AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast

AUSA's 2020 Volunteer Family of the Year joins us to share how they make time to make a difference. SSG Casey Raines and Brittany Raines share why volunteerism is family value for the Raines family. Learn how they connected with their local AUSA chapters to give back and build community. Listen as they share advice for families who are considering joining the Army family. To find an AUSA Chapter near you please check out our website linked in the resource section below.    Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.    Hosts:  Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness  SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs   Guests:  SSG Casey Raines, U.S. Army Brittany Raines, AUSA’s Fort Leonard Wood Mid-Missouri Chapter Executive Secretary      Resources:  AUSA Chapters Website: https://www.ausa.org/search/chapters   AUSA Fort Leonard Wood-Mid Missouri Chapter Facebook: @midmoausa

There is no shame in seeking help. Dr. James Helis of the Army Resiliency Directorate joins AUSA’s Dan Roper to talk about the Army Suicide Prevention Program. They discuss how the Army is addressing the complex challenge of death by suicide, and how it is taking steps to identify and influence the many factors that may help in preventing this harmful behavior. September may be Suicide Prevention Month but taking care of our Soldiers is a year-round activity.   Guest: James A. Helis, PhD, Director, Army Resilience Directorate Host: COL (Ret) Dan Roper, AUSA’s Director of National Security Studies   Resources:   Army Resilience DirectorateWeb: https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/   Army Suicide Prevention ProgramWeb: https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/suicide-prevention/index.html   Military Crisis LineWeb: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/military-crisis-linePhone: 800-273-8255Text: 838255   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

An Army Recruiter, SFC Quoya Dubose, and recent Army recruit and former AUSA National Security Analyst, 2LT Jeremiah Rozman, join us to share their journey to joining the Army. Learn about the recruiting process and the benefits to starting career in the Army. Additionally, we welcome our new co-host, LTC CJ Langley, AUSA’s new U.S. Army Fellow, to his first podcast with us. To learn more about Army career opportunities please see the resource section below.   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.  Hosts:  Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education & Programs  LTC CJ Langley, AUSA’s U.S. Army Fellow    Guests:  SFC Quoya Dubose, U.S. Army 2LT Jeremiah Rozman, U.S. Army   Resources:  U.S. Army Careers Web: https://www.goarmy.com/ FB/Twitter/IG:@GoArmy FB:@goarmyarlingtonva 

Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP) works to transition our wounded warriors and their families back to the force or back to civilian life through medical care, rehabilitation, professional development, and other efforts. Hear how the ARCP’s Adaptive Sports program has helped over 80,000 Soldiers adapt and overcome. SFC (Ret.) Gabi Cha and SSG (Ret.) Beth King, who are a part of the Army Recovery Care Program, joins us to share how the Adaptive Sports program has assisted them through their recovery process. For more information on the Army Recovery Care Program please check out the resource section below.   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.    Host:  SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs       Guests:  SFC Gabi Cha, U.S. Army Retired SSG Beth King, U.S. Army Retired      Resources:    Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP) Facebook: @usarmycp Twitter: @armyWCT LinkedIn: @usarmycp   Department of Defense Warrior Games Web: https://www.dodwarriorgames.com/ Facebook: @WarriorGames Twitter: @warriorgames IG: @dodwarriorgames

Known as “Freedom’s Guardian,” the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) is the Army’s largest command. SMA(R) Dailey interviews CSM Todd Sims, the senior enlisted leader for FORSCOM. Based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the command consists of more than 750,000 soldiers and is responsible for providing ready forces to meet combatant commander requirements around the world. Guest: CSM Todd Sims, Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Forces Command Host: SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs   Resources:U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)Web: https://www.army.mil/forscomAUSA’s NCO & Soldier ProgramsWeb: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiersTwitter (Dailey): @15thSMARecommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

It’s back to school time! Holly Dailey welcomes Maria McConville and Alexandra Grinston along with Shannon George of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) to discuss resources and tips for military families, the adults and the kids, preparing for the new school year. Guests: Maria McConville, Spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Army Alexandra Grinston, Spouse of the Sergeant Major of the Army Shannon George, Trainer and CONNECT Coordinator, Military Child Education Coalition Host: Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness   Resources:   Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)Web: https://www.militarychild.org/SchoolQuest: https://schoolquest.militarychild.org/Military Student Consultant (Free): msc@militarychild.org   Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA)Web: https://www.dodea.edu/School Liaison Officers: https://www.dodea.edu/partnership/schoolliaisonofficers.cfmDODEA Virtual School: Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program (E2P2): https://www.dodea.edu/dvs/e2p2.cfm   Tutor.com for U.S. Military FamiliesWeb: https://military.tutor.com/   Military OneSourceWeb: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/   Army Emergency Relief (AER)Web: https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/   Association of the United States Army (AUSA)Web: https://www.ausa.org/Scholarships: https://www.ausa.org/scholarships   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

Join us to find out the latest updates in Army Talent Management initiatives for warrant officers and NCOs. Learn about the mission of the task force, the Army’s progress to modernize its talent management, and how the task force is assisting the Army to embrace the changes. For more information please check out the resource section below. Host: SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs Guests:  LTC Joe Weinburgh, U.S. Army Talent Management Task Force CW5 Rick Knowlton, U.S. Army Talent Management Task Force SGM Stephen McDonald, U.S. Army Talent Management Task Force Resources: U.S. Army Talent ManagementWeb: www.talent.army.mil

Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) will be the unifying capability that brings the military ecosystem together -- from its multi-domain warfighting capability to a transformation in its acquisition system – to enhance deterrence in great power competition. Approved by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in May 2021, JADC2 will touch nearly everything the Army does. AUSA’s Dan Roper interviews COL Andre’ B. Abadie, PhD, who leads Army Futures Command initiatives on the Network, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber supporting Project Convergence and JADC2. Tune in to learn more about JADC2’s potential impact on military operations. Guest: COL Andre' (Dre’) B. Abadie, PhD, Solutions Architect (Networks-AI-Cyber), Project Convergence & JADC2, United States Army Futures Command Host: COL (Ret) Dan Roper, AUSA’s National Security Studies Director   Resources:   U.S. Army Futures CommandWeb: https://www.armyfuturescommand.com/Project Convergence: https://armyfuturescommand.com/convergence/   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

How are students building ethical leadership skills as they prepare for military careers? Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education & Programs, interviews Billy Wells of University of North Georgia and Ken Tyler of the George C. Marshall International Center about the leadership development opportunities their organizations provide.   Guests: Ken Tyler, Vice President of Development, George C. Marshall International Center COL(R) Billy Wells, Senior Vice President for Leadership and Global Engagement, University of North Georgia   Host: Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education and Programs   Resources:   George C. Marshall International Center Web: https://www.georgecmarshall.org/   University of North GeorgiaWeb: https://ung.edu/ Corps of Cadets: https://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/index.php   UNG-Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies Symposium (6-7 April 2022): United States Higher Education & National Security Web: https://ung.edu/institute-leadership-strategic-studies/annual-symposium/2022-symposium.php   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

AUSA is teaming up with Operation Deploy Your Dress (ODYD) in their mission to deploy America's patriotism one dress at a time. Yvonne Coombes, ODYD Executive Director and co-founder gives insight on how together we will be able to offer new and gently used formal wear to military members and spouses. Hear about ODYD’s latest efforts including their new Bridal Boutique and upcoming pop-up event at AUSA. To learn more about Operation Deploy Your Dress please check out their website linked in the resource section below.    Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.    Guest: Yvonne Coombes, Operation Deploy Your Dress, Executive Director and Co-Founder     Host: Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness      Resources:    Operation Deploy Your Dress (ODYD)  Website: https://operationdeployyourdress.org/ Facebook: @OperationDeployYourDress Instagram: @ODYD1 Instagram: @ODYDBridal Twitter: @ODYD2017

What’s happening at AUSA’s 2021 Annual Meeting? Join us to hear about the Reserve Component opportunities & highlights at this year's symposium. Discussing this year’s events are three premier leaders from the U.S. Army’s Reserve Component community, LTG (Ret.) Jack Stultz, AUSA Board Member, MG John Andonie, Deputy Director, Army National Guard, and Mr. Stephen Austin, Assistant Chief of Army Reserve. Listen as they describe what you can expect at this year’s conference and developments within the Army Reserve and National Guard component.   For more information on the Annual Meeting please check out the resource section below.       ·       Host: o COL(Ret.) Stanley Crow, AUSA’s former Director, Chapter and Region Support & National Guard Affairs     ·       Guests:   o   LTG (Ret.) Jack Stultz, AUSA Board Member o   MG John Andonie, Deputy Director, Army National Guard o   Mr. Stephen Austin, Assistant Chief of Army Reserve   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.      Resources:    AUSA Registration Web: https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/2021/register.cfm   U.S. Army Reserve Web: https://www.usar.army.mil/ FB: @usarmyreserve Twitter: @USArmyReserve IG: @USArmyReserve     U.S. National Guard Web: https://www.nationalguard.com/ FB: @thenationalguard   Twitter: @usnationalguard IG: @us.nationalguard

Join us for an exciting episode highlighting career opportunities the Army offers from utilizing the power of music to jumping out of airplanes. Hear first-hand from our guests, SGM Denver Dill, West Point Army Music Analytics Team Leader, and SFC David Flynn, U.S. Army Competition Parachutist for the Golden Knights as they share their paths into their unique careers. Plus, hear final remarks from our co-host, LTC Brittany Lloyd, as she bids farewell to AUSA.   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.    Guests:  SGM Denver Dill, West Point Army Music Analytics Team Leader SFC David Flynn, U.S. Army Competition Parachutist, Golden Knights   Hosts:  Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education & Programs  LTC Brittany Lloyd, AUSA’s U.S. Army Fellow  Resources:    United States Military Academy West Point Army Band Web: https://westpointband.com/ FB: @westpointband IG: @westpointband Twitter:@westpointband     Golden Knights Web: https://www.goarmy.com/events/golden-knights.html FB: @usarmygoldenknights IG:@armygoldenknights Twitter:@ArmyGK

Culture change is happening in the U.S. Army. AUSA’s SMA(R) Dailey interviews the Army’s SMA Grinston, about the changing the culture of the Army where engaged leaders build cohesive teams that are highly trained, disciplined, and fit.    Guest: SMA Michael A. Grinston, Sergeant Major of the Army   Host: SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs   Resources:   Sergeant Major of the Army Web: https://www.army.mil/leaders/sma/ Twitter: @16thSMA   AUSA’s NCO & Soldier Programs Web: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiers Twitter (Dailey): @15thSMA   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

PCS moves can be stressful. To ease your concerns we have Mrs. McConville, Mrs. Grinston, and Mrs. Raines joining us to provide their words of wisdom. Learn how resources such as the Army PCS Move app can assist military families make their next duty station change a smooth process. For more information on the app and additional resources please see the resource section below.     Host: Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness      Guests:  Maria McConville, Spouse of the Army Chief of Staff Alexandra Grinston, Spouse of the Sergeant Major of the Army Brittany Raines, AUSA’s 2020 Volunteer Family of the Year Recipient   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.    Resources:  Military OneSource Web: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ Army PCS Move App 

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   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.