Welcome to a compelling episode of The Women in the Arena Podcast, brought to you by Iron Butterfly Media. Today, we shine a spotlight on the extraordinary journey of Command Sergeant Major (CSM) JoAnn Naumann, from her early days as a Voice Language Analyst to her current role as the Command Sergeant Major of United States Army Special Operations Command, where she is responsible for approximately 36,000 people across 80 countries. The mission of U.S. Army Special Operations Command is to organize, train, educate, man, equip, fund, administer, mobilize, deploy and sustain Army special operations forces to successfully conduct worldwide special operations, across the range of military operations, in support of regional combatant commanders, American ambassadors and other agencies as directed.

Throughout her career, CSM Naumann has been on an impressive fourteen deployments across CENTCOM and AFRICOM regions. She's taken on some pretty high-stakes roles too, like being the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) J2 Senior Enlisted Advisor and serving as Command Sergeant Major for the 15th Military Intelligence Battalion (Aerial Exploitation) within the JSOC Intelligence Brigade and Special Operations Command - Korea.

Her military education is just as extensive, including the Arabic Basic Course, Air Assault Course, and Basic Airborne Course, as well as specialized courses like the Military Freefall Course and Special Operations Forces Intel Leaders Course. She's also a graduate of the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy.

Tune in to hear CSM JoAnn Naumann's compelling journey to military leadership spanning 28 years of dedicated service. CSM Naumann shares insights on leadership and how she prioritizes wellness amidst her demanding career. Don't miss this episode for a glimpse into CSM Naumann's impactful contributions and her leadership ethos.

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