AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast

George S. Patton, Omar Bradley, and Terry de la Mesa Allen all paid tribute to MG Maurice Rose and his work leading 3rd Armored Division from Normandy into the heart of Germany. LTG(R) Dan Bolger—author of The Panzer Killers: The Untold Story of a Fighting General and His Spearhead Tank Division’s Charge into the Third Reich—joins AUSA’s Joe Craig to shine a light on this forgotten WWII battlefield leader.

Bolger was a combat commander in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. A top graduate at The Citadel and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Bolger earned a PhD in history from the University of Chicago. His military awards include five Bronze Star medals (one for valor) and the Combat Action Badge. He teaches history at North Carolina State University.

Guest: LTG (Ret) Daniel P. Bolger, author of The Panzer Killers: The Untold Story of a Fighting General and his Spearhead Tank Division’s Charge Into the Third Reich

Host: Joe Craig, AUSA’s Book Program Director

 

Resources:

 

Penguin Random HouseThe Panzer Killers: The Untold Story of a Fighting General and his Spearhead Tank Division’s Charge Into the Third Reich

 

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How do AUSA Chapters support Soldiers and their families? AUSA’s 122 chapters and 9 regions worldwide are primarily made up of volunteer members seeking to go the extra mile for our Soldiers and families. Highlighting AUSA’s Pikes Peak Chapter efforts at Fort Carson, Colorado and the surrounding area are SGM(Ret.) Scott Leeling, AUSA’s Pikes Peak Chapter President and Marissa Bolado, Vice President of AUSA’s Pikes Peak Chapter Family programs. They join us to provide insight and share resources available to Soldiers and their families. To learn more please check out their website linked in the resource section below. 

 

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Guests: 

SGM(Ret.) Scott A. Leeling, AUSA’s Pikes Peak Chapter President

Marissa Bolado, Vice President of AUSA’s Pikes Peak Chapter Family Programs

 

Hosts: 

Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness  

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

  

Resources: 

 

AUSA – Pikes Peak Chapter 

Website: https://www.ausappc.org/

Email: [email protected]

 

 

Social Media Handles:

FB: @PikesPeakChapterAusa

U.S. Army Olympians, SFC Elizabeth Marks and SGT Samantha Schultz, joins us to discuss the U.S. Army’s World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) on their way to represent Team USA in the 2020 Olympic Games. Listen as the soldier-athletes describe their accomplishments along their journey to the Olympics. Learn how WCAP offered them the opportunity to serve their country and pursue sports on an international level. To learn more about WCAP check out their website listed in the resource section below. 

 

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Guests: 

SGT Samantha Schultz, U.S. Army

SFC Elizabeth Marks, U.S. Army

 

Hosts: 

Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education & Programs 

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

  

  

Resources: 

Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP)

Web: https://www.armywcap.com

 

Social Media Handles:

FB: @USArmyWCAP

Twitter: @usarmywcap

IG:@usarmywcap

Honoring the unknown and providing inspiration for the future, the 100th Anniversary Commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier takes place throughout 2021.  Three Soldiers for Life with service at the Tomb join AUSA’s Dan Roper to describe these commemorative activities along with the Tomb’s enduring meaning.

Dedicated in 1921 as a “source of inspiration, reverence and love of country,” the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honors an unknown American warrior who “represents no section, creed or race . . . and typifies the soul of America and the supreme sacrifice of her heroic dead.” The 2021 Centennial, not only commemorates the dedication a century ago, but provides an opportunity for all Americans to reflect on the enduring meaning of the Tomb and its relevance to all citizens whether they have served in the military or not.

Guests:Richard Azzaro, President, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Foundation

COL (Ret) Joe Buche, Executive Director, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Foundation

SGM (Ret) Gavin McIlvenna, President, Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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

 

Resources:

 

Society of the Honor Guard,Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS)Web: https://tombguard.org/Centennial: https://tombguard.org/centennial

 

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier FoundationWeb: https://www.tomboftheunknownsoldierfoundation.com/

 

The Old Guard – 3d U.S. Infantry RegimentWeb: https://oldguard.mdw.army.mil/

 

Arlington CemeteryTomb of the Unknown Soldier:https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-SoldierTomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial (TUS-100):https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/TUS-100

 

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What’s new at Army Futures Command? SMA(R) Dailey interviews CSM Michael A. Crosby, Command Sergeant Major, Army Futures Command. They give an overview of AFC, its modernization efforts, Project Convergence updates, key milestones and accomplishments that lie ahead, and how the Defense budget might negatively affect modernization efforts.

Guest: CSM Michael A. Crosby, Command Sergeant Major, Army Futures Command

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

Resources:

Army Futures Command

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

Web: https://www.armyfuturescommand.com/ 

 

AUSA’s NCO & Soldier Programs

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

Twitter (Dailey): @15thSMA

How does the Army’s FY 2022 Budget support people, readiness and modernization? The Army’s Budget Director, MG Paul Chamberlain, joins AUSA’s Mark Haaland to share his thoughts on the new budget request. They discuss how it meets the Army’s priorities for people, readiness and modernization while fulfilling requirements for the interim national security strategic guidance set by the current administration. They cover reductions in the FY 2022 budget, a different accounting method for other contingency operations (OCO), and the readiness of our Army to fight and win.

Guest: MG Paul A. Chamberlain, Director for Army Budget, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management & Comptroller)

Host: Mark Haaland, AUSA’s Director of Government Affairs

Resources:

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller(ASA (FM&C))Web: https://www.asafm.army.mil/

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How can the U.S. Army and NATO allies deter and defeat any threats to Europe? Today, LTG(R) Ben Hodges, former commander of U.S. Army Europe, joins AUSA’s Joe Craig to discuss the new book, Future War and the Defence of Europe, which Hodges co-wrote with retired Marine Gen. John Allen and Julian Lindley-French. It offers a major new analysis of how peace and security can be maintained in Europe amid advances in technology and a rapidly shifting strategic environment.

Guest: LTG(R) Ben Hodges, former commander of U.S. Army Europe and author of Future War and the Defence of Europe

Host: Joe Craig, AUSA’s Book Program Director

 

Resources:

Oxford University Press:Future War and the Defence of Europe

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Join us to catch up with AUSA’s former Family Readiness Director, Patricia Barron, who is now the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community & Family Policy (MC&FP). Hear about her journey from an infantry spouse to her current role. Listen as she provides insight on what the Military Community & Family Policy does and their strategic imperatives to support the needs of the Total Force. To learn more please check out Military OneSource website linked in the resource section below. 

 

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Guest: Patricia Barron, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy

 

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

   

Resources: 

 

Military OneSource

Web: www.militaryonesource.mil

 

Social Media Handles

 

FB: @military.1source

Twitter/IG: @Military1Source

Today marks the U.S. Army's 246th birthday! LTG Gary Brito, DCS G-1 and Mr. Anselm Beach joins us to highlight how far our Army has come and its commitment to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive force. Listen as they discuss the Army's work to build a culture of trust and inclusion. Learn about the progress the Army has made through efforts such as Project Inclusion, the People First Task Force, and Your Voice Matters listening tour. To learn more about Army G-1 and their efforts follow them at the social media platforms listed below. 

 

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Guests: 

LTG Gary Brito, U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1

Mr. Anslem Beach, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army – Equity Inclusion Agency

 

Hosts: 

Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education & Programs 

LTG (R) Patricia McQuistion, AUSA Senior Fellow

    

Resources: 

Army G-1

Web: http://www.army.mil/G-1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HQDAMRAG1/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MRA_G1_PAO

The Texas National Guard is made up of community members – Texans serving Texans. SMA(R) Dailey interviews CSM Jason D. Featherston, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Texas Army National Guard. They discuss the makeup of the Texas National Guard and how its civilian soldiers respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more—all with equal speed, strength and efficiency.

Guest: CSM Jason D. Featherston, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Texas Army National Guard

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

 

Resources:

Texas Military DepartmentWeb: https://tmd.texas.gov/

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

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