Have you seen the customized career building tools available on MilGears? Ensure you are ready for your current role while planning for a career post military. Get customized career and credentialing recommendations based on your existing qualifications and find career and credential opportunities here.

“Here’s my challenge to every Soldier reading this: Take ownership of your career. Don’t wait for someone else to tell you what you need to do.” – Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis R. Kirk

While leaders are responsible for counseling and guiding their subordinates' professional growth, the path to promotion ultimately belongs to the individual Soldier. Proactively understanding what the Army expects at every level, seeking out opportunities, and pursuing personal and professional development are the keys to advancement. So, what do you need to do to get promoted? Read more here.

Leadership transitions can introduce friction, impacting unit momentum and effectiveness that are required for successful Army operations. Therefore, seamless continuity between outgoing and incoming leaders is critical.

The latest publication from the Center for Army Lessons Learned provides support and insight to leaders at all levels with a specific emphasis on battalion staff and company and includes best practice

with tools you can start using today to ensure continued mission success.

RAND Arroyo is the Army's only federally funded research and development center for studies and analysis. Their portal provides a searchable database and document repository covering a decade of research.    

The new Ask Arroyo chatbot enables quick answers to policy questions based on RAND Arroyo Center research work. Click the link and register for the portal. 

A leader’s vision plays a critical role in motivating and unifying a team. Effectively communicating the vision clarifies direction, builds trust, and fosters a shared sense of purpose. This piece provides tangible steps to take when crafting and conveying a vision that inspires collaboration and drives collective success