Every Soldier Counts Podcast

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Every Soldier Counts Podcast - Episode 13: Summer Safety Brief Jun 24, 2021

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How are you planning your fun summer activities? Routine missions? Anything worth doing is worth doing safely, and on this episode we talk with Phillip Merchant, the Team 19 Command Safety Director. Mr. Merchant explains the easy ways you can ensure your summer activities and missions are done safely -- and yes, that includes drinking water! Mr. Merchant also tells us how he went from an Infantryman to a safety guru. Don't forget to subscribe to the Every Soldier Counts Podcast

Every Soldier Counts Podcast - Episode 12: Your career is in your hands Jun 17, 2021

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Are you having trouble keeping up with the latest changes to Soldier promotions and career development? Not to worry, as we have an information-packed episode talking with SGM Angelia Witter and SGM Adam Bartlett from Team 19 G1 and Retention. Our senior personnel experts discuss the newly-released Staff Sergeant Order of Merit List and what it means (2:05), promotion board misconceptions (9:00), what to think about when choosing your next assignment (16:00) and what the new enlisted marketplace (ASK-EM) means for Soldiers (30:45). Don't forget to subscribe to the Every Soldier Counts Podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Every Soldier Counts Podcast - Episode 11: Keeping up with the G1 shop Jun 10, 2021

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Have you ever had an evaluation or award kicked back due to errors, or are you due to depart Korea during the summer PCS season? Then don't miss this episode of the Every Soldier Counts Podcast, as we welcome the three Human Resources leaders that drive the 19th ESC G1: Lt. Col. Yolanda Nieto, Sgt. Maj. Angelia Witter and WO1 Corey Bollinger. In our chat with G1 we talk about common mistakes with NCOERs (7:05), good practices for Soldiers departing Korea (10:28), the 19th ESC sponsorship program (13:50) and how the Assignment Incentive Program works (19:05), plus much more.

Every Soldier Counts Podcast - Episode 10: From the ring to G33 Jun 03, 2021

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We're ready to rumble with Lt. Col. David Hunter, who earned championship belts during a professional wrestling career before he joined Team 19. How do you become a professional wrestler? LTC Hunter explains how he started his journey that also included wrestling in college (3:05), his trademark moves as a pro wrestler (5:15) and auditioning for the All-Air Force wrestling team (15:10). Did we mention he also used to be in the Air Force? Don't forget to subscribe to the Every Soldier Counts Podcast on your podcast app!

Every Soldier Counts Podcast - Episode 9: When In Need ... Call the MPs May 19, 2021

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Did you know that all Army Military Police in Korea are part of 94th Military Police Battalion? The largest forward deployed MP Battalion has a mission that truly stretches from sea to the DMZ, and on the latest episode of the Every Soldier Counts Podcast we talk with the 94th command team of LTC Scott Chalkley and CSM Cedric Henson. In our conversation, the two leaders discuss the scope of 94th MP's mission (8:35), detention operations (14:10), integrating KATUSAs into their mission (16:16) and military working dogs (24:17). Don't forget to subscribe to the Every Soldier Counts Podcast so you don't miss one episode. And follow 19th ESC and 94th MP on Facebook.

Every Soldier Counts Podcast - Episode 8: From Private to Colonel (and CW3) at 19th ESC May 06, 2021

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Our two guests today have a unique perspective on serving in Korea and with 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command. Col. John (Chris) Brookie first arrived in Korea in the mid 80s as a Soldier fresh out of AIT; today he's back in Korea as the Deputy Commander for 19th ESC. CW3 Robert Carle also arrived here as a young Soldier in 2001 and has spent many years in Korea and with 19th ESC. In our conversation with both leaders we discuss their path to the military (1:17), how they made the leap from the enlisted ranks to officer and warrant officer (5:18), the experience of working with Korean Army allies (19:17) and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea (26:00). Don't forget to subscribe to the Every Soldier Counts Podcast so you don't miss one episode, and follow 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command on Facebook.

Every Soldier Counts Podcast - Episode 7: The "A-Frame Army" and the Korean Service Corps Battalion Apr 20, 2021

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The image of Korean citizens helping their allies during the Korean War by hauling supplies on wooden "A-Frame" backpacks remains one of the enduring symbols of the Korea-U.S. alliance. The people in those black-and-white photographs were part of the Korean Service Corps, which remains a critical element of the alliance, and is connected to 19th ESC through the Korean Service Corps Battalion. On this episode, we speak with the leadership of the KSC BN, Lt. Col. John Cooper, MSG James Clevinger and Mr. Yi, Chin-U. During our conversation we do another round of 50 Meter Targets Questions (7:55); explain the wide ranging mission of KSC BN (12:45); the experience of working with Korean allies (18:55) and what it's like to work and live on Camp Humphreys (25:45). Don't forget to subscribe to the Every Soldier Counts Podcast so you don't miss a single episode, and follow the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command on Facebook.

Every Soldier Counts Podcast - Episode 6: Taking control of your career Apr 06, 2021

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Are you thinking about changing your MOS? Do you have plans for your Post 9/11 GI Bill? These are important questions about your Army career and on this episode we have two of the foremost experts on the subject, the 19th ESC Retention Team of SGM Adam Bartlett MSG Matt Savage. The two Career Counselors talk about what you should consider when making big career decisions (9:15), the MOS reclass process (14:00), the different options for using the GI Bill (22:05) and making Korea the assignment of choice (33:05). Don't forget to subscribe to the Every Soldier Counts Podcast so you don't miss an episode, and follow 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command on Facebook.

Every Soldier Counts Podcast - Episode 5: A one of a kind battalion Mar 19, 2021

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When Lt. Col. Brad May calls his unit unique, he means it -- Sixth Ordnance Battalion is the only operational ammunition battalion in the Army. Joining Lt. Col. May on this episode is CSM Pearl Reeder-Hensley to discuss a variety of topics including what an ammunition battalion does (10:45), how ammunition Soldiers train (14:40), the value of 6th Ordnance's relationship with the Korean Army (16:30) and how the command team puts "people first" (20:30). Don't forget to subscribe to the Every Soldier Counts Podcast, and follow 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command and 6th Ordnance Battalion on Facebook!

Every Soldier Counts Podcast - Episode 4: Strength in Diversity & the Military Equal Opportunity Program Mar 04, 2021

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Hear the story of Pvt. 1st Class Adji Diagne, who grew up in Senegal before moving to the United States. She's now a culinary specialist with 541st Field Feeding Company helping to run the award winning dining facilities in Area IV. Pvt. 1st Class Diagne explains what Strength in Diversity means to her (6:45), advice on pursuing a civilian education in the military (10:25) and following your dreams (15:10). In the second part of the podcast we meet Master Sgt. Joyce White, the 19th ESC Equal Opportunity Advisor, who explains the Military Equal Opportunity program (19:40), misconceptions about Equal Opportunity (23:30), and how leaders can use active listening to resolve conflicts in their units (28:15). Don't forget to subscribe to the Every Soldier Counts Podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about us and our Soldiers by following 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command on Facebook.

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