THE ALX BULLETIN

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The demand for AI skills will only increase as the technology becomes more and more embedded into everyday applications.  If you are looking to upskill and understand how you can utilize AI to improve processes, Coursera offers a variety of courses and certifications for FREE for military personnel. Courses include everything from the basics, understanding the ethics and societal challenges, and specialized instruction to boost creativity and productivity. 

Reflection is a funny thing. In the world of academia, it normally happens after a block of instruction, giving learners time to think about what they just heard and how it applies or can apply to their lives, their careers, or their studies.

In a professional career, reflection normally occurs after a major event, like an after-action review, or, in this instance, after 30-plus years of wearing the Army Combat Uniform (ACU), both Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) and Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) and Battle Dress Uniforms (BDU).

On Feb. 1, 2027, my name will be transferred to the U.S. Army retired list and while the Army will go rolling along without me, there are several themes or lessons that appeared throughout my career as an NCO, and I genuinely feel like it is my duty to share.

With more than 27 years as an NCO, more than 13 as a sergeant major or command sergeant major, they were my guiding light. They are now yours, future sergeants major, to use as you like so you can be better than me

Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.  —Christian Lange

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping military operations, offering unprecedented capabilities in data processing, situational awareness, and decision-making. The Army provides specific guidance that encourages broad use of AI and warns of known pitfalls, such as hallucinations, bias, security risks, and even potential exploitation by our adversaries.1 However, integrating AI into command and control presents challenges that require deliberate adaptation of leadership practices. 

Did you know the Army has more than two dozen professional journals actively seeking fresh ideas and thought‑provoking articles from across the force?

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