the committee, thank you for your ongoing support for the Army as we continue our work to...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 12:19:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Col. Charles Young posthumously promoted to brigadier general at West Point]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/256278/col_charles_young_posthumously_promoted_to_brigadier_general_at_west_point</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/256278/col_charles_young_posthumously_promoted_to_brigadier_general_at_west_point</guid><description><![CDATA[Undersecretary of the Army Gabe Camarillo hosted a posthumous honorary ceremony to promote Col. Charles Young to brigadier general at the United States...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 09:51:22 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[CNAS Fireside Chat with SECARMY 2022]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/254407/cnas_fireside_chat_with_secarmy_2022</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/254407/cnas_fireside_chat_with_secarmy_2022</guid><description><![CDATA[Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn: I'm Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn, the Director of the Defense program at the Center for New American Security. I'm thrilled to have with m...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:45:11 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSIS: China Power Conference 2021; Secretary of the Army's Opening Remarks]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/252918/csis_china_power_conference_2021_secretary_of_the_armys_opening_remarks</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/252918/csis_china_power_conference_2021_secretary_of_the_armys_opening_remarks</guid><description><![CDATA[Thank you so much for hosting me this morning. My pleasure to be here. Such affection for CSIS, so many terrific colleagues, doing such high quality wo...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:55:29 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[AUSA 2021: Secretary of the Army’s Keynote Speech 11 October 2021]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/251180/ausa_2021_secretary_of_the_armys_keynote_speech_11_october_2021</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/251180/ausa_2021_secretary_of_the_armys_keynote_speech_11_october_2021</guid><description><![CDATA[Thank you. Before I say anything, I want to express my deepest condolences to Linda Odierno and the entire Odierno family. GEN Odierno was a warrior, a...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:13:01 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter to the force from the 25th Secretary of the Army ]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/247108/letter_to_the_force_from_the_25th_secretary_of_the_army</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/247108/letter_to_the_force_from_the_25th_secretary_of_the_army</guid><description><![CDATA[To the Army Family: Late last week I had the great honor of being sworn in as your 25th Secretary of the Army. As I watched the wreath laying ceremony...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:34:29 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting Secretary of the Army virtually hosts FY21 Career Counselor of the Year Award Ceremony]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/243141/acting_secretary_of_the_army_virtually_hosts_fy21_career_counselor_of_the_year_award_ceremony</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/243141/acting_secretary_of_the_army_virtually_hosts_fy21_career_counselor_of_the_year_award_ceremony</guid><description><![CDATA[Acting Secretary of the Army Hon. John Whitley, and Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston, virtually hosted the annual Career Counselor of the Yea...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:09:01 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Remarks on Fort Hood Independent Review Committee Findings]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/241540/secretary_of_the_army_remarks_on_fort_hood_independent_review_committee_findings</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/241540/secretary_of_the_army_remarks_on_fort_hood_independent_review_committee_findings</guid><description><![CDATA[Good Morning. I would like to make several announcements related to the Independent Review of Fort Hood’s Command Climate so this will be a longer state...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:56:13 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Secretary McCarthy, Army Chief of Staff McConville and Sgt. Major of the Army Grinston participate in an AUSA Family Forum Town Hall]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/240624/army_secretary_mccarthy_army_chief_of_staff_mcconville_and_sgt_major_of_the_army_grinston_participate_in_an_ausa_family_forum_town_hall</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/240624/army_secretary_mccarthy_army_chief_of_staff_mcconville_and_sgt_major_of_the_army_grinston_participate_in_an_ausa_family_forum_town_hall</guid><description><![CDATA[LIEUTENANT GENERAL MIKE LINNINGTON: Hello. I'm Lt. Gen. (retired) Mike Linnington, CEO of Wounded Warrior Project. It is a great pleasure to be back wit...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:28:28 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army
AUSA Opening Remarks
“The Time is Now”
]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/239872/secretary_of_the_army_ausa_opening_remarks_the_time_is_now</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/239872/secretary_of_the_army_ausa_opening_remarks_the_time_is_now</guid><description><![CDATA[Good morning and welcome to the 2020 AUSA Annual Meeting! General Ham, thank you for a gracious introduction and your team’s efforts to make this event...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:47:19 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[REAGAN NATIONAL DEFENSE – FIRE SIDE CHAT-Honorable Ryan D. McCarthy ]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/238884/reagan_national_defense_fire_side_chat_honorable_ryan_d_mccarthy</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/238884/reagan_national_defense_fire_side_chat_honorable_ryan_d_mccarthy</guid><description><![CDATA[REAGAN NATIONAL DEFENSE – FIRE SIDE CHAT With Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy and Roger Zakheim, Ronald Reagan Institute August 25, 2020]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:42:14 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former BAMC COVID-19 patient returns as convalescent plasma donor]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/238885/former_bamc_covid_19_patient_returns_as_convalescent_plasma_donor</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/238885/former_bamc_covid_19_patient_returns_as_convalescent_plasma_donor</guid><description><![CDATA[Thefety Tibbs, who was among the first COVID-19 patients treated at Brooke Army Medical Center, is now among the first of BAMC's former patients to...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:16:21 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army makes a house call on Fort Bragg]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/238744/secretary_of_the_army_makes_a_house_call_on_fort_bragg</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/238744/secretary_of_the_army_makes_a_house_call_on_fort_bragg</guid><description><![CDATA[MEDIA RELEASE 20190802-01 Secretary of the Army makes a house call on Fort Bragg By: Spc. Joshua Cowden September 2, 2020 Secretary of the Army, Hon...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army
Press Briefing at
Fort Hood]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/238088/secretary_of_the_army_press_briefing_at_fort_hood</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/238088/secretary_of_the_army_press_briefing_at_fort_hood</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Press Briefing at Fort Hood August 6, 2020]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:49:26 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army visits Fort Hood Community Leaders]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/237888/secretary_of_the_army_visits_fort_hood_community_leaders</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/237888/secretary_of_the_army_visits_fort_hood_community_leaders</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT HOOD, Texas – Today, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy and III Corps Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Scott L. Efflandt met with civic and...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:58:14 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Senior Leader Town Hall]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/237512/army_senior_leader_town_hall</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/237512/army_senior_leader_town_hall</guid><description><![CDATA[ARMY SENIOR LEADER TOWN HALL JULY 22, 2020 Moderator: Good afternoon and welcome to our audience watching this virtual town hall online as we live stre...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:29:17 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.-U.K. Agree to Modernization Collaboration ]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/237274/u_s_u_k_agree_to_modernization_collaboration</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/237274/u_s_u_k_agree_to_modernization_collaboration</guid><description><![CDATA[On June 13, the United States and the United Kingdom announced the formal launch of a defense modernization collaboration and planning framework.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 06:56:55 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Day Message ]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/235829/memorial_day_message</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/235829/memorial_day_message</guid><description><![CDATA[Memorial Day Message_2020.pdf [PDF - 48.9 KB]]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Officials Press Briefing on the Army's role in the Defense Department's COVID-19 efforts]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/235197/army_officials_press_briefing_on_the_armys_role_in_the_defense_departments_covid_19_efforts</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/235197/army_officials_press_briefing_on_the_armys_role_in_the_defense_departments_covid_19_efforts</guid><description><![CDATA[Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy; Army Chief of Staff General James C. McConville; Lieutenant General Darryl Williams, Superintendent of the...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:10:06 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary’s Modernization Media Round table Transcript]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/234971/secretarys_modernization_media_round_table_transcript</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/234971/secretarys_modernization_media_round_table_transcript</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy GEN Mike Murray, Commanding General, Army Futures Command Dr. Bruce Jette, ASA(ALT) Secretary McCarthy: …diffi...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:59:22 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Senior Leaders hold a virtual town hall about COVID-19]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/234370/army_senior_leaders_hold_a_virtual_town_hall_about_covid_19</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/234370/army_senior_leaders_hold_a_virtual_town_hall_about_covid_19</guid><description><![CDATA[Presenters: Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army; General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army; Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army remarks to the National Press Club]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/233279/secretary_of_the_army_remarks_to_the_national_press_club</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/233279/secretary_of_the_army_remarks_to_the_national_press_club</guid><description><![CDATA[OPENING Good afternoon, National Press Club! Thank you for inviting me today to join you for lunch. It is fantastic to be here. Any time I can get out...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2020 14:26:54 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army speaks at American Enterprise Institute]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/230458/secretary_of_the_army_speaks_at_american_enterprise_institute</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/230458/secretary_of_the_army_speaks_at_american_enterprise_institute</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army at the American Enterprise Institute to talk Army Modernization]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:16:01 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army 2019 AUSA Opening Ceremony Remarks]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/228845/secretary_of_the_army_2019_ausa_opening_ceremony_remarks</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/228845/secretary_of_the_army_2019_ausa_opening_ceremony_remarks</guid><description><![CDATA[2019 Secretary of the Army AUSA Opening Ceremony Remarks]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 21:40:58 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[2019 Army Modernization Strategy]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/228552/2019_army_modernization_strategy</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/228552/2019_army_modernization_strategy</guid><description><![CDATA[2019 Army Modernization Strategy]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:01:02 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army discusses training, modernization at JBLE]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/192263/secretary_of_the_army_discusses_training_modernization_at_jble</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/192263/secretary_of_the_army_discusses_training_modernization_at_jble</guid><description><![CDATA[JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. --  
 Acting Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy visited the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Aug. 10, 2017.

 During his visit, McCarthy received a briefing on the scope and scale of TRA]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:23:28 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Message to the Force]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/227837/secretary_of_the_army_message_to_the_force</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/227837/secretary_of_the_army_message_to_the_force</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Message to the Force]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:47:30 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army featured photos]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/167069/secretary_of_the_army_featured_photos</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/167069/secretary_of_the_army_featured_photos</guid><description><![CDATA[These photos are displayed on the Secretary of the Army's official senior leader page.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:30:48 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hon. McCarthy 2017 AUSA Sustaining Member Lunch Transcript]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/196364/hon_mccarthy_2017_ausa_sustaining_member_lunch_transcript</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/196364/hon_mccarthy_2017_ausa_sustaining_member_lunch_transcript</guid><description><![CDATA[Thank you, General Ham. 

It's humbling to stand here today and speak to such an accomplished group. I was particularly concerned about the level of contribution required to be a sustaining member, and that I wouldn't measure up -- but General Ham assured]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:29:43 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farewell from Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/191765/farewell_from_acting_secretary_of_the_army_robert_speer</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/191765/farewell_from_acting_secretary_of_the_army_robert_speer</guid><description><![CDATA[The greatest honor of my life has been my associations with you -- the Soldiers, Families, and Civilians of the U.S. Army.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 08:40:43 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army heads over there to Nats Park for WWI-themed appreciation night]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/189468/army_heads_over_there_to_nats_park_for_wwi_themed_appreciation_night</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/189468/army_heads_over_there_to_nats_park_for_wwi_themed_appreciation_night</guid><description><![CDATA[A portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and Pentagon Soldiers traded their ACU's and covers for Bryce Harper jerseys and Curly W hats June 12 during Army Appreciation Night at National Park.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:10:54 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 242 years of America's Army]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/189385/celebrating_242_years_of_americas_army</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/189385/celebrating_242_years_of_americas_army</guid><description><![CDATA[The Army was formed on 14 June 1775 when Congress authorized ten companies of
"Expert Riflemen" to defend our fledgling republic and secure our independence. The
Continental Army and today's Army share a lineage, but also an indomitable spirit of ser...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:08:50 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today We Honor; SECARMY Memorial Day Message]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/188549/today_we_honor_secarmy_memorial_day_message</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/188549/today_we_honor_secarmy_memorial_day_message</guid><description><![CDATA[Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of our nation. For the past 149 years, Memorial Day has been set aside to decorate the gravesites of our fallen Service Members as a way of paying homage.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2017 11:30:36 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[SECARMY: For a strong Europe we must rely on and train with our allies]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/187531/secarmy_for_a_strong_europe_we_must_rely_on_and_train_with_our_allies</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/187531/secarmy_for_a_strong_europe_we_must_rely_on_and_train_with_our_allies</guid><description><![CDATA[GRAFENWOEHR --  On the second leg of his recent trip, Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer visited Soldiers and allies participating in Saber Junction 17 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, and the Strong Europe Ta...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 09:46:51 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation reflects on centennial of US entry into WWI]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/185767/nation_reflects_on_centennial_of_us_entry_into_wwi</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/185767/nation_reflects_on_centennial_of_us_entry_into_wwi</guid><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY - With the World War I Memorial in Kansas City, Mo. as the backdrop, Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer, foreign dignitaries from 27 countries, Governor Eric Greitens joined local elected officials and a sizable crowd on April 6, 2...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2017 09:58:23 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting Secretary of the Army Spends the Day at HAAF/Ft. Stewart]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/185504/acting_secretary_of_the_army_spends_the_day_at_haafft_stewart</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/185504/acting_secretary_of_the_army_spends_the_day_at_haafft_stewart</guid><description><![CDATA[Fort Stewart, Georgia - Acting Secretary of the Army Robert M. Speer visited the Soldiers and facilities of Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart, Ga. March 24, to better understand challenges the Army is currently facing with readiness, modernizatio...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:13:08 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting Army Secretary Robert Speer visits Picatinny]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/185280/acting_army_secretary_robert_speer_visits_picatinny</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/185280/acting_army_secretary_robert_speer_visits_picatinny</guid><description><![CDATA[The Hon. Robert M. Speer, the Army's top civilian, visited Picatinny today to gain a better understanding of how the installation contributes to the strategic readiness of the Army and Joint Force.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 12:43:36 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[JRTC and Fort Polk impresses Acting Secretary of the Army]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/185288/jrtc_and_fort_polk_impresses_acting_secretary_of_the_army</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/185288/jrtc_and_fort_polk_impresses_acting_secretary_of_the_army</guid><description><![CDATA[Honorable Robert M. Speer, acting Secretary of the Army, visited the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk March 23 to get a first-hand look at both rotational and tenant unit operations.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:21:29 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting SecArmy visits JBLE]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/184675/acting_secarmy_visits_jble</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/184675/acting_secarmy_visits_jble</guid><description><![CDATA[Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. - Acting Secretary of the Army Robert M. Speer visited Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command here, March 17, 2017, to assess the needs and demands placed on recruiting, training and retaining forces.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:48:15 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operational Readiness begins with fiscal readiness]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/184092/operational_readiness_begins_with_fiscal_readiness</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/184092/operational_readiness_begins_with_fiscal_readiness</guid><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON -- Acting Secretary of the Army Robert M. 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Speer had an "eye-opening" visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Feb. 16, 2017 to assess the demands being placed on the force]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:28:58 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army acting secretary sends initial letter to the force]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/181650/army_acting_secretary_sends_initial_letter_to_the_force</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/181650/army_acting_secretary_sends_initial_letter_to_the_force</guid><description><![CDATA[I am honored to continue serving in the Army as the Acting Secretary. I am proud of our Army, having served in many capacities over the past thirty-five years, both in and out of uniform, on active duty and as a civilian, to include deployments and i...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:15:08 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fanning, Murphy send farewell message to the force]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/180824/fanning_murphy_send_farewell_message_to_the_force</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/180824/fanning_murphy_send_farewell_message_to_the_force</guid><description><![CDATA[It has been the greatest honor of our lives to serve alongside you, the Soldiers, Civilians, and Families who make up our Army family. Your profound sense of duty, selfless service, and personal courage have inspired us, guided us, and will continue...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 15:08:59 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remarks: NDIA Executive National Security Forum]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/180714/remarks_ndia_executive_national_security_forum</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/180714/remarks_ndia_executive_national_security_forum</guid><description><![CDATA[There is so much that has changed over the last eight years when it comes to the topics I'll want touch on today: technology, modernization and the relationship between the defense sector and industry.  When I joined the administration our military w...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:29:05 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Secretary emphasizes unique mission, challenges provides by public service]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/180590/army_secretary_emphasizes_unique_mission_challenges_provides_by_public_service</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/180590/army_secretary_emphasizes_unique_mission_challenges_provides_by_public_service</guid><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON- Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning visited the University of Michigan and The Ohio State University on Jan. 11, using his engagements with ROTC cadets, students, and staff to underscore how public service is essential to national security...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2017 10:21:03 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of 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program]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/178473/army_secretary_issues_challenge_with_hack_the_army_program</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/178473/army_secretary_issues_challenge_with_hack_the_army_program</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning announced plans to launch the federal government's most ambitious "bug bounty" challenge, known as "Hack the Army," on November 11, at the Capital Factory in Austin, TX.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:26:55 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[During transition, Soldiers should experience 'no gaps' in commitment, Secretary Fanning says]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/178542/during_transition_soldiers_should_experience_no_gaps_in_commitment_secretary_fanning_says</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/178542/during_transition_soldiers_should_experience_no_gaps_in_commitment_secretary_fanning_says</guid><description><![CDATA[In January, a new commander in chief of the U.S. military will move into the White House, and over the next 60 days or so of that transition period, Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning said his priority will be the 1.1 million Soldiers to include 100,...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:18:55 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army secretary visits Harlem recruiting center, enlists 22]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/177577/army_secretary_visits_harlem_recruiting_center_enlists_22</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/177577/army_secretary_visits_harlem_recruiting_center_enlists_22</guid><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK --  Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning administered the oath to enlist 22 men and women in a ceremony Thursday at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:31:38 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed services secretaries discuss future threats, challenges]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/177377/armed_services_secretaries_discuss_future_threats_challenges</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/177377/armed_services_secretaries_discuss_future_threats_challenges</guid><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON -- In a rare joint appearance, all three Armed service secretaries participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Center for a New American Security Monday.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:12:08 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Secretary engages with artillerymen in action]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/175476/army_secretary_engages_with_artillerymen_in_action</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/175476/army_secretary_engages_with_artillerymen_in_action</guid><description><![CDATA[LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Artillerymen from 3rd Cavalry Regiment suited up before sending rounds down range from tactical base Gamberi Friday, Sept. 16.

On this particular day, something was different. Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning, the...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:48:41 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army visits troops in Afghanistan]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/175376/secretary_of_the_army_visits_troops_in_afghanistan</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/175376/secretary_of_the_army_visits_troops_in_afghanistan</guid><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON --  With a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle and an unmanned aerial surveillance drone as the backdrop, Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning answered questions from Soldiers and civilians assigned to U.S. Forces Afghanistan, including...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2016 08:31:12 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army visits Rio Army Olympians]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/173788/secretary_of_the_army_visits_rio_army_olympians</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/173788/secretary_of_the_army_visits_rio_army_olympians</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army visits Rio Army Olympians]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:52:57 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Olympians Thrive as Secretary Fanning Arrives]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/173694/army_olympians_thrive_as_secretary_fanning_arrives</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/173694/army_olympians_thrive_as_secretary_fanning_arrives</guid><description><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning landed in Rio de Janiero late Friday as part of President Obama's official delegation to the Closing Ceremonies of the 2016 Games.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:45:26 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obama selects Army Secretary to be part of Olympic closing ceremony delegation]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/173293/obama_selects_army_secretary_to_be_part_of_olympic_closing_ceremony_delegation</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/173293/obama_selects_army_secretary_to_be_part_of_olympic_closing_ceremony_delegation</guid><description><![CDATA[President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Federative Republic of Brazil.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:52:51 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Secretary tours Pacific Command; Foundation for Pacific Stability]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/172954/army_secretary_tours_pacific_command_foundation_for_pacific_stability</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/172954/army_secretary_tours_pacific_command_foundation_for_pacific_stability</guid><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON -- On a trip that lasted 12 days, spanned six stops, and covered 12,000 miles, Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning gained firsthand experience with the U.S. Soldiers who are defending our nation, building partnerships, and executing Preside...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:11:19 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary: $1 billion in energy-saving projects]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/173209/secretary_1_billion_in_energy_saving_projects</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/173209/secretary_1_billion_in_energy_saving_projects</guid><description><![CDATA[In less than five years, the Army has put $1 billion in funding from industry partners to use in energy-saving projects.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2016 07:36:04 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[22nd Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning outlines priorities]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/170184/22nd_secretary_of_the_army_eric_fanning_outlines_priorities</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/170184/22nd_secretary_of_the_army_eric_fanning_outlines_priorities</guid><description><![CDATA[22nd Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning outlines his priorities for the Total Army team]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:56:56 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome Ceremony Remarks]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/170340/welcome_ceremony_remarks</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/170340/welcome_ceremony_remarks</guid><description><![CDATA[Mr. Secretary and Chief -- thank you.  And thank you to OSD Protocol, Army Protocol, all the folks at Ft. Myer, and the Military District of Washington. Chaplain, thank you so much for that moving invocation.  It is wonderful to have you as part of this a]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:42:25 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting Secretary of the Army honors Veterans]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/158487/acting_secretary_of_the_army_honors_veterans</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/158487/acting_secretary_of_the_army_honors_veterans</guid><description><![CDATA[Acting Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning celebrates Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery, during this 62nd national Veterans Day observance, Nov. 11, in Arlington, Va. (U.S. Army Photo by Mr. John G. Martinez)]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 16:38:31 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning Hall of Heroes - Capt. Groberg]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/158595/acting_secretary_of_the_army_eric_fanning_hall_of_heroes_capt_groberg</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/158595/acting_secretary_of_the_army_eric_fanning_hall_of_heroes_capt_groberg</guid><description><![CDATA[For more than 1,000 years, the ancient Romans celebrated the military achievements of their best Soldiers with something known as a Triumph.  A Triumph was a public celebration of epic proportion - trumpeters, parades, games and festivals. The celebrated]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2016 16:53:19 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASA Murphy's FY2017 budget with Congress testimony]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/162898/asa_murphys_fy2017_budget_with_congress_testimony</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/162898/asa_murphys_fy2017_budget_with_congress_testimony</guid><description><![CDATA[Chairman, Cochran, Ranking Member Durbin, members of the committee, we appreciate the opportunity to talk with you today about our Army.

This is my seventh week on the job as Acting Secretary and it's truly an honor to be back with my Army Family. I've t]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2016 09:39:01 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting Secretary of the Army HAS-D Posture Hearing Statement]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/163460/acting_secretary_of_the_army_has_d_posture_hearing_statement</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/163460/acting_secretary_of_the_army_has_d_posture_hearing_statement</guid><description><![CDATA[House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee Posture Hearing with Honorable Patrick Murphy and General Mark Milley]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2016 09:38:16 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting Secretary of the Army SASC Posture Hearing Statement]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/165823/acting_secretary_of_the_army_sasc_posture_hearing_statement</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/165823/acting_secretary_of_the_army_sasc_posture_hearing_statement</guid><description><![CDATA[Chairman McCain, Ranking Member Reed, members of the committee, thank you for the honor to be here to talk about your Army.

This is my Twelfth week on the job as Acting Secretary and it's truly an honor to be back with my Army family. I've traveled to se]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2016 09:37:16 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[82nd Airborne Division Soldiers Drop by Pentagon]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/162406/82nd_airborne_division_soldiers_drop_by_pentagon</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/162406/82nd_airborne_division_soldiers_drop_by_pentagon</guid><description><![CDATA[The 1-82 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion "Wolfpack"  from the 82nd ABN Division, commanded by LTC Andy Reiter recently visited the Pentagon for an Officer Professional Development (OPD) Session.  The unit just returned from Afghanistan in 2015.  They met]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2016 19:07:47 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[October 12, 2015 -- 21st Secretary of the Army Hon. John McHugh AUSA 2015 keynote address]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/157170/october_12_2015_21st_secretary_of_the_army_hon_john_mchugh_ausa_2015_keynote_address</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/157170/october_12_2015_21st_secretary_of_the_army_hon_john_mchugh_ausa_2015_keynote_address</guid><description><![CDATA[Gordon, sir, thank you, for the seventh time, for that very kind introduction.

And as I tried to convey in the past, thank you, to you personally, for the great leadership that you have provided, certainly your time in uniform as an American Soldier, but]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:25:27 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting Secretary of the Army visits Camp Atterbury, Muscatatuck warfighter exercise]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/158737/acting_secretary_of_the_army_visits_camp_atterbury_muscatatuck_warfighter_exercise</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/158737/acting_secretary_of_the_army_visits_camp_atterbury_muscatatuck_warfighter_exercise</guid><description><![CDATA[Acting Secretary of the Army Hon. Eric Fanning visits Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Tuesday, Nov. 17. Fanning toured both facilities and visited with soldiers from the 29th Infantry Division, Virginia National Guard, during their Warfighter exercise.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2015 13:41:42 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon, Army leadership honor Capt. Groberg during Hall of Heroes ceremony]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/158578/pentagon_army_leadership_honor_capt_groberg_during_hall_of_heroes_ceremony</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/158578/pentagon_army_leadership_honor_capt_groberg_during_hall_of_heroes_ceremony</guid><description><![CDATA[Acting Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning and other Pentagon and Army leaders honor Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Florent Groberg during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes, Nov.13 at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. (U.S. Army photos by Mr....]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:04:52 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate Veterans Appreciation Reception]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/158265/senate_veterans_appreciation_reception</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/158265/senate_veterans_appreciation_reception</guid><description><![CDATA[Senate Veterans Appreciation Reception]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2015 17:13:32 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/157.xml"><![CDATA[Secretary of the Army]]></source></item></channel></rss>