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Army Secretary: Civilians play a huge role in Army's modernization
October 17, 2018 — It's up to civilian employees to sustain the Army's current momentum of modernization and reform, said Secretary of the Army Mark Esper Oct. 10 after he awarded the first of a new set of service pins for civilian personnel... MORE

Mark Esper, Secretary of the Army, attends the annual AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington D.C., Oct. 8-10.

Army secretary: basic training might be lengthened
April 5, 2018 — The Army wants Soldiers who complete basic combat training and advanced individual training to be ready to deploy “on day one” once they reach their units, said Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper. As such, the Army is considering lengthening training so that new Soldiers are better indoctrinated into Army culture and values, are physically fit, and technically and tactically more proficient, he said. ... MORE

U.S. Army Trainees assigned to Foxtrot 1st Battalion 34th Infantry Regiment run to the company area on the first day of Basic Combat Training June 12, 2017, at Fort Jackson, S.C.

Fewer non-deployable Soldiers, less-frequent PCS moves a goal, Army secretary says
February 12, 2018 — The Army is taking a hard look at the number of Soldiers who are designated as non-deployable and also at possibly reducing the frequency of permanent-change-of-station moves, Secretary of the Army Mark Esper said at a meeting with service organizations... MORE

U.S. Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper, center, meets with U.S. Soldiers participating in Exercise Allied Spirit VIII in Europe Jan. 30. During a recent roundtable with MSO/VSO organizations at the Pentagon Feb. 6, Secretary Esper provided more details about the Army's efforts to reduce the number of non-deployable Soldiers and PCS moves.