AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast

The U.S. Army’s 2021 Best Warrior Competition winners represent Army Futures Command and Army Pacific. SMA(R) Dailey interviews NCO of the Year SSG Adam L. Krauland, and Soldier of the Year SGT Justin J. Earnhart. They discuss their personal and military background, where they started and what made them decide to compete for the Best Warrior title.
Guests:SSG Adam L. Krauland, NCO of the Year, U.S. Army Pacific
SGT Justin J. Earnhart, Soldier of the Year, U.S. Army Futures Command
Host: SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs
 
Resources:
U.S. Army Best Warrior CompetitionWeb: https://www.army.mil/bestwarrior/AUSA’s NCO & Soldier ProgramsWeb: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiersTwitter (Dailey): @15thSMA
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The fight to control Berlin after World War II served as the opening battle of the Cold War. Giles Milton, author of Checkmate in Berlin: The Cold War Showdown That Shaped the Modern World,  joins AUSA’s Joe Craig to discuss his gripping new book that showcases how Colonel Frank “Howlin’ Mad” Howley and other Western leaders faced down their Soviet counterparts when the Iron Curtain fell across Europe.
Guest: Giles Milton, author of Checkmate in Berlin: The Cold War Showdown That Shaped the Modern World
Host: Joe Craig, AUSA’s Book Program Director
 
Resources:
 
Henry Holt/Macmillan Publishers:Checkmate in Berlin: The Cold War Showdown That Shaped the Modern World
 
Giles Milton, AuthorWeb: https://www.gilesmilton.com/
 
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How is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) driving innovation?  Dr. David Pittman, Director of the USACE Engineer Research and Development Center, joins AUSA’s Dan Roper to discuss USACE Innovation Summit 2021, an event to showcase state-of-the-art work happening across the Corps and how USACE is shifting to a culture of taking chances with forward-thinking innovation.  This second annual event will not only emphasize technology but other essential aspects of innovation including business practices and people. The virtual symposium, taking place 25-29 October 2021 is free to attend, but please register in advance.
Guest: Dr. David W. Pittman, Director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center and Director of Research and Development and Chief Scientist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Host: COL (Ret) Dan Roper, AUSA’s Director of National Security Studies
 
Resources:
 
19 May 2021 - AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast episode with LTG SpellmonSpecial Edition: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
 
USACE Innovation Summit 2021Innovation to Impact: Leading from the FutureVirtual Event – 25-29 OctoberWeb: www.usaceinnovationsummit.org
 
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)Web: www.erdc.usace.army.mil
 
U.S. Army Corps of EngineersWeb: https://www.usace.army.mil/
 
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Learn how financial readiness contributes to mission readiness with our guest, Robyn Mroszczyk, AFC. Hear how our soldiers and families can equip themselves with the financial education necessary to ensure the success of our families and the Army. To learn more please check out the resource section below. 
 
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Guest: Robyn Mroszczyk, AFC, Financial Education Program Manager, Soldier & Family Readiness Division, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9 
 
Host: Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness
 
Resources: 
 
Financial Frontline
Website: https://financialfrontline.org/
 
USARMY Pentagon HQDA DCS G-9 Mailbox Financial Literacy
Email: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-dcs-g-9.mbx.financial-literacy@army.mil

How is the Army transforming for the future? The Honorable Christine E. Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, joins AUSA’s GEN(R) Brown to talk about her approach to the new role including a focus on people first, modernization, budget and more.
Guest: The Honorable Christine E. Wormuth, Secretary of the Army
Host: GEN (Ret) Robert (Bob) B. Brown, AUSA’s President and CEO
Resources:
AUSA 2021 Annual Meeting & Exposition (11-13 October)America’s Army and its People: Transforming for the FutureWeb: https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/2021/index.cfm
 
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What are the keys to success for military family transitions? We have a treat today with SMA Michael Grinston and his wife Alexandra joining AUSA’s SMA (R) Daniel and Holly Dailey to share tips on settling into a new location, including Army programs that can help.
Also, what’s coming up at the #AUSA2021 Annual Meeting for NCOs and families? The Senior Enlisted Couple for the Army also describe the events they are participating in at AUSA’s 2021 Annual Meeting (11-13 Oct): Family Forums, Senior Leader Town Hall and Modern Protocol & Evolving Traditions.
 
Guests:SMA Michael Grinston, Sergeant Major of the Army
Alexandra Grinston, Spouse of the Sergeant Major of the Army
 
Hosts:SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs
Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness
 
Resources:
 
AUSA 2021 Annual Meeting & Exposition (11-13 October)
America’s Army and its People: Transforming for the Future
Web: https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/2021/index.cfm
 
Military OneSource
Web: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
 
AUSA’s NCO & Soldier Programs
Web: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiers
Twitter (Dailey): @15thSMA
 
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“Legacy of Honor” is the New Mexico National Guard’s motto. SMA(R) Dailey welcomes CSM Robbie D. Cantrell, State Command Sergeant Major, New Mexico Army National Guard to discuss its militia roots, and how the organization now supports United States and the state of New Mexico in day-to-day domestic missions and national anomalies like the pandemic. For instance, its “Task Force COVID” delivered food and water to pueblos, tribal land and communities in need, supported COVID testing and vaccinations, and more.
Guest: CSM Robbie D. Cantrell, State Command Sergeant Major, New Mexico Army National Guard
Host: SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs
 
Resources:
New Mexico National GuardWeb: https://newmexicong.com/
AUSA’s NCO & Soldier ProgramsWeb: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiersTwitter (Dailey): @15thSMA
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Explore the lives of post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipients. Author James Kitfield joins AUSA’s Joe Craig to discuss his new book which tells the amazing stories of twenty-five Soldiers who have won the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award, for their service in Afghanistan and Iraq.
 
Guest: James Kitfield, author of In the Company of Heroes: The Inspiring Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients from America’s Longest Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
 
Host: Joe Craig, AUSA’s Book Program Director
 
Resources:
Center Street Publishing
In the Company of Heroes: The Inspiring Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients from America’s Longest Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
 
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Spotlighting AUSA’s 2021 Annual Meeting with special guest, Army Deputy Chief of Public Affairs’ Michael Brady. Mr. Brady joins AUSA’s BG(R) Jack Haley and Nzinga Curry for a sneak peek of what to expect, including top speakers, exhibits and health and safety measures. The Annual Meeting theme is “America’s Army and its People, Transforming for the Future.” The Annual Meeting will be back in person at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C., 11-13 October.
 
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Guests: 
Michael P. Brady, Principal Deputy Chief of Army Public Affairs
BG (Ret) Jack Haley, AUSA’s Vice President for Membership & Meetings
 
Host: Nzinga Curry, AUSA’s Director of Education & Programs
 
 
Resources: 
 
AUSA 2021 Annual Meeting & Exposition (11-13 October) 
America’s Army and its People: Transforming for the Future 
Web: https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/2021/index.cfm  

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. 
 
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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