The FORSCOM Frontline

On this episode of the #FORSCOM Frontline we talk with LTG Greg Anderson, XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general. We talk about his new campaign plan and what that means for the Corps warfighting mission.

Join us for a conversation with LTG Matt McFarlane, I Corps commanding general. We talk about FORSCOM's efforts in the Indo-Pacific theater, and what that means to Warfighting and Lethality.

On this episode of the #FORSCOMFrontline we talk to Command Sgt. Maj. TJ Holland, FORSCOM Command Sergeant Major, about warfighting and lethality, and what that means to FORSCOM and its #Soldiers. Watch EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/.../UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/videosOr listen 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

Join us for a special holiday edition with Mr. Max Kuhns aka Santa. On this episode, we will talk to Max, who is a Training Advisor for G-3 at FORSCOM headquarters, about how he became Santa. Santa Max truly embodies the magic and spirit of this time of year. We wish you a happy holiday season from the FORSCOM Family! Watch EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/videos Listen 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#FORSCOMFrontline #BeAllYouCanBe #ArmyPossibilities #ArmyTeam #Soldiers U.S. Army

Join us for a conversation with CBRNE Analytical and Remediation Activity (CARA) Director and a CARA pilot out of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. CARA civilians routinely support chemical surety missions. On this episode we'll get a closer look at the program and talk to one of the Army civilian pilots about the uniqueness of a CARA position. Watch the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/videosListen 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#FORSCOMFrontline #BeAllYouCanBe #ArmyPossibilities #ArmyTeam #Soldiers U.S. Army

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 17!!! Join us for a conversation with #Soldiers from the 14th Engineer Battalion, 7th Infantry Division our of Joint Base Lewis-McChord who recently were deployed to Idaho to help combat the wildfires in the Boise and Payette National Forests. We discuss what it's like fighting wildfires, the training received and their personal experiences. 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 #BeAllYouCanBe #ArmyPossibilities #ArmyTeam #Soldiers I Corps U.S. Army

Join us for a conversation with #Soldiers of the 27th Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, who recently won the FORSCOM Best Squad Competition. We talk about the competition, working as a team, and their motivation as they head into the U.S. Army's Best Squad Competition.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 #BeAllYouCanBe #ArmyPossibilities #ArmyTeam #Soldiers See less

Join us for a conversation with members of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Suicide Prevention team, who were recognized for the outstanding contribution to the community by the Defense Suicide Prevention Office. They talk about a program, what kind of events they do, and the training they provide.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 #BeAllYouCanBe #ArmyPossibilities #ArmyTeam #Soldiers U.S. Army See less

Join us for a conversation with 2nd Lt. Alma Cooper who was recently crowned Miss USA 2024. She discusses her journey of becoming a West Point - The U.S. Military Academy, a Kights-Hennessey Scholar at Stanford University, and Miss USA. She also talks about balancing roles of a #Soldier with being a beauty queen and staying true to your authentic self.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 #BeAllYouCanBe #ArmyPossibilities #ArmyTeam #Soldiers U.S. Army

AVAILABLE AUGUST 15!!! Join us for a conversation with Cpl. Reschelle Deschenes who was named the 2024 U.S. Army BOSS President of the Year. She discusses why she joined the program, how she became president and some of the other opportunities the BOSS program has to offer. She also discusses her plans for after the Army and how she hopes to support the program in the future. 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/us/podcast/the-forscom-frontline/id1584985613 https://open.spotify.com/show/3FXb1jG7PnqdEBfc6ARYVf Watch the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/videos #FORSCOMFrontline #BeAllYouCanBe #ArmyPossibilities #ArmyTeam #Soldiers

Join us for a conversation with Sgt. Bryce Hale who works as an Explosives Dog Handler with an assigned Patrol Explosives Detector Dog. He talks about joining the U.S. Army, his road to becoming a dog handler and the training that went into his career path. He is with his MWD Jira in the photo below.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 #BeAllYouCanBe #ArmyPossibilities #ArmyTeam #Soldiers See less

Join us for a conversation with Master Sgt. Edmond Adams the FORSCOM military working dog program manager. He discusses the importance of training the dogs and #Soldiers, what type we use and where we get the dogs. He also talks about his role when he joined and what he does now. 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 #BeAllYouCanBe #ArmyPossibilities #ArmyTeam #Soldiers

Join us for a conversation with Lt. Col. Michael Zellous as he walks us through his 39 years of service. Zellous is about to retire and tells his story about when he joined back in '82 along with serving in the U.S. Army, The National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve and in the U.S. Marine Corps. Also, his OCS process and over 20 years of being a teacher.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 #BeAllYouCanBe #ArmyPossibilities #ArmyTeam #Soldiers

Join us for a conversation with Maj. Bridget Fyle, project officer for H2F here at FORSCOM, she discusses being an occupational therapist and how sleep can play an important role in rehabilitation. We also talk about the five pillars of #readiness: mental, sleep, physical, spiritual and nutrition. This is what make holistic health and fitness. Listen to EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Steve Carney, Historian at Arlington National Cemetery. We delve into the history of Arlington and the origination of Memorial Day. This episode is dedicated to the memory of our fallen heroes, please never forget they made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. More information: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil Learning Materials: https://education.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Themes/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier

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.  

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.

Join us for a conversation with Sgt. 1st Class Kiera Lowe, Station Commander for Pooler U.S. Army Recruiting Station located near Savannah, Ga. We discuss #ArmyLife to include how to join, contracts and bonuses, benefits and entitlements and so much more!

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.

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

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.

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. https://bethematch.org/ https://www.salutetolife.org/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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 Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this audio or video recording belong solely to the author, and interviewee and not necessarily to the author's employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.