Five years ago this month, the Army Game Project team was in the final stages of planning the online debut of the America's Army: Operations (RECON) game. The Army had already surprised E3 show attendees by announcing the Army Game Project with sneak previews in the exhibit space and outdoor demonstrations by actual Soldiers. Throughout the event, the booth was swarming with gamers and members of the media who wanted a first glimpse of the official U.S. Army game.
No one could have imagined that this unheard of PC game would grow into one of the most successful video game brands ever, spawning console and cell phone games, action figures and the 10,000-square-foot Virtual Army Experience. To read more about the game's big launch and how America's Army has evolved, please visit http://www.americasarmy.com/intel/article.php?t=259079.
Join the 5th Anniversary Championship Tournament
What better way to recognize the America's Army 5th Anniversary than by launching the biggest Army Gaming Tournament ever? Sponsored by the U.S. Army, the Army Gaming Championships Tournament is open for registration. America's Army players who are U.S. citizens can compete for their share of $200,000 in cash and prizes. Form your teams and get the details at http://www.americasarmy.com/intel/article.php?t=258143. Your mission awaits!
America's Army and Ubisoft Announce Xbox 360™ Game
This September you can look forward to an all-new America's Army experience on the state-of-the-art Xbox 360™ platform with the release of America's Army: True Soldiers. This next-gen game puts the cutting-edge technology of the U.S. Army at your fingertips, including a Blue Force Tracker to display friendly forces on the battlefield and the Raven UAV for direct intelligence feeds. In single-player mode, experience life as a Soldier as you advance through your career and earn your stripes. This unparalleled training experience includes authentic simulations of Field Training Exercises and non-lethal training ammunition used by the U.S. Army.
Developed by Red Storm Entertainment and the U.S. Army, the game also features a multiplayer mode that lets you go online and play new maps. In this unique "Play-Lead-Recruit" multiplayer experience, you become a true leader and earn points through honorable actions, by recruiting teammates and by earning respect from others on Xbox LIVE®. Red Storm is excited to bring its own military video game expertise to America's Army. Creating a game for a next-gen console with the authenticity of America's Army: True Soldiers was no easy task. The developers sat down to talk about what went into making the game. Read the full story here: http://www.americasarmy.com/intel/article.php?t=257528.
AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer
With its improved sensor suite and weapons system, the U.S. Army AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter is among the most sophisticated aircraft in the world. Keeping this hi-tech piece of machinery fully mission capable is the responsibility of the Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer (15Y).
To become a 15Y, you are trained in electrical theory. You also learn to troubleshoot avionic systems and components and maintain and align weapons systems, fire control units and sighting elements. The skills obtained in 15Y training are key hiring prerequisites for commercial airlines, aircraft manufacturers and maintenance firms.
To learn more about this career and more than 150 other opportunities in today's Army, please visit the Careers & Jobs page located at GoArmy.com.
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Five years ago this month, the Army Game Project team was in the final stages of planning the online debut of the America's Army: Operations (RECON) game. The Army had already surprised E3 show attendees by announcing the Army Game Project with sneak previews in the exhibit space and outdoor demonstrations by actual Soldiers. Throughout the event, the booth was swarming with gamers and members of the media who wanted a first glimpse of the official U.S. Army game.
To become a 15Y, you are trained in electrical theory. You also learn to troubleshoot avionic systems and components and maintain and align weapons systems, fire control units and sighting elements. The skills obtained in 15Y training are key hiring prerequisites for commercial airlines, aircraft manufacturers and 
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