EPISODE · Aug 2, 2023 · 32 MIN
What Does the Next Generation of Army Leaders Think? : Part 1
from AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast · host Assn. of the United States Army
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 four top cadets to get their thoughts on their programs, the benefits and difficulties of service, what the Army could do to improve recruitment, as well as some musings on topics like climate change, mental health, social media and more. Guests: Catherine Blotevogel, Georgetown University ROTC Cadet Kyle Fernandez, Bowie State University ROTC Cadet Jake Witt, Conroe High School JROTC Cadet Easten Jenn, Leilehua High School JROTC Cadet AUSA Scholarships: https://www.ausa.org/scholarships https://www.ausa.org/education/stroup-scholarship-essay Donate: If you are interested in supporting AUSA’s educational programs, such as this podcast, please visit www.ausa.org/donate. Feedback: How are we doing? Email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: AUSA’s Army Matters podcast primary purpose is to entertain. The podcast does not constitute advice or services. While guests are invited to listen, listeners please note that you are not being provided professional advice from the podcast or the guests. The views and opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of AUSA.
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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 four top cadets to get their thoughts on their programs, the benefits and difficulties of service, what the Army could do to improve recruitment, as well as some musings on topics like climate change, mental health, social media and more. Guests: Catherine Blotevogel, Georgetown University ROTC Cadet Kyle Fernandez, Bowie State University ROTC Cadet Jake Witt, Conroe High School JROTC Cadet Easten Jenn, Leilehua High School JROTC Cadet AUSA Scholarships: https://www.ausa.org/scholarships https://www.ausa.org/education/stroup-scholarship-essay Donate: If you are interested in supporting AUSA’s educational programs, such as this podcast, please visit www.ausa.org/donate. Feedback: How are we doing? Email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: AUSA’s Army Matters podcast primary purpose is to entertain. The podcast does not constitute advice or services. While guests are invited to listen, listeners please note that you are not being provided professional advice from the podcast or the guests. The views and opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of AUSA.
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