Leader's Recon

Interested in a Broadening Course? Check out this interview with Maj. Cathrin Tangen, a recent graduate of the Reserve Component National Security Course, for information on what her experience was at the course and why it might be worth you looking into attending! Visit our official website: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment Visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon Visit ou...

What's your favorite experience with a State Partner? Join us as Russell Galeti discusses one of the coolest National Guard programs on record; the State Partnership Program! Visit our official website: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment Visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon Visit our Instagram page at: www.instagram.com/leaders_recon The views expressed herein are solely...

If you are interested in the next revolution of Soldier fitness and health, you don't want miss our conversation with Capt. Ryan Short in this week's episode of Leader's Recon! Visit our official website: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment Visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon Visit our Instagram page at: www.instagram.com/leaders_recon The views expressed herein are solel...

Your friend asks you to come help out on their political campaign, can you help out? Today, we have Col. Urgese and Lt. Col. Warr, both legal professionals working in the National Guard discussing some "do and don'ts", and best practices related to political activities as Guardsmen! We talk social media, activities in and out of uniform, what you can say at the workplace, and even a bit of history...

CW2 Young and SFC Heft discuss successfully building the guard/work/life balance with CSM Sampa. View our instagram page at: www.instagram.com/leaders_recon View our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon Give as feedback or ask a question at: ngleadersrecon@gmail.com The views expressed herein are solely the views of individuals for educational purposes and do not reflect the views of th...

Leader's Recon had the opportunity to sit down with Brig. Gen. Adrian to discuss the division alignment for training and how it will change the way the Army National Guard does business. Visit our official website: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment Visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon Visit our Instagram page at: www.instagram.com/leaders_recon The views expressed herein...

Everything you want to know about NCOERs and OERs! Writing support forms, rating Soldiers in your rating scheme, conversations with senior raters and more! COL Blanchard Pennsylvania Army National Guard and SGM McCarthy bring a lifetime of expertise on this subject!

SGT. MAJ. Williams and SGT. MAJ. Campbell join the Leader's Recon team to discuss the Sergeants Major Academy and Fellowship. If you are a senior NCO looking to propel your career forward, this episode is packed with good info that will set you up for success!

One of the core tenets of the military is its civilian leadership! Tune in as we talk with Maj. Richie Sands Michigan Army National Guard regarding his experiance as a Congressional Fellow! He worked on projects such as Space Force and discusses the role that military liaisons play in assisting that civilian leadership. Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison For more information, visit: www.na...

The Army has a long and storied history of competitive spirit! In this episode of Leader's Recon, Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein and Lt. Col. Brian Deaton discuss the value of the competitive spirit within the military, and the value it adds to units. For more information, visit: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment

Staff Sgt Erich Friedlien, All-Army Best Warrior Bronze Medalist, and winner of the Best Ranger competition, discusses the Best Warrior competition and shares his secrets for competition success! For more information, visit: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment

Take a dive inside the National Security Council in this episode of Leader's Recon! We discuss the role of the NSC and its effect on National Guard soldiers today. Col. Adam Ake takes us behind the closed doors, and demystifies this fascinating organization.

Wonder how the National Guard can help pay for your education!? Zaida Jimenez and Don Sutton D.C. National Guard Idaho Army National Guard sit down with Leader's Recon to talk about all the educational benefits available to National Guard Soldiers. If you are interested in furthering your education, these are the folks who help make it all happen!

If you want to learn more about the future of army fitness and health, this is the episode of Leader's Recon for you! We sit down with the pioneers of the Army's new Holistic Health and Fitness System, as they discuss this cutting edge approach to soldier health and lethality.

In today's episode we solve the age old mystery... What on earth is the role of the Warrant Officer? CW5 Teresa Domeier also discusses how the Warrant Officer functions as a force multiplier.

In this fantastic episode, Command Sgt. Maj. John Sampa sits down with the Leader's Recon team to discuss developing oneself as a leader and making the most out of your drill weekend!

Cpt. Jonathan Bratten, Maine National Guard Command Historian, discusses how a units lineage and honors helps boost morale, retention, readiness, and recruiting!

Col. Leland Blanchard reflects on his experiences working at NTC, and discusses strategies and training that will help units succeed at this difficult course.

For all those soldiers interested in jumping out of "perfectly good airplanes," you're in luck! A new Airborne Battalion is standing up, and they are looking for motivated soldiers to join their ranks! Lt. Col. Hanger and Command Sgt. Maj Goodenberger discuss the challenges and intricacies of setting up this specialized battalion, and they are looking for soldiers. Learn more on this weeks episode...

Autonomous robotics systems, DARPA, Artificial Intelligence, and so much more! In this episode of Leader's Recon, we sit down with Lt. Col. Judd Mahfouz as he discusses what the army of tomorrow will look like!

Today, Col. Leland Blanchard, the Army National Guard Chief of Training, gives best practices in managing your military career! We discuss building an effective career map, managing that work/life balance, and finding fulfillment in what you choose to do.

Leader's Recon dives into the world of strategic planning with Col. Andy Dziengeleski, who discusses the role that strategic planners play in building the army of tomorrow.

Leader's Recon takes a look at days past with Maj. Brian Faltinson, as he discusses the role of the unit historian.

Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead joins us to discuss Maryland’s COVID-19 response, and shares lessons learned from the activation and how other states can succeed!

Staff Sergeant Jessica Smiley discusses her experiences at Ranger School all the way up to Victory Pond. View our instagram page at: www.instagram.com/arng_leadership_development View our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon The views expressed herein are solely the views of individuals for educational purposes and do not reflect the views of the Training Leader Development Branch, Trai...