As the Army's innovation revolution comes of age, what will happen to its people and projects? The battalion executive officer is serving as the interim commander. Two of the units returned from overseas tours less than 16 months ago. All three were members of the Army Reserve’s 718th Engineer Company. Added firepower, better troop protection and robotic escorts add punch to ground combat. The author deployed in 2009-10 to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division. The Fort Cavazos-based unit will take over for a Fort Carson brigade. A platoon at Fort Moore, Georgia and another at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, lead experiments. Rules will require more more transparency, helping consumers avoid paying for add-ons they don't want or need. These supporting cadets boost the crowd at Army games. Load More