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Video by Spc. William Espinosa
Voice of the Guard - Interview with Sgt. Joel Ament
California National Guard Primary
May 5, 2025 | 29:51
U.S. Army Sgt. Joel Ament shares his experience on his deployment in the Middle East with the Los Alamitos based 40th Infantry Division. Tune in to learn about his leadership journey, and the challenges of returning home.
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LTC Elizabeth Cordon

LTC Elizabeth Cordon,
WRF Resiliency Branch Chief

MAJ Giovanni Siaca

MAJ Giovanni Siaca,
Joint Suicide Prevention
Program Manager

CPT Shannon Bush-Smith

CPT Shannon Bush-Smith,
Army National Guard Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator

Capt. Ashley Hollingsworth

Capt. Ashley Hollingsworth,
Air National Guard Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator