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The DINFOS Way
by Defense Information School
The DINFOS Way is the official podcast of the Defense Information School. Our mission is to empower, inform, and connect people through engaging and accessible content related to our mission to train and educate communication professionals for service in the Department of War and with its partners.
Episodes
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Steps Toward Tomorrow: Army Veteran adapts, moves forward after life-changing spinal cord injury
U.S. Army Veteran Randy Jamerson shares his journey of recovery after a spinal cord injury changed his life in 2020. With support from his family and the Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders team at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee, Jamerson continues working…
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The DINFOS Way – Ep. 45: From Vietnam to the Hall of Fame: Chip Maury’s DINFOS Legacy
In Episode 45 of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous sits down with Donald “Chip” Maury, a Navy veteran, combat photographer, award-winning photo editor and lifelong mentor to generations of visual communicators. Maury reflects on a remarkable career that began in 1956 as a Navy Photographer’s Mate…
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The DINFOS Way – Ep. 44: Practical AI for Military Communicators
In this episode of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous speaks with Master Sgt. Ben Stratton, emerging technology program manager at the Air Force Public Affairs Agency, about practical and responsible uses of artificial intelligence in military public affairs. Stratton discusses how communicators can...
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The DINFOS Way – Ep. 43: Communicating That Connects Insights from Amelia of 98 Rock Baltimore
In this episode of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous talks with longtime 98 Rock Baltimore radio personality and public affairs broadcaster Amelia Ryerse about communicating in ways that truly connect with audiences. Amelia shares how preparation, authenticity and audience awareness shape every…
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The DINFOS Way – Ep. 42: Teaching Tomorrow’s Public Affairs Leaders in Intermediate Public Affairs Specialist Course
In this episode of “The DINFOS Way,” host Jack Rous sits down with instructor Shelby Kay-Fantozzi to explore how the Intermediate Public Affairs Specialist Course prepares military communicators for the next level of responsibility. Shelby, a former Air Force public affairs professional and...
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The DINFOS Way – Ep. 41 Balancing a Personal and Professional Brand in Uniform with Army Capt. Angelena Garland
What does it really mean to represent yourself and the military online? In this episode of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous sits down with Army Capt. Angelena Garland to talk about navigating life as both a service member and a social media influencer. From understanding policy and protecting...
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The DINFOS Way – Ep. 40 Focus & Flash: Mastering the Studio for Mission Success with Justin Pyle
In this episode of The DINFOS Way podcast, “Focus & Flash: Mastering the Studio for Mission Success,” host Jack Rous sits down with Justin Pyle, a seasoned DINFOS instructor and retired Air Force master sergeant with more than two decades of photojournalism experience. Pyle, who has taught at the...
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The DINFOS Way – Ep. 39: Developing Tomorrow’s Visual Storytellers with Johnny Bivera and benefits of DC Shoot Off Visual Media Workshop
In this episode of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous sits down with master photojournalist Johnny Bivera to explore his decades-long career in visual storytelling across military and civilian arenas. Bivera reflects on his time in the U.S. Navy and his work documenting combat, humanitarian missions...
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The DINFOS Way – Ep. 38 – Building Authentic Social Media Communities with Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice
In this episode of “The DINFOS Way,” host Jack Rous sits down with U.S. Air Force broadcaster and former DINFOS instructor Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice to bridge the gap between traditional public affairs and the modern creator economy. Brice shares how she balances life as a military communicator and...
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The DINFOS Way – Ep. 37 From Time-Lapse to Tomorrow: Drew Geraci on Mastering Your Craft and Embracing AI in Visual Storytelling
Award-winning cinematographer Drew Geraci, known for his stunning time-lapse work featured in productions like House of Cards, joins The DINFOS Way to share how he turned his passion for visual storytelling into a thriving career. From capturing time-lapse masterpieces to exploring the creative...
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The DINFOS Way – Ep. 36 Beyond the Canvas: Kate Cornell on Graphic Design, Design Thinking and Preparing Tomorrow’s Military Communicators
Step into the creative side of military communication in this episode of The DINFOS Way as graphic designer and DINFOS instructor Kate Cornell unpacks how design thinking, visual storytelling and fundamentals of layout, color and typography shape the way audiences receive information. From...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 35 Mission, Mentorship and Media: Dr. Joe Trahan’s Path to the Hall of Fame
Step into a career-defining conversation on this episode of The DINFOS Way, as host Jack Rous sits down with Dr. Joseph “Joe” Trahan, a DINFOS graduate, retired Army Reserve lieutenant colonel and 2025 DINFOS Hall of Fame inductee to talk about what it takes to leave a lasting mark on the...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 34 Mission-Driven Narratives: Laura Martin's insights on Storytelling
Experience mission-driven storytelling with Staff Sgt. Laura Martin. Drawing on 17 years of experience in roles from radio DJ to broadcast producer, Martin shares actionable strategies for creating compelling narratives. Listen in as she discusses her journey as a DINFOS Intermediate Multimedia...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 33 Voices of the Game: Baltimore Orioles Broadcaster Melanie Newman and the Art of Communication
Join us on The DINFOS Way Podcast as we chat with Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman! We delve into her inspiring career journey, broadcasting insights, and invaluable advice for aspiring communicators. Melanie shares her experiences, tips and tricks, and thoughts on the evolving...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 32 Strategic Leadership in Action: A Conversation with Colonel Bocanegra
Colonel Jennifer Bocanegra, public affairs director for I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, joins the podcast to discuss strategic leadership and the evolving challenges facing military communicators. Bocanegra, a former DINFOS instructor and director of training, shares insights from…
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 31 Global Communicators: Enhancing Interoperability at DINFOS
Dive into the world of international military cooperation in this special episode of The DINFOS Way. Host Jack Rous explores the mission of the International Military Student Office (IMSO) and how it strengthens interoperability among allied forces through the Security Assistance Training…
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 30 DMA & DINFOS: Shaping Military Communications for the Future
In this episode of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous welcomes Col. Richard McNorton, acting director of the Defense Media Activity (DMA) and commandant of the Defense Information School (DINFOS). Col. McNorton shares his vision for shaping the next generation of military communicators, with a focus…
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 29 Beyond the Lens: Tommy Gilligan's Path to Photographic Intent
In this episode of The DINFOS Way, we kick off a new series spotlighting the talented instructors at the Defense Information School and the courses they lead. Our guest is Tommy Gilligan, a former Navy Photographer's Mate and accomplished photo instructor. With experience at West Point and as a…
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 28 Inside DINFOS: Lt. Col. Angel Jackson on Shaping Tomorrow’s Military Communicators
Step inside the world of military communication leadership in this episode of The DINFOS Way. Host Jack Rous sits down with Lt. Col. Angel Jackson, Director of the Public Affairs & Communication Strategy Directorate, to explore how DINFOS is preparing the next generation of strategic…
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 27 Forging the Future Force: Communicating the Army’s Transformation with Col. Dave Butler
In this episode of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous sits down with Col. Dave Butler, Strategic Advisor for Communications and Outreach to the Chief of Staff of the Army, to unpack the sweeping transformation underway across the U.S. Army. Drawing on his vast experience as a communicator Col. Butler...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 26 Strengthening PA Partnerships: Maj. Evelyne Lemire on Canadian Insights and DINFOS Collaboration
In this episode of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous sits down with Maj. Evelyne Lemire, Officer Responsible for Training Design and Review at Canada’s Defence Public Affairs Learning Centre. Discover how DPALC shapes the next generation of Canadian Armed Forces public affairs professionals, the...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 24 - DINFOS PAVILION: Empowering Warriors in the Information Battlespace
Discover DINFOS PAVILION. In this episode of The DINFOS Way podcast, host Jack Rous and DINFOS Provost Mary O'Shea explore the resources available at pavilion.dinfos.edu. Learn how this free platform equips elite warfighters with essential tools for crisis response, strategic messaging, and...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 21 - DINFOS Director of Training
On this episode, we’ll explore key questions about the Defense Information School (DINFOS): Who are we, what courses do we offer, and why is our work here essential? To help answer these questions, we’re joined by Mr. Don Smith, Director of Training at DINFOS since 2019. Mr. Smith oversees a team...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 23 - Coast Guard Public Affairs Excellence: A Master Chief's Perspective
On this episode of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous welcomes Master Chief Charly Tautfest, the Coast Guard's sole enlisted E-9 Public Affairs specialist. In this compelling conversation, Master Chief Tautfest shares her expertise on the Coast Guard's unique public affairs mission and provides...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 22 - “The Wizard” Ryan Hall
On this episode, Defense Information School instructor and host Jack Rous takes us on a field trip to 50/50 Martial Arts Academy in Falls Church, Virginia, to meet Ryan Hall—UFC fighter, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, and owner of the academy. Known as “The Wizard,” Ryan discusses his journey…
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 20 - Air Force Sports Outreach Program
On this episode, Defense Information School instructor and host Jack Rous welcomes a special guest: Katie Spencer. Katie currently serves as a public affairs officer in the Air Force Reserve and is a veteran of Operations Enduring Freedom and Freedom’s Sentinel. In her civilian role, she’s the...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 19 - ATSD (PA) Interview
On this episode, Defense Information School instructor and host Jack Rous welcomes a special guest: Chris Meagher, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs. As the principal advisor on public information and the lead spokesperson for the Department of Defense, Mr. Meagher shares...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 18 - Celebrating 60 Years
On this episode, Defense information School instructor and show host Jack Rous is joined by former DINFOS Public Affairs Officer and current instructor Pete Robertson to discuss our school’s upcoming 60th anniversary! We talk about the events and celebrations we’re having, the history of DINFOS,...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 17 - Big League Public Affairs
On this episode, Defense Information School instructor and show host Jack Rous sits down with Sean Hudson, the Washington Nationals Director of Military Affairs. He’s a former military communicator and public affairs professional who’s taken the lessons he learned in the service into the world of...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 16 - IStorytelling
Our guest is New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher. Mr. Butcher is the writer and creator of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera, and the Cinder Spires book series. His immensely popular works have been printed and shared all over the world, and The Dresden Files books have been adapted…
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 15 - Information Warfare
In the most recent episode of The DINFOS Way podcast, host Jack Rous interviews Colonel Dave Butler, the Strategic Advisor for Communications and Outreach for the Chief of Staff of the Army. Colonel Butler, a seasoned communicator and public affairs officer, discusses crucial topics such as...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 14 - Communication and AI
On this episode, Defense Information School instructor and show host Jack Rous has a conversation with three of Adobe’s public sector digital media solutions consultants about generative artificial intelligence. They discuss the creative tools Adobe has developed for its use in their products...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 13 - Building Successful COMREL Programs
On this episode, Defense Information School instructor and show host Jack Rous sits down with the Chief of Community Relations at Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall, Ms. Susan LeRoy. She’s a former DINFOS instructor and student, and she joins us to talk about what makes for a good COMREL program…
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 12 - Advice for Professional Communicators
Host and DINFOS instructor Jack Rous interviews longtime Baltimore Sun Columnist, Dan Rodricks about his storied career and his advice for professional communicators at every level.
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 11 - Mobile Training Teams
In this episode of The DINFOS Way podcast, DINFOS Instructor Jack Rous sits down with faculty members Tech. Sgt. Joseph Pagan and Melissa Weatherspoon to talk about the school’s mobile training teams (MTTs). Since March 2020, DINFOS MTTs have trained more than 1,200 students during 54 training...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 10 - Building Your Social Media Community
In the most recent episode of The DINFOS Way, DINFOS Instructor Bill Rehkopf talks to Marketing Strategist Mark Schaefer, a presenter at the 2023 DINFOS Social Media Forum about building and engaging with your organization's social media community.
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 9 - Operationalizing Senior Leader Intent Through Social Media
In the most recent episode of The DINFOS Way, DINFOS Instructor Army Staff Sgt. Justin Kuhl engages in a conversation with Army Sgt. 1st Class Will Reinier, who previously served as the Public Affairs Advisor to the Sergeant Major of the Army. They discuss Reinier's concept of "Operationalizing...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 8 - Media and Information Literacy
Dr. Bob Britten is a Professor at the Reed College of Media at West Virginia University. He teaches classes specifically focused on media and information literacy, and he is a strong advocate for incorporating these concepts in all courses that involve mass media communication. Dr. Britten, a…
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 7 - Hall of Fame Special: Dale Dye
Retired Marine Capt. Dale Dye, a decorated Vietnam veteran, author, director and 2022 DINFOS Hall of Fame inductee, sits with DINFOS instructor Marine Sgt. Anthony Pio to talk about his career and legacy within the Marine Corps, and how he brought his skills, knowledge and tenacity to Hollywood.
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 6 - Influencing a Digital Legacy
DINFOS Instructor Jack Rous talks to pop culture icon Demetrius Holt. He's a cosplayer turned actor, producer and digital content creator who rapidly shot to fame and decided to use his platform as a force for good. Join us as they discuss how to create and develop a successful brand, managing…
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 6 - Influencing a Digital Legacy
DINFOS instructor Jack Rous speaks to Demitrius Holt (Actor, cosplayer, brand manager) about branding and fostering a digital identity.
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 5- The DC Video Shoot Off
DINFOS instructor Jack Rous speaks to Maureen Stewart, a producer for the DC Video Shoot Off, and Air Force Master Sgt. Brad Sisson, a DINFOS Instructor and staff member for the shoot off, about this year's event, taking place Sept. 14-17, 2023. The four-day workshop teaches and mentors military...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 4- MCF - Three Years Later
In this episode of "The DINFOS Way," we explore the Mass Communication Foundations Course (MCF) - now in its third year - through the perspectives of our esteemed guests. Staff Sgt. Kris Dimond provides insights from the perspective of teaching the course during its launch, and the challenges and...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 3 - Officer Mentorship: A Multi-Service Recipe for Success
In this episode of "The DINFOS Way," we bring together four accomplished officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to share their unique insights on career success and their individual journeys. Listen in as they discuss the differences in their services' perspectives, the...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 2- Navigating the Future of the Digital Media Frontier
In this episode of "The DINFOS Way," we delve into the constantly evolving world of social media within the Department of Defense. We're honored to have DINFOS Social Media Subject Matter Expert Kuande Hall - a pioneering figure in DOD social media join us for an in-depth discussion on the future...
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The DINFOS Way - Ep. 1- The Podcast on DOD Podcasting
On the very first episode of "The DINFOS Way" podcast, Host Staff Sgt. Kris Dimond is joined by Stephanie Hatcher, one of the original DINFOS' Subject Matter Experts on podcasting. Together, they discuss the process of starting a podcast for your unit, and share their experience in creating "The...
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The DINFOS Way is the official podcast of the Defense Information School. Our mission is to empower, inform, and connect people through engaging and accessible content related to our mission to train and educate communication professionals for service in the Department of War and with its partners.
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