Podcasts about Defense Media Activity

Preparation is essential to readiness and effectively handling emergencies. Petty Officer Michael Sanchez shows us how USS Pioneer emergency response teams and the CFAS base firefighters prepare for the worst.

Army SGM (Ret) Ken Ramos joins the gang and we discuss news stories about the Korean Tree Incident in 1976, a paratrooper is awarded the Soldier's Medal, a Chief Warrant Officer 5 also awarded the Soldier's Medal, Defense Media Activity names Stars and Stripes journalist its NCO of 2022,  a military report says female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, and 3 legendary leaders who made America's special operations units into the elite forces they are today. 1LT Joseph Guerra awarded the Soldier's Medal: https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/08/14/how-a-paratroopers-combat-medic-training-saved-lives-during-shooting/ Chief Warrant Officer 5 Nigel P. Huebscher awarded the Soldier's Medal: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-chief-warrant-officer-5-soldiers-medal-fire/

On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Chief MSgt Jason David, Command Senior Enlisted Leader at the Defense Media Activity right here on Fort Meade! Join us as we discuss DMA's role on Fort Meade and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, specifically related to Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

While iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman is likely a more familiar name to broadcast media executives, Hal Pittman plays a highly important role for the United States Armed Forces. How so? He's the Director of Defense Media Activity, and helps bring radio and television programming to Americans oversees in military and consular roles. Simply put, without you, AFN would be at a big loss.This Mr. Pittman dials in to the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM to share more with RBR+TVBR's audience about how our Armed Forces relies on commercial radio and TV.

This episode is made possible by Freedom Sisters Magazine. Freedom Sister Magazine is a premier digital magazine app designed to share the stories of women veterans. It launches in January of 2021. Learn more here.She joined the Defense Information School faculty in 2019 as a government civilian after four years as bureau chief for the Defense Media Activity in Guam, supervising day-to-day operations and coordinating multimedia coverage throughout the Indo-Pacific region. She served as a combat correspondent and public affairs chief in the Marine Corps from 1993 through 2010, when she was commissioned as a public affairs officer in the Navy Reserve. Her first duty station was Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where she produced daily radio and video reports as part of Operation Sea Signal and Joint Task Force 160, the military operation in response to the influx of Cuban and Haitian migrants attempting to gain asylum in the U.S. She transferred to Camp Pendleton, California in 1995. She served as a military journalist for the base newspaper and operations manager for the commander’s information channel. In 2003, she served as an instructor in the broadcast and public affairs departments at the Defense Information School, and while at DINFOS, was selected to be one of the first on-air anchors of the Pentagon Channel when it debuted in 2004. In 2002, she was mobilized and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. She also deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force to Fallujah and Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006 and 2008. It was in 2006, the value of the intelligence information was believed to be among the Iraqi women. Women would talk to each other as they performed their daily tasks and had a wealth of information. But American men were unable to gather that intelligence. Women began to be integrated into combat arm units to gather that information and the role of Female Engagement Teams began. Many people do not understand the role of women in the Iraq and Afghan conflicts over the past twenty years. Because of the work women have done, now all roles are open to women within the military. This changed was due to the courage and commitment of women starting with Female Engagement Teams.She was mobilized to active duty for two more deployments to Afghanistan, serving as the senior U.S. PAO at the German-led NATO Command in 2012 and as the PAO for Combined Special Operations Joint Task Force under the Joint Special Operations Command in 2018. She served a yearlong tour in 2014 at U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany, supporting special operations exercises in Niger, coordinating a large-scale African media conference and helping to develop contingency plans for the military response to the Ebola virus. In 2019, she served as the PAO for naval support facilities and Aegis Ashore missile defense systems in Romania and Poland. As a civilian, she has worked as a general assignments and military beat reporter for NBC affiliates in San Diego, and as a producer and anchor for Oceanside Community Television in northern San Diego County, She was an adjunct professor at the California International Business University, teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and doctorate levels. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication from California State University at San Marco and a Master of Science in global leadership from the University of San Diego.She has won numerous journalism awards, including the Marine Corps Broadcaster of the Year award in 2006, and the PRSA Bronze and Silver Anvil awards in 2009.Connect with Amy:InstagramLinkedInRelated Episode:When Public Affairs Changed – Episode 67How A Care Package Created a Business – Episode 74Finding Herself in the Marines – Episode 12Want to read the whole transcript? Click here.Thank you to my Patreon Sponsor Col Level and above:Kevin Barba, Adriana KeefeThank you Patreon members for your support. Want early access to episodes, ad-free content, and one on one mentorship advice? Become a Patreon member today! Click here.     

COVID-19 is requiring recruiters to find new ways to fill positions in an age of social distancing.

Today's story: Military essential training continues

Today's story: A larger budget, new equipment, and better quality of life for airmen.

Today's story: Four big priorities for the Air and Space Force

Today's story: Hard but necessary choices for the Air Forces 2021 budget

Today's story: The Air Force is focused on working faster and smarter, leveraging technology to give airman back their most important resource — their time.

Today's story: The annual Spark Tank competition is one of the Air Force's primary venues for encouraging good ideas from airmen working in the field.

Today's story: New civilian employees with the Air Force Material Command can streamline their on-boarding experience with the latest feature on AFMC's Air Force Connect app.

U.S military space professionals are being asked to help the new Space Force for ideas on what to call space force ranks and unit names.

Today's story: Air Force families with short-term childcare needs may soon have a new app that will let them sublease available slots at their local Child Development Center.

Today's story: The Novel Coronavirus has killed at least 4 and left thousands sick, the Center for Disease Control wants you to be informed and minimize your chances of getting sick

Today's story: The pilot manning shortage in the Air Force means the service is looking for innovative ways to identify candidates with a potentially high degree of success in pilot training.

Today's story: We're in the middle of flu season, and the Centers for Disease Control and prevention is reporting 19,000,000 cases, 180,000, hospitalizations and 10,000 deaths in the U.S. alone

Today's story: Google is partnering with the Air Force in an experiment to improve the security of information technology systems.

Today's story: For the first time in a decade, the Air Force Academy in Colorado will have permanent military training instructors on the cadet wing staff to enhance the military training program.

Today's story: Tyndall Air Force Base is being rebuilt as the installation of the future, after being nearly wiped out by Hurricane Michael in 2018

Today's story: The U.S. Space Force wants to hire civilians with the expertise, passion and vision to build the sixth branch of the armed forces as a lean, agile and focused military service.

Today's story: Tyndall Air Force Base is being rebuilt as the installation of the future, after being nearly wiped out by Hurricane Michael in may of twenty-nineteen.

Today's story: It took 2.2 billion square feet of pavement in locations around the world to support more than 1.2 million flight hours for the Air Force in 2019.

Today's story: Joint all domain command and control or JADC-2, has been widely embraced by the Department of Defense as the critical transformation needed at a time in which Russia and China are emerging, in addition to traditional threats.

Today's story: Virtual reality training will bridge the gap for tech-oriented new airmen joining the Air Force, and faster training on mission-essential tasks.

Todays Story: Eight finalists will compete for a share of one-million dollars in funding and resources at the 2020 Innovation Rodeo.

Today's story: Six airmen will present their ideas to senior leaders at this years spark tank during the air warfare symposium in Orlando, Florida next month

The American Forces Network (AFN) is the broadcast service operated by the United States Armed Forces' American Forces Radio and Television Service for its entertainment and command internal information networks worldwide. The AFN worldwide radio and television broadcast network serves American servicemembers, Department of Defense and other U.S. government civilians and their families stationed at bases overseas, as well as U.S. Navy ships at sea. AFN broadcasts popular American radio and television programs from the major U.S. networks. It is sometimes referred to as the Armed Forces Network. AFRTS, American Forces Network and AFN are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Defense. It is based at Fort George G. Meade in Maryland and is part of the Defense Media Activity.

There's no one else like the Navy Blue Angels.

Where once were thousands, one Sailor remains.

January 3rd 1909, The U.S. Navy Provided Aid to Messina, Sicily after a devastating earthquake. With the Great White Fleet making its way through the Suez Canal, President Theodore Roosevelt ordered the Navy to assist. January 4th, 1989, F-14 Tomcats from USS John F. Kennedy were launched to shoot down two Libyan MIGs. The Libyan aircraft were successfully shot down with missiles in the central Mediterranean in international waters. January 5th, 1875. Commander Edward Lull leaves New York to begin his quest to Panama to map the best ship canal route for the future Panama Canal. The route of the canal would be mapped 30 years later.

USS Hopper Arrives in 7th Fleet, Tax Season

Outreach event aims to promote unity with Sasebo students

Top Navy leaders visit deployed Sailors during the holidays

USS George Washington's dental department excels at their mission

USS America Departs Singapore after Holiday Visit, Frank Cable Returns to Readiness, Naval Base Guam Sailor Recognized for Pursuing Christmas Thief  

Firework Safety, Drinking Safety, Drive Safe 

Petty Officer 2nd Class Dustin Knight gives us an inside look into the Littoral Combat Squadron.

The history of the B1 Band

Navy Seeks Spirit of Hope and Fisher Award Nominations, Navy Announces Uniform Policy and Initiative Updates  

Make sure to keep an eye on your credit score

ONR Takes Step Forward in Aircraft Autonomy, NETC Advances Ready Relevant Learning  

Messages from the fleet for a Happy New Year

A message of holiday cheer

Navy Announces Alignment of End of Active Obligated Service with Duty Station Tour Length, Navy Updates SRB Plan, Navy Announces Uniform Policy and Initiative Updates

Ways to avoid added sugar in your diet.

Installation Excellence Award Winners, Navy Updates PFA Separation Policy, Holiday Safety Tips

This week in Navy History

NORAD is tracking Santa Claus