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Welcome to the Credit Union Policy Podcast (CUPP) with host Ann Petros of America's Credit Unions.

Ann will take you inside what’s going on in Washington D.C.—so you can hear where lawmakers and regulators stand on key issues and what they’re working on next. She’ll discuss what your credit union s...

Join NAFCU President & CEO Dan Berger, ahead of the transformation to America’s Credit Unions, as he looks back on his time at NAFCU, the moments that shaped his experience, and lessons learned during his tenure. 
  
Key Takeaways: 

Gain valuable insights into important qualities of a strong credit union leader; 
Learn about the biggest risk areas facing credit unions in the years to come; and 
Reminisce with Dan Berger as he prepares to leave the helm of NAFCU. 

 
 
Dan Berger first joined NAFCU in 2006 and helped turn the association into the premiere advocate for the credit union industry. Since becoming president and CEO in 2013, Berger, who is also an author, economist, and one of Washington's top lobbyists, is credited with bringing national attention to key policy issues, while ensuring NAFCU's members meet policymakers at the highest levels of government.
 
A well-known figure with political and financial press, Berger has been listed as one of the most influential lobbyists in Washington by The Hill newsp

The Best of Berger: A Fond Farewell to Dan Berger

Join NCUA Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman for a deep dive into field of membership, including a recent proposed rule regarding survivorship, the federal charter versus state charters, digital banking and FOM, and how innovation may drive further changes to FOM. 
  
Key Takeaways: 

Hear an update on the NCUA’s recent rulemaking to revise the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; 
Learn about Vice Chairman Hauptman’s perspectives on ensuring the federal charter keeps pace with state chartering rules; and 
Understand how the agency is thinking about innovation and helping credit unions to attract younger members. 

 
  
Kyle S. Hauptman was nominated to serve on the NCUA Board on June 15, 2020. The U.S. Senate confirmed him on December 2, 2020, and he was sworn in as a member of the NCUA Board on December 14, 2020. The NCUA Board approved his designation as Vice Chairman of the NCUA on December 18, 2020. Prior to his join

Navigating Field of Membership with NCUA Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman

Join Brian Lauer, partner with the law firm of Messick Lauer & Smith P.C. and General Counsel to the National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO), for a deep dive into the National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) recent final rule on financial innovation. This rule revised Parts 701 and 714 of the NCUA’s regulations regarding the purchase of loan participations and the purchase, sale, and pledge of eligible obligations and other loans. The final rule offered greater flexibility for federally insured credit unions to take advantage of new technology partnerships with fintechs. NAFCU has strongly supported more opportunities for credit unions to develop strategic partnerships to provide more and improved products and services to members. 
 
Key Takeaways: 

Understand what the rule does and does not do, the impetus behind the rule, and what it could mean for your credit union; 
Hear expert analysis on the rule’s underwriting requirements and how that fits with the use of automated technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning; and 
Learn about additional potential ar

Unlocking Financial Innovation: NCUA's New Rule Explained

Join Jason Cave, Deputy Director and Head of Fintech Strategy at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), for a discussion of the agency’s recent Velocity TechSprint, the focus of the Office of Financial Technology, and trends in the use of technology in the mortgage lending and servicing space. 
  
Key Takeaways: 

Hear about the outcomes of the FHFA’s recent TechSprint, which focused on the impacts of data digitization in mortgage lending. 
Learn about the changing mortgage market, including the increasing role of non-depository institutions. 
Discover perspectives on the continued evolution of the mortgage market as more technology is incorporated.

Navigating Mortgage Tech Trends with Jason Cave

Join Jennifer Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, to breakdown the oral argument before the Supreme Court in the case of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America. The Court heard arguments regarding the Constitutionality of the CFPB’s funding structure. Hear insights about the most relevant arguments and questions from both parties and the Justices.   
 
Key Takeaways:  

Learn about the most critical issues for the Court to resolve in this important case. 
Understand the nuances of the challenge regarding the Appropriations Clause of the U.S. Constitution. 
Discover expert insights on what we can glean from the Justices’ questions and parties’ arguments. 

 
 
Jennifer Mascott is Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State at the Antonin Scalia Law School. Professor Mascott writes in the areas of administrative and constitutional law and the separation of powers, and she serves as a Supreme Court contributor for NBC News. Read full bio.

Funding Frameworks: Analyzing the CFPB v. CFSA Oral Argument

The Credit Union Policy Podcast

A monthly podcast in and about Happenings in the beautiful, historic Upper Valley Town of Hanover, New Hampshire. Published by Hanover Town Manager Alex Torpey.

Hi everyone this is your Town Manager Alex Torpey.
In this episode I give a quick run down of the results from yesterday's election and Town Meeting, thank some of the folks who helped put all of that together, and thank all of you for your engagement and caring about your community.
You can find the results posted at hanovernh.org as well.

2024 Hanover Town Meeting Results

In this episode of Hanover Happenings I sit down with Selectboard Chair Athos Rassias to run through the Warrant for 2024 Town Meeting.
 
Athos and I discuss a little bit about his time serving on the Selectboard and involvement in Hanover's School Board and Finance Committee, why Hanover is such a cycling paradise, who is better Bruce Springsteen or Taylor Swift, and then we run through the entire ballot and Warrant and explanations for Town Meeting. Go one episode back for a budget overview, which we don't spend much time on in this episode.
 
Town Meeting is Tuesday May 14th at HHS. Ballot voting from 7a-7p, and the business meeting to begin at 7pm.
 
There is a public candidate forum open house discussion on May 9th from 5-7pm at the Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth, hosted by Dartmouth Civics, where you can meet candidates learn about Town government/meeting, how to get more involved, and ask questions of various Town staff and volunteers.
 
Additional Resources are available at Hanovernh.org/Townmeeting. This includes:
 

Town Warrant
Explanatory Information
Full Town Report
Layout for parking/walking to HHS
Voter registration information 

 
You can find all budget information: hanovernh.org/budget.

Spotlight: 2024 Town Warrant with Selectboard Chair Athos Rassias

In this episode I sit down with Ellen Bullion, Finance Director, to talk some budget!
We start off with a basic Budget 101 - revenue/appropriations, operating/capital, how the budget leads to the tax rate, and some differences between private and public sector budgeting.
We then move on to cover a very broad overview of the FY25 budget, and the "Top 12" highlights of things to keep an eye on in the FY25 budget that was approved by the Selectboard on April 1st, and endorsed by the Finance Committee.
What we cover in this episode will be largely mirrored in the Town Report as well.
Then we discuss the many backup documents that contain more information if you want more on any specific topic. We summarize some of the key ones below. The available backup documents can all be accessed at hanovernh.org/budget:

A full Excel Workbook of the budget. This is broken down by department, includes a summary tab, and tax rate calculation tab. You can see down to the account level across the organization.
All slides and videos from the budget presentations. These include department presentations and plans, budget highlights, social service applications, and more. It’s a lot of information – three meetings of more than three hours each.
All items not included in the budget. Over $600,000 of evaluated budget requests were not included in the budget due to affordability constraints. This memo outlines what items weren’t included, why, and what may be evaluated in future years.
Updated Undesignated Fund Balance tracking. These include a revised tracking sheet that looks at the ‘surplus’ funds in each of the Town’s funds.
A new draft template for tracking personnel levels. This draft of a new tracking template includes information such as FTEs, headcount, PTO utilization, and more, meant to give a sense of the staffing levels and pressure on the organization and trends over time.
Retention and Recruitment memo. This is a somewhat more detailed memo on the Retention and Recruitment issues and personnel costs.
The full report of the newly formed Capital Improvement Program Committee. This is the first year that Hanover has been in compliance for capital planning, and the multi-stakeholder group that reviewed the capital requests has an even bigger job in coming years to incorporate all of the cost items that haven’t been included before. This is the Town’s most transparent capital plan so far, and you can read the full report (it’s long) or the summary.
Memo summarizing the FY22 audit and related issues. The FY22 was recently completed, and identified a number of serious, but resolvable, issues in how the Town has been conducting accounting practices. Through collaboration with the Finance Committee and Selectboard, this resulted in a new accounting position added to the Town organizational chart to both help fix these issues and prevent issues from arising in the future.
A summary of the union contracts. These are the first multi-year contracts in some time, agreed to through a more collaborative approach, and in line with the updates policies and programs offered to all Town staff.
Links to the Town’s Master Plan. These documents are important planning documents, and one of the goals in the FY25 budget was to not only connect budget items to the Selectboard’s goals, but the Master Plan as well.

Spotlight: Town Budget 101 and Hanover's FY25 Budget Top Highlights

In this episode I discuss the importance of civic engagement and recap a project several dozen state and local officials worked recently to produce a produce a free, nonpartisan guide on how to boost participation at Town Meeting. It was covered on NHPR and you can download the guide at nhtownmeeting.com.
In the episode we cover the phrase “Authentic and effective public engagement” and why it’s important to have shared definitions of terms such as these. We go through some of the reasons behind the handbook, and then go through the five best practices we identified, as well as some quotes from local officials in NH and VT who have put these in practice in their communities. This all should help give some background to why these sorts of efforts are so important to the Selectboard and all of us in the Town government in Hanover.
Press release below:



State and local officials work together to increase Town Meeting participation in NH 
Two weeks after New Hampshire's 104th first-in-the-nation primary, the focus now shifts to another hallmark of state leadership: Town Meeting. As more than two hundred New Hampshire communities gear up for this traditional event, they celebrate one of the world's purest forms of democracy, where residents directly participate in legislative decisions from budgets, zoning, and more. Through this process of governing, often joined by shared meals and community awards, Granite Staters sustain the small-town unity that historically has been such a big part of our state’s culture of involvement at the local level. 
Despite its roots in the 1600s and a cornerstone of local engagement, Town Meeting still faces challenges similar to those affecting civic systems nationwide, with declining attendance worrying officials who champion its significance. In response, a nonpartisan coalition of state and local officials has compiled a handbook that aims to make some well- tested best practices more widely accessible. 
“I came to New Hampshire with a requirement to work in a town with Town Meeting.” Hanover’s Town Manager Alex Torpey, who moved to the Upper Valley from New Jersey in 2022, explains the impetus for the project. “I’ve been fascinated with the process for years, and since coming here, have learned so much from the experience of others who have been leaders in their communities for years or decades. I also heard a lot of differing ideas from people about declining numbers, and what the rules and best practices are, which we wanted to organize and provide to anyone interested.” 
The best practices were sourced from nearly two dozen Town Managers, Clerks, and Moderators in New Hampshire, as well as Vermont, through organizations such as the Municipal Management Association of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire City and Town Clerks Association, as well as independently. The handbook was reviewed by the New Hampshire Municipal Association, New Hampshire Secretary of State, and the New Hampshire Department of Rev

Spotlight: Town Meeting Best Practices and Civic Engagement

Hey folks, this is your Town Manager Alex Torpey here with a bit of a late update for December and Happy New Year, and January 2024. How it's 2024 already I have no idea, but we'll have to save that for a different podcast.
 
A lot has been happening in the last month, though much of that has been really on the staff side, both working on turning the data and feedback from our retention and recruitment study into proposals and then budgeting them out and working with our collective bargaining units and staff and selectboard to move forward, so with that and a few persistent vacancies in some key positions, we've all been a bit flat out and probably will continue to be like that until we get the budget adopted by the Selectboard in March.
 
Here's some of what we covered in our meetings in December and January:
 

We discussed some budget, finance, and audit updates, which I'll come back with an up to date summary as of January 23rd
We held the final public hearings and finished some cleanup on a bunch of easements that had been sort of floating around for years, using the RSA 41:14a process that was approved at Town Meeting last year 
We discussed and the Selectboard, as well as Planning Board, reviewed and sent letters to the state legislature regarding the religious-use exemptions 
We discussed some election requirements for the primary, appointed volunteers, and then had our election on January 23rd 
We completed a bunch of other logistical business which you can find online if so interested, the 2024 calendar, minutes, donations, unanticipated revenues, banners, and the like 
We did finally grant the tax exemption to the Friends of Hanover Crew, if anyone was following that, where they updated their bylaws to be in compliance with the advice our attorney gave us as what was needed to grant such the exemptions. 
Proclamation for retiring employee
Plus my Town report, including

HR Numbers in/out 
HR Retention and Recruitment

Hanover Happenings December 2023 and January 2024 Update

Hanover Happenings

The Office of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief is hosting a podcast series to foster positive discussions on life, leadership, culture, resilience, and warfighting readiness. Fleet Master Chief James "Smitty" Tocorzic speaks on topics that impact Sailors and families across the U.S. Pacific Fleet...

"Not every day is going to be rainbows and butterflies, and you have to accept it and embrace it... You're maturing and learning lessons from success or failure." -FLTCM James "Smitty" Tocorzic

Podcast produced by MCC Sarah Villegas

Fridays with Fleet: Embrace Challenges

"If a 19 or 20-year-old, brand new to the Navy, can help me get to the results more efficiently, then I'm going to use that all day long. I'm not too proud to say it has to go this way because it's my idea." -FLTCM James "Smitty" Tocorzic

Podcast produced by MCC Sarah Villegas

Fridays with Fleet: Sailor Innovation

Fleet Master Chief James "Smitty" Tocorzic shares a message on FY-23 Chief Petty Officer Results. 

“Congratulations to all of those who found out that they were selected for Chief Petty Officer. A lot of busy weeks here ahead of you… To the First Classes that were not on the list this year, I will tell you: Do not give up. Continue to dig in, continue to lead your Sailors, continue to find ways to better yourself, and make yourself more competitive. I need your leadership on the deckplates just as I just as much as I need the Chiefs, so thank you all for your service.” -FLTCM Tocorzic

Fridays with Fleet: CPO Results

Fleet Master Chief James "Smitty" Tocorzic shares the story of how he joined the U.S. Navy.

Fridays with Fleet: Origin Story

Fleet Master Chief James "Smitty" Tocorzic discusses "Rabbit Mentors" who inspire us to move a little faster and be a little better.

"I jokingly call him my rabbit, because every time I would get close to catching him, he would advance… So I was constantly chasing him, which was good because it kept me constantly striving to be better and do better.”

Fridays with Fleet: Rabbit Mentors

Fridays with Fleet

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)  podcast series will feature interviews with special guests and discussions on the leading issues of the day. On these podcasts you will gain a greater insight into the activities of IACP, learn more about our advocacy efforts, and dive deeper...

Law enforcement children worry about their parents because they understand being an officer is a dangerous job. The children will be affected and, in some cases, may exhibit secondary or vicarious trauma. This discussion explores ways parents can talk to their children about critical incidents and precautions to take to protect their mental health.

Family Wellness Podcast: Engaging First Responder Children

The FBI CJIS Policy is changing to meet modern challenges impacting public safety entities. Aided by the Advisory Policy Board (APB), which is comprised of public safety executives from across the United States, the CJIS Division of the FBI has worked to improve CJIS policy intended to help protect all criminal justice data. This podcast aims to provide the information needed for implementing the new policies. This podcast episode is the sixth of seven “Ask the Expert” episodes that will cover one of five CJIS policy primary “security control groups” and their key sub-topics from the first two series of revisions. This episode discusses system monitoring, software firmware and information integrity, and information management and retention.

CJIS Security Policy Modernization Podcast #6 – Systems and Information Integrity Part 2

The impact of mass violence is deep, affecting the victims, their families, the officers, and the community at large, and it takes time and support to heal. Police psychologist Dr. LaMaurice Gardner and police chaplain Charlie Scoma draw from their personal experience responding to mass violence events to share their roles in supporting officer healing both on scene and in the days and months following one of these tragedies. They discuss the difference between psychological and physical healing, how to encourage officers to use the support offered, and how officer healing is linked with community healing.  

Mass Violence Advisory Initiative: Officer and Community Healing After Tragedy

The FBI CJIS Policy is changing to meet modern challenges impacting public safety entities. Aided by the Advisory Policy Board (APB), which is comprised of public safety executives from across the United States, the CJIS Division of the FBI has worked to improve CJIS policy intended to help protect all criminal justice data. This podcast aims to provide the information needed for implementing the new policies. This podcast episode is the fifth of at least seven “Ask the Expert” episodes that will cover one of five CJIS policy primary “security control groups” and their key sub-topics from the first two series of revisions. This episode discusses systems and information integrity, covering flaw remediation, automated flaw remediation status, and malicious code protection. 

CJIS Security Policy Modernization Podcast #5 – Systems and Information Integrity Part 1

The FBI CJIS Policy is changing to meet modern challenges impacting public safety entities. Aided by the Advisory Policy Board (APB), which is comprised of public safety executives from across the United States, the CJIS Division of the FBI has worked to improve CJIS policy intended to help protect all criminal justice data. This podcast aims to provide the information needed for implementing the new policies. This podcast episode is the fourth of now at least seven “Ask the Expert” episodes that will cover one of five CJIS policy primary “security control groups” and their key sub-topics from the first two series of revisions. This episode continues the CJIS policy discussion while focusing on media protection and systems and service acquisition.

CJIS Security Policy Modernization Podcast #4

Serve. Protect. Lead.

TAG Talks is a podcast from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command's Adjutant General Directorate. It's an opportunity for The Adjutant General of the Army (aka "The TAG") to address programs, policies and initiatives important to Adjutant General Corps professionals at every level.

In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson ("TAG 63") hosts the third and final iteration of the data series featuring data experts Mr. Jordan Morrow and Maj. Tom Malejko. This final episode focuses on the importance of data storytelling and how communication can reinforce the effectiveness of data.

TAG Talks Ep. 20 -- Data Storytelling

In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson ("TAG 63") sits down with data experts Mr. Jordan Morrow, Col. Kris Saling, and Maj. Tom Malejko to discuss what being “Data Driven” really means. Learn about utilizing communication to strengthen data storytelling, bringing data analytics to life and how the Army applies these concepts to accomplish Mission Objectives.

TAG Talks Ep. 19 -- Being Data Driven

This episode features data experts Mr. Jordan Morrow, Col. Kris Saling, and Maj. Tom Malejko. Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson, (TAG63), leads a discussion about data literacy and how data can positively impact goals and initiatives.

TAG Talks Ep. 18 -- Data Literacy & What's Next?

In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory Johnson ("TAG 63") sits down with Dr. Karen Freberg, Professor of Strategic Communications, to discuss the emerging principles and practices for social media. Learn about how to successfully execute a brand, content creation strategy, educational resources, and predictions into the future of the ever-evolving realm of social media.

TAG Talks Ep. 17 - Emerging Social Media Principles and Practices

Soldiers having a good customer experience is an integral part of working in the Army's human resources space here at the Human Resources Command. In this episode of TAG Talks, Brig. Gen. Gregory Johnson, TAG 63, discusses customer experience with Annie O'Connor and Jennifer Locke. The three define customer experience and customer service and outline how TAGD and HRC are pioneering ways to help Soldiers, veterans, and Family members.

Tag Talks Ep. 16 – Customer Experience

TAG Talks

JAG Talk is a podcast series featuring Navy JAG community experts. Listen to in-depth discussions about different legal fields and hear insights and lessons learned from practitioners across our enterprise. The personal viewpoints expressed are the speaker's alone and are not the viewpoint of the De...

Embark on a voyage into the heart of legal advocacy in the Navy from the perspective of a current Victims’ Legal Counsel. In this episode, the critical role of Victims’ Legal Counsel is illuminated by an attorney with a unique perspective. As someone who served as both trial counsel and defense counsel, Lt. Charles
Bullock finds lots of value in serving as a Victims’ Legal Counsel.  Join us for a conversation as we unravel the complexities of representing victims from the frontlines of military justice and family advocacy.

JAG Talk - Episode 56: Victims' Legal Counsel Program Part 6

Explore the remarkable journey of Cmdr. Adrian Baldoni, in our latest episode! From 15 years of active duty to an unexpected call to the Victims' Legal Counsel Program, Baldoni shares her transformative experience. Join us as she navigates uncertainty with unwavering determination, shaping her approach to advocacy and enriching her understanding of the law. Don't miss this insightful episode highlighting the impact of empathy and preparedness in the realm of victim advocacy.

JAG Talk - Episode 55: Victims' Legal Counsel Program Part 5

Step into the world of Cmdr. Jarrod Franks, as he embarked on a transformative journey within the Victims' Legal Counsel Program. Witness his evolution from national security law enthusiast to pivotal VLC advocate. Join us as he discusses navigating the challenges of a new role, proving the critical importance of victim advocacy in military practice.

JAG Talk - Episode 54: Victims' Legal Counsel Program Part 4

Dive into the legal world of Lt. Cmdr. Elizabeth Jarzick, as she discusses her experience as a Victims’ Legal Counsel in Japan. Join her journey through trials, soul-searching, and the unique dynamics of victim advocacy. Don't miss this insightful episode highlighting the power of blooming where planted in this groundbreaking role.

JAG Talk - Episode 53: Victims' Legal Counsel Program Part 3

Step into the world of a trailblazer, Capt. Mary Murphy, as we explore the journey of a senior JAG Corps officer. From pioneering roles in the Victims' Legal Counsel Program to serving as an executive officer for Region Legal Service Office Europe Africa Central, every step-shaped her commitment to the Navy and justice. Join us in this episode as she reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and the profound impact of advocating for victims.

JAG Talk - Episode 52: Victims' Legal Counsel Program Part 2

JAG Talk

The 11th Hour brings our listeners news and stories from inside the Army's newest division, The 11th Airborne Division. The podcast covers things happening around Alaska, the lives of our current Arctic Angels, our history, and our way ahead.

Join us on the 11th Hour as we interview PJ Morales from JBER Life, the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson organization that focuses on Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The twin foci of the 11th Hour are to equip incoming soldiers and families with the information they need to make the transition to JBER from their previous unit, and to provide a fireside-chat style outlet for Division command to speak directly to those same soldiers and families.

Music by 11th Airborne Division Public Affairs with Royalty-Free samples.

11th Hour - an 11th Airborne Podcast. Ep. 1: JBER Life

In this episode of the 11th Hour, 11th Airborne Division Public Affairs interviews Sgt. Joseph, Supply for HHD, 11th Airborne Division, about successfully earning his Expert Soldier Badge in a course replete with moose, bears, short days and cold weather.

11th Hour Podcast - Ep. 2: The Expert Soldier Badge

11th Hour

THE GIANT VOICE is an informational podcast focusing on issues and concerns from personnel assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). Every two weeks, our team of military broadcasters will tackle a new subject or community issue revolving around life at CFAY.

On this episode, we sit down with mental health professionals to discuss ways to manage the changes that come with an overseas homeport shift for you and your family.

Feature this week:

LCDR Allison Conforte PhD, Clinical Child
& Adolescent Psychologist, Department
Head, Educational and Developmental
Intervention Services (EDIS), Navy Medicine
Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka

LT Paige Giegel, DPT
Educational and Developmental Intervention
Services (EDIS), Assistant Department Head,
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training
Command Yokosuka

Michelle McDonald, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Educational & Developmental Intervention
Services (EDIS)
Atsugi & Yokota Divisions
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training
Command Yokosuka

HM2 Chayla Coleman
Behavioral Health Tech
Mental Health Clinic
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training
Command Yokosuka

Additional Resources:

Military Child Well-being Toolkit:
https://www.militarychild.org/resource/wellbeing-toolkit/Blue Star Families:
https://bluestarfam.org/

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Military & Family
Resource Center:
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_Youth/Resource_Centers/Military_Famil
ies_Resource_Center/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Military_F
amilies_Resource_Center/Home.aspx?hkey=662f6942-d174-4e75-9455-
5dabc9ab1158

Zero to Three Military Families: https://www.zerotothree.org/our-work/military-
families/

National Military & Family Association: https://www.militaryfamily.org/

Defense Health Agency & Mental Health for Youth & Teens Toolkit:
https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/MHS-Toolkits/Toolkits/Mental-
Health/Seeking-Care-with-TRICARE/Mental-Health-for-Youth-Teens-and-
Young-Adults

Military OneSource EFMP & Me: https://efmpandme.militaryonesource.mil/

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Adolescent & School Mental Health:
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health/index.htm

THE GIANT VOICE Ep. 28 - Homeport Shifts and Managing Change as a Military Family

On this episode, we have Vicky Adams and Amanda Meo from the Yokosuka Girls Scouts. Vicky is the local troop leader and explains what Girl Scouts is all about and how local community members in Yokosuka can get involved. Amanda is herself a girl scout, and is on the podcast to spread awareness about Yokosuka's stray cat problem as part of her Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.

THE GIANT VOICE Ep. 27 - Yokosuka Girl Scouts

In our fourth part of the #WelcomeAboardYokosuka mini-series, we talk with Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Yokosuka's director, Caroline Coffer, and CFA Yokosuka Fleet & Family Support Center's Personal Financial Manager, Germaine Moore, about financial planning leading up to your PCS to Yokosuka and where to find resources to better prepare for expenses common in Japan, but uncommon in the United States. We also welcome Personnel Specialist 1st Class Alex Ponce and Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Juacole Flynn of Regional Support Center Yokosuka to go over financial entitlements and benefits to ask your Command Pay and Personnel Administrator, or CPPA.

Resources:
CFAY Website: https://cnrj.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/CFA-Yokosuka/
CFAY ‘Welcome Aboard’ webpage: https://cnrj.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/CFA-Yokosuka/Welcome-Aboard/

THE GIANT VOICE - Ep. 26 #WelcomeAboardYokosuka Money Moves

In our third part of the #WelcomeAboardYokosuka mini-series, we discuss household goods, Post Office services on Fleet Activities Yokosuka and Ikego Housing Area, and what to do with all of the packing materials after the movers leave. Our experts include the Deputy Director of the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office Louis Juers, Matthew Morrison of NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka, CFAY's Public Works Officer Cmdr. Tyler Sharar, and Chief Logisitics Specialist Dinchel Adolfo from the NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka operated Post Office.

Resources:
CFAY Website: https://cnrj.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/CFA-Yokosuka/
CFAY ‘Welcome Aboard’ webpage: https://cnrj.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/CFA-Yokosuka/Welcome-Aboard/

THE GIANT VOICE - Ep. 25 Moving Made Easy: Your guide for Household Goods, Storage, and Completing your Change of Address

On this episode, we speak with Stephanie Soliz and Nicole Collers from the Yokosuka Red Cross about the upcoming Red Cross Month and some of the events and activities going on around base as part of it. We also talk about some of the many volunteer opportunities available for with the Red Cross for service members, families and civilians. There has also been a significant price reduction in all of the Yokosuka Red Cross's certification courses. Listen to the episode for all the details. 

Resources:
yokosuka@redcross.org
https://www.facebook.com/YokosukaRedCross/

THE GIANT VOICE - Ep 24 Messages From the Red Cross

THE GIANT VOICE

This five episode series explores the stores of members of the Air and Space Force through candid conversations centering around their unique stories. Topics such as of how they came to serve in the military and how their cultural heritage has influenced them throughout their life journey are explor...

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift Wing, interviews Mr. Jaisen Brown, Buckley Space Force Base, in the fifth episode of America's First Warriors in St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 23, 2022. Brown shares how he cherishes his culture of being part of the Navajo tribe and his great-grandmother and grandmother's influence on him.
(U.S. Air National Guard podcast by 133rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

Americas First Warriors – Mr. Jaisen Brown

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift Wing, interviews U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Slone Lafontain, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and Master Sgt. Frances Dupris, Peterson Space Force Base, in the fourth episode of America's First Warriors in St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 15, 2022. Lafontain shares the importance of appreciating her culture after moving to a place with an entirely different culture. Dupris shares how her grandmother's influence and respect for Lakota Nation heritage have impacted her life.
(U.S. Air National Guard podcast by 133rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

Americas First Warriors – Tech. Sgt. Slone Lafontain and Master Sgt. Frances Dupris

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift Wing, interviews U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anika Dexter, Lackland Air Force Base, and Tech. Sgt. Roger Duran, Buckley Space Force Base, in the third episode of America's First Warriors in St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 4, 2022. Dexter reflects on her experience of going through basic military training as only Navajo and now being the representation for Native American trainees going through basic. Duran shares how he relates to the warrior ethos that Drummond, an Apache, lived by throughout his life.
(U.S. Air National Guard podcast by 133rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

Americas First Warriors – Tech. Sgt. Anika Dexter and Tech. Sgt. Roger Duran

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift Wing, interviews U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Karly Law, Buckley Space Force Base, and Staff Sgt. Marvis Lamere, a recruiter, Oklahoma City, Okla., in the second episode of America’s First Warriors in St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 21, 2022. Law shares an important lesson she learned from her father about leaving artifacts behind so we can remember what was there and appreciate her history. Lamere talks about the meaning of different ceremonies and the challenges of being away from home.  
(U.S. Air National Guard podcast by 133rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

Americas First Warriors – Senior Airman Karly Law and Staff Sgt. Marvis Lamere

This five-episode series explores the stories of members of
the Air and Space Force through candid conversations centering around their
unique stories. Topics such as how they came to serve in the military and
how their cultural heritage has influenced them throughout their life
journey are explored. Issues such as Diversity and Inclusion, opinions on
current events and policy, family structure, and unique tribal customs and
traditions are discussed as well as historical figures and events that have
impacted the guests. "America's First Warriors, Stories of Today's Airmen
and Guardians" is hosted by Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift
Wing Command Chief and host of the Wing's Podcast, "Beneath the Wing."

America’s First Warriors – Capt. Miranda Simmons

Americas First Warriors

This podcast is part of The Quill & Sword series of podcasts created and hosted by The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS). Produced by the TJAGLCS Criminal Law Department, the podcast offers a 10-20 minute discussion about every published CAAF opinion—"CAAF Chats"—as well as ...

In this episode, we discuss CAAF's decision in United States v. Palik. This case discusses the standard for ineffective assistance of counsel and Rule for Courts-Martial 914 - providing analysis for when to file this type of motion. Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 35: U.S. v. Palik (C.A.A.F 2024)

In this episode, we discuss CAAF's decision in United States v. Flores. This case examines sentence appropriateness review under the new sentencing procedures established by the Military Justice Act of 2016. Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 34: U.S. v. Flores (C.A.A.F 2024)

In this episode, we discuss CAAF's decision in United States v. Driskill. This case examines Double Jeopardy and its application to offenses charged under Article 134. Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 33: U.S. v. Driskill (C.A.A.F 2024)

In this episode, we discuss CAAF's decision in United States v. Ramirez. Specifically, we examine when a military judge must allow questions concerning racial bias during voir dire - while discussing voir dire and bias generally. Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 32: U.S. v. Ramirez (C.A.A.F 2024)

In this episode, we discuss CAAF's decision in United States v. Warda. Here, the CAAF examines the remedy when the Government is unable to produce documents required by Rule for Courts-Martial 703. The Court provides rules for practitioners concerning their discovery obligations. Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 31: U.S. v. Warda (C.A.A.F 2023)

Criminal Law Department Presents

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, America's First Corps senior enlisted leader, hosts Connect First, a monthly podcast which focuses on leadership and developing others. Each episode features a special guest who discusses Army leadership and the profession.

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discuss team building and functioning as a squad during the I Corps Best Squad Competition 2023 with Staff Sgt. Raymond Voytek, Spc. Dylan Jones and Spc. Tadre Robe during the eleventh episode of Connect First.

Connect First - Ep. 11 with the I Corps Best Squad 2023

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, America's First Corps, discusses the role of the Noncommissioned Officer along with leadership and professional development for the future of the Army with Command Sgt. Maj. Tammy Everette, Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence Commandant, during this episode of Connect First.

Connect First - Ep. 10 with CSM Tammy Everette, NCOLCOE Commandant

America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses about suicide prevention, resiliency and building trust through authenticity with Cpt. Grady Pennell and Sgt. Maj. Dina Pang during the ninth episode of Connect First.

Connect First - Ep. 9 with CPT Grady Pennell and SGM Dina Pang

America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses service for others, establishing confidence in Soldiers, and assuming calculated risks with Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee during the eighth episode of Connect First.

Connect First - Ep. 8 with MSG Earl Plumlee

America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses selfless service, overcoming obstacles, and staying positive with SPC (Ret.) JP Lane during the seventh episode of Connect First.

Connect First - Ep. 8 with JP Lane

Connect First

The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command is a twelve part podcast covering a wide range of topics focused to prepare junior officers for future command and/or senior leadership. Topics include: command responsibility, development of organizational goals, emotional intelligence, techniques f...

On this episode of the Leading Edge, we focus on the leadership dynamic of the First Sergeant and the Commander, and its impact on the overall organization. SMSgt. Callen, who leads the discussion, is the 130th Wing Staff and Medical Group First Sergeant. Senior Callen articulates the role the “Shirt” plays in ensuring good order and discipline amongst their team, prioritizing the welfare of the Airmen they are assigned. The episode starts and closes with Deputy Wing Commander Col. Patrick Chard, the program’s author and facilitator.

The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command Ep. 7

In this episode, the focus is on Airman developmental feedback. The session is led by Chief Master Sgt. Kevan Williams, who is the 130th Airlift Wing Command Chief. During this session, Chief Williams explains some concepts of feedback, and insights into what it is and what it is not. The episode starts and closes by Deputy Wing Commander Col. Patrick Chard, the program author and facilitator.

The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command Ep. 6

In this episode, the focus is on empowerment. The session is led by Lt. Col. Ryan Harrah, who is the deputy commander of the 130th Maintenance Group. He dives into the tools and challenges that come with empowering your subordinates as a commander. The episode is started and closed by Vice Wing Commander Col. Patrick Chard, who is the program author and facilitator.

The Leading Edge: Developing Officers For Command Ep. 5

This episode focuses on two topics. 

The roles and missions of the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Joint Force Headquarters, presented by Col. Robert Kincaid, the director of J5 strategies, plans, and policy for the WVNG. 

Emotional intelligence training presented by SMSgt. Laura Moore, the Human Relations Advisor for the 130th Airlift Wing (130th AW), Ms. Melinda Himstedt, Director of Psychological Health for the 130th AW, and Master Sgt. Karen Cummings, the future Human Relations Advisor for the 130th AW.

Vice Wing Commander Col. Patrick Chard, the program author, and facilitator, starts and closes the episode.

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