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		<title>101st Airborne Division: Year of the NCO Wrap-up</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Burlovich</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Year of the NCO served a tremendous purpose in that it really exposed what the NCO Corps is all about on a larger scale. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines realize that the NCO Corps really does a lot for the success we have today in the Army. The other services see that success and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCOs in the U.S. Army Field Band</title>
		<link>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=417</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Burlovich</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[It is rather unique. I wear it on my sleeve and am often asked what it means, what it signifies.
I am met with mixed reactions when I explain that the crest I wear on my uniform, the lyre, represents my affiliation with The United States Army Field Band. Lots of interest in the music aspect [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCOs in the Arkansas Army National Guard</title>
		<link>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=411</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Burlovich</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[CSM Deborah Collins]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I am Command Sergeant Major Deborah J. Collins, the State Command Sergeant Major for the Arkansas National Guard.  I am honored to serve and represent over 7,000 Soldiers of the Arkansas Army National Guard around the world.  I have served in this position since March 2003 and previous assignments include CSM at Battalion [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCO Expectations</title>
		<link>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=407</link>
		<comments>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=407#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Burlovich</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Being new on the job anywhere is never a fun position to be in, especially in the military. It’s a huge, scary world out there, and I think that most people in the world, when they think of the military, the first thing to come to mind is really angry bosses, unfair and unjust rules, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Master Resilience Training Program</title>
		<link>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=422</link>
		<comments>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=422#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Burlovich</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[mrt program]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[NCO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The MRT Program is compiled of twelve skills that can be used as tools to help Soldiers, family members and Department of the Army civilians deal with the daily stressors of life.  These skills  are: Identify your thoughts (ATC), Avoiding Thinking Traps, Detect Icebergs, Energy Management, Problem Solving, Put it in Perspective, Real-time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SMA: Best Warrior Competition Review</title>
		<link>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=399</link>
		<comments>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=399#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:40:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Burlovich</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Noncommissioned Officer]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Sergeant Major of the Army]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Army’s Best Warrior Competition was held 27 Sept. to 2 Oct. at Fort Lee, Virginia. It was my honor and privilege to witness the hard work of all the participating Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers. These Warriors demonstrated dedication to duty and the thirst for excellence to reach this level of recognition.  The Best [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learning to Lead through NCOs</title>
		<link>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=397</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Burlovich</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Noncommissioned Officer]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Army]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Maj Paul Voelke]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[NCO]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Year of the NCO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The US Army designated 2009 as the &#8220;Year of the NCO&#8221; to recognize NCOs for the vital role they play in the Army. NCOs are frequently referred to as the backbone of the US Army because they perform several vital functions. They provide the level of supervision at which tasks are executed and plans become [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is &#8220;Most&#8221; Important in the NCO Creed</title>
		<link>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=381</link>
		<comments>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=381#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Burlovich</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Noncommissioned Officer]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Army]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[maj gerry peppmuller]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[NCO]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Year of the NCO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Noncommissioned officers (NCOs) are said to be the “backbone of the United States Army.”  The reasons for this are easily identifiable in the NCO Creed that outlines how NCOs shall conduct themselves in fulfilling their duties.  Within the Creed, I feel there are three overriding themes that sum up what NCOs mean to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>56th SBCT NCOs Transition and Tested</title>
		<link>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=389</link>
		<comments>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=389#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Burlovich</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[56th SBCT]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Army]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[CSM John Jones]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is my honor and privilege to serve as the Command Sergeant Major of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, of The Pennsylvania Army National Guard. The 56th SBCT consists of over 4,000 soldiers. The 56th SBCT is the only Army National Guard Stryker Brigade Combat Team in the Army; the other [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Living up to the NCO creed: The search for outstanding leadership</title>
		<link>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=376</link>
		<comments>http://nco.theopendemo.com/blog/?p=376#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:47:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Burlovich</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Noncommissioned Officer]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Army]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[NCO]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[SSG Joy Pariante]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership, I will provide that leadership.
So says the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer.  How many Soldiers really receive &#8220;outstanding&#8221; leadership like they&#8217;re promised?  Are you providing that leadership?
As the Year of the NCO comes to a close, I think NCOs need to start taking a deep look at [...]]]></description>
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