NCO Journal Podcast

Retired Sgt. Maj. Robert Nelson and and SGM Daniel Shealy join us to discuss their recently authored NCO Journal article, titled "Battlefield Now: Emerging Threats and Technologies." Topics discussed include the impact of drones, hypersonic weapons, deepfakes, and the realities of the cyber domain on the future battlefield.

Staff Sgt. Mary Mosco joins the NCO Journal Podcast to share her personal battle with endometriosis, a debilitating condition that affects 1 in 9 women. She opens up about navigating extreme pain while in uniform, the fear of being judged, and what her experience taught her about the critical importance of leaders who are willing to have difficult conversations about women's health.

Sgt. Maj. Andrew Gregory joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss issues with operational tempo effecting Soldiers and units around the Army.

During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Brad J. Lopes, the NCO professional development directorate analyst at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, to discuss the new NCO Strategy.

During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome Don Wright, Ph. D., Deputy Director of Army University Press to discuss plagiarism; to include different types, how to avoid it, and its ethical implications.

During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, U.S. Army Mission Command Center of Excellence SGM Christopher Prosser talks about the significance of understanding Army doctrine for effective leadership & “Mission Command and Small Unit Leadership.”

During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome Army University Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa Duncan to speak with us about the importance of writing. Command Sgt. Maj. Duncan goes in depth about career advancements when honing writing skills and quotes a couple of notable philosophers in history.

During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome three of the 105 graduates of the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence and U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy who became the first recipients of the newly offered Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Workforce Development degree, June 21, 2019. This unique degree program is awarded by the U.S. Command and General Staff College to qualified gra...

In this episode, the NCO Journal participates in a media round table discussion with the Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper. Among the topics discussed were talent management, Army Family initiatives, and modernization. The event took place at the Pentagon, April 24, 2019.

In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, we continue the discussion about the Army Congressional Fellowship Program (ACFP) with Sgt. Maj. Travis Votaw from the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center. Votaw, authored "The NCO as Congressional Fellow" for the NCO Journal in January.

In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, we discuss the implementation of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) with Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Mitchell from the Center for Initial Military Training. The ACFT is scheduled to become the new fitness test of record in October 2020.

In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, recent Master Leader Course (MLC) graduate, Sgt. 1st Class Thomas (TJ) Trent, discusses his experience while attending the course. He also provides advice on how to succeed.

In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, we speak with Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah E. Inman U.S. Army Africa senior enlisted leader about enhancing military educational programs in Africa based on each nation’s wants, resource sustainability, and noncommissioned officer developmental needs as they pertain to the region.

In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast we speak with Mr. Tom Kelly, Education Services Officer, Fort Leavenworth, KS, about civilian education. Some of the topics included in this podcast are how to select the right school for you, paying for college and CLEP tests. Click here to read the article.

Sgt. Maj. Victor C. Carambot and Master Sgt. Shane R. Payne join the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss their experiences with the care of Soldiers and how you can foster an environment of understanding and trust to carry forward a legacy of exceptional leadership in the Army.

Special guests CSM Jason Duncan and SFC Marcel Blood join the NCOJ Podcast to discuss how the war in Ukraine allows our NCOs the opportunity to analyze challenges faced by Ukrainian, military and their attempts to adapt and overcome in combat.

CSM Alex Kupratty, 4th ID and Fort Carson senior enlisted leader joins the NCO Journal podcast to discuss his article based on a new program he designed to bring Soldiers in to talk about their professional issues and creative ways to solve them.

SFC Jeremy Wally joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss how his unit adapted to teleworking and what leaders need to incorporate to have a successful team in complicated situations.

Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Kohunsky, senior enlisted advisor for Combined Arms Center - Training sits down with the NCO Journal to discuss the Army's new Digital Job Book and Small Unit Leader Tool. These new tools are revolutionizing the way leaders prepare Soldiers for the promotion board, and are required.

1st. Sgt. Robert Leonard joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss how the NCO Creed has the answers leaders need, to help recruit and retain good Soldiers in the Army.

CSM Marisa Saucedo joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss her article, "Female Senior NCO Presence in the Army," and her deeper opinions on the subject as they relate to females in the Army, recruiting efforts, and many challenges females potentially face in the Army. With special guest CSM Tammy Everette, the commandant of NCOLCOE and the Sergeants Major Academy.

Sgt. Maj. David Cyr joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss the importance of reading and writing so we may learn from past leaders who paved the way before us and share our lessons learned. Based on his article, "Regaining Relevance Through Effective Writing."

Ret. Sgt. Maj. Wascar Diaz, Sergeants' Major Academy instructor joins the NCO Journal to talk about a topic rarely discussed, the effect moving has on Soldiers and their families when transitioning between duty stations. Based on his recent creative article, "Rearview Mirror."

1st. Sgt. Wolfgang McLachlan joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss why a college education is "More Than Promotion Points," based on his recent article.

Col. Todd Schmidt joins the NCOJ Podcast to discuss why leaders should offer new perspectives and ideas to modernize training and Soldier development, based on his recent article, "Why You Should Reinvent the Wheel."