The FORSCOM Frontline
By FORSCOM Frontline
The FORSCOM FrontlineMar 16, 2023
The Crucible - The JRTC Experience' Podcast
This week we are sharing an episode from The Crucible - The JRTC Experience' Podcast, featuring a conversation with Gen. Andrew Poppas, the FORSCOM Commanding General.
In this episode we discuss warfighting, building lethality, and combat readiness of our formations. Specifically, we look at how = adopting a “fight tonight” mindset while simultaneously keeping an eye towards modernization will enable us to win the next fight. Combat training centers are critical for building lethality into our formations; leaders develop critical skills as they work through the friction of simulated combat. An area that is incredibly difficult, but equally important for leaders is master, is shifting from focusing “down and in” to “up and out” to assist your higher headquarters as well as adjacent unit coordination.
The Bataan Memorial Death March
Join us for a conversation with two #Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain "Patriots", stationed at Fort Johnson, La., about the participation in the Bataan Memorial Death March at U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range. They talk about their preparation for the event and what it meant to participate.
Joining the Army 101
Women in the Army
Join us for a conversation with four leaders in the U.S. Army's Signal Branch, all serving in FORSCOM units at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. We talk about mentorship, the importance of work-life balance, and STEM in the Army.
Army Recruiting
Join us for a conversation with Command Sgt. Maj. Shade Munday, US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) CSM. We discuss the 'Be All You Can Be' slogan and changes in recruitment over the years. We also discuss his career, family and the current state of recruiting. GoArmy.com
Aeromedical Evacuation
Join us for a conversation with the leaders of the U.S. Army Air Ambulance Detachment at Yakima Training Center. Maj. Alec DeGroat, Detachment Commander, and Sgt. 1st Class Adrian Trujillo, Detachment Sergeant, talk about their unit's unique mission and share stories from some of their most memorable rescues.
The Bone Marrow Guy
Join us for a conversation with Spc. Christian Sutton, from the 1st Armored Division, also known as the Bone Marrow Guy. Sutton earned that name after working for register #Soldiers around the division and now the U.S. Army for bone marrow donation. He talks to us about what started this project and what he hopes to achieve.
FORSCOM's Top Enlisted Soldier: CSM TJ Holland
Join us for a conversation with FORSCOM's top enlisted Soldier, CSM TJ Holland. He shares his observations from his first 90 days in the position; how FORSCOM Soldiers are getting brilliant at the basics; and the role families play in Soldier readiness.
Season 3: Year in Review
Join FORSCOM Frontline host, Ashley Patoka, and producer, Deane Barnhardt, for a year in review. They look back at some of their favorite episodes and interviews and share some behind the scenes stories at they recap season 3 of the FORSCOM Frontline.
Finding Spiritual Purpose
Join us for a conversation with the FORSCOM Command Chaplain, Chaplain (COL) David Bowlus. We discuss spiritual readiness, finding purpose and confidential counseling. We also discuss human flourishing and how it can support suicide prevention.
They've Got Talent
Join us for a conversation with members of the 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus. The group recently competed on NBC's America's Got Talent and made it to the finals. Learn more about their experience, how they prepared and what they are doing next.
The Army's Golden Knights
Join us for a conversation with the members of the U.S. Army's parachute team, the US Army Golden Knights. Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Breeding, Sgt. 1st Class Zach Krietenstein, and Sgt. 1st Class Matt Garner share their experiences and talk about how others can start the selection process for joining the team. Learn more: https://www.goarmy.com/golden-knights.html
Fighting for the title: FORSCOM's Best Squad
Join us for a conversation with the winners of the FORSCOM Best Squad Competition -- The U.S. Army Central squad from the 116th Calvary Brigade Combat Team, Idaho National Guard. We talk to them about preparing for the U.S. Army-level competition and how they worked to build cohesion and trust within their squad.
The Army and Suicide Prevention
Join us for a conversation with Carrie Shult, the Suicide Prevention Program Manager, Army G-9. She talks about the Army's new Suicide Prevention Program policy, lethal means safety, and ACE -- the Army's premier suicide prevention training. https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/
The End of an Era
Join us as we sit down with Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims, FORSCOM Command Sergeant Major, for one final conversation before he retires next month after more than 35 years of service. He shares advice, lessons learned, and his philosophy on leading Soldiers.
Improving Quality of Life
Join us for a conversation with Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen, the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9, and Ms. Dee Geise, Director of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness, G-9. They talk with us about spouse employment, housing updates, childcare and more as they explain what the Army is doing to improve Soldier and Family Quality of Life across the Army.
75th anniversary of the Promise for the Integration of the Armed Services
Join us for a conversation with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston and #Soldiers from across Fort Liberty as they discuss the 75th anniversary of the promise for the integration of the Armed Services. They share their thoughts, experiences and talk about the importance of integration and diversity.
Army 'Chopped' Winner: EOD Soldier
Join us as for a conversation with Sgt. 1st Class Brian Colvin, an Enlisted Aide, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldier and winner of the Food Network's 'Chopped: Military Salutes' Army episode. Colvin talks to us about his time in the military, his role as an enlisted aide and his experience competing on 'Chopped'.
Olympic Gold Medalist: Amber English
Join us for a conversation with 1st Lt. Amber English, a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier and Olympic Gold Medalist. English won the gold in the Women's Skeet at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We talk about her Olympic experience and how the Army played a role in getting her there.
FORSCOM: History in the Making
Join us for a conversation with Jeff Miller, the FORSCOM Command Historian. We talk about the history of D-Day, the importance of the Normandy landing, the Army Birthday and the 50th Anniversary of FORSCOM. Miller also discusses how FORSCOM came to be and some of the books he has read while perfecting his craft as the FORSCOM historian.Listen to EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-forscom.../id1584985613 https://open.spotify.com/show/3FXb1jG7PnqdEBfc6ARYVf Watch the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/.../UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/videos#FORSCOMFrontline #PeopleFirst #Readiness #Modernization U.S. Army
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Winning the Fight for Talent
Join us for a conversation with Brig. Gen. David Gardner, the Fort Polk and JRTC Commanding General. We learn more about their campaign, Winning the Fight for Talent, and talk about quality of life initiatives, career progression and life at Fort Polk
Exercise Prominent Hunt
Join us as we learn more about 20th CBRNE Command's exercise, Prominent Hunt. Maj. Jonathan Schwarz and Maj. Aaron Heffelfinger, provide an overview of the exercise, the role of 20th CBRNE Soldiers in this interagency operation, and the value of this realistic training for the Soldiers involved.
Social Media Scams & Imposters
Join us for a conversation about social media imposters and scams. We talk about spotting fake profiles, the top 4 social media scams, and what to do if you've been a victim of either. Our guest is FORSCOM Social Media Manager, Adam Luther.
National Cybersecurity Communications and Integration Center (NCCIC): 1-888-282-0870 or www.us-cert.giv/report
FORSCOM Leaders
Join us for a conversation with Gen. Andrew Poppas, FORSCOM Commanding General, and Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims, FORSCOM CSM. We talk about winning the future fight, engaged leadership and so much more!
Celebrating Women's History Month
Join us for a conversation with three female Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division as we celebrate Women's History Month. We talk about their accomplishments, mentoring, and their advice to women considering joining the U.S. Army.
Bobby Henline: Overcoming Adversity
Join us for a conversation with former 82nd Airborne Division Soldier, Bobby Henline. Bobby was injured during a deployment in Iraq that took the lives of four other Soldiers. We talk about his efforts in preventing veteran suicides, staying resilient and finding hope.
Army Advisor Support
Join us for a conversation with Maj. Gen. Donn Hill, Commanding General of Security Force Assistance Command - SFAC, and Command Sgt. Maj. Don Ferguson, SFAC Command Sergeant Major, about the role of Security Force Assistance Brigade Soldiers in countries around the world. They also talk about what they look for in potential Advisors.
Special Feature: Connect First
This week we are sharing a conversation from another podcast. The Connect First Podcast, hosted by the I Corps Command Sergeant Major, Shawn Carns, is a new program focused on leadership and professional development. New episodes are available each month and will feature conversations with leaders from across the U.S. Army.
Their latest episode features a conversation with our FORSCOM Command Sergeant Major, Todd Sims, and discusses the importance of remaining relevant and relatable in leadership. If you like what you hear, make sure to give them a follow.
You can find Connect First here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q9mwMOyorkjPRTuiRl4cF
Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165721685
YouTube: https://youtu.be/MNtJZd4LAcs
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../9ecc55ab-fed8.../connect-first
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/connect-first
Goal Setting in the New Year
Join us as we talk with Drew Hammond, Holistic Health and Fitness director for the 44th Medical Brigade, about goal setting and how we can set ourselves up for success this year! We also hear from SGT Vincent Leonard, from the 62nd Medical Brigade, about his experience utilizing H2F to help him set goals after an injury.
Mindfulness to beat stress
With December upon us, we know that this time of year can be hectic and stressful. We partnered with our FORSCOM Holistic Health and Fitness Project Officer, Maj. Christine Matthews, to put together some mindfulness exercises that you can come back to when you start to feel overwhelmed.
82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus
Join us for a special episode with the 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus. A video of them singing 'My Girl' while waiting for an airborne jump went viral earlier this year and has kept them busy. They took some time to sing for us and to share what it is like to be part of the chorus.
The Transparent Battlefield
Join us for a conversation with Brig. Gen. Curtis Taylor, the National Training Center/Fort Irwin Commanding General. He talks to us about how NTC is preparing Soldiers for the Army of 2030. He also gives us some insight into some of the weapon systems the Army is using to improve Soldiers lethality on the future battlefield.
Honoring Veterans
Join us for a conversation with Staff Sgt. Jonathan Young and Spc. Jeremiah Rodriguez, 101st Airborne Division’s DIVARTY. We talk to them about the legacy of service in each of their families; what it means to serve; and how those who came before them impacted their decision to serve. These two Soldiers are joining us from Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania.
Beating Breast Cancer
Join us for a conversation with COL Birgit Lister, the FORSCOM Chief of Clinical Operations and Chief Nurse. She shares her story of being diagnosed with breast cancer and how she beat it. We talk about the importance of early detection, wellness exams and how your family history plays into your risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Human Resources Modernization
Join us for a conversation with Col. Rebecca Eggers and Sgt. Maj. Gary Krese, from the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army. They give us an update on the release of IPPS-A, share information on the system and talk about what Soldiers can expect when the system goes live.
The Chief of Staff of the Army
Join us for a special conversation with Gen. James McConville, the 40th Chief of Staff of the Army. We talk about his priorities, the importance of Forces Command as a force provider for the Army, recruitment, and so much more.
FORSCOM's Best Squad
Join us for a chat with the Soldiers from FORSCOM’s Best Squad as they prepare for the Army’s Best Squad Competition. We talk about how they have built cohesion within their team; what they are doing to prepare; and what it feels like for them to represent FORSCOM, the XVIII Airborne Corps, and their Division -- the 101st Airborne Division -- at the Army-level.
Spiritual Readiness: Finding Purpose
Join us for a conversation with Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Thomas Behling, the FORSCOM Chaplain, as we look at spiritual readiness -- what does it mean; why is it important; and how do we practice it? Behling also shares important information on the role Chaplains play in H2F and how they can help someone going through a crisis.
Holistic Health & Fitness: A Soldier's Story
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Pamela Lemons and Staff Sgt. Lawrence Crawford, from the 62nd Medical Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. SSG Crawford talks about how Dr. Lemons and the Holistic Health and Fitness Program have helped him work through the losses of two friends to suicide.
The CSM Perspective
Join us for a conversation with Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims, the FORSCOM Command Sergeant Major. We talk to him about engaged leadership; his conversations with Soldiers in the field; and the readiness of FORSCOM units.
He also talks to us about the FORSCOM Best Squad Competition -- what we can expect to see and the importance of the new competition.
This episode was recorded during the AUSA Warfighter Expo and Summit in August.
Building a Community
Join us for a conversation with Tawni Dixon, her family is the 2021 AUSA Army Family of the Year. She talks to us about the importance of resiliency, building a community, and understanding the resources available to military families.
Tawni's husband is Sgt. 1st Class Justin Dixon of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The Digital Garrison app & what it can do for you
Join us for a conversation with Erinn Burgess, from the Installation Management Command Public Affairs Office. She talks to us about the Digital Garrison App. She explains everything, from the information it provides to how to update your location following a PCS, and everything in between. This is a bonus episode recorded during the Inaugural AUSA Warfighter Expo and Summit in Fayetteville, NC.
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Climb to Glory
Join us for a conversation with Maj. Gen. Milford H. Beagle, Jr., the Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division. He talks to us about the importance of community relationships, engaged leadership, and new initiatives happening around the division.
I Corps: Leadership & the Indo-Pacific region
Join us for a conversation with Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson, I Corps Commanding General, and Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, I Corps Command Sergeant Major. We chat with them about the I Corps mission, the Indo-Pacific region, and the importance of engaged leadership and trust.
One last conversation with GEN Garrett
After 38 years of service, FORSCOM Commanding General, Gen. Michael X. Garrett, is retiring next month. He sits down with us to highlight lessons learned, share his advice to military families, and talk about what he is looking forward to in retirement. Don't miss this special episode and Gen. Garrett's last appearance on the podcast.
EOD Team of the Year
Last month, 20th CBRNE Command hosted the All-Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of the Year Competition. During this, five EOD team competed to be named the best team in the U.S. Army. Join us for a conversation with the winning team from the competition, Staff Sgt. Mark S. Owens and Spc. Brady L. Dunn, from the 759th Ordnance Company - EOD, 3rd EOD Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD).
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More about the Team of the Year Competition
The Women of WWII
Join us for a conversation with Maj. Gen. (ret.) Mari Eder as she shares with us some of the untold stories of the women of World War II. She talks with us about the women who were spies, the ones who helped build one of the first topographic maps, and the women of Women Air Force Service Pilots. We learn more about these women and the impact their actions had on the war.
Chaplain Curlin: A Rhyme & A Reason
Join us for a conversation with Chaplain (COL) David P. Curlin the FORSCOM Chaplain's Office Chief of Operations & Sustainment, as he discusses his unique invocation style. We also spoke with him about the feedback he has received from peers and what inspired him to think outside the box and do things a little differently.
The Army Combat Fitness Test
Join us for a conversation with Brig. Gen. John Kline, Commander of the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training, as we discuss the ACFT. We ask him some of the top questions that Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston has received from the field regarding the implementation of the ACFT and what it means for Soldiers.
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Learn more about the ACFT
Marne Guardians build community of support
Join us for a conversation about the 3rd Infantry Division’s Marne Guardian Program. We will talk with Mr. Robert Lewis, 3rd ID SHARP Program Manager, to learn more about the program, how it started and its importance. We are also joined by 3rd ID Soldiers who are currently Marne Guardians. They talk about why they wanted to be a part of the program and how they are helping their peers.
Marne Guardian Army.mil Article
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