THE ALX BULLETIN

Army Directive 2026-17 “Optimizing Digital Media,” released June 30, consolidated social media operations to ensure reliability, reduce duplication, and mitigate risk. This means information will now flow through installation and higher headquarters social media. You can subscribe to relevant unit DVIDS pages to access their news, videos, and images.  Find each unit using the search features on this page.

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“We have plenty of leaders who look the part, speak with confidence in front of formations, and hold the line on standards and discipline, but who can't manage time, personnel, and equipment effectively. So, expanding leadership narratives, instead of focusing on whether leaders produce measurable outcomes, only masks actual top performers.” – Master Sgt. Nathan P. Feinberg

In “Re-Assessing the Assessment,” MSG Feinberg argues the current Army promotion system fails to elevate effective managers, favoring style over substance. He advocates for incorporating reportable data points and specific data metrics into the NCOER. Read the article here to explore his insight.

“Are you willing to do the things that are necessary to put yourself in the position to be most effective?” 

- Brig. Gen. Antwan L. Dunmyer, Sr.

How do you invest in yourself? Who do you spend your time with? What do you spend your time reading? These are just a few questions BG Dunmyer asks in this ALx Mentor Minutes video. You can now watch the entire series on DVIDS here. Make sure to subscribe.

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The Army is accepting applications for a highly competitive, three-year broadening opportunity aimed at connecting tactical leaders with strategic military communication.  Active-duty captains, master sergeants, and chief warrant officers 4 have until Aug. 15 to apply.

“From foundational skills like copy editing and visual creation, to the nuances of strategic communications, the Fellows can expect to learn a challenging array of practical knowledge,” said Maj. Rose Horswill, director of the Harding Project. “They will be prepared to serve as military editors in chief of their respective branch journals, and to directly influence the professional dialogue.”