Retired SFC Jesse Naputi talks about his 22 years of Army service and his transition to civilian life. Jesse, a Guam native, first joined the Army during the Gulf War. He rejoined after 9/11 and our return to Iraq in 2003. Check it out.  ..read more

 SGM Santantoniano Smith works in Army retention as a career counselor and is currently deployed in Poznan, Poland with the 1st Infantry Division. He is a world traveler, cancer survivor, and really the epitome of Army resiliency. SGM Smith spends about 30 minutes giving us a real take on the value of being a part of the Army.  ..read more

CW5 Froehlich talks about his 26-year career as an enlisted and warrant Soldier. He talks about his multiple deployments starting in the 90s when he first joined and now his transition as he prepares to leave a career and lifestyle that has been part of him for over half of his life ..read more

We sat down with the Assistant Adjutant General of the California National Guard, Maj. Gen. Matthew P. Beevers, to discuss all things California and the many ways the National Guard contributes to the great state. The National guard has a hand in keeping the state, country and world safe, healthy and happy.  You can also follow us on Facebook or LinkedIn to get updates on past shows and upcoming opportunities: https://linkedin.com/company/army-entertainment-office or https://facebook.com/USArmyEntertainmentOffice.   Also, check out these same shows on YouTube-&n ..read more

We talked with the commander and 1st sergeant of 10th Mountain Division's Light Fighter School at Fort Drum, NY. They discussed the caliber of their instructors, the effectiveness of their training, and their part in making our Army a more capable fighting force ..read more

Last month we had a great podcast only show with some 1st CAV Soldiers who joined the Army following the tragedy of 9/11. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, go download it now and listen to it ASAP. This month we had a discussion with SFC David Camacho with U.S. Army Esports. He is a player and multimedia project manager and has been with the team since the beginning. You can find his content and more information about the other Soldiers on their team here: https://www.youtube.com/c/USARMYESPORTS The podcast can also be found on Google or Apple podcast apps: https://podcasts.apple.co ..read more

Tragedy swept the nation 20 years ago. Many also answered the call to serve, knowing they wanted to be a part of keeping the nation safe.  Sgt. 1st. Class Williams Fernandez Calvet served in the Air Force in his native country of Peru for 11 years. When the events of 9/11 happened, he went to talk to a recruiter. Maj. Shawn Scott has a family history of military service. Though still a highschool senior when the towers fell, Scott felt the need to be a part of the Army and make a difference.  Also listen to our other shows and check them out on youtube.com/channel/UCwxDjx9B2u ..read more

Last month was a great discussion with Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Robbins of the Golden Knights. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, go download it now and listen on your way to the office tomorrow.   This month we are going to be talking to two of our U.S. Army Marksmanship team members and Olympians. U.S. Army Soldiers have been recognized on a world stage for generations for their fortitude and bravery on the battlefield. These Olympic athletes have furthered their commitment to our country by both wearing the Army uniform and wearing the U.S. flag on the Olympic stage. 1st Lt. Ambe ..read more

Nearing 1,500 free-fall jumps, Robbins knows a thing or two about what it is like to perform for an audience you can't see. We talk about his 16 years of service and how falling through the sky became a full time job. OCPA-LA hosts and moderates this one-hour virtual discussion and Q&A session with Robbins, Gold Demonstration Team. Robbins is a Houston, Texas native and is now stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina ..read more

OCPA-LA is very excited to present this video of our very first JOE Talk which occurred on 3 February. JOE Talks is a new exclusive series of virtual engagements for Army senior leaders and experts to inform entertainment industry professionals about the Army's operations, initiatives, and the men and women who wear our uniform and inspire them to tell the Army's story. Dr. Jason Roos, Program Executive Officer for JPEO-CBRND and Col. Ryan Eckmeier, Project Manager for CBRND-Medical highlighted the mission of their organization to respond to a myriad of threats in order to protect the Joint Fo ..read more