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AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast

Assn. of the United States Army

AUSA’s Army Matters podcast amplifies the voices of the Total Army – one story at a time. Join hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey every other Wednesday as they interview the modern chroniclers of the Army experience to discuss inspiring leadership stories, current issues faced by soldiers, and our military families’ journeys.

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18:20

Thought Leaders: Immortal Valor

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2022/02/28

Over one million African Americans served in World War II. Not one was awarded the Medal of Honor until the Army revisited the issue almost fifty years later. Robert Child, author of Immortal Valor, joins AUSA's Joe Craig to share stories of the seven men who were finally recognized with the nation’s highest military award. Guest: Robert Child, author of Immortal Valor: The Black Medal of Honor Winners of World War II Host: Joe Craig, AUSA Book Program Director Resources: Immortal Valor: The

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30:48

Family Voices: The Piestewa Challenge – Honoring...

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2022/02/21

What is the Piestewa Challenge? Lisa Hallett, executive director and co-founder of wear blue: run to remember, tells us how you can join this challenge and honor women in combat. Learn how wear blue: run to remember has evolved into a community that honors all service members and helps others heal from the challenges of war. For more information on the Piestewa Challenge check out the resource section below. Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at

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27:07

Leading Great Teams: Senior NCOs Build and Lead...

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2022/02/14

Senior Non-commissioned officers build and lead disciplined, lethal, cohesive, and honorable teams. COL (Ret) Scott Halstead, Director of AUSA’s Center of Leadership, speaks with CSM Eric Buonopane of the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade about what has shaped him professionally and his philosophy on leader development. The Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade conducts transformational training to develop and deliver competent and capable Rangers, Parachutists, Jumpmasters, and

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33:58

Soldier Today: Brain Health with BrainSpan’s Dr....

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2022/02/07

Why don’t we focus more on keeping our brains healthy? A lot of research has gone into answering that question. Today, SMA(R) Dailey interviews LTC (Ret) Dr. Daniel T. Johnston about the journey of becoming a doctor, understanding the brain, and mental fitness. Dr. Johnston is a leader in preventative healthcare, brain performance, and human resilience. He also co-founded BrainSpan. BrianSpan provides healthcare providers with a scientifically validated, objective brain wellness assessment that can

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35:14

Leading Great Teams: Practicing Mission Command...

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2022/01/31

What does it take to develop trust with Company-level Commanders and First Sergeants? COL (Ret) Scott Halstead, Director of AUSA’s Center of Leadership, speaks with COL Michael Kloepper and CSM Christopher Clapin of the 173rd Airborne Brigade about what and who have shaped them as leaders. The command team then describes why their leader development program focuses on company-level Commanders and First Sergeants. Ultimately, the 173rd Airborne Brigade leader development initiatives are designed to

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21:14

Thought Leaders: Nazis on the Potomac

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2022/01/24

Fort Hunt, now an open space between the Pentagon and George Washington’s Mount Vernon, was the site of secret operations during World War II. Robert K. Sutton, author of Nazis on the Potomac, joins AUSA’s Joe Craig to discuss the military intelligence programs at the site. The American soldiers at Fort Hunt, many who were Jews that had escaped Nazi Germany as children, interrogated high-level German prisoners and analyzed captured documents to gather crucial information for commanders to win the

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22:41

Family Voices: Preparedness – Army Spouse Resource...

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2022/01/17

Are you prepared? Join us to learn how to prepare your Army spouse Resource Toolbox for the unexpected curveballs life throws. Krista Simpson Anderson, has been a military spouse for 13 years and she shares the importance of being equipped and empowered as a military spouse. Listen as she shares the resources in her toolbox and what you should have in yours. To prepare your Resource Toolbox check out the resources section below. Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at

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19:18

Army Real Talk: Celebrating 200 Episodes & BIG Future...

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2022/01/10

Never can say goodbye, instead we will say thank you! Join us as we celebrate our 200th episode and discuss what's new for the podcast in 2022. LTC Bradley Cooper, Army Real Talk’s original co-host, returns to close our final Army Real Talk segment with Nzinga Curry. Listen as they highlight some their favorite episodes and what you can expect in the new segment, Leading Great Teams. · Guest: LTC Bradley Cooper, Army Talent Management Task Force, U.S. Army · Host: Nzinga Curry,

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16:56

Soldier Today: Why be an AUSA Member?

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2022/01/03

Welcome Back! What does that mean exactly? Soldier Today sits down with Christine Lathrop, AUSA’s Deputy Director of Membership to discuss how we support soldiers, civilians and the community. For instance, did you know AUSA has 122 chapters located worldwide made up entirely of volunteers who contribute over $250,000 to awards, scholarships and support of soldier and family programs annually? You could be part of this amazing effort by joining AUSA as a member. Guest: Christine Lathrop, AUSA’s

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17:41

Thought Leaders: Pacific Fires – Long-range Strike...

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2021/12/27

We are entering a new era of missile warfare. Today Dr. Tom Karako from CSIS joins AUSA’s Dan Roper to discuss the state of Long-range Strike and Air Defense in the Indo-Pacific, particularly the challenges and opportunities associated with the proliferation of multiple weapon systems capable of hypersonic speeds and maneuver. They describe the importance of both air and missile defense and land-based long-range fires to the defense of Guam and to enable the power projection necessary to secure a

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27:21

Family Voices: AUSA’s 2021 Volunteer Family of the...

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2021/12/20

Catch up with AUSA's 2021 Volunteer Family of the Year, Tawni Dixon, and learn about ways you can give back this holiday season. Learn about their inspiration for volunteering and how their foundation has inspired boaters to volunteer their time with veterans. Hear about the award they created to recognize the difference military children are making in their communities. Mrs. Dixon reminds us the importance of spreading kindness and uplifting the community. After all, a little kindness goes a long

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17:33

Special Edition: Leaving Afghanistan, Exclusive...

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2021/12/15

Leaving Afghanistan from the perspective of a Weapons Squad Leader and a Combat Medic. This is the third in a three-part series of exclusive interviews with members of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division who describe for the first time what they saw, heard and felt as they completed the historic evacuation of more than 124,000 people from Afghanistan and closed out U.S. military operations after 20 years in country. Paratroopers SSG Austin Buchanan and SGT Jacob Black join AUSA’s Gina Cavallaro and

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11:37

Army Real Talk: Presents from Paratroopers w/ 3RD...

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2021/12/13

Hear how 82nd Airborne Division is bringing miles smiles this holiday season through their unique way of bringing holiday cheer through a program known as All American Presents from Paratroopers (A2P2). MSG Alexander Burnett, 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs NCOIC joins us to share the unit’s partnership with the Travis Mills Foundation to deliver toys to children in need this holiday. We wrap this episode with farewell remarks from 3rd Security Assistance Force Brigade Force (3rd SFAB), one of

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25:21

Special Edition: Leaving Afghanistan, Exclusive...

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2021/12/08

Leaving Afghanistan from the Company Commander and Platoon Sergeant perspectives. This is the second in a three-part series of exclusive interviews with members of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division who describe for the first time what they saw, heard and felt as they completed the historic evacuation of more than 124,000 people from Afghanistan and closed out U.S. military operations after 20 years in country. Paratroopers CPT Kyle Hawks and SFC Jeremy Brown join AUSA’s Gina Cavallaro and Scott

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34:13

Soldier Today: 2021 U.S. Army NCO Strategy Updates

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2021/12/06

What’s new in the 2021 U.S. Army NCO Strategy? Last November following the Sergeant Major of the Army’s annual initiatives brief at the 2020 AUSA annual meeting, Soldier Today reached out to TRADOC to find out more about the Army’s ongoing efforts to modernize leader development for its Non-Commissioned Officer Corps. Today CSM Daniel Hendrex will provide an update on the Army’s NCO Strategy and a few other things TRADOC has been working on since the last time we met. Guest: CSM Daniel T. Hendrex,

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19:27

Special Edition: IPPS-A 101

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2021/12/01

Money, money, money! Join us as we learn about the Army's new personnel and pay system and updates to the release timeline. Listen as COL Eggers, Division Chief, IPPS-A Functional Management Division, explains what the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) is all about and when the program will be released to active Army and Army Reserve. For more information on IPPS-A please check out the resource section below. Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email

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47:30

Special Edition: Leaving Afghanistan, Exclusive...

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2021/11/29

Leaving Afghanistan. This is the first in a three-part series of exclusive interviews with members of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division who describe for the first time what they saw, heard and felt as they completed the historic evacuation of more than 124,000 American citizens, NATO allies, and vulnerable Afghan partners from Afghanistan and closed out U.S. military operations after 20 years in country. Senior leaders MG Chris Donahue, the last U.S. Soldier to leave Afghanistan, and CSM David Pitt

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38:12

Special Edition: Healthy and Happy Holidays

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2021/11/24

The holiday season is upon us and it can be a stressful time! Learn how to celebrate the holidays “Army style” and stay healthy. Hear from Mrs. McConville and Mrs. Grinston as they share stories on how they have celebrated the holidays, the importance of taking care of yourself, and helping others. Listen as Nicole Leth, Director of Fort Belvoir Armed Forces Wellness Center and Maria Reed, Founder of Moving with the Military share tips and resources on how Army families can stay healthy and enjoy

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23:14

Thought Leaders: To Boldly Go

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2021/11/22

Science fiction can be a means grow as leaders, strategists and in dealing with conflict. Editors Jonathan Klug and Steve Leonard join AUSA’s Joe Craig to discuss their new book, To Boldly Go: Leadership, Strategy, and Conflict in the 21st Century and Beyond, which brings together expertly told stories tackling subjects like the burden of leadership, weighing experience against in intelligence in the pursuit of strategy, and the threat of depleted natural resources. Guests: Editors of To Boldly Go:

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19:58

Family Voices: United Through Reading

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast ·

2021/11/15

Hear how United Through Reading is keeping the military and their families connected through reading. Listen as Sally A. Zoll, Ed.D, CEO of United Through Reading, shares the organization’s mission to provide a bonding experience for those military families who are separated because of deployments, assignments, or training through story time. To learn more please check out their website linked in the resource section below. Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email

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