How is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) driving innovation?  Dr. David Pittman, Director of the USACE Engineer Research and Development Center, joins AUSA’s Dan Roper to discuss USACE Innovation Summit 2021, an event to showcase state-of-the-art work happening across the Corps and how USACE is shifting to a culture of taking chances with forward-thinking innovation.  This second annual event will not only emphasize technology but other essential aspects of innovation including business practices and people. The virtual symposium, taking place 25-29 October 2021 is free to attend, but please register in advance.

Guest: Dr. David W. Pittman, Director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center and Director of Research and Development and Chief Scientist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Host: COL (Ret) Dan Roper, AUSA’s Director of National Security Studies

 

Resources:

 

19 May 2021 - AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast episode with LTG SpellmonSpecial Edition: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

 

USACE Innovation Summit 2021Innovation to Impact: Leading from the FutureVirtual Event – 25-29 OctoberWeb: www.usaceinnovationsummit.org

 

U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)Web: www.erdc.usace.army.mil

 

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersWeb: https://www.usace.army.mil/

 

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Learn how financial readiness contributes to mission readiness with our guest, Robyn Mroszczyk, AFC. Hear how our soldiers and families can equip themselves with the financial education necessary to ensure the success of our families and the Army. To learn more please check out the resource section below. 

 

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Guest: Robyn Mroszczyk, AFC, Financial Education Program Manager, Soldier & Family Readiness Division, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9 

 

Host: Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness

 

Resources: 

 

Financial Frontline

Website: https://financialfrontline.org/

 

USARMY Pentagon HQDA DCS G-9 Mailbox Financial Literacy

Email: [email protected]

How is the Army transforming for the future? The Honorable Christine E. Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, joins AUSA’s GEN(R) Brown to talk about her approach to the new role including a focus on people first, modernization, budget and more.

Guest: The Honorable Christine E. Wormuth, Secretary of the Army

Host: GEN (Ret) Robert (Bob) B. Brown, AUSA’s President and CEO

Resources:

AUSA 2021 Annual Meeting & Exposition (11-13 October)America’s Army and its People: Transforming for the FutureWeb: https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/2021/index.cfm

 

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What are the keys to success for military family transitions? We have a treat today with SMA Michael Grinston and his wife Alexandra joining AUSA’s SMA (R) Daniel and Holly Dailey to share tips on settling into a new location, including Army programs that can help.

Also, what’s coming up at the #AUSA2021 Annual Meeting for NCOs and families? The Senior Enlisted Couple for the Army also describe the events they are participating in at AUSA’s 2021 Annual Meeting (11-13 Oct): Family Forums, Senior Leader Town Hall and Modern Protocol & Evolving Traditions.

 

Guests:SMA Michael Grinston, Sergeant Major of the Army

Alexandra Grinston, Spouse of the Sergeant Major of the Army

 

Hosts:SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs

Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness

 

Resources:

 

AUSA 2021 Annual Meeting & Exposition (11-13 October)

America’s Army and its People: Transforming for the Future

Web: https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/2021/index.cfm

 

Military OneSource

Web: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

 

AUSA’s NCO & Soldier Programs

Web: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiers

Twitter (Dailey): @15thSMA

 

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“Legacy of Honor” is the New Mexico National Guard’s motto. SMA(R) Dailey welcomes CSM Robbie D. Cantrell, State Command Sergeant Major, New Mexico Army National Guard to discuss its militia roots, and how the organization now supports United States and the state of New Mexico in day-to-day domestic missions and national anomalies like the pandemic. For instance, its “Task Force COVID” delivered food and water to pueblos, tribal land and communities in need, supported COVID testing and vaccinations, and more.

Guest: CSM Robbie D. Cantrell, State Command Sergeant Major, New Mexico Army National Guard

Host: SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs

 

Resources:

New Mexico National GuardWeb: https://newmexicong.com/

AUSA’s NCO & Soldier ProgramsWeb: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiersTwitter (Dailey): @15thSMA

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Explore the lives of post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipients. Author James Kitfield joins AUSA’s Joe Craig to discuss his new book which tells the amazing stories of twenty-five Soldiers who have won the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award, for their service in Afghanistan and Iraq.

 

Guest: James Kitfield, author of In the Company of Heroes: The Inspiring Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients from America’s Longest Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

 

Host: Joe Craig, AUSA’s Book Program Director

 

Resources:

Center Street Publishing

In the Company of Heroes: The Inspiring Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients from America’s Longest Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

 

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Spotlighting AUSA’s 2021 Annual Meeting with special guest, Army Deputy Chief of Public Affairs’ Michael Brady. Mr. Brady joins AUSA’s BG(R) Jack Haley and Nzinga Curry for a sneak peek of what to expect, including top speakers, exhibits and health and safety measures. The Annual Meeting theme is “America’s Army and its People, Transforming for the Future.” The Annual Meeting will be back in person at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C., 11-13 October.

 

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Guests: 

Michael P. Brady, Principal Deputy Chief of Army Public Affairs

BG (Ret) Jack Haley, AUSA’s Vice President for Membership & Meetings

 

Host: Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education & Programs

 

 

Resources: 

 

AUSA 2021 Annual Meeting & Exposition (11-13 October) 

America’s Army and its People: Transforming for the Future 

Web: https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/2021/index.cfm

AUSA's 2020 Volunteer Family of the Year joins us to share how they make time to make a difference. SSG Casey Raines and Brittany Raines share why volunteerism is family value for the Raines family. Learn how they connected with their local AUSA chapters to give back and build community. Listen as they share advice for families who are considering joining the Army family. To find an AUSA Chapter near you please check out our website linked in the resource section below. 

 

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Hosts: 

Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness 

SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs

 

Guests: 

SSG Casey Raines, U.S. Army

Brittany Raines, AUSA’s Fort Leonard Wood Mid-Missouri Chapter Executive Secretary

 

  

Resources: 

AUSA Chapters

Website: https://www.ausa.org/search/chapters

 

AUSA Fort Leonard Wood-Mid Missouri Chapter

Facebook: @midmoausa

There is no shame in seeking help. Dr. James Helis of the Army Resiliency Directorate joins AUSA’s Dan Roper to talk about the Army Suicide Prevention Program. They discuss how the Army is addressing the complex challenge of death by suicide, and how it is taking steps to identify and influence the many factors that may help in preventing this harmful behavior. September may be Suicide Prevention Month but taking care of our Soldiers is a year-round activity.

 

Guest: James A. Helis, PhD, Director, Army Resilience Directorate

Host: COL (Ret) Dan Roper, AUSA’s Director of National Security Studies

 

Resources:

 

Army Resilience DirectorateWeb: https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/

 

Army Suicide Prevention ProgramWeb: https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/suicide-prevention/index.html

 

Military Crisis LineWeb: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/military-crisis-linePhone: 800-273-8255Text: 838255

 

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An Army Recruiter, SFC Quoya Dubose, and recent Army recruit and former AUSA National Security Analyst, 2LT Jeremiah Rozman, join us to share their journey to joining the Army. Learn about the recruiting process and the benefits to starting career in the Army. Additionally, we welcome our new co-host, LTC CJ Langley, AUSA’s new U.S. Army Fellow, to his first podcast with us. To learn more about Army career opportunities please see the resource section below.

 

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Hosts: 

Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education & Programs 

LTC CJ Langley, AUSA’s U.S. Army Fellow 

 

Guests: 

SFC Quoya Dubose, U.S. Army

2LT Jeremiah Rozman, U.S. Army

 

Resources: 

U.S. Army Careers

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