Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discuss team building and functioning as a squad during the I Corps Best Squad Competition 2023 with Staff Sgt. Raymond Voytek, Spc. Dylan Jones and Spc. Tadre

Connect First - Ep. 10 with CSM Tammy Everette, NCOLCOE Commandant

Nov 1st, 2023

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, America's First Corps, discusses the role of the Noncommissioned Officer along with leadership and professional development for the future of the Army with Command Sgt. Maj. Tammy Everette, Noncommissioned Officer

Connect First - Ep. 9 with CPT Grady Pennell and SGM Dina Pang

Sep 30th, 2023

America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses about suicide prevention, resiliency and building trust through authenticity with Cpt. Grady Pennell and Sgt. Maj. Dina Pang during the ninth episode of Connect First.

Connect First - Ep. 8 with MSG Earl Plumlee

Jul 5th, 2023

America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses service for others, establishing confidence in Soldiers, and assuming calculated risks with Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee during the eighth episode of Connect First.

Connect First - Ep. 8 with JP Lane

May 31st, 2023

America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses selfless service, overcoming obstacles, and staying positive with SPC (Ret.) JP Lane during the seventh episode of Connect First.

Connect First - Ep. 6 with SEAC John Wayne Troxell

Apr 28th, 2023

America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses leading in a joint environment, transformational leadership, work-life balance, and transitioning from the military with former I Corps CSM and the 3rd Senior Enlisted Advisor to the

Connect First - Ep. 5 with SMA Jack L Tilley

Mar 31st, 2023

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps discuss asking for advice, communicating effectively, and that it's okay to have fun, with Retired 12th Sgt. Maj. of the Army Jack L. Tilley during the fifth epi

Connect First - Ep. 4 with COL Meghann Sullivan

Mar 2nd, 2023

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the nature of officer and non-commissioned officer relationships with Col. Meghann Sullivan, commander of 5th Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance

Connect First - Ep. 4 with COL Meghann Sullivan

Mar 1st, 2023

Connect First - Ep. 3 with CSM Todd Sims

Jan 31st, 2023

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the importance of remaining relevant and relatable with Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims, the command sergeant major of U.S. Army Forces Command, during th

Connect First - Ep. 2 with CSM Adam Schuessler

Jan 4th, 2023

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, America's First Corps, discusses leadership and conflict management with Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Schuessler, Henry H. Lind Noncommissioned Officer Academy Commandant, during this episode of Connect First.

Connect First - Ep.1 with CSM Anthony Powers

Nov 29th, 2022

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses leadership and relationships with Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Powers, the command sergeant major of 555th Engineer Brigade, during this first episode of

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