AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast

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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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/
 
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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
 
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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. 
 
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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
 
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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