In this episode, host Ian Faison sits down with GEN (R) Robert B. Brown ’81, a retired four-star general and current President & CEO of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA).

GEN (R) Robert B. Brown ’81 shares his inspiring journey to West Point, where he was recruited by legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski, and delves into his experiences in leadership and service. His stories highlight the impact of mentorship, the complexities of leading both military and civilian teams, and his efforts to build cohesive, mission-driven organizations.

With 38 years in the U.S. Army, GEN (R) Robert B. Brown, a retired four-star general, led from the platoon level to the largest Army Service Component Command in the Indo-Pacific Region, where he commanded 106,000 Soldiers as the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Pacific. A 1981 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Brown’s service took him worldwide, with deployments in Haiti, Bosnia, and Iraq. Beyond field commands, he held key roles in U.S. Army Europe, the Pentagon, and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Brown holds advanced degrees in education and national security. He now serves as President & CEO of the Association of the United States Army, continuing his commitment to the military community.

GEN (R) Brown also discusses AUSA’s mission to educate, connect, and support the Army community, emphasizing the importance of telling the Army’s story and fostering a strong connection between the military and the American public. Through his leadership at AUSA, he continues to champion selfless service and the role of the Army in safeguarding national and global stability.

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