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Publisher |: United States Army Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Careers,; Military

Categories Via RSS |: Business,; Careers

First to Strike is the podcast of the United States Army, Baton Rouge Recruiting Batallion. If you are considering serving in the US Army, this is the show for you. On First to Strike, we speak to Soldiers, Recruiters, students considering Army service, and Veterans to get straight answers to help decide if Army service is right for you. You can speak to a US Army Recruiter yourself by calling 1-888-550-ARMY. Listen, share, and enjoy the show!

Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: Baton Rouge, LA
Premiere Date |: 2018-03-05
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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0 Available Episodes (9 Total) / Average duration: 00:21:26

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0 Available Episodes (9 Total)Average duration: 00:21:26

Dec 23, 2019

00:25:05

S2E1 - You can have a life and serve your country in the United States Army. Meet CSM Jennifer Shoats and hear about how she made the decision to join the Army. The conversation turns to the physical and mental transformation that can occur when someone serves. CSM Shoats explains how she is a wife and mom and can have a life and a great career in the US Army.

Want to speak to an Army recruiter of your own? You can! Call 1-888-550-ARMY or go to GoArmy.com. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or get the show on Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. You can find us all over social media by searching #firsttostrike Listen, SHARE, and enjoy the podcast!

Apr 19, 2018

00:24:42

S1E7 - The Army is an Opportunity…. if you seize it. On this episode of FIRST TO STRIKE, you will hear from a wide variety of Soldiers and get their input on the opportunity the Army offers. We hope these opportunity topics give you some information and insight to help figure if Army service is right for you.

This is the final episode of Season 1.

Some of the questions answered on this episode: - Can you work in the Army part time? - Can the Army be a career? - Can you use the Army as a stepping stone to something else? - Can the Army help your confidence? - Will the Army help me get in shape? - What kind of people will I work with in the Army? - Should I talk to an Army recruiter?

Want to speak to an Army recruiter of your own? You can! Call 1-888-550-ARMY (1-888-550-2769) or visit GoArmy.com.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or get the show on Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, or any podcast app. You can find us all over social media by searching #firsttostrike Listen, SHARE, and enjoy the podcast!

Apr 12, 2018

00:30:00

S1E6 - Army life: What is it really like serving in the Army? Do you ever wonder about making friends in the Army, can you have a family if you serve? What about just the day to day of being in the Army? Staff Sergeant Elizabeth Hand and Staff Sergeant Christopher Hand are husband and wife… and both soldiers. They give some straight answers about their own family, how the Army serves families, making friends, and everyday life while you serve.

On this episode of the First to Strike podcast, some of the questions answered include…

Does the Army offer guaranteed jobs?
Is it hard to make friends in the Army?
Can you have a family in the Army?
How does the Army help my family?
Do you have to move a lot in the Army?
How do I get a better job in the Army?

Mentioned on the show:

GoArmy.com

March2Success.com

Want to speak to an Army recruiter of your own? You can! Call 1-888-550-ARMY or visit GoArmy.com.

Apr 05, 2018

00:23:52

S1E5 - Benefits! When you are thinking about serving in the United States Army, you are thinking about your future, and it’s natural to make plans about your financial goals, too. Staff Sergeant Daniel Brooks, a virtual recruiter in Baton Rouge, joins us on the First to Strike podcast to talk benefits and other opportunities offered by Army service. Many people are interested in the Army’s Tuition Assistance program or other funding for college. SSG Brooks explains all the programs that can be used for your education. The show closes by discussing opportunities to travel and overall quality of life.

On this episode of the First to Strike podcast, some of the questions answered include…

Does the Army offer a signing bonus to high school seniors?
Does the Army provide medical benefits?
Does the Army provide dental benefits?
Which pays more the Army or civilian jobs?
How does the Army pay for college?
How much does the Army give for college?
Does the Army offer benefits for your family?
Does the Army provide retirement benefits?

Mentioned on the show:

The compensation.html">“total compensation” chart on GoArmy.com:

compensation.html">https://www.goarmy.com/benefits/total-compensation.html

Want to speak to an Army recruiter of your own? You can! Call 1-888-550-ARMY or visit GoArmy.com.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or get the show on Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, or any podcast app. You can find us all over social media by searching #firsttostrike

Listen, SHARE, and enjoy the podcast!

Mar 29, 2018

00:18:14

S1E4 - STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM is a hot issue both in education and the changing job market. Ken Bradford is a United States Army Veteran who now is the Assistant Superintendent for Louisiana Department of Education. Who better to tell us all about education, STEM, and Army experience and how all those things can come together for those who serve. Plus: bonus interview. We speak to SSG Meaux who is a virtual recruiter. Find out what a virtual recruiter does and how the Army is using social media to get you the information you need. On this episode of the First to Strike podcast, some of the questions answered include…

How does Army service help my career?
Is the Army right for me?
What is STEM and how can STEM help my job prospects?
How can I get education and work experience?
What is an Army virtual recruiter?
Is the Army on Snapchat?

Want to speak to an Army recruiter of your own? You can! Call 1-888-550-ARMY or visit GoArmy.com.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or get the show on Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, or any podcast app. You can find us all over social media by searching #firsttostrike Listen, SHARE, and enjoy the podcast!

Mar 22, 2018

00:28:07

S1E3 - Jobs, jobs, jobs! When you get into the Army, you get a job. For some people, the whole reason they join the Army is to be trained in a profession and career of their choosing. On this episode of First to Strike, we speak to Master Sergeant Morris Tate and we break it all down, cover all the details about what it means to have a job in the Army. Some of the questions answered on this show include:

How do you get a job in the Army?
What kinds of jobs are available in the Army?
Can I pick my job in the Army?
Will the Army train me for my career?
What is the ASVSB?
Can I retake the ASVAB?
Will the Army pay for my college?
How can I get work experience in the Army?

Links mentioned on the show:

https://www.march2success.com/

and-jobs.html">https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs.html

Want to speak to an Army recruiter of your own? You can! Call 1-888-550-ARMY or visit GoArmy.com.

Mar 15, 2018

00:20:26

S1E2 - Future Soldiers is a program designed to help young people who have made the decision to enlist in the Army GET READY. This is Season 1, Episode 2 of First to Strike the podcast of the Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion. On this episode, we’re going to get to hear from some students who are currently in the Future Soldiers program, find out first hand what it’s really like. We’re also going to hear from some of the people assisting the students in the Future Soldiers program. There are a couple of surprises we have for you, so be sure to stick around to the end of the show. These interviews were recorded at the Red Stick Bowl. Featuring interviews with Staff Sergeant Alvin Kitt and Staff Sergeant Ulysses Stewart.

Helpful links: - Future Soldiers - GoArmy

Want to speak to an Army recruiter of your own? You can! Call 1-888-550-ARMY or visit GoArmy.com.

Mar 08, 2018

00:20:22

S1E1 - Meet your recruiters! You might have seen them in your school or in your community—they are recruiters for the United States Army and they are ready (and able!) to answer your questions about serving. This is Season 1, Episode 1 of First to Strike the podcast of the Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion. The show begins with Lt. Colonel Eric Salisbury and he shares his own experience serving, and also discusses the opportunity offered by the Army. We talk to several recruiters to get their perspective and they answer many of the Army questions you might have. Want to speak to an Army recruiter of your own? You can! Call 1-888-550-ARMY or go to GoArmy.com. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or get the show on Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, or any podcast app. You can find us all over social media by searching #firsttostrike Listen, SHARE, and enjoy the podcast!

Mar 05, 2018

00:02:06

S1E0 - Introducing First to Strike, the new podcast of the United States Army, Baton Rouge Recruiting Battallion! On the first season of First to Strike, you are going to hear from Soldiers, Recruiters, students, and Veterans to help you decide if Army service is right for you.

If you would like to speak to an Army Recruiter, just call 1-888-550-ARMY.

Real answers to real questions about serving in the United States Army. Listen, share, and enjoy First to Strike.

Dec 23 | 00:25:05

Meet CSM Jennifer Shoats

Apr 19 | 00:24:42

The Army: An Opportunity If You Seize It

Apr 12 | 00:30:00

What's Army Life Really Like?

Apr 05 | 00:23:52

Benefits + Opportunities

Mar 29 | 00:18:14

STEM: From Sat Phones to Snapchat

Mar 22 | 00:28:07

There Are Over 150 Jobs

Mar 15 | 00:20:26

Who's Going to Help Me - Future Soldiers

Mar 08 | 00:20:22

Meet Your Recruiters

Mar 05 | 00:02:06

Introducing First to Strike

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