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Celebrating people, physician assistants, books, and movies Oct 07, 2021

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This week's episode is a little longer, but that's because we filled it with two captivating interviews on the newly opened People First Center and National Physician Assistant Week. Plus, we have started our new segment, Book and Movie of the Month, which takes place at the end of the regularly scheduled content. Listen in and be sure to email us saying what you think the next book/movie of the month should be!
For those interested in learning more about becoming a physician assistant for the Army, please visit this website, designed to provide information about becoming an Army Physician Assistant (PA) via the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) and to provide civilian trained Physician Assistants (PA-C) information about the career opportunities within the Army: https://recruiting.army.mil/armypa/becomePA/
Timecodes:
Interview 1 starts at 00:38:41
Interview 2 starts at 17:21:81
Interview 3 starts at 45:18:25
The crew:
- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs
- SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band
- SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
Featuring:
- Colonel Bill Zielinski, R2 Director of the People First Center
- Captain Rose Meeks, the People First Center Commandant
- Captain Robert Holley, Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Fellow at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
- Blair Dupre, Sports/Leisure Editor for the Fort Hood Sentinel
- Megan Skipper, Living Editor for the Fort Hood Sentinel
Music provided by the following:
"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson
"Rocking The Beat" - Marcus Bressler
All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com
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It’s happening: Santa Fe Gate is re-opening Sep 30, 2021

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This week, the podcast crew welcomes in Michelle Lenis from Fort Hood's Directorate of Public Works to talk about all the renovations underway here at the Great Place, as well as an update on the Santa Fe Gate project. It's all good news that you'll want to hear. National Night Out will be taking place on October 5, and Chris Albus gives all the details on when, where, and even what to dress up as.
Timecodes:
Interview 1 starts at 00:32:89
Interview 2 starts at 17:00:98
The crew:
- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs
- SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band
- SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
Featuring:
- Michelle Lenis, Branch Chief, Management and Outside Oversight Team, Engineering Division, Fort Hood Directorate of Public Works
- Chris Albus, Project Director for Fort Hood Family Housing
Music provided by the following:
"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson
All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com
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Don’t be ”cell”-fish, donate your blood Sep 23, 2021

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Blood donations while recording? Learning about the puns the Robertson Blood Center has set up? Discussing the importance of donating blood, especially here at Fort Hood? This episode has it all.
Timecodes:
Interview 1 starts at 00:28:07
Interview 2 starts at 14:01:11
The crew:
- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs
- SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
- SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
Featuring:
- Tracy Parmer, Recruiter for the Armed Services Blood Program
- SGT Emenke, Lab Tech
- CPT Listerud, Director of the Robertson Blood Center
Music provided by the following:
"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson
All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com
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’The Voice’ Now ’Living the Legend’ at Fort Hood Sep 16, 2021

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SGT Kiari Mhoon is a vocalist with the 1st Cavalry Division Band. He's also "sort of famous" according to co-host SGT Brianna Doo. Why? He was a contestant in Season 19 of "The Voice." This week, we hear all about that journey, as well as his journey through a nine-year military career. The crew also welcomes in a new co-host, SPC Garrett Dacko from the 11th Corps Signal Brigade.
The crew:
- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs
- SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band
- SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
Featuring:
- SGT Kiari Mhoon, 1st Cavalry Division Band
- Mike Brey, Notre Dame Men's Basketball Head Coach
Music provided by the following:
"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson
"Alpha" - Cyrano
All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com
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Adopt A School (and farewell to Lamont) Sep 09, 2021

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The long Labor Day weekend is in our rearview mirror and schools are in full swing again. This week, the podcast crew welcomes in two school liaison officers who discuss the Fort Hood Adopt A School program and how Soldiers are making a difference in the lives of area children. The crew also bids a fond farewell to the man of many voices, SGT Lamont Shavers, who has been a fixture on the program since it rebranded this year.
The crew:
- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs
- SGT Lamont Shavers, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
- SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band
- SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
Featuring:
- Tina Smith, Fort Hood Child &Youth Services School Liaison Officer
- Liz Davenport, Fort Hood Child &Youth Services School Liaison Officer
Music provided by the following:
"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson
"Alpha" - Cyrano
All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com
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Have the conversation, ease the pain Sep 02, 2021

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The month of September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. The podcast crew welcomes in the experts from Fort Hood's Suicide Prevention Program, and afterward, welcomes III Corps Chaplain (Col.) Carron A. Jones to discuss how service members and vets can cope with the end of the war in Afghanistan, and feelings of loss they may be experiencing as the world watched the withdrawal unfold.
The crew:
- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs
- SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band
- SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
Featuring:
- Kenya King, Fort Hood Suicide Prevention Program Manager
- Jannan Melendez, Fort Hood Suicide Prevention Program Manager
- COL Carron A. Jones, III Corps Chaplain
Music provided by the following:
"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson
"Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart Moore
"Alpha" - Cyrano
All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com
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Command Update: The First 90 Days Aug 26, 2021

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U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood Commander COL Chad R. Foster returns to the podcast studio this week, discussing the road ahead for the Great Place. The podcast crew also reminds everyone that August 26th is Women's Equality Day, highlighting passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution 101 years ago, giving American women the right to vote and how women in the Army today view that landmark date in history.
The crew:
- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs
- SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band
- SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
Featuring:
- COL Chad R. Foster, Commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood
- MAJ Alexandra McGuire, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
- SGT Lesley May, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
Music provided by the following:
"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars
"Grease Monkey" - Frederick Bux
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson
"Alpha" - Cyrano
All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com
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Go Green and Go to School (Safely) Aug 19, 2021

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With schools back in session, the podcast crew brings in Fort Hood's Environmental Outreach Coordinator who discusses how the Great Place continues to "Go Green" and a special program aimed at area youth. While co-host SGT Brianna Doo may be missing in action this week, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood Commander COL Chad R. Foster is featured, reminding everyone to drive safely on the installation in school zones and where children are present.
The crew:
- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs
- SGT Lamont Shavers, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
- SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band (Congrats on the promotion!)
- SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
Featuring:
- Christine Luciano, Fort Hood Environmental Outreach Coordinator, Directorate of Public Works
- COL Chad R. Foster, Commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood
Music provided by the following:
"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars
"Grease Monkey" - Frederick Bux
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson
"Alpha" - Cyrano
All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com
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Antiterrorism Awareness Month Aug 12, 2021

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The month of August is designated as Antiterrorism Awareness Month throughout the Department of the Army. Here at Fort Hood, there are a lot of training sessions throughout the month - including the mandatory Antiterrorism Awareness Level One training - provided by the Fort Hood Force Protection Office. The podcast crew welcomes in a force protection specialist to highlight what to look for, and what to do. Bottom line: if you see something, say something.
The crew:
- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs (out on a training mission!)
- SGT Lamont Shavers, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
- CPL Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band
- SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
Featuring:
- Joe Tainatongo, Lead Force Protection Specialist, Fort Hood Force Protection Office, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security
Music provided by the following:
"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars
"Alpha" - Cyrano
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson
All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com
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Give Back, Hit the Gyms and Get a Job Aug 05, 2021

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This week's podcast features two special guests focusing on helping the Fort Hood military community, extending fitness center hours and even offering employment on post. First up is the president of the Fort Hood Spouses Club, which is hosting its annual Super Sign-Up event from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Aug. 19, at the Phantom Warrior Center. The chief of the Community Recreation Division rounds out the show, as post gyms will be expanding their hours of operation beginning Aug. 9, but there can be so much more ... if they can hire more folks.
The crew:
- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs
- SGT Lamont Shavers, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
- CPL Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band (STILL on vacation!)
- SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade
Featuring:
- Desiree Groen, President, Fort Hood Spouses Club
- Blair Dupre, Sports/Leisure Editor, Fort Hood Sentinel (Standing Watch Since 1942)
- John Hamilton, Chief, Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics, Community Recreation Division, Fort Hood Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Music provided by the following:
"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars
"Alpha" - Cyrano
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson
All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com
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