AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast

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

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.
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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How do AUSA Chapters support Soldiers and their families? AUSA’s 122 chapters and 9 regions worldwide are primarily made up of volunteer members seeking to go the extra mile for our Soldiers and families. Highlighting AUSA’s Pikes Peak Chapter efforts at Fort Carson, Colorado and the surrounding area are SGM(Ret.) Scott Leeling, AUSA’s Pikes Peak Chapter President and Marissa Bolado, Vice President of AUSA’s Pikes Peak Chapter Family programs. They join us to provide insight and share resources available to Soldiers and their families. To learn more please check out their website linked in the resource section below. 
 
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Guests: 
SGM(Ret.) Scott A. Leeling, AUSA’s Pikes Peak Chapter President
Marissa Bolado, Vice President of AUSA’s Pikes Peak Chapter Family Programs
 
Hosts: 
Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness  
SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA’s Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs    
  
Resources: 
 
AUSA – Pikes Peak Chapter 
Website: https://www.ausappc.org/
Email: PPAUSA.FamilyPrograms@gmail.com
 
 
Social Media Handles:
FB: @PikesPeakChapterAusa