Leader's Recon

Today, Col. Leland Blanchard, the Army National Guard Chief of Training, gives best practices in managing your military career!

We discuss building an effective career map, managing that work/life balance, and finding fulfillment in what you choose to do.

Leader's Recon dives into the world of strategic planning with Col. Andy Dziengeleski, who discusses the role that strategic planners play in building the army of tomorrow.

Leader's Recon takes a look at days past with Maj. Brian Faltinson, as he discusses the role of the unit historian.

Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead joins us to discuss Maryland’s COVID-19 response, and shares lessons learned from the activation and how other states can succeed!

Staff Sergeant Jessica Smiley discusses her experiences at Ranger School all the way up to Victory Pond.

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Staff Sgt Erich Friedlien, All-Army Best Warrior Bronze Medalist, and winner of the Best Ranger competition, discusses the Best Warrior competition and shares his secrets for competition success!

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Take a dive inside the National Security Council in this episode of Leader's Recon! We discuss the role of the NSC and its effect on National Guard soldiers today. Col. Adam Ake takes us behind the closed doors, and demystifies this fascinating organization.

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Zaida Jimenez and Don Sutton sit down with Leader's Recon to talk about all the educational benefits available to National Guard Soldiers. If you are interested in furthering your education, these are the folks who help make it all happen!

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If you want to learn more about the future of army fitness and health, this is the episode of Leader's Recon for you! We sit down with the pioneers of the Army's new Holistic Health and Fitness System, as they discuss this cutting edge approach to soldier health and lethality.

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In today's episode we solve the age old mystery... What on earth is the role of the Warrant Officer? CW5 Teresa Domeier also discusses how the Warrant Officer functions as a force multiplier.

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