<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p>Four top tech executives have joined the U.S. Army Reserve as lieutenant colonels, skipping basic training and stepping directly into roles aimed at helping modernize the military.</p><p>The initiative is part of a broader push by the Army to bring in private-sector innovation and reshape how the service approaches technology, talent, and modernization.</p><div><p></p><h3>Pre-IPO Offer: Get A Piece Of A Nearly $5T Global Opportunity By Joining BOXABL As An Early Shareholder At Just $0.80/Share</h3><p></p><div><div><div><ul> <li><strong>Massive Demand &amp; Disruptive Potential</strong> – Boxabl has received interest for over 190,000 homes, positioning itself as a major disruptor in the housing market.</li> <li><strong>Revolutionary Manufacturing Approach</strong> – Inspired by Henry Ford’s assembly line, Boxabl’s foldable tiny homes are designed for high-efficiency production, making homeownership more accessible.</li> <li><strong>Affordable Investment Opportunity</strong> – With homes priced at $60,000, Boxabl is raising $1 billion to scale production, offering investors a chance to own a stake in its growth.</li> </ul> </div></div><div><p><span><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdnwp-s3.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/22181427/Paolo-and-Gali.jpg/query-YXV0bz13ZWJwJmRwcj0yJm9wdGltaXplPW1lZGl1bSZ3aWR0aD0yMzA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="460" height="306" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdnwp-s3.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/22181427/Paolo-and-Gali.jpg/query-YXV0bz13ZWJwJmRwcj0yJm9wdGltaXplPW1lZGl1bSZ3aWR0aD0yMzA"/></span></p></div></div><div><div><p><span><b>Share Price: </b></span><span>$0.80 </span></p><p><span><b>Min. Investment: </b></span><span>$1,000 </span></p><p><span><b>Valuation: </b></span><span>$3.5B </span></p></div></div></div><h2>Army Forms Detachment 201 To Bridge Tech And Defense</h2><p>The executives—Palantir <span>PLTR</span> Chief Technology Officer <strong>Shyam Sankar</strong>, Meta <span>META</span> CTO <strong>Andrew Bosworth</strong>, <strong>OpenAI </strong>Chief Product Officer <strong>Kevin Weil</strong>, and advisor at <strong>Thinking Machines Lab</strong> and former OpenAI Chief Research Officer <strong>Bob McGrew </strong>— will serve in a new unit called Detachment 201, also known as the Army's Executive Innovation Corps.</p><p><strong>Don't Miss:</strong></p><ul> <li><strong>Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — <strong>this is your last chance to become an investor for $0.80 per share.</strong></strong></li> <li><strong>Peter Thiel turned $1,700 into $5 billion—now accredited investors are eyeing this software company with similar breakout potential. Learn how you can <strong>invest with $1,000 at just $0.30/share.</strong></strong></li> </ul><p>“Detachment 201 is being created to bring in tech innovation executives to help the Army … on broader conceptual things like talent management, how do we bring in tech-focused people into the ranks of the military, and then, how do we train them,” Army Chief of Staff spokesperson Col. <strong>Dave Butler</strong>, told Breaking Defense on June 13.</p><p>Unlike traditional recruits, these executives will not attend boot camp. Instead, they will go through an express training program that covers marksmanship, physical fitness, Army history, and protocols. They will be expected to serve about 120 hours per year and pass annual fitness tests.</p><p>“You could think of it as a pilot” of a lighter version of basic training, Butler told Business Insider. </p><p>The detachment's name, 201, references the HTTP status code indicating a newly created resource—a fitting metaphor for a new kind of Army asset.</p><p><strong>Trending: Maximize saving for your retirement and cut down on taxes: <strong>Schedule your free call with a financial advisor to start your financial journey – no cost, no obligation</strong>.</strong></p><h2>Not Just Symbolic: Executives Will Advise On Real Projects</h2><p>According to an Army statement, the new officers will work on “targeted projects to help guide rapid and scalable tech solutions to complex problems.”</p><p>Their advisory roles will include input on AI-powered military systems and optimization tools for soldier fitness. However, safeguards will be in place to avoid conflicts of interest with their current or former employers.</p><p>“We've done this over and over when our nation needed top talent,” Butler told Breaking Defense. “The difference is we used to do it in wartime. Now we're doing it ahead of wartime so that we can prepare and deter.”</p><p>This marks another move by the Trump administration to align more closely with Silicon Valley. Palantir, <strong>Anduril</strong>, and other VC-backed defense tech startups have increasingly become major players in national security. Meta recently partnered with Anduril to develop augmented reality tools and AI systems for military use.</p><p>Historically, direct commissioning has been used to bring in specialized talent, such as doctors or chaplains, during times of war. This move represents a peacetime shift aimed at long-term transformation.</p><p>“Their swearing-in is just the start of a bigger mission to inspire more tech pros to serve without leaving their careers,” the Army statement said. “Showing the next generation how to make a difference in uniform.”</p><p><strong><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></strong></p></div></div></div>

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<p>Four tech executives from Palantir, Meta, OpenAI, and Thinking Machines have been sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve as lieutenant colonels, bypassing basic training to join a new unit called Detachment 201. This initiative aims to integrate private-sector innovation into military modernization. The executives will advise on projects related to AI and soldier fitness, serving about 120 hours annually. This move reflects a shift towards recruiting specialized talent in peacetime, aligning military efforts with Silicon Valley's technological advancements.</p>

- Four tech executives have joined the U.S. Army Reserve as lieutenant colonels to help modernize the military through a new unit called Detachment 201.  
- This initiative aims to integrate private-sector innovation into the Army's approach to technology and talent management, with executives serving about 120 hours per year after an express training program.  
- Their roles will involve advising on projects related to AI and soldier fitness, marking a strategic shift to attract tech talent during peacetime for long-term transformation.  

Palantir, Meta, OpenAI, And Thinking Machines Just Had Their Executives Sworn Into The US Army Reserve