The FORSCOM Frontline

Join us for a conversation with 1st Lt. Amber English, a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier and Olympic Gold Medalist. English won the gold in the Women's Skeet at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We talk about her Olympic experience and how the Army played a role in getting her there.

Join us for a conversation with Brig. Gen. David Gardner, the Fort Polk and JRTC Commanding General. We learn more about their campaign, Winning the Fight for Talent, and talk about quality of life initiatives, career progression and life at Fort Polk

Join us for a conversation about social media imposters and scams. We talk about spotting fake profiles, the top 4 social media scams, and what to do if you've been a victim of either. Our guest is FORSCOM Social Media Manager, Adam Luther. National Cybersecurity Communications and Integration Center (NCCIC): 1-888-282-0870 or www.us-cert.giv/report

Join us for a conversation with Gen. Andrew Poppas, FORSCOM Commanding General, and Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims, FORSCOM CSM. We talk about winning the future fight, engaged leadership and so much more!

Join us for a conversation with three female Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division as we celebrate Women's History Month. We talk about their accomplishments, mentoring, and their advice to women considering joining the U.S. Army.

Join us for a conversation with former 82nd Airborne Division Soldier, Bobby Henline. Bobby was injured during a deployment in Iraq that took the lives of four other Soldiers. We talk about his efforts in preventing veteran suicides, staying resilient and finding hope.

Join us for a conversation with Maj. Gen. Donn Hill, Commanding General of Security Force Assistance Command - SFAC, and Command Sgt. Maj. Don Ferguson, SFAC Command Sergeant Major, about the role of Security Force Assistance Brigade Soldiers in countries around the world. They also talk about what they look for in potential Advisors.

This week we are sharing a conversation from another podcast. The Connect First Podcast, hosted by the I Corps Command Sergeant Major, Shawn Carns, is a new program focused on leadership and professional development. New episodes are available each month and will feature conversations with leaders from across the U.S. Army. Their latest episode features a conversation with our FORSCOM Command Sergeant Major, Todd Sims, and discusses the importance of remaining relevant and relatable in leadership. If you like what you hear, make sure to give them a follow. You can find Connect First here:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q9mwMOyorkjPRTuiRl4cF Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165721685 YouTube: https://youtu.be/MNtJZd4LAcs Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../9ecc55ab-fed8.../connect-first Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/connect-first

Join us as we talk with Drew Hammond, Holistic Health and Fitness director for the 44th Medical Brigade, about goal setting and how we can set ourselves up for success this year! We also hear from SGT Vincent Leonard, from the 62nd Medical Brigade, about his experience utilizing H2F to help him set goals after an injury. 

With December upon us, we know that this time of year can be hectic and stressful. We partnered with our FORSCOM Holistic Health and Fitness Project Officer, Maj. Christine Matthews, to put together some mindfulness exercises that you can come back to when you start to feel overwhelmed. 

Join us for a special episode with the 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus. A video of them singing 'My Girl' while waiting for an airborne jump went viral earlier this year and has kept them busy. They took some time to sing for us and to share what it is like to be part of the chorus.

Join us for a conversation with Brig. Gen. Curtis Taylor, the National Training Center/Fort Irwin Commanding General. He talks to us about how NTC is preparing Soldiers for the Army of 2030. He also gives us some insight into some of the weapon systems the Army is using to improve Soldiers lethality on the future battlefield.

Join us for a conversation with Staff Sgt. Jonathan Young and Spc. Jeremiah Rodriguez, 101st Airborne Division’s DIVARTY. We talk to them about the legacy of service in each of their families; what it means to serve; and how those who came before them impacted their decision to serve. These two Soldiers are joining us from Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania.

Join us for a conversation with COL Birgit Lister, the FORSCOM Chief of Clinical Operations and Chief Nurse. She shares her story of being diagnosed with breast cancer and how she beat it. We talk about the importance of early detection, wellness exams and how your family history plays into your risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. 

Join us for a conversation with Col. Rebecca Eggers and Sgt. Maj. Gary Krese, from the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army. They give us an update on the release of IPPS-A, share information on the system and talk about what Soldiers can expect when the system goes live. 

Join us for a special conversation with Gen. James McConville, the 40th Chief of Staff of the Army. We talk about his priorities, the importance of Forces Command as a force provider for the Army, recruitment, and so much more. 

Join us for a chat with the Soldiers from FORSCOM’s Best Squad as they prepare for the Army’s Best Squad Competition. We talk about how they have built cohesion within their team; what they are doing to prepare; and what it feels like for them to represent FORSCOM, the XVIII Airborne Corps, and their Division -- the 101st Airborne Division -- at the Army-level. 

Join us for a conversation with Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Thomas Behling, the FORSCOM Chaplain, as we look at spiritual readiness -- what does it mean; why is it important; and how do we practice it? Behling also shares important information on the role Chaplains play in H2F and how they can help someone going through a crisis. 

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Pamela Lemons and Staff Sgt. Lawrence Crawford, from the 62nd Medical Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. SSG Crawford talks about how Dr. Lemons and the Holistic Health and Fitness Program have helped him work through the losses of two friends to suicide.    62nd Medical Brigade Facebook  Holistic Health and Fitness

Join us for a conversation with Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims, the FORSCOM Command Sergeant Major. We talk to him about engaged leadership; his conversations with Soldiers in the field; and the readiness of FORSCOM units.  He also talks to us about the FORSCOM Best Squad Competition -- what we can expect to see and the importance of the new competition.  This episode was recorded during the AUSA Warfighter Expo and Summit in August.