TRADOC Talks

Maj. Gen. Daniel Christian hosts U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command internship program supervisors as well as past and present interns to discuss the variety of program available through the command and Army as a whole.

Leading generations expert, Jason Dorsey, President of The Center for Generational Kinetics, a global Gen Z research, strategy, and keynote speaking firm, discusses Gen Z and their unique knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences. Gen. Paul E. Funk, II, Command General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, joins the conversation to discuss how the Army can recruit, retain and lead this generation who is the future of the Army.

Mr. Charles Bowery, Executive Director for the U.S. Center of Military History joined Maj. Gen. Daniel Christian, Deputy Chief of Staff for TRADOC, to discuss how the Army's history has shaped the force it is today.

Karen Costello, associate at Booz Allen Hamilton focusing on the firm’s human performance capability; Andy Riise, retired Army lieutenant colonel and mental fitness coach for the Cincinnati Reds; and Maj. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, commanding general of the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military History, discuss Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F), specifically the role mental readiness plays in Soldiers being ready and lethal.

Karen Costello, associate for Booz Allen Hamilton focusing on the firm’s human performance capability; Andy Riise, retired Army lieutenant colonel, mental skills coach for the Cincinnati Reds; and Maj. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, commanding general of the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military History discuss Holistic Health and Fitness or H2f, specifically the importance of mental readiness.

Karen Costello, associate at Booz Allen Hamilton focusing on the firm’s human performance capability; Andy Riise, retired Army lieutenant colonel and mental fitness coach for the Cincinnati Reds; and Maj. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, commanding general of U.S. Army Center for Initial Training discuss Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F), specifically building mental readiness.

Edward "Obbie West" Wilson, a spoken word artist and retired U.S. Army Soldier for Life, joins the leader professional development webinar to provide his insights and real world examples on how to address directly the issues of sexual assault and harassment. Maj. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard hosts.

A distinguished panel of guests including MG(P) Maria Gervais, CSM Hilda Garcia, CPT Emily Bessler, and SFC Leigh Ann Hester discuss the best strategies for navigating an Army career.

Hosted by

MG Dan Christian

Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Justin “JP” Lane speaks about overcoming adversity and adapting. JP Lane is a double amputee who was hit by a 200lb IED in Afghanistan while on a route clearance mission. After losing both of his legs and undergoing more than 25 surgeries, JP decided to use his story, perseverance, faith, and “never give up” mindset to inspire and help others. Hosting today is TRADOC's Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Hendrex.

Every individual has a set of ethics, so how does an orgaanization develop its overarching principles? How is the Army incorporating ethics training into its programs for all Soldiers, Civilians, and Solders for Life? How is the Army dealing with significant national issues related to values and ethics? All this and more are discussed wtih retired General Carter Ham, president and CEO of the Association of the United States Army and Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commanding general, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.