Solar Media's Current± is set to host the US Green Hydrogen Summit 2024 East Coast event in Philadelphia on November 19–20, 2024. The summit will gather industry leaders to discuss the burgeoning hydrogen economy on the East Coast. As a prelude to the event, Current± is conducting a series of Q&A sessions to explore key topics. In one such session, Matthew Willis from the US Department of the Army discusses the Army's initiatives in leveraging green hydrogen for decarbonization. The Army values collaborations with small businesses and innovators through programs like xTech and SBIR. The military sector faces challenges in adopting hydrogen due to high production costs, safety concerns, and compatibility issues. Despite these challenges, progress is being made, as demonstrated by initiatives like the Army's hydrogen fuel cell-powered emergency vehicle. The Army's xTech and SBIR Programs aim to facilitate innovation by simplifying acquisition processes for small businesses. Willis emphasizes the importance of policy refinement to support the growth of the hydrogen market on the East Coast, highlighting the Army's efforts to create pathways for transitioning capabilities from concept to scale.