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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

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?

Great piece about nations-International Force #EastTimor (INTERFET). #INTERFET can be regarded as an exemplar in terms of the practical application of #MissionCommand in a #multinational #force.

🎖️ Ever wondered what it takes to be among the top 5% of the British Army? This video takes you inside the rigorous journey and elite selection process of becoming a high-ranking officer. 🇬🇧 Discover the intense path from the parade square to the pinnacle of military leadership. Learn how hundreds start the journey, but only a select few ascend to the esteemed position of Lieutenant Colonel and beyond. 🌟 This isn't just about promotions; it's a deep dive into the criteria and challenges faced by those vying for command of units in the British Army. Understand the meticulous evaluation process, from interviews to reviewing years of experience, that determines who is trusted with the lives of soldiers. 💂♂️ Hear about the honor and responsibility that comes with being in the top 5 to 10% of the army. This video is a tribute to the dedication, skill, and leadership of those who lead our forces. 🏅 Perfect for military enthusiasts, aspiring officers, or anyone interested in leadership and excellence. This video offers a rare look at what it means to be a leader in one of the world's most respected military organizations 👀 Watch now to get an exclusive insight into the making of the top officers in the British Army and the prestigious honour of commanding its units. #BritishArmy #MilitaryLeadership #EliteOfficers

Today, in support of current global events, USSPACECOM provides combatant commanders with space capabilities in support of theater operations, including weather monitoring; space control; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; position, navigation and timing; satellite communications; and missile warning.

Please join us on Wednesday, 6 March, at 12:00 PM EST, for a Noon Report #webinar with Command Sergeant Major Andrew J. Lombardo, Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army Reserve. CSM Lombardo will discuss some of the #challenges currently facing the Army Reserve and will highlight some of their recent #accomplishments. In an era of great power competition, the Army needs forces who are able to compete with adversaries, respond to crises and win in conflicts—all while preparing for the #future. The Army Reserve is essential to this #mission; it is Ready Now to provide #Soldiers and units to Combat Commanders, knowing that the Joint Force cannot deploy, fight or win without the unique #support of the Army Reserve. #Register at the link below...

Building the Defense Innovation Base! Developing master innovators takes time and discipline. Cleo and Johnny have both made the commitment and are passing on their lessons to others! Cleo built out the #Gemini program for innovators at the ROTC Jr. level. She is developing mastery with project-based learning and innovation ecosystems to empower problem solving. Cleo is dedicated and driven. She loves a challenge! Say it can't be done, and watch her make miracles happen! Johnny is a powerful story-teller, narrative wizard, and leadership guru following the model laid out by Bob Quinn in the #FundamentalStateOfLeadership. His mastery of the Competing Values Framework for understanding organizational effectiveness is second to none!

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

"Good leadership traits are taught by good mentors..." is a maxim I'm learning ever more in my career. This article is well worth reading!

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 🔄 🎓 ⬆️