WATCH: U.S. Army Activates Futures and Concepts Command | LTG McCurry Takes Charge

Описание: Today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, the U.S. Army is officially activating the Futures and Concepts Command (FCC) at Fort Eustis, Virginia. This ceremony marks a significant organizational milestone as the former "Futures and Concepts Center" is elevated to a full subordinate command under U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC).

Event Overview
Event: Activation Ceremony and Change of Command
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 12:35 PM EST
Location: Fort Eustis, Virginia

Key Leader: LTG Michael C. McCurry (Incoming Commanding General)

Significance of the Change
The transition from a "center" to a "command" represents a shift in the Army's modernization hierarchy. As the Architect of the Army, the FCC is tasked with designing the force of 2030–2040. By becoming a command, the organization gains increased authority to synchronize:

Concepts: Designing how the Army will fight in future multi-domain environments.

Requirements: Determining the specific capabilities and hardware soldiers will need.

Experimentation: Leading large-scale events like Project Convergence to test new technologies.

About LTG Michael McCurry
LTG McCurry previously served as the Chief of Staff for Army Futures Command and was the 17th Chief of Army Aviation (Commanding General of the Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Novosel). His background as a master aviator and strategist aligns with the FCC’s mission to integrate advanced technology into the future vertical lift and multi-domain operations.

Note for "DEFENSE NOW": If you are covering this for your channel, the live feed is being hosted via DVIDS (Webcast ID: 37404). This event is a prime follow-up to your previous coverage of Secretary Hegseth's "Arsenal of Freedom" tour, as it establishes the command structure responsible for the "Arsenal's" future requirements.

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The Futures and Concepts Command will conduct an activation ceremony where LTG Michael McCurry will take command.

Film Credits: Futures and Concepts Command