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Arizona National Guard’s Task Force SAFE Strengthens Border Security
May 13, 2025 — NOGALES, Ariz. — In an effort to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs into the United States, Arizona... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the Arizona Army National Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents inspect a cooler of fish for illegal drugs or other contraband items at the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona, April 30, 2025.

Texas Guard Members Bolster Border Patrol Efforts along Rio Grande
May 7, 2025 — ROMA, Texas – A steady breeze rolled across a closed bridge crossing the Rio Grande, offering relief... MORE

A U.S. Soldier with the Texas Army National Guard monitors activity along the Rio Grande during a patrol near Roma, Texas, April 25, 2025.

Maryland Guard Soldiers Return Home From Border Mission
March 19, 2025 — EDGEWOOD, Md. – Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation... MORE

Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, celebrated their return home from federal deployment under the direction of U.S. Northern Command at Weide Army Heliport at the Army Aviation Support Facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground-South March 8, 2025.

Oregon National Guard Prepares for Southern Border Mission
March 13, 2025 — SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard's 1249th Engineer Battalion is preparing for a year-long... MORE

Soldiers from the Oregon National Guard's 1249th Engineer Battalion stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at the Anderson Readiness Center in Salem, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. The battalion is preparing for a year-long mobilization to support security operations along the southern border beginning October 2025.

District of Columbia Guard Returns from Border Mission
February 18, 2025 — WASHINGTON – About two dozen District of Columbia Army National Guard Aviation Command members... MORE

Left to right, Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, the adjutant general for the District of Columbia National Guard; Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, commanding general (Interim) for the D.C. National Guard; Capt. Corbin Cali, aviation operations officer and Det 1 A Co 1/224th S&S commander; Sgt. 1st Class Richard Molezzo, Det 1 A Co 1/224th S&S NCOIC; Chief Warrant Officer 5 Bernard L. Aguon, command chief warrant officer for the D.C. National Guard, and Lt. Col. Ryan Rooks, state aviation officer for the D.C. Army National Guard. About two dozen D.C. Guard members returned home following a 12-month deployment to the southern border.

Texas National Guard Operation Lone Star Helps Secure Border
February 11, 2025 — ROMA, Texas - National Guard members continue to play a key role in sealing and securing the... MORE

A Texas Army National Guard Soldier looks across the Rio Grande River near Roma, Texas, while taking part in border operations with the Texas Tactical Border Force, Feb. 5, 2025. The TTBF, comprising Texas National Guard members in a state active duty status, works with state and federal law enforcement officials, including U.S. Border Patrol, to deter, detect and stop illegal border crossings and to interdict transnational criminals.

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The AMEDD Effect Podcast | Episode 7: U.S. Army Dental Recruiting Integration Officer Feat. MAJ Brandon Jones

3MRB - 3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion

May 21, 2024 | 01:25:01

Welcome back to The AMEDD Effect Podcast where we discuss the cause and effects of Army Medicine Opportunities. This is Episode 7: Dental Recruiting Integration Officer Featuring MAJ Brandon Jones who is here to talk about in career in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. This episode kicks off with the first time I found out who MAJ Jones was and what he did in the U.S. Army. One morning I attended a brief at the Medical and Chaplain Recruiting Brigade where MAJ Jones was recognized by Major General Johnny Davis for winning the plank off competition during morning PT. We later transition and discuss life growing up in a very diverse area in Chicago, Illinois, experiencing The Taste of Chicago and growing up a Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls fan. MAJ Jones and I later talk about him attending college at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and receiving a Bachelors in Sociology. MAJ Jones then begins to detail how he had always had a passion for working as a dentist along with having the opportunity to train/work alongside his family Dentist growing up. After receiving his Sociology degree MAJ Jones would next join the Individual Ready Reserves where he was prepared if called upon. While in the Individual Ready Reserves, MAJ Jones would attend Marquette University School of Dentistry where he would obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. MAJ Jones gives listeners insight on the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), how it was beneficial for him while in college and ways students can take advantage of the program. We would also take about life in the U.S. Army Dental Corps from being stationed at the Fort Bliss Dental Command, attending the 2-year Advanced Education General Dentistry program at Fort Hood, being assigned to Fort Sill DENTAC as a 63B Comprehensive Dentist, and deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel . We close out talking about MAJ Jones' current job as the Dental Recruiting Intergration Officer, speaking and spreading his wealth of knowledge to students who are in a position he was once in, along with his next up and coming mission as he moves on to new opportunities. Press play and listen to the story of Dental Recruiting Integration Officer, MAJ Brandon Jones. For more information visit the following websites: www.goarmy.com/amedd www.goarmy.com/hpsp www.goarmy.com/chaplain Follow us on Social Media: IG: @3rdmrb: • @theameddeffect • @nccrteam Facebook: • (3rd MRB) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/3rd.MRB) • (North Central Chaplain Recruiting, Chicago, IL) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NCCRTEAM/)