Episodes

  • Connect First "With the People" w/ CSM Shawn Carns - Ready and Resilient

    Connect First "With the People" w/ CSM Shawn Carns - Ready and Resilient
    Jun 14 2024
    Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the Ready and Resilient (R2) Program on JBLM and how it can help Soldiers overcome adversity and hardship, during "Connect First With the People".
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    13 mins
  • Connect First - Ep. 11 with the I Corps Best Squad 2023

    Connect First - Ep. 11 with the I Corps Best Squad 2023
    Dec 1 2023
    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 Robe during the eleventh episode of Connect First.
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    20 mins
  • Connect First - Ep. 10 with CSM Tammy Everette, NCOLCOE Commandant

    Connect First - Ep. 10 with CSM Tammy Everette, NCOLCOE Commandant
    Nov 1 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 Leadership Center of Excellence Commandant, during this episode of Connect First.
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    25 mins
  • Connect First - Ep. 9 with CPT Grady Pennell and SGM Dina Pang

    Connect First - Ep. 9 with CPT Grady Pennell and SGM Dina Pang
    Sep 30 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.
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    30 mins
  • Connect First - Ep. 8 with MSG Earl Plumlee

    Connect First - Ep. 8 with MSG Earl Plumlee
    Jul 5 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.
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    26 mins
  • Connect First - Ep. 8 with JP Lane

    Connect First - Ep. 8 with JP Lane
    May 31 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.
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    28 mins
  • Connect First - Ep. 6 with SEAC John Wayne Troxell

    Connect First - Ep. 6 with SEAC John Wayne Troxell
    Apr 28 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 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) - John Wayne Troxell during the sixth episode of Connect First.
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    32 mins
  • Connect First - Ep. 5 with SMA Jack L Tilley

    Connect First - Ep. 5 with SMA Jack L Tilley
    Mar 31 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 episode of Connect First.
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    43 mins