AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast

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

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
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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