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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

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This MM Article is by our #eMMissary & U.S. Army Captain, Albert (Daniel) Jenkins In this reflective piece he offers a few different perspectives regarding various mentoring programs. Read more articles at militarymentors.org or bit.ly/ReadMMArticles 🔄 🎓 ⬆️

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

On April 23, 1908, Congress created the Medial Reserve Corps, the official predecessor of the 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 Army Reserve. This provided a peacetime pool of trained Reserve officers and enlisted men for use in war. The Army Reserve Corps of Medical Officers was created with 160 physicians; 116 years later, there are more than 200,000 Reservists in more than 148 fields that may be called to action when their country requires their service. #Happybirthday #armyreserves #NICoE #DefenseIntrepidNetwork #DIN

As part of #ArmedForces week, today marks specific recognition of those in our Reserve Armed Forces. You might even spot some wearing their military uniform to their civilian work today, where safe and practicable. Reservists are commonly cited as "twice the citizen" as they choose to support the Armed Forces in their spare time, typically during the evenings and weekends, but occasionally full-time when the country needs additional support. I was an Army Reservist for 13 years. I had a huge amount of opportunities presented to me which helped my professional development, which, in turn, my employers were able to benefit from. Whether that was transferring ideas/best practice/working models to/from the military and civilian worlds, or in the training & experience I gained in leadership and operational roles. Do you know any Reservists? How does your company support and enable them?

In what year did the U.S. Army Signal Corps acquire its first airplane, the Wright Model A Flyer? A: 1903 👍 B: 1915 ❤️ C: 1921 😂 D: 1909 😮 The Wright Military Flyer is the world's first military airplane. Satisfying all requirements, the Army purchased the airplane for $30,000, and conducted flight training with it at nearby College Park, Maryland, and at Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas. Comment your answer below: ⤵️ #AFResearchLab | #ThrowbackThursday| #AviationHistory | #CoolTech

Letter to the Force from the Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command. Our Nation faces a complex national security environment in a rapidly changing world. Capable adversaries present growing challenges at home and abroad. We must be ready. Never forget why the Army and Army Reserve exist: to fight and win our Nation’s wars. To that end, we will focus on four priorities: - Build and deliver Combat Ready Soldiers and formations - Mobilize and deploy on time and at scale - Adapt, Transform and Modernize - Invest in our Soldiers, Civilians, and Families Let’s lace ‘em up and get to work. Twice the Citizen, Combat Ready!

Excellent introduction to the SCC aspect of H2F. A key component is injury prevention through appropriate and consistent PT. As this program expands ultilization, it's impact will be felt down the road as injuries go down and more adaptable soldiers are developed. Combined with the other resources within H2F, the program will strengthen and improve the quality of life for service members. #H2F