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WELCOME

A New Way For

Community Connection:

Fort Meade Participates In

“My Army Post” Pilot

To offer service members a one-stop solution for information “Users providing feedback is integral to app development
about the Army installations where they serve, members and how we ensure that we are creating something that
of Army Software Factory and Installation Management users would want to use and find value in,” said Clark. “By
Command paid a visit to Fort George G. Meade, Jan. 17-19, providing feedback, it allows our team to gather different
to conduct user research to assist in the development of a perspectives, needs, and preferences that allows us to
smartphone application known as My Army Post. continually improve and iterate to ensure a well-developed
and reliable application for large scale roll out.”
U.S. Army leaders first showcased the application during
the annual AUSA Conference in October. Since then, IMCOM With the support of the Fort Meade community, ASWF
commanding general, Lt. Gen. Omar Jones approved continues to update and improve the My Army Post
usability testing at five different U.S. Army installations to application.
gain feedback from specific communities including Fort
Meade, Camp Humphreys, Fort McCoy, Fort Moore and “User feedback helps us to understand user needs and
Bavaria. ensure that those needs are met,” said Clark. “Direct
feedback will ensure the application stays relevant and
The Fort Meade My Army Post application offers resources helps to ensure we are developing the right things and
for all service members, families, and community partners providing accurate recommendations to senior leaders.”
on and around the installation.
The My Army Post application offers real-time updates
During their visit, ASWF product designers Maj. Benjamin on gate openings and closings, traffic flow information,
Schiff and Cpt. Tavia Clark gathered real-time feedback
from Fort Meade’s diverse community, including Soldiers, financial insights, school details, fitness resources, dining
Marines, Sailors, Airmen, civilians, and family members. options, job opportunities, housing information, and more.
In addition, the team received input from Fort Meade Fort Meade is working directly with ASWF and IMCOM to
directorates on what services should be highlighted on develop in/out processing checklists for the application as
the application. well as a community event calendar feature.

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