The Spartan News is the official Podcast for Task Force Spartan Shield.
Description: The Spartan News presents experts and highlights events, stories, and information that affect our audience, the Soldiers, Civilians, and Families of Task Force Spartan.
Episodes
The Spartan News Episode 9- Stories of September 11
In this episode, we spoke with New York Army National Guard Soldiers who took part in response and recovery operations in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. These are their experiences in their words.
09/09/2020
The Spartan News Episode 8- News Recap
In this episode of The Spartan News, we changed things up a little. We spoke with Public Affairs Noncommissioned Officers about stories they covered over the past few weeks to get their take on the events and situations they observed.
08/07/2020
The Spartan News Episode 7- Avoiding Stir Crazy; An Expert Weighs In
In this episode of The Spartan News, we speak with a behavioral health professional about coping with deployment, COVID-19 restrictions, and the stress that comes with day-to-day life.
07/20/2020
The Spartan News Episode 6- Political Do's and Don'ts
In this episode of The Spartan News, we spoke with the Task Force Spartan Shield Staff Judge Advocate about what servicemembers can and can't do when it comes to political activities.
07/01/2020
The Spartan News Episode 5- The Answers You Wanted
In this episode of The Spartan News, we spoke with the Senior Enlisted Leader for Task Force Spartan Shield and the 42nd Infantry Division, Command Sgt. Maj. Corey Cush to get answers to question and address concerns of Soldiers throughout the task force.
06/15/2020
The Spartan News Episode 4- 101 Critical Days of Summer
On this episode of The Spartan News we talk safety. June is National Safety Month so we decided to invite the Task Force Spartan Safety Officer, Maj. Alexander Prezioso to fill us in on this years Summer safety message and what the task force leadership would like the team to focus on this Summer.
06/01/2020
The Spartan News Episode 3
In this special edition of The Spartan News, MAJ John Sweet of the 115th Field Artillery Brigade tells us about the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. On this day, 75 years ago, elements of the 42nd and 45th Infantry Divisions took part in the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp from remaining Nazi troops as they fought their way across Germany in the final days of World War Two.
04/24/2020
The Spartan News Episode 2
In this episode of the Spartan News, we continue or coverage of Task Force Spartan Shield's response to COVID-19. Our guests include Maj. Julie Valenza, a physician assistant who leads the clinical operations for the task force and Ltc. Jeff Roth, the operations officers for the task force COVID-19 response cell. They answer various questions concerning their role in the response.
04/20/2020
The Spartan News - Episode 1
This episode of the Spartan News addresses the Task Force Spartan response to COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus. Brig. Gen. Thomas Spencer, deputy commanding general for support for Task Force Spartan and the 42nd Infantry Division, explains what Task Force Spartan is doing to help protect its Soldiers and units.
