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What is your why for serving? In this video, Major General Carruthers (Assistant Adjutant General, Commander of the Florida Army National Guard) takes the time to explain why he continues to serve in the Florida Army National Guard. We would love to hear your why, so feel free to share it in the comments! #whyIjoined #whyiserve #armynationalguard

Maj Gen Roberson visited 7th Special Forces Group September 2022. During a town hall meeting, I pointed out the CDC recently stated there is no distinction between how vaxxed & unvaxxed individuals should be treated & that my religious exemption had been pending for a year. I then asked if there is any talk of removing the mandate. He responded, “have you heard of Novavax?,” to which I said, “yes sir, it uses aborted fetal cells too.” He seemed flustered at my retort. This led to a long answer on how if the US Army asks you to do something you should do it. That he doesn’t want to kick anyone out but will. That the Army is trying to find a middle ground with Novavax so the unvaxxed should take it. After that conversation I decided to leave the Army rather than wait for my exemption to get denied & risk receiving a less than honorable discharge. Even though MG Roberson probably had an amazing career for which I’m grateful, his response is indicative of careerism & moral weakness at the flag officer level. Generals facilitated in discharging & forcing out tens of thousands of service members & pushed an experimental drug after it had been shown to cause negative side effects. (See Karolina Stancik & Drew Outstanding) I ask that House Armer Services Committee Republicans hold a series of hearings to point out & fix problems from the VAX mandate & ensure it never happens again. DoD leaders should also take a hard look in the mirror to assess their part in this debacle that continues to weaken the force. Finally, please sign the DMA petition if you believe these leaders must be held accountable. Militaryaccountability.com

Check out page 20: "Sunny, with a Chance of CloudTAK," covering some of the transformative work our team and partners have been up to with the Army! #c4isr #c5isr #defenceindustry #canadianarmy #canadianarmedforces #DIB #CADSI

I highly recommend accessing these and seeing what our competitive writters are writting about, how they are writting, and consider what your topic would be for next year. Just doing the first two will make you better in your profession. What topics are we missing?

Check out this CMF from #AUSA2024 to learn how the US Army is strengthening the #USArmy profession. #BeAllYouCanBe | #BAYCB

Recently, The Adjutant General: Brig. Gen. Adam Smith and Col Michelle Williams, Commander, United States Army Financial Management Comment (USAFMCOM), met with leadership from MILPAY Division and HQDA G1-FMD Army Military Pay to discuss improving timely and accurate Soldier pay in the current hybrid military pay environment. Committed to #TakingCareOfPeople, the team also discussed what successful Military pay looks like for the future and strategized increased responsibilities for HR Professionals regarding Soldier pay. #TAGD #TakingCareOfPeople #MILPAY

LTG Jensen, director of the Army National Guard and U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) #amsp alum, shares his thoughts on command and the role of the National Guard in today's Army. Kudos to a couple of our resident National Guardsmen Jesse Valles and Russ McKelvey for hosting a great #oparch show! A few thoughts that stuck with me: (1) Solve problems at your echelon. This means enabling the headquarters below you and understanding the mission of your higher headquarters to be at the right place, time and with the right capability to help them win. (2) Every component has a role (Active, Guard, Reserve). Be clear on expectations and invest the resources to ensure you get the right capabilities in the time you need them. (3) Mobilization - it's hard on paper, harder to imagine what it will be like in "real life". We won't know unless we rehearse. The Army University | U.S. Army Combined Arms Center | US Army TRADOC | Marshall Scholars at the US Army School of Advanced Military Studies | Harding Project https://lnkd.in/gk58Hwau

SSV's newest partner is the U.S. Army Reserve's Private Public Partnership (P3) making SSV an official national career resource for any soldier (and their families) currently or previously serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. According to James King, SSV's Chief Programs Officer, "This partnership will expand SSV's reach into the all-important reserve component of the U.S. Army throughout the country. This partnership is additional validation of SSV's Veteran Career & Transition expertise." SSV is thrilled to grow our reach and serve more deserving service members! Richard Landolt William (Bill) Koch

April 23 marks the birthday of the United States Army Reserve. Following World War I, under the National Defense Act of 1920, Congress reorganized the United States land forces by authorizing a Regular Army, a National Guard, and an Organized Reserve (Officer Reserve Corps and Enlisted Reserve Corps) of thirty-five divisions, which later became the #ArmyReserve. Do You Get The VA Benefits You Deserve? Al Giordano, Lawyer and Proud Vet Helping Veterans get the benefits they deserve. Did the VA deny your claim? Call 877-VET-FILE for a complimentary VA case review. #vaattorney #vabenefits #veteransbenefits #freecasereview #Veteranadvocate #vabenefitshelp #freeVAclaimsreview

On Oct. 21, Gen. Randy George, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, addressed the U.S. Army War College's Class of 2025, faculty, and staff during Army Leader Day. His presentation focused on four key areas shaping the future of our Army: 1. The War Fighter: Prioritizing our soldiers on the front lines 2. Delivering Combat Ready Formations: Ensuring unit readiness for any challenge 3. Continuous Transformation: Adapting to meet new threats and opportunities 4. Strengthening the Army Profession: Upholding our values and integrity Gen. George's insights are crucial as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of military readiness. His vision emphasizes the importance of balancing traditional warfighting capabilities with the need for innovation and adaptability in today's complex global environment. #ArmyStrong #MilitaryLeadership #NationalSecurity #USAWC