From Unit Awards to Foreign Badges, the Awards & Decorations Branch Chief Maj. Grekii Fielder, and policy specialists CW4 Detricia Wikstrom and Mr. Dennis Christensen provide some insight on key awards functions. On this TAG Talks episode, listen as Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson discusses Unit Awards for Afghanistan; foreign badges/awards, and recognition for service under Named/Unnamed Operations with the Army Awards Team. For more information, visit the Awards & Decorations page on www.hrc.army.mil.

TAG Talks -- Ep.3 Awards & Decorations

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In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory Johnson ("TAG 63") had a conversation with Mr. John Spencer, the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies for the Modern War Institute at West Point. This episode delves into Mr. Spencer's book, "Connected Soldiers" and how Soldiers and their connections on the Battlefield continue to change.

TAG Talks Ep.14 - A Conversation with Modern War Institute's John Spencer

In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson (“TAG 63”) sits down to discuss aspects of the GI Bill with Soldier Programs and Services Division Chief Col. Carlos Oquendo and Education Incentives Branch GI Bill Team Lead Mr. Erik Lohof.
                                                             
In an effort to #TakeCareOfPeople, the GI Bill provides financing options for Soldier higher education. Learn about the three different parts of the GI Bill along with their intricacies including: eligibility, requirements, transferring education benefits, and more.

TAG Talks Ep. 13 -- Understanding Your GI Bill Options

In this edition of The Adjutant General (TAG) Talks Podcast, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson (“TAG 63”) sits down to discuss the Army Service Center and how their customer service initiatives #TakeCareOfPeople. This episode features Army Service Center Deputy Director, Parnell Plessl, and Customer Service Branch Chief, Shelly Dezelich.
Providing excellent customer service is what drives the Army Service Center. They have created a Veterans S1, automated iPerms to cut down “perm” time for records from weeks to mere hours, and they continue to innovate with AI and data for the future- modernizing on the fly. Their data suggests that someone researching a problem independently could take hours; Calling the Army Service Center Helpdesk can resolve a problem within minutes. Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families are encouraged to reach out to the Helpdesk, 1-888-276-9472, to receive assistance with any number of issues they may be experiencing.

TAG Talks Ep. 12 -- Army Service Center

From boards to promotions, Officer Promotions are an integral part of a Soldier’s Career. Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson (“TAG 63”) sat down with Officer Promotions Chief, Major Brian Johnston and Colonel Mike Miller, the DA Secretariat Chief, to discuss all things Officer Promotions. This episode discusses the importance of keeping your IPPS-A data current, demystifying common misconceptions about boards, and how the Officer Promotions team is working to streamline the promotion process.

TAG Talks Ep. 11 -- Officer Promotions

In this edition of The Adjutant General (TAG) Talks Podcast, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson (“TAG 63”) discusses the Military Pay transition from the legacy system to IPPS-A with COL Keith Toler and SGM Dimas Fonseca.

Putting Soldiers First, especially when it comes to their livelihood, is of utmost importance. Military Pay is currently a hybrid environment; transitioning to IPPS-A is the modern pay solution. COL Toler and SGM Fonseca detail improving this environment and the operationalization of IPPS-A training.  Listen to them discuss overcoming challenging elements of this transition and the “Back to Basics” approach.

TAG Talks -- Ep.3 Awards & Decorations

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