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SMA's Fireside Chat

 

The “SMA's Fireside Chats” is a 16-episode series where 16th Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) Michael A. Grinston shares his lessons learned at some of the locations where he served over the course of his 36-year career.

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This week’s Legacy Article “The NCO's Role in Suicide Prevention” by Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Barton encourages NCOs to utilize initiatives that support the prevention of suicide amongst their Soldiers. https://t.co/suYJlrwJoJ @USArmy @ArmyResilience #SuicidePreventionMonth #BeThere
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After the All-Volunteer Force was fully integrated, critics questioned the viability of a peacetime army. Films like “Private Benjamin,” “Stripes,” and “In The Army Now” offered a glimpse of the American perception of AVF. https://t.co/bpqCbhFPCC @USArmy @TRADOC @FORSCOM
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After the All-Volunteer Force was fully integrated, critics questioned the viability of a peacetime army. Films like “Private Benjamin,” “Stripes,” and “In The Army Now” offered a glimpse of the American perception of AVF. https://t.co/bpqCbhFPCC @USArmy @TRADOC @FORSCOM
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SGM Ed Fayette joins the podcast to discuss the importance of training Soldiers to be culturally fluent when interacting with foreign cultures. Check it out: Apple: https://t.co/iSD0AN8L5P DVIDS: https://t.co/KwyZ8Aosnn Spotify: https://t.co/NXQ4VAf9My
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RT @USArmyCAL: Four minutes after the initial contact report, I was back in the operations room contributing to the MEDEVAC effort. In the…
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RT @ArmyUPress: How should the U.S. military use artificial intelligence (AI) to maintain an edge over its competitors? Military Review is…
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Kimball Johnson explores the importance of noncommissioned officers honing their abilities in this week's Legacy Article, emphasizing how reading can build not only writing skills but also strengthen leadership capabilities. https://t.co/poDHlrsASM @USArmy @FORSCOM @TRADOC
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Sgt. Maj. Ed Fayette suggests that broadly implementing the Regionally Aligned Forces concept can produce culturally fluent Soldiers and effective operational units around foreign populations in his article, “Cultural Awareness as a Weapon” https://t.co/plmI23YRdv @USArmy @TRADOC
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RT @USArmy: 🗓️ Today at 3:30 p.m. (EDT) on our X account. 📺 Watch as #USArmy Capt. Larry Taylor is awarded the #MedalOfHonor at the @White
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RT @ArmyUPress: American hero, Captain Larry L. Taylor, will receive the Medal of Honor today for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at…
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Sgt. Maj. Timothy Haar joins the podcast to argue that COIN operations are key to the overall mission based on his article, "COIN: Don't Trade Blood for Knowledge" Spotify https://t.co/pp7wOA7EvV DVIDS https://t.co/N8v0QHT1An Apple https://t.co/fbEES4lZ3T @USArmy @TRADOC @FORSCOM
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After the All-Volunteer Force was fully integrated, critics questioned the viability of a peacetime army. Films like “Private Benjamin,” “Stripes,” and “In The Army Now” offered a glimpse of the American perception of AVF. Read more: https://t.co/rnEvgDsAtC @USArmy @TRADOC
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@4thInfDiv We are interested in hearing about your personal experiences with the course and how it impacted your leadership abilities and cooperation with other partner nations. Please submit an article for potential discussion on our podcast! https://t.co/QZ0yKEUon1
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RT @82ndABNDiv: Today marks the 106th birthday of the 82nd Airborne Division. Attached is a message from All American 6 and All American 9!…
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@82ndABNDiv Happy Birthday All Americans!
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In the Legacy Article of this week we have an NCO's anecdote on how, through a leading example, one man had a powerful impact on the spirit of a unit. https://t.co/HDw60uAokR #USArmy #NCO #Leadership @USArmy @TRADOC @FORSCOM
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As the U.S. military transitions to LSCO, Sgt. Maj. Timothy Haar argues that COIN operations are vital to the overall mission in his article, "COIN: Don't Trade Blood for Knowledge." https://t.co/nk29hyVdYR #USarmy #COIN #NCOCorps @TRADOC @USArmy @FORSCOM
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Sgt. Maj. Anthony D. Worsley analyzes how senior leader misconduct impacts the Army and discusses solutions to help eradicate it in his article, "Ending Leader Misconduct." https://t.co/IyXrGZxsjZ #SeniorLeaders #USArmy #Leadership @TRADOC @FORSCOM @USArmy @USArmySMA
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In the final episode of the SMA’s Fireside Chats, SMA Grinston and retired SMA Dan Dailey, AUSA vice president, had a candid discussion during the AUSA Warfighter Summit about their individual experiences as SMA. Watch it here: https://t.co/Akub1gu7nq @USArmy @USArmySMA
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The SMA and a panel of Fort Liberty Soldiers discuss how the Army is a place for all Americans in episode 15 of the SMA's Fireside Chats. Watch it here: https://t.co/GGHLhCGI9A @TRADOC @FORSCOM @USArmy @USArmySMA @NCOLCOE @82ndABNDiv
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