LISTEN NOW!We speak with the JRTC and Fort Polk commanding general, Brig. Gen. Jason Curl. He speaks about the evolution of war, how the training is conducted and what is the OPFOR's role. Also, how they are incorporating USA into training. Watch EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/videos Or listen on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline https://podcasts...
Aug 14, 2025•29 min
Join us for a conversation with 1st Armored Division CSM James Light, 1SG Kevin Greene, and SFC Glenn Sanchez as they discuss the 1st place win U.S. Army Europe and Africa 's international tank competition and 2nd place at Coral Balmoral in Australia. Each tank commander experienced two separate competitions on two continents. Watch EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/.../UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/videos Or listen on your favorite podcast platfor...
Jul 10, 2025•36 min
Join us for a conversation with Mr. Paul Morando, Chief Curator for the National Museum of the U.S. Army. We talk about how the museum is capturing the history of the Army and the Revolutionary War with their new exhibit celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Army.
Jun 12, 2025•20 min
Join us for a conversation with MG Christopher Norrie, 3rd Infantry Division, commanding general. We talk about how the armor mission is essential to winning the future fight.
May 15, 2025•36 min
On this episode of the #FORSCOM Frontline we talk with LTG Greg Anderson, XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general. We talk about his new campaign plan and what that means for the Corps warfighting mission.📺 Watch EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/.../UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/videosOr listen on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below.🔹 https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline🔹 https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-forscom.../id15...
May 08, 2025•33 min
Join us for a conversation with LTG Matt McFarlane, I Corps commanding general. We talk about FORSCOM's efforts in the Indo-Pacific theater, and what that means to Warfighting and Lethality.
Apr 10, 2025•34 min
On this episode of the #FORSCOMFrontline we talk to Command Sgt. Maj. TJ Holland, FORSCOM Command Sergeant Major, about warfighting and lethality, and what that means to FORSCOM and its #Soldiers . Watch EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/.../UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/videos Or listen on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-forscom.../id1584985613 http...
Mar 13, 2025•31 min
Join us for a special holiday edition with Mr. Max Kuhns aka Santa. On this episode, we will talk to Max, who is a Training Advisor for G-3 at FORSCOM headquarters, about how he became Santa. Santa Max truly embodies the magic and spirit of this time of year. We wish you a happy holiday season from the FORSCOM Family! Watch EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/video s Listen on your favorite podcast platform or at...
Dec 05, 2024•25 min
Join us for a conversation with CBRNE Analytical and Remediation Activity (CARA) Director and a CARA pilot out of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. CARA civilians routinely support chemical surety missions. On this episode we'll get a closer look at the program and talk to one of the Army civilian pilots about the uniqueness of a CARA position. Watch the Frontline podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcU18XlcCLhcyGTSj_rQXg/video sListen to EVERY episode of the Frontline p...
Nov 07, 2024•33 min
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 17!!! Join us for a conversation with #Soldiers from the 14th Engineer Battalion, 7th Infantry Division our of Joint Base Lewis-McChord who recently were deployed to Idaho to help combat the wildfires in the Boise and Payette National Forests. We discuss what it's like fighting wildfires, the training received and their personal experiences. Favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-forscom.../...
Oct 17, 2024•33 min
Join us for a conversation with #Soldiers of the 27th Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade , XVIII Airborne Corps , who recently won the FORSCOM Best Squad Competition. We talk about the competition, working as a team, and their motivation as they head into the U.S. Army 's Best Squad Competition. Listen to EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-forscom.../i...
Sep 26, 2024•28 min
Join us for a conversation with members of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Suicide Prevention team, who were recognized for the outstanding contribution to the community by the Defense Suicide Prevention Office. They talk about a program, what kind of events they do, and the training they provide. Listen to EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-forscom.../id1584985...
Sep 19, 2024•30 min
Join us for a conversation with 2nd Lt. Alma Cooper who was recently crowned Miss USA 2024. She discusses her journey of becoming a West Point - The U.S. Military Academy , a Kights-Hennessey Scholar at Stanford University, and Miss USA. She also talks about balancing roles of a #Soldier with being a beauty queen and staying true to your authentic self. Listen to EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://anchor.fm/forscom-front...
Sep 05, 2024•30 min
AVAILABLE AUGUST 15!!! Join us for a conversation with Cpl. Reschelle Deschenes who was named the 2024 U.S. Army BOSS President of the Year. She discusses why she joined the program, how she became president and some of the other opportunities the BOSS program has to offer. She also discusses her plans for after the Army and how she hopes to support the program in the future. Listen to EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://...
Aug 15, 2024•28 min
Join us for a conversation with Sgt. Bryce Hale who works as an Explosives Dog Handler with an assigned Patrol Explosives Detector Dog. He talks about joining the U.S. Army , his road to becoming a dog handler and the training that went into his career path. He is with his MWD Jira in the photo below. Listen to EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-forscom.../id...
Jul 25, 2024•29 min
Join us for a conversation with Master Sgt. Edmond Adams the FORSCOM military working dog program manager. He discusses the importance of training the dogs and #Soldiers , what type we use and where we get the dogs. He also talks about his role when he joined and what he does now. Listen to EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-forscom.../id1584985613 https://op...
Jul 11, 2024•27 min
Join us for a conversation with Lt. Col. Michael Zellous as he walks us through his 39 years of service. Zellous is about to retire and tells his story about when he joined back in '82 along with serving in the U.S. Army , The National Guard , U.S. Army Reserve and in the U.S. Marine Corps . Also, his OCS process and over 20 years of being a teacher.Listen to EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline...
Jun 27, 2024•28 min
Join us for a conversation with Maj. Bridget Fyle, project officer for H2F here at FORSCOM, she discusses being an occupational therapist and how sleep can play an important role in rehabilitation. We also talk about the five pillars of #readiness : mental, sleep, physical, spiritual and nutrition. This is what make holistic health and fitness. Listen to EVERY episode of the Frontline podcast on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below. 🔹 https://anchor.fm/forscom-frontline �...
Jun 06, 2024•27 min
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Steve Carney, Historian at Arlington National Cemetery. We delve into the history of Arlington and the origination of Memorial Day. This episode is dedicated to the memory of our fallen heroes, please never forget they made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. More information: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil Learning Materials: https://education.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Themes/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier...
May 23, 2024•28 min
This week we are sharing an episode from The Crucible - The JRTC Experience' Podcast, featuring a conversation with Gen. Andrew Poppas, the FORSCOM Commanding General. In this episode we discuss warfighting, building lethality, and combat readiness of our formations. Specifically, we look at how = adopting a “fight tonight” mindset while simultaneously keeping an eye towards modernization will enable us to win the next fight. Combat training centers are critical for building lethality into our f...
May 09, 2024•38 min
Join us for a conversation with two #Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain "Patriots" , stationed at Fort Johnson, La., about the participation in the Bataan Memorial Death March at U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range . They talk about their preparation for the event and what it meant to participate....
Apr 25, 2024•32 min
Join us for a conversation with Sgt. 1st Class Kiera Lowe, Station Commander for Pooler U.S. Army Recruiting Station located near Savannah, Ga. We discuss #ArmyLife to include how to join, contracts and bonuses, benefits and entitlements and so much more!...
Apr 11, 2024•30 min
Join us for a conversation with Command Sgt. Maj. Shade Munday, US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) CSM. We discuss the 'Be All You Can Be' slogan and changes in recruitment over the years. We also discuss his career, family and the current state of recruiting. GoArmy.com...
Mar 14, 2024•29 min
Join us for a conversation with the leaders of the U.S. Army Air Ambulance Detachment at Yakima Training Center . Maj. Alec DeGroat, Detachment Commander, and Sgt. 1st Class Adrian Trujillo, Detachment Sergeant, talk about their unit's unique mission and share stories from some of their most memorable rescues....
Feb 29, 2024•35 min
Join us for a conversation with Spc. Christian Sutton, from the 1st Armored Division , also known as the Bone Marrow Guy. Sutton earned that name after working for register #Soldiers around the division and now the U.S. Army for bone marrow donation. He talks to us about what started this project and what he hopes to achieve. https://bethematch.org/ https://www.salutetolife.org/...
Feb 15, 2024•37 min
Join us for a conversation with FORSCOM's top enlisted Soldier, CSM TJ Holland. He shares his observations from his first 90 days in the position; how FORSCOM Soldiers are getting brilliant at the basics; and the role families play in Soldier readiness.
Feb 01, 2024•41 min
Join FORSCOM Frontline host, Ashley Patoka, and producer, Deane Barnhardt, for a year in review. They look back at some of their favorite episodes and interviews and share some behind the scenes stories at they recap season 3 of the FORSCOM Frontline.
Nov 22, 2023•35 min
Join us for a conversation with the FORSCOM Command Chaplain, Chaplain (COL) David Bowlus. We discuss spiritual readiness, finding purpose and confidential counseling. We also discuss human flourishing and how it can support suicide prevention.
Nov 09, 2023•33 min
Join us for a conversation with members of the 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus. The group recently competed on NBC 's America's Got Talent and made it to the finals. Learn more about their experience, how they prepared and what they are doing next.
Oct 26, 2023•34 min
Join us for a conversation with the members of the U.S. Army 's parachute team, the US Army Golden Knights . Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Breeding, Sgt. 1st Class Zach Krietenstein, and Sgt. 1st Class Matt Garner share their experiences and talk about how others can start the selection process for joining the team. Learn more: https://www.goarmy.com/golden-knights.html...
Oct 12, 2023•30 min
