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ARNG Leader Development Team

Welcome to the official Leader's Recon Podcast hosted by the ARNG Leader Development Branch! Our channel is dedicated to the professional development of soldiers and civilians alike, drawing perspectives and insight from today's war fighters. These men and women share their experiences, lessons, and skills from their lifetime of service.

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Join us for an intellectual discussion with the TAG (adjutant general) of the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG). We go in depth on the Future Strategic Leadership Program from MIARNG, professional development, NATO alliances and strategic perspectives!

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Join us for Pathfinder school from the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center! Learn some of the ins and outs and be prepared to rock the course before you even get there!

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Get a sneak peak at one of the most prestigious schools in the U.S. Army; Air Assault! Capt. Carr speaks with course instructors to gain insights and tips on the course.

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Let Capt. Neville show you one of the best little known secrets of the Army National Guard; a pipeline that takes you straight from Basic Training to Ranger School!

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Here's Episode 32 on RTAC! Learn about how to better prepare yourself for Ranger School by hearing from an RTAC instructor!

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Morning Leaders! Here we interview ARNG Training Division Chief, COL Scottie Moore, at the DARNG Green Tab Commander's Conference held at the National Guard PEC, where we look at prioritization for training and goals.

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SGT. 1st Class Peck walks us through the Jumpmaster course and what it takes to become jumpmaster qualified!

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Col. Woodruff shares his experiences and lessons learned during his CTC Rotation.

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Hot off the press! Here's a look at Mission Command through the aspect of Mutual Trust!Visit our Official Website: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment

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Welcome back to Leader's Recon with our Special Guest Bailey-Ann Slaughter, the Army National Guard Language Program Manager. Learn all there is to know about Army Linguistics, and how to get involved in this exciting field.

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Dive into the illustrious history of the U.S. Army, and see the role the Army National Guard has played throughout our Nation's history. Join us for our experience at the National Museum of the U.S. Army.

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Hey! Join CPT Garner as he breaks the conceptual aspects of mission command down with a historical backdrop and animations. This week, he unriddles Shared Understanding!

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Travel back in time with a motley crew that housed Founding Fathers, Revolutionaries, and Military Heroes; The First Corps of Cadets, one of the National Guard's Oldest Units.

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Experience the crucial role that the Army National Guard played in defeating the legendary General Santa Anna, and update your doctrinal knowledge!

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Join MAJ Faltinson on this; the 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Crisis, as he discusses how it fundamentally changed the role of the Army National Guard!

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Refresh your tactical knowledge, and join the soldiers of the Wisconsin and Michigan National Guard as they acheive the impossible on the war torn fields of World War 1!

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Get your education on with this week's 3 Minute Doctrine; the Infiltration!

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Welcome back to 3 Minute Doctrine, and join us as CPT Jerry Garner dives into the 7 Principles of Mission Command and illustrates their roles with some doodling. (Pun intended!)

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If you're prepping for BLC, join the conversation as we discuss how to successfully navigate the course!

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Catch some airtime with Leader's Recon as we pull back the curtain on what it takes to become an Army Aviator.

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Interested in a Broadening Course?!? Check out this interview with a (MAJ Cathrin Tangen) a recent graduate of the Reserve Component National Security Course for information on what her experience was at the course and why it might be worth you looking into attending!

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And we're back with another episode of 3 Minute Doctrine! Join us, as we discuss Culp's Hill, and the principles of Defense!

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Welcome back to another episode of our 3 Minute Doctrine. This week, we take the fight to the trenches, but not in the conflict you might expect!

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We’re back with another Combat Field Studies Digital Edition, taking a look at the enduring leadership lesson that can be drawn from the battlefields in Virginia in December of 1862. Special thanks to American Battlefield Trust and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields National Military Park for allowing us access to the original sites where our fore-bearers fought!

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Explore the history of the 42nd Division!

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Explore the history of the 40th Division!

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Explore the history of the 35th Division!

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Explore the history of the 38th Division!

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Explore the history of the 36th Division!

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Explore the history of the 29th Division!

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Explore the history of the 34th Division!

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Explore the history of the 28th Division!

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What's your favorite experience with a State Partner?

Join us as Russell Galeti discusses one of the coolest National Guard programs on record; the State Partnership Program!

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For this weeks #WisdomWednesday we will be looking at "The Envelopment" in another 3 Minute Doctrine! How one of Washington Army National Guards most famous units used this doctrinal method to bring victory in the mountains of the Philippines.

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For this #WisdomWednesday we are excited to release the first episode of our new series: 3 Minute Doctrine! This is no "death by powerpoint!" Join us as we draw historical examples for the doctrinal principles we use today.

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Featurette - Combat Field Studies - Arlington National Cemetery by ARNG Leader Development Team

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If you are interested in the next (r)evolution of soldier fitness and health, you don't wanna miss our conversation with CPT. Ryan Short, in this week's episode of Leader's Recon!

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Biting cold, low on food and supplies, with little more than rags to chase away the chill....Welcome to Valley Forge, where the iron of Colonial America's fighting spirit was tempered, and a new kind of Army was born.

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Join us for the epic conclusion of our 3 part series on The Battle of Gettysburg. Under the hail of the largest artillery barrage in the western hemisphere, units from across the country faced off against each other. Learn the lessons of our fore-bearers, and walk away with a sense of unity and pride in today's Army National Guard.

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As the smoke from the first day's still battle hangs heavy in the air, the beleaguered 3rd Corps arrives to find the Army of the Potomac battered and bloody. The battle has only just begun.

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In what would become the bloodiest battle in American history, the National Guard draws lessons and lineage from the soldiers who fought there. Join us in our 3 part series, as we venture into the cannon smoke and musket fire to learn from those who came before.

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Get ready for this deep dive by the U.S. Army Center of Military History's Joseph Seymour into the famed Rainbow Division's (42d Infantry Division) heroic actions at Croix Rouge Farm in WWI.

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tbt Train as you fight! Lessons learned from

the arduous Battle for Manila!

Welcome back to another Combat Field Studies Featurette, where we dive into jungles and cities of the Philippines. The 148th Infantry Regiment (148th Infantry Regiment Veterans Association) of the 37th Division (37th Infantry Division in WWII, Buckeye: The 37th Infantry Division and Brigade - A Century of Service) engages in the Battle for Manila during this daring campaign in WWII. They are today's 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, of the Ohio National Guard and this is their history.

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“History can never pay too high a tribute to these boys and their so many deeds”

The story of the 111th Infantry Regiment and 112th Infantry Regiment of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th ID during WWI as they held the line against overwhelming forces time and time again.

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Your friend asks you to come help out on their political campaign, can you help out!? Today, we have COL Urgese and LTC Warr both legal professionals working in the National Guard discussing some DOs, DONTs, and BEST PRACTICES related to Political Activities as guardsmen! We talk social media, activities in and out of uniform, what you can say at the workplace and even a bit of history as well!

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Leader's Recon had the opportunity to sit down with General Adrian, to discuss the division alignment for training, how how it will change the way the Army National Guard does business.

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Everything you want to know about NCOERs and OERs! Writing support forms, rating Soldiers in your rating scheme, conversations with senior raters and more! COL Blanchard and SGM McCarthy bring a lifetime of expertise on this subject!

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SGT. MAJ. Williams and SGT. MAJ. Campbell join the Leader's Recon team to discuss the Sergeants Major Academy and Fellowship. If you are a senior NCO looking to propel your career forward, this episode is packed with good info that will set you up for success!

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One of the core tenets of the military is its civilian leadership! Tune in as we talk with Maj. Richie Sands regarding his experience as a Congressional Fellow! He worked on projects such as Space Force and discusses the role that military liaisons play in assisting that civilian leadership.

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The Army has a long and storied history of competitive spirit! In this episode of Leader's Recon, Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein and Lt. Col. Brian Deaton discuss the value of the competitive spirit within the military, and the value it adds to units.

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Staff Sgt Erich Friedlien, All-Army Best Warrior Bronze Medalist, and winner of the Best Ranger competition, discusses the Best Warrior competition and shares his secrets for competition success!

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Take a dive inside the National Security Council in this episode of Leader's Recon! We discuss the role of the NSC and its effect on National Guard soldiers today. Col. Adam Ake takes us behind the closed doors, and demystifies this fascinating organization.

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Zaida Jimenez and Don Sutton sit down with Leader's Recon to talk about all the educational benefits available to National Guard Soldiers. If you are interested in furthering your education, these are the folks who help make it all happen!

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If you want to learn more about the future of army fitness and health, this is the episode of Leader's Recon for you! We sit down with the pioneers of the Army's new Holistic Health and Fitness System, as they discuss this cutting edge approach to soldier health and lethality.

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In today's episode we solve the age old mystery... What on earth is the role of the Warrant Officer? CW5 Teresa Domeier also discusses how the Warrant Officer functions as a force multiplier.

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In this fantastic episode, Command Sgt. Maj. John Sampa sits down with the Leader's Recon team to discuss developing oneself as a leader and making the most out of your drill weekend!

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Cpt. Jonathan Bratten, Maine National Guard Command Historian, discusses how a units lineage and honors helps boost morale, retention, readiness, and recruiting!

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Get ready for this deep dive by the U.S. Army Center of Military History's Joseph Seymour into the famed Rainbow Division's (42d Infantry Division) heroic actions at Croix Rouge Farm in WWI.

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Col. Leland Blanchard reflects on his experiences working at NTC, and discusses strategies and training that will help units succeed at this difficult course.

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For all those soldiers interested in jumping out of "perfectly good airplanes," you're in luck! A new Airborne Battalion is standing up, and they are looking for motivated soldiers to join their ranks!

Lt. Col. Hanger and Command Sgt. Maj Goodenberger discuss the challenges and intricacies of setting up this specialized battalion, and they are looking for soldiers. Learn more on this weeks episode of Leader's Recon. Company C, 2-134th IN Airborne 2-134th Airborne Nebraska National Guard Nebraska Army National Guard

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Autonomous robotics systems, DARPA, Artificial Intelligence, and so much more! In this episode of Leader's Recon, we sit down with Lt. Col. Judd Mahfouz as he discusses what the army of tomorrow will look like!

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Train as you fight! Lessons learned from the arduous Battle for Manila! Welcome back to another Combat Field Studies Featurette, where we dive into jungles and cities of the Philippines. The 148th Infantry Regiment (148th Infantry Regiment Veterans Association) of the 37th Division (37th Infantry Division in WWII, Buckeye: The 37th Infantry Division and Brigade - A Century of Service) engages in the Battle for Manila during this daring campaign in WWII. They are today's 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, of the Ohio National Guard and this is their history.

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Col. Leland Blanchard, the Army National Guard Chief of Training, gives best practices in managing your military career! We discuss building an effective career map, managing that work/life balance, and finding fulfillment in what you choose to do.

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Leader's Recon dives into the world of strategic planning with Col. Andy Dziengeleski, who discusses the role that strategic planners play in building the army of tomorrow. The views expressed herein are solely the views of individuals for educational purposes and do not reflect the views of the Training Leader Development Branch, Training Division, G-3 or Army National Guard.

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CPT Bratten from the Maine Army National Guard discussed the role of the 10th Maine Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Antietam and illustrates lessons learned.

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Major Brian Faltinson discussed the role of unit historians and the part they play in preserving military history and providing lessons from previous wars to improve morale and readiness.

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Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead discusses state active duty missions, Marylands response to COVID-19, best practices for leaders across the nation.

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Staff Sergeant Jessica Smiley discusses her experiences at Ranger School all the way up to Victory Pond.

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CW2 Young and SFC Heft discuss successfully building the guard/work/life balance with CSM Sampa.

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