AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast
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Celebrating Our Army at AUSA’s 2022 Annual Meeting
In celebration of NCOs and Soldiers at AUSAs 2022 Annual Meeting, 10-12 October in Washington, DC, SMA Michael Grinston swung by AUSAs headquarters to talk about the exciting events: the Army Ten-Mi
What I Saw, I Became
When Frank Dolberry was a teenager thinking of joining the Army, an acquaintance dismissed the notion, thinking it was an unrealistic dream for someone like him. Major Frank Dolberry sits down with h
Gratitude: Why Is It So Important?
When people are at their lowest point, sometimes something as simple as a note or small gift can make a world of difference. Major General (Ret.) James Johnson, the head of Operation Gratitude, an org
“One of the hardest days of my life”: A Military Intelligence Officer Shares her Leadership Journey
Military intelligence leaders generally work behind the scenes and are trained to shun the spotlight, but they play vital leadership roles in every single part of the Army. Major General Michelle Schm
Where Does Sixty Percent of the World’s Population Reside, And Why Is it So Important?
When military people hear about the U.S. Army Pacific area, they think about the ocean and the inevitable Navy presence there. But the region contains sixty percent of the worlds population and land
How One Army Spouse Built a Life of Selfless Service
Whether its during a snowstorm, pouring rain or a heat wave, a devoted group of volunteers show up for every single Army funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, there to represent the Chief of Staff
Can China’s Invasion of Taiwan be Prevented?
Most people believe its not a question of if China will invade Taiwan, but when. So can this be prevented? Host Joe Craig sits down with Elbridge Colby to discuss his 2021 book The Strategy of Deni
How Ukraine Can Not Only Survive but Win
There have been countless analyses of the Ukrainian-Russian War since it began earlier this year. The most effective of these have been from experts who have witnessed the conflict firsthand. Colonel
The Beginning – and End – of the War in Afghanistan Through the Eyes of One Family
In October 2001, then-Captain Jim Wanovich parachuted into Afghanistan to begin the American invasion of the country. Twenty years later, in August 2021 Jim’s son, First Lieutenant Andrew Wanovich dep
How to Catch the Biggest Fish – and Reel in the Business
Sergeant Major (Ret) Burnie Haney got hooked on fishing as a young boy when he caught a five-pound largemouth bass and his father carried it around the campfire like a trophy. After a thirty-eight-yea