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TAG Talks

TAG Talks is a podcast from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command"s Adjutant General Directorate. It"s an opportunity for The Adjutant General of the Army (aka "The TAG") to address programs, policies and initiatives important to Adjutant General Corps professionals at every level.

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TAG Talks Ep. 23 -- iPERMS and Taking Care of Soldiers

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2024/06/26

In this final episode of TAG Talks Season 2, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson rounds out his time as #TAG63 hosting a discussion with Nate May, branch chief for the Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS). Download, listen and learn how iPERMS streamlines the records process and helps Take Care of Soldiers.

TAG Talks Ep. 22 -- The U.S. Army Physical Disability...

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2024/06/12

In this episode, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson, #TAG63, visits the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency at Joint Base San Antonio to sit down with Col. Dawn Paul, Senior Reserve Adjudicator and Mr. Lemuel (Lem) Chance, chief, Disability Evaluation System Operations Division to discuss the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), policies and programs and how the men and women of the PDA work hard to Take Care of Soldiers every day.

TAG Talks Ep. 21 – Army Voting Program and Military...

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2024/06/05

In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson ("TAG 63") sits down to talk with Ms. Rachel Gilman, Army Voting Action Officer and Mr. James Clawson, Army Postal Manager. Together, they discuss the Army Voting Program and military postal operations in the 2024 national election cycle. The audience will learn about the Army Voting Assistance Program, how to request and obtain an absentee ballot, deadlines for voter registration and mailing-in ballots,

TAG Talks Ep. 20 -- Data Storytelling

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2024/05/29

In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson ("TAG 63") hosts the third and final iteration of the data series featuring data experts Mr. Jordan Morrow and Maj. Tom Malejko. This final episode focuses on the importance of data storytelling and how communication can reinforce the effectiveness of data.

TAG Talks Ep. 19 -- Being Data Driven

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2024/05/22

In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson ("TAG 63") sits down with data experts Mr. Jordan Morrow, Col. Kris Saling, and Maj. Tom Malejko to discuss what being “Data Driven” really means. Learn about utilizing communication to strengthen data storytelling, bringing data analytics to life and how the Army applies these concepts to accomplish Mission Objectives.

TAG Talks Ep. 18 -- Data Literacy & What's Next?

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2024/05/15

This episode features data experts Mr. Jordan Morrow, Col. Kris Saling, and Maj. Tom Malejko. Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson, (TAG63), leads a discussion about data literacy and how data can positively impact goals and initiatives.

TAG Talks Ep. 17 - Emerging Social Media Principles...

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2024/05/08

In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory Johnson ("TAG 63") sits down with Dr. Karen Freberg, Professor of Strategic Communications, to discuss the emerging principles and practices for social media. Learn about how to successfully execute a brand, content creation strategy, educational resources, and predictions into the future of the ever-evolving realm of social media.

Tag Talks Ep. 16 – Customer Experience

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2024/05/01

Soldiers having a good customer experience is an integral part of working in the Army's human resources space here at the Human Resources Command. In this episode of TAG Talks, Brig. Gen. Gregory Johnson, TAG 63, discusses customer experience with Annie O'Connor and Jennifer Locke. The three define customer experience and customer service and outline how TAGD and HRC are pioneering ways to help Soldiers, veterans, and Family members.

TAG Talks Ep. 15 – Taking Care of Soldiers via Social...

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2024/04/29

In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson ("TAG 63") sits down with The Adjutant General Directorate's Social Media team, Capt. Adrienn Halland and Ms. Kadence Baker to discuss how Social Media enhances The Adjutant General Directorate's mission to take care of Soldiers, Veterans and Families. This episode discusses The Adjutant General's presence on different platforms, how engaging with Soldiers has enhanced customer service, and how social media

TAG Talks Ep.14 - A Conversation with Modern War...

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2024/04/22

In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory Johnson ("TAG 63") had a conversation with Mr. John Spencer, the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies for the Modern War Institute at West Point. This episode delves into Mr. Spencer's book, "Connected Soldiers" and how Soldiers and their connections on the Battlefield continue to change.

TAG Talks Ep. 13 -- Understanding Your GI Bill Options

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2024/04/15

In this episode of TAG Talks, The Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson (“TAG 63”) sits down to discuss aspects of the GI Bill with Soldier Programs and Services Division Chief Col. Carlos Oquendo and Education Incentives Branch GI Bill Team Lead Mr. Erik Lohof.In an effort to #TakeCareOfPeople, the GI Bill provides financing options for Soldier higher education. Learn about the three different parts of the GI Bill

TAG Talks Ep. 12 -- Army Service Center

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2024/03/27

In this edition of The Adjutant General (TAG) Talks Podcast, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson (“TAG 63”) sits down to discuss the Army Service Center and how their customer service initiatives #TakeCareOfPeople. This episode features Army Service Center Deputy Director, Parnell Plessl, and Customer Service Branch Chief, Shelly Dezelich.Providing excellent customer service is what drives the Army Service Center. They have created a Veterans S1, automated iPerms to cut down “perm” time for records from

TAG Talks Ep. 11 -- Officer Promotions

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2024/03/13

From boards to promotions, Officer Promotions are an integral part of a Soldier’s Career. Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson (“TAG 63”) sat down with Officer Promotions Chief, Major Brian Johnston and Colonel Mike Miller, the DA Secretariat Chief, to discuss all things Officer Promotions. This episode discusses the importance of keeping your IPPS-A data current, demystifying common misconceptions about boards, and how the Officer Promotions team is working to streamline the promotion process.

TAG Talks Ep. 10 -- Military Pay

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2024/03/13

In this edition of The Adjutant General (TAG) Talks Podcast, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson (“TAG 63”) discusses the Military Pay transition from the legacy system to IPPS-A with COL Keith Toler and SGM Dimas Fonseca.Putting Soldiers First, especially when it comes to their livelihood, is of utmost importance. Military Pay is currently a hybrid environment; transitioning to IPPS-A is the modern pay solution. COL Toler and SGM Fonseca detail improving this environment and the operationalization of

TAG Talks Ep. 9 - Be Data Literate (TAG's Book Club...

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2024/02/12

In this inaugural edition of the The Adjutant General’s Book Club, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson (“TAG 63”) discusses the book Be Data Literate with author Jordan Morrow.We operate in a world flooded with data, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics. A world with a ton of buzz words, business jargon, and advanced terminology. Listen to them discuss how to make people comfortable and confident using data. Morrow describes the four characteristics of data literacy as the ability to read, work

TAG Talks Ep.8 – Data Literacy

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2024/01/29

Are you data literate? Can you read, work with, analyze and communicate with data? How do you use data as a support tool to make decisions? In this episode, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson, “TAG 63” talks with Jordan Morrow, author of “Be Data Driven: How Organizations Can Harness the Power of Data,” who is also known as the “godfather of data literacy.” They discuss the various uses of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to make decisions. Listen as they demystify AI, what it means to be data

TAG Talks Ep. 7 -- IPPS-A One Year Anniversary

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2023/12/19

This episode celebrates the one-year anniversary since the Release 3 launch of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) for active component Soldiers. With IPPS-A, now every Soldier has one record that stays with them for their entire military career, regardless of unit, location, or component. Listen as Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson (TAG 63), IPPS-A Director Col. Rebecca Lust and CW5 Maria Martinez, Warrant Officer Advisor to the Adjutant General, share their observations on the

TAG Talks Ep. 6 -- Enlisted Promotions

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2023/05/31

Sgt. Maj. Nephoteria S. O’Meally, Enlisted Promotions Branch manager, joins Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson, The 63rd Adjutant General of the Army, to discuss enlisted promotions and detail what Soldiers can do to proactively ensure their rank advancements are not delayed. Joining the conversation are Sgt. 1st Class Albert G. Thomas, junior enlisted promotions noncommissioned officer in charge, and Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer D. Buckley, senior enlisted promotions NCOIC. For more information, visit the

TAG Talks Ep. 5 -- The Board Process

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2023/04/11

Ever wonder how the HQDA Board Process works at HRC? Beyond the release of a MILPER announcing the board and the Memorandum of Instruction to board members; this episode describes how board members are selected, the information visible to them while the board is in session and the laws and rules they must follow. Along the way, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson, “TAG 63” dispels some board myths, addresses the importance of the My Board File review and details the impact of adverse actions with guests

TAG Talks Ep. 4 -- DA Secretariat & My Board File

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2023/02/15

Verifying the accuracy of your Board File is an essential task prior to a Centralized Promotion Selection Board. If you’re scheduled for a FY23 board, you might want to know how your records will appear to board members now that IPPS-A is live. On this episode of TAG Talks, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Johnson hosts Capt. Adrienn Halland and Capt. Sean Truczinskas, board recorders for the DA Secretariat. Listen as these subject matter experts discuss the four phases of transition and their interaction with

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