19. Senator Joni Ernst - Senate Armed Services Committee member & combat veteran

Published: May 18, 2021, 1 p.m.

b'Join Iowa Senator Joni Ernst with Senior Enlisted Leader CMSgt Greg Smith and Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish as they discuss a range of topics like motivation for service, leadership, and navigating the challenges of being a female commander in combat.

Senator Ernst is the Senate\\u2019s first female combat veteran, on the Senate Armed Services Committee, and is a strong advocate for the military. She discusses how she still uses the military decision-making process in her personal and professional life. Additionally, she explains her connection to the Ranger Regiment and her work focusing on the health and resiliency of the Warrior and their families. We know you\\u2019ll enjoy hearing this important conversation about leadership and the well-being of Special Operations Forces.'