Army National Guard Launches ‘Uncommon’ Ad Campaign

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Army National Guard Launches ‘Uncommon’ Ad Campaign

A new Army National Guard marketing campaign challenges young people to see themselves as becoming “uncommon” through part-time service in uniform.

Titled “Uncommon is Calling,” the campaign features five short black-and-white films starring Army National Guard soldiers working in simulated emergency scenarios that depict the types of missions Guard troops are called upon to do, according to an Army news release.

AUSA Podcast Features Hero Captain, Guard Trailblazer

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AUSA Podcast Features Hero Captain, Guard Trailblazer

In March, the Association of the U.S. Army’s “Army Matters” podcast will highlight the inspiring stories of a Medal of Honor recipient and an Army National Guard trailblazer.

First up is an episode featuring retired Capt. Flo Groberg, who received the nation’s highest award for valor for tackling a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.

Stubbs: Leaders Should Listen, Engage and Learn

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Stubbs: Leaders Should Listen, Engage and Learn

Good leaders are those who listen well, prioritize relationships and grow through failure, said Lt. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs, director of the Army National Guard.

In a recent interview on the Three Tenets podcast hosted by the National Guard Strength Maintenance Training Battalion in Little Rock, Arkansas, Stubbs discussed the characteristics he believes are imperative to good leadership.

Stubbs: National Guard Solders Must Be Ready

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Lt. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs speaks at AUSA2024
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Stubbs: National Guard Solders Must Be Ready

National Guard soldiers must be ready for combat, according to the new director of the Army National Guard, who said he is filled with a “profound sense of urgency” as global volatility grows.

In remarks Oct. 15 at the Association of the U.S. Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Lt. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs, who is also acting vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, said that with fighting raging in parts of the world, the U.S. could easily be drawn into conflict.

Poppas: Global Threats Demand Total Army Effort

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Poppas: Global Threats Demand Total Army Effort

The National Guard and the Army Reserve are ready to meet evolving national and global threats, said Gen. Andrew Poppas, commander of Army Forces Command.

“We saw flooding throughout the West, … record snowfall, tornadoes and wildfires throughout all of our communities,” Poppas said Oct. 14 in remarks at the Association of the U.S. Army’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition. The reserve components’ response to these disasters “all sent one clear message: Your soldiers stand ready today to face whatever threats that come our way as a nation,” Poppas said.

George: Total Army Needed to Combat ‘Dangerous World’

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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George speaks at the 2024 NGAUS conference in Detroit.
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George: Total Army Needed to Combat ‘Dangerous World’

Facing unprecedented global volatility, rapidly evolving technology and changes in the character of warfare, the U.S. needs all components of its Total Army, the service’s top officer said.

National Guard Troops Respond to Tropical Storm Debby

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National Guard Troops Respond to Tropical Storm Debby

More than 3,500 National Guard soldiers and airmen have been deployed to Florida in response to the onslaught of wind, rain and floods brought on by Tropical Storm Debby.

The storm, which landed in Florida on Aug. 5 as a Category 1 hurricane before being downgraded to a tropical storm, was expected to continue moving through portions of the Southeast U.S., delivering heavy rainfall, storm surges and a potential for some tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.