Connect First - Ep. 8 with MSG Earl Plumlee

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the Ready and Resilient (R2) Program on JBLM and how it can help Soldiers overcome adversity and hardship, during "Connect First With the People".

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discuss team building and functioning as a squad during the I Corps Best Squad Competition 2023 with Staff Sgt. Raymond Voytek, Spc. Dylan Jones and Spc. Tadre Robe during the eleventh episode of Connect First.

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, America's First Corps, discusses the role of the Noncommissioned Officer along with leadership and professional development for the future of the Army with Command Sgt. Maj. Tammy Everette, Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence Commandant, during this episode of Connect First.

America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses about suicide prevention, resiliency and building trust through authenticity with Cpt. Grady Pennell and Sgt. Maj. Dina Pang during the ninth episode of Connect First.

America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses service for others, establishing confidence in Soldiers, and assuming calculated risks with Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee during the eighth episode of Connect First.

America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses selfless service, overcoming obstacles, and staying positive with SPC (Ret.) JP Lane during the seventh episode of Connect First.

America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses leading in a joint environment, transformational leadership, work-life balance, and transitioning from the military with former I Corps CSM and the 3rd Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) - John Wayne Troxell during the sixth episode of Connect First.

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps discuss asking for advice, communicating effectively, and that it's okay to have fun, with Retired 12th Sgt. Maj. of the Army Jack L. Tilley during the fifth episode of Connect First.

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the nature of officer and non-commissioned officer relationships with Col. Meghann Sullivan, commander of 5th Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, during this fourth episode of Connect First.

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the nature of officer and non-commissioned officer relationships with Col. Meghann Sullivan, commander of 5th Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, during this fourth episode of Connect First.