In 2015, five Army spouses at Fort Bliss decided to organize a dress swap that would provide women with gowns they could wear to functions that were often cost prohibitive, like military balls. That swap turned into a huge event, and now the or

Winning A War Against Bipolar Disorder - One General's Story

24 days ago 33m 37s

MG (Ret.) Gregg Martin had a distinguished career, serving in various deployments and eventually heading the National Defense University. But, over the course of that career, he slowly started to develop manic tendencies, which became more and

From Army Brat to SMA

Mar 13th, 2024 25m 10s

After a career undertaking secretive operations in the Special Forces, in August of 2023, SMA Michael Weimer was sworn into his new position and took his turn in the spotlight as Sergeant Major of the Army. What, in the first six months of his

Is There an Army Doctor in the House?

Feb 28th, 2024 26m 4s

LTG Telita Crosland decided at the age of five she was going to be a doctor, and her later studies at West Point became her first official step into the field. Her thirty-year Army career has involved a great number of highlights and appointmen

What Do Batman and Ruben Rivers Have in Common?

Feb 14th, 2024 26m 46s

Comic book writer Chuck Dixon has produced more issues of comic books than any other living author today, most notably telling the stories of superheroes Batman, Robin, The Punisher and John Rambo. But his work on AUSA’s Medal of Honor comic se

The Man Who Died Six Times—and Then Became a Superbowl Champion

Jan 31st, 2024 30m 54s

COL (Ret.) Greg Gadson originally attended West Point to play football, but quickly realized he wanted to be a Soldier for Life, and he was commissioned upon his graduation in 1989. His 25-year military career saw him serve in every major confl

How a Bus Crash Improved the Lives of Countless Veterans

Jan 17th, 2024 29m 35s

While stationed in Germany in 1980, Dr. Rory Cooper was hit by a bus and paralyzed from the waist down. Responding to his condition, he decided he would devote his life to helping veterans and disabled individuals worldwide through the inventio

Can Uncle Sam Become a Gen Z Hero?

Jan 3rd, 2024 35m 14s

Matthew Weiss had a successful business career but wanted more, so he gave it all up to join the Marines. Curious as to why so few of his Gen Z cohorts were doing the same, he did some research for a better understanding and developed it into a

Get Inspired by Army Matters

Dec 27th, 2023 58s

AUSA's Army Matters podcast amplifies the voices of the Total Army – one story at a time. Join hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey every other Wednesday as they interview the modern chroniclers of the Army experience to

The Creative Minds—and the Experiences—Behind Call of Duty

Dec 20th, 2023 30m 25s

Call of Duty is one of the largest ever video game franchises; one of the reasons for its success is its attention to detail—which is thanks to the military veterans behind it. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down

Games, Esports and the Army Way

Dec 6th, 2023 27m 5s

Over the last decade, Esports has grown into a billion-dollar business, with gamers and fans all over the world. Tapping into this popularity is the Army’s Esports Call of Duty team; these Soldiers not only go up against other gamers—they also

How Does a Wreath Symbolize Freedom?

Nov 22nd, 2023 30m 41s

Every December, thousands of volunteers from around the country place wreaths on millions of graves of fallen servicemembers—in cemeteries across the United States—thanking each one individually. This initiative was started by Morrill and Karen

No Tall Tales from this Tall Medal of Honor Recipient

Nov 8th, 2023 38m 38s

In 1963, LTG (Ret.) Robert F. Foley graduated 497th in a class of 504 students at West Point Academy. Only a few years later, however, he was valiantly saving his battalion’s troops in the middle of the Vietnam jungle. That act of bravery earne

So You’re Now an Army Parent. What Should You Know?

Oct 25th, 2023 28m 17s

Every month new enlistees around the country begin Basic Combat Training. And while it’s grueling and hard for them, it often also is for their parents at home in other ways. Dealing with a wide range of emotions can be difficult – especially f

Talking with a Living Army Legend

Oct 11th, 2023 38m 48s

Starting from very humble beginnings in the segregated south, LTG (Ret.) Arthur Gregg rose through the ranks in his thirty-plus year career to become the Army’s first-ever African-American, three-star General. He blazed the trail for generation

How to Use Instagram to Become a Better Leader

Sep 27th, 2023 46m 57s

When a rumor circulated around Fort Drum, Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Mario Terenas took to Instagram to dispel it, racking up tens of thousands of responses. That led him to realize the power of the social media platform to really connect wi

Why America is Talkin’ ‘Bout These Army Singers

Sep 13th, 2023 36m 53s

In July of this year millions across the country were blown away when the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus appeared on the talent show America’s Got Talent, impressing the judges and making it to this month’s semifinals. But the Choru

How to Split a Playing Card in Half with an Air Rifle

Aug 30th, 2023 32m 41s

In October of 2022, SGT Alison Weisz won the World Championship in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Competition, becoming the first American woman to win the title since 1979. Not stopping there, she’s currently spending her days training at Fort Moor

What Does the Next Generation of Army Leaders Think? : Part 2

Aug 16th, 2023 26m 51s

Army recruiting. Climate change. Community service. AI. These are all important issues, and in the second of our special two-part series we continue speaking to four top ROTC. and JROTC cadets to get their thoughts on all of these topics – and

An Exclusive Sneak Peek: What Does the Next Generation of Army Leaders Think? - Part II

Aug 9th, 2023 39s

Check out a sneak peek of our next episode, the second in our two-part series talking with top cadets. What do our future leaders think about climate change? Army recruiting? A.I? And social media? Tune in next week for more.Featured Guest:

What Does the Next Generation of Army Leaders Think? : Part 1

Aug 2nd, 2023 32m 20s

Many of today’s Army leaders started out as cadets in ROTC or JROTC. Well, what do the youth in the program today think about the Army and the world itself? In today’s episode – the first of a very special two-part series – we sit down with fou

From Draft to All-Volunteer: A Celebration

Jul 19th, 2023 39m 1s

In July, 1973 then-U.S. Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird announced the U.S. military would fill its ranks with volunteers, not draftees. In the last fifty years over 11 million volunteers have signed up, making the All-Volunteer Force a mod

Who Will Win This Army Cooking Competition?

Jul 5th, 2023 35m 20s

Most people know Robert Irvine as a celebrity chef and television host. But not everyone knows he got his start in the British Royal Navy at age 15, that he runs 11 businesses employing over 5,000 people, and that he spends a large amount of ti

Pop Quiz: Did the U.S. Army Fight in the Asia-Pacific War?

Jun 21st, 2023 34m 46s

John McManus, one of the most prolific chroniclers of Army history, has just completed an acclaimed trilogy of books about the Asia-Pacific battles in World War II. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with McManu

Set up for Failure? These WWII Black Women Warriors Overcame

Jun 7th, 2023 34m 39s

In early 1945 a predominantly all-black, all-female battalion was sent to Europe to do the impossible: ensure delivery of 17 million pieces of mail to aid morale across the continent. They succeeded, but it took over fifty years – and the work