March 5, 2026

HOT TOPIC: "Commander/Leader" Subcategory Absence Issue, Removal of "Commander/Commander" Access

5 MARCH 2026: A fix is on the way! We are aware of an issue that is preventing Members with the "Commander/Leader" subcategory from processing absence requests as a supervisor within the PAID tile.To ensure absence requests are processed without delay, please select a Member who has the "Commander/Manager" subcategory to act as the supervisor on

March 2, 2026

IPPS-A Updates: Agile, Readiness Roster, PCS, Absence Approval Role and Resources

Teammates,   Please see updates, guidance, and resources below:    Delivering Value Faster Through Agile Software Development As I mentioned in our last message, we remain committed to demonstrating how IPPS-A's Agile process is delivering valuable features faster, developing a higher quality product, offering greater flexibility and adaptability,

Feb. 27, 2026

HRC Expands Retention Initiatives for Officers

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army Human Resources Command is offering a range of new retention options for both commissioned and warrant officers as part of the Army Transformation Initiative.The retention options are designed to provide greater stability for Army families while allowing the service to meet force readiness and talent management

Feb. 19, 2026

An Innovative New Bonus Auction for Warrant Officers

WASHINGTON — The Army is launching a new Warrant Officer Retention Bonus Auction. This initiative introduces a market‑based approach to retaining senior technical talent while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The program represents a shift from traditional, fixed‑rate bonuses to a more flexible, market-driven system.The

Feb. 3, 2026

IPPS-A Updates: Agile, AGR Assignments and Resources

Teammates,Please see updates, guidance, and resources below:  Enhancing IPPS-A with Agile As I mentioned in our last message, IPPS-A updates are being delivered faster, feedback is incorporated more effectively, and greater value is reaching our system users — thanks to our Agile software development approach.Using Agile for developing IPPS-A means

Jan. 29, 2026

Maximizing Combat Readiness; Leveraging SABIR for LSCO

The Army’s pivot to preparing for large-scale combat operations (LSCO) against near-peer adversaries places a premium on Soldiers and formations that are ready well before battles commence. LSCO present the most demanding challenge the Army must prepare for, requiring divisions and corps to deploy rapidly and fight immediately, often with little

Jan. 8, 2026

IPPS-A Updates: 3-Year Anniversary, STP Height/Weight Field, PCS Process Upgrade and Roadmap

Teammates, Happy New Year!   Celebrating Three Years of IPPS-A   This month marks the third anniversary of when IPPS-A went live for the Total Force — a major milestone worth celebrating.    In 2025, we delivered several key enhancements including the DD Form 214 series, full marketplace functionality, retirement points calculations, and the

Dec. 8, 2025

Army deploys new data visualization tool to track talent and skill requirements across its formations

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army is advancing its personnel readiness capabilities with data-driven tools that provide leaders with real-time insight into the health and status of every military occupational specialty (MOS) required by the force. As part of this effort, the Army recently launched the MOS Health Dashboard. It's a comprehensive platform

Dec. 2, 2025

IPPS-A Updates: DAES, Absence Requests, OML Updates, Roadmap, STP Survey and SGM Farewell

Teammates,   We are rapidly approaching the three-year anniversary of IPPS-A going live for all Soldiers across all components!  This is a great moment to reflect on the successes we achieved throughout 2025.  None of this progress would have been possible without the dedication of HR Professionals and Soldiers in the field.  Your engagement and

Nov. 14, 2025

Army personnel leaders are pushing hard to modernize how the service manages its people

“We need to have systems that are agile and adaptive and could be more up-to-date in the times, in the 21st century,” said Lt. Gen. Brian Eifler Transcript of The Federal Drive with Terry GertonGuest: Lt. Gen. Brian Eifler and Sgt. Maj. Smoke StevensTitle: Army G1Summary: From digitizing pay and HR processes to professionalizing recruiters and