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Three Tenets Podcast: Hawaii ARNG 79T RRNCO Ep. 7 SFC James Reyes Mar 04, 2025

Welcome to The Three Tenets Podcast, brought to you by the National Guard Strength Maintenance Training Battalion! In this episode, co-hosts Richard Friend and Caly Allen sit down with SFC James Reyes, a 79T RRNCO with extensive experience in recruiting and retention. SFC Reyes previously served as the Marketing NCO for the Hawaii Army National Guard before transitioning back into an RRNCO role. Recently, he graduated from the Recruiting and Retention Section Chief Course at SMTB and will soon assume the role of Section Chief. As a former RRNCO, SFC Reyes was a two-time recipient of the Director's 54 award for the state of Hawaii. Join us as he shares his insights on the evolving landscape of recruiting and retention, as well as ways Marketing NCOs can enhance their strategies at the state level. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARNG.SMTB/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arngsmtb Linktree: https://linktr.ee/arngsmtb Join the Guard: https://www.nationalguard.com Hawaii Social Media: @hi_armynationalguard

Three Tenets Podcast: 23rd Director of the Army National Guard Ep. 6 LTG Jon Stubbs Feb 04, 2025

Welcome to The Three Tenets Podcast, brought to you by the National Guard Strength Maintenance Training Battalion! This episode, co-hosts Richard Friend and Caly Allen sit down with a distinguished guest—LTG Jonathan (Jon) M. Stubbs, the 23rd Director of the Army National Guard. LTG Stubbs dives into his leadership philosophy, principles, focus areas and the seven operating imperatives guiding his tenure. He shares how his experiences in the Army National Guard have shaped his approach and why recruiting, retention, and attrition management—the three tenets—are at the forefront of his mission. Join us for an insightful conversation on leadership, service, and the future of the Army National Guard. Don't miss it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARNG.SMTB/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arngsmtb Linktree: https://linktr.ee/arngsmtb Join the Guard: https://www.nationalguard.com

Three Tenets Podcast: 79T Proponent NCO Ep. 5 MSG Christopher Larsson Jan 02, 2025

Welcome to the Three Tenets Podcast out of The National Guard Strength Maintenance Training Battalion. We are back with your favorite co-hosts Richard Friend and Caly Allen along with the special guest of the episode, MSG Christopher Larsson. MSG Larsson shares his knowledge as the 79T Proponent NCO, including what goes into an RRNCO’s 79T conversion packet as well as the vetting process. During the interview, MSG Larsson also shares his learning experience and advice from being an instructor and Chief of Training Development while at SMTB. Listen to learn more about his story. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARNG.SMTB/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arngsmtb Linktree: https://linktr.ee/arngsmtb Join the Guard: https://www.nationalguard.com MSG Larsson: christopher.l.larsson.mil@army.mil

Three Tenets Podcast: SGT Knucklehead Ep. 4 SSG Brandon Jacoby Dec 04, 2024

Welcome to the Three Tenets Podcast out of The National Guard Strength Maintenance Training Battalion. We are back with your favorite co-hosts Richard Friend and Caly Allen along with the special guest of the episode, SSG Brandon Jacoby. SSG Jacoby, also known as SGT Knucklehead, shares his story on becoming SGT Knucklehead and how he has grown his platform over the last few years. During the interview, SSG Jacoby gives insight of how to be a successful RRNCO on social media as well as what he has planned for the future. Listen to learn about his guard story and growth as a social media influencer and RRNCO. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARNG.SMTB/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arngsmtb Linktree: https://linktr.ee/arngsmtb Join the Guard: https://www.nationalguard.com SSG Jacoby Social Media: @sgtknucklehead

Three Tenets Podcast: SRSC Ep. 3 CPT Caroline Pirchner Nov 01, 2024

Welcome to the Three Tenets Podcast out of The National Guard Strength Maintenance Training Battalion. We are back with your favorite co-hosts Richard Friend and Caly Allen along with the special guest of the episode, Strength Readiness Support Center (SRSC) Chief, CPT Caroline Pirchner. CPT Pirchner shares what SRSC can do for the Recruiting and Retention Force. During the interview, she gives insight of how SRSC can be utilized to better benefit the 54 states and territories. Listen to be the first to hear of upcoming SRSC announcements. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARNG.SMTB/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arngsmtb Linktree: https://linktr.ee/arngsmtb Join the Guard: https://www.nationalguard.com CPT Caroline Pirchner: caroline.r.pirchner.mil@army.mil SRSC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ARNGVIDEO-SRSCSRSC Ordering Site: https://smms.ngb.army.mil/v3/SMMS/smmsmenu.aspx

Three Tenets Podcast Greece to Guard Ep. 2 SSG Georgia Varoucha Oct 02, 2024

Welcome to the Three Tenets Podcast out of The National Guard Strength Maintenance Training Battalion. We are back with your favorite co-hosts Richard Friend and Caly Allen along with the special guest of the episode, SSG Georgia Varoucha. SSG Varoucha, also known as @njrecruiter or @itsgteam, shares her story of growing up Greek in the United States and how her life led into enlisting into the Army National Guard. During the interview, SSG V gives insight of how to be a successful RRNCO on social media by turning a lead into an enlistment. Listen to learn about her guard story and growth as a social media influencer and RRNCO. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARNG.SMTB/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arngsmtb Linktree: https://linktr.ee/arngsmtb Join the Guard: https://www.nationalguard.com SSG Georgia Varoucha Social Media: @its_gteam or @njrecruiterGuard 2 Guard Podcast available on all podcast platforms

Three Tenets Podcast: Started from the bottom, now we’re here - Ep. 1 SFC Octavia Chambers Aug 28, 2024

Welcome to the first podcast straight out of the National Guard Strength Maintenance Training Battalion. Meet your co-hosts Richard Friend and Caly Allen along with the special guest for the inaugural episode, SFC Octavia Chambers. SFC Chambers enlisted at 17 into the Georgia Army National Guard and is currently Title 10 serving as a 79T Instructor at the Non Commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) at SMTB. During the interview, SFC Chambers discussed the Army’s COOL Program (Credentialing Opportunities On-line). This program helps service members find information on certifications and licenses related to their job and civilian career. There are 9 credentials offered under the 79T MOS. Listen to learn about her guard story and growth at SMTB. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARNG.SMTB/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arngsmtb Linktree: https://linktr.ee/arngsmtb Join the Guard: https://www.nationalguard.com Army COOL Program: https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/index.html

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