AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast

Known as “Freedom’s Guardian,” the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) is the Army’s largest command. SMA(R) Dailey interviews CSM Todd Sims, the senior enlisted leader for FORSCOM. Based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the command consists of more than 750,000 soldiers and is responsible for providing ready forces to meet combatant commander requirements around the world.

Guest: CSM Todd Sims, Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Forces Command

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

 

Resources:U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)Web: https://www.army.mil/forscomAUSA’s NCO & Soldier ProgramsWeb: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiersTwitter (Dailey): @15thSMARecommendations for future topics are welcome via email at [email protected].

It’s back to school time! Holly Dailey welcomes Maria McConville and Alexandra Grinston along with Shannon George of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) to discuss resources and tips for military families, the adults and the kids, preparing for the new school year.

Guests:

Maria McConville, Spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Army

Alexandra Grinston, Spouse of the Sergeant Major of the Army

Shannon George, Trainer and CONNECT Coordinator, Military Child Education Coalition

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

 

Resources:

 

Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)Web: https://www.militarychild.org/SchoolQuest: https://schoolquest.militarychild.org/Military Student Consultant (Free): [email protected]

 

Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA)Web: https://www.dodea.edu/School Liaison Officers: https://www.dodea.edu/partnership/schoolliaisonofficers.cfmDODEA Virtual School: Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program (E2P2): https://www.dodea.edu/dvs/e2p2.cfm

 

Tutor.com for U.S. Military FamiliesWeb: https://military.tutor.com/

 

Military OneSourceWeb: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

 

Army Emergency Relief (AER)Web: https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/

 

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)Web: https://www.ausa.org/Scholarships: https://www.ausa.org/scholarships

 

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Join us to find out the latest updates in Army Talent Management initiatives for warrant officers and NCOs. Learn about the mission of the task force, the Army’s progress to modernize its talent management, and how the task force is assisting the Army to embrace the changes. For more information please check out the resource section below.

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

Guests: 

LTC Joe Weinburgh, U.S. Army Talent Management Task Force

CW5 Rick Knowlton, U.S. Army Talent Management Task Force

SGM Stephen McDonald, U.S. Army Talent Management Task Force

Resources:

U.S. Army Talent ManagementWeb: www.talent.army.mil

Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) will be the unifying capability that brings the military ecosystem together -- from its multi-domain warfighting capability to a transformation in its acquisition system – to enhance deterrence in great power competition. Approved by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in May 2021, JADC2 will touch nearly everything the Army does. AUSA’s Dan Roper interviews COL Andre’ B. Abadie, PhD, who leads Army Futures Command initiatives on the Network, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber supporting Project Convergence and JADC2. Tune in to learn more about JADC2’s potential impact on military operations.

Guest: COL Andre' (Dre’) B. Abadie, PhD, Solutions Architect (Networks-AI-Cyber), Project Convergence & JADC2, United States Army Futures Command

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

 

Resources:

 

U.S. Army Futures CommandWeb: https://www.armyfuturescommand.com/Project Convergence: https://armyfuturescommand.com/convergence/

 

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How are students building ethical leadership skills as they prepare for military careers? Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education & Programs, interviews Billy Wells of University of North Georgia and Ken Tyler of the George C. Marshall International Center about the leadership development opportunities their organizations provide.

 

Guests:

Ken Tyler, Vice President of Development, George C. Marshall International Center

COL(R) Billy Wells, Senior Vice President for Leadership and Global Engagement, University of North Georgia

 

Host:

Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education and Programs

 

Resources:

 

George C. Marshall International Center

Web: https://www.georgecmarshall.org/

 

University of North GeorgiaWeb: https://ung.edu/

Corps of Cadets: https://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/index.php

 

UNG-Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies Symposium (6-7 April 2022):

United States Higher Education & National Security

Web: https://ung.edu/institute-leadership-strategic-studies/annual-symposium/2022-symposium.php

 

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AUSA is teaming up with Operation Deploy Your Dress (ODYD) in their mission to deploy America's patriotism one dress at a time. Yvonne Coombes, ODYD Executive Director and co-founder gives insight on how together we will be able to offer new and gently used formal wear to military members and spouses. Hear about ODYD’s latest efforts including their new Bridal Boutique and upcoming pop-up event at AUSA. To learn more about Operation Deploy Your Dress please check out their website linked in the resource section below. 

 

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Guest: Yvonne Coombes, Operation Deploy Your Dress, Executive Director and Co-Founder

 

 

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

 

  

Resources: 

 

Operation Deploy Your Dress (ODYD) 

Website: https://operationdeployyourdress.org/

Facebook: @OperationDeployYourDress

Instagram: @ODYD1

Instagram: @ODYDBridal

Twitter: @ODYD2017

What’s happening at AUSA’s 2021 Annual Meeting? Join us to hear about the Reserve Component opportunities & highlights at this year's symposium. Discussing this year’s events are three premier leaders from the U.S. Army’s Reserve Component community, LTG (Ret.) Jack Stultz, AUSA Board Member, MG John Andonie, Deputy Director, Army National Guard, and Mr. Stephen Austin, Assistant Chief of Army Reserve. Listen as they describe what you can expect at this year’s conference and developments within the Army Reserve and National Guard component.

 

For more information on the Annual Meeting please check out the resource section below.

 

 

 

·       Host:

o COL(Ret.) Stanley Crow, AUSA’s former Director, Chapter and Region Support & National Guard Affairs

 

 

·       Guests:  

o   LTG (Ret.) Jack Stultz, AUSA Board Member

o   MG John Andonie, Deputy Director, Army National Guard

o   Mr. Stephen Austin, Assistant Chief of Army Reserve

 

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Resources: 

 

AUSA Registration

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

 

U.S. Army Reserve

Web: https://www.usar.army.mil/

FB: @usarmyreserve

Twitter: @USArmyReserve

IG: @USArmyReserve

 

 

U.S. National Guard

Web: https://www.nationalguard.com/

FB: @thenationalguard  

Twitter: @usnationalguard

IG: @us.nationalguard

Join us for an exciting episode highlighting career opportunities the Army offers from utilizing the power of music to jumping out of airplanes. Hear first-hand from our guests, SGM Denver Dill, West Point Army Music Analytics Team Leader, and SFC David Flynn, U.S. Army Competition Parachutist for the Golden Knights as they share their paths into their unique careers. Plus, hear final remarks from our co-host, LTC Brittany Lloyd, as she bids farewell to AUSA.

 

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Guests: 

SGM Denver Dill, West Point Army Music Analytics Team Leader

SFC David Flynn, U.S. Army Competition Parachutist, Golden Knights

 

Hosts: 

Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education & Programs 

LTC Brittany Lloyd, AUSA’s U.S. Army Fellow 

Resources: 

 

United States Military Academy West Point Army Band

Web: https://westpointband.com/

FB: @westpointband

IG: @westpointband

Twitter:@westpointband

 

 

Golden Knights

Web: https://www.goarmy.com/events/golden-knights.html

FB: @usarmygoldenknights

IG:@armygoldenknights

Twitter:@ArmyGK

Culture change is happening in the U.S. Army. AUSA’s SMA(R) Dailey interviews the Army’s SMA Grinston, about the changing the culture of the Army where engaged leaders build cohesive teams that are highly trained, disciplined, and fit. 

 

Guest: SMA Michael A. Grinston, Sergeant Major of the Army

 

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

 

Resources:

 

Sergeant Major of the Army

Web: https://www.army.mil/leaders/sma/

Twitter: @16thSMA

 

AUSA’s NCO & Soldier Programs

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

Twitter (Dailey): @15thSMA

 

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PCS moves can be stressful. To ease your concerns we have Mrs. McConville, Mrs. Grinston, and Mrs. Raines joining us to provide their words of wisdom. Learn how resources such as the Army PCS Move app can assist military families make their next duty station change a smooth process. For more information on the app and additional resources please see the resource section below.

 

 

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

 

 

Guests: 

Maria McConville, Spouse of the Army Chief of Staff

Alexandra Grinston, Spouse of the Sergeant Major of the Army

Brittany Raines, AUSA’s 2020 Volunteer Family of the Year Recipient

 

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Resources: 

Military OneSource

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

Army PCS Move App