In this episode of The Call-Up, Jay sits down with Johnathan Vaughn, a Staff Sergeant whose career has taken him through some unique challenges and opportunities. From recruiting in New York City during the COVID era, to serving as a virtual Recruiting Station Commander with little precedent or guidance, John has built a reputation for adapting, learning, and stepping in wherever he was needed.

Together, they discuss his beginnings in the Army, the importance of family, recruiting, leadership, and the experiences that shaped his journey.

Thanks for listening to The Call-Up.

Be sure to check out The Workshop every Thursday at 1200 and After Hours on Saturday evenings from 2030 to 2200. Participate in our weekly polls and surveys to help shape future episodes and community projects.

Stay tuned for next week's Close-Out with Johnathan Vaughn.

After our two-part conversation, Sean Cousino joins us for a Call-Up Close-Out to continue the discussion and reflect on some of the themes from the interview.

The Close-Out is a shorter follow-up conversation where we revisit key moments, explore new ideas, and keep the conversation going.

Thanks for listening to The Call-Up.

Join us every Thursday during lunch for The Workshop on Discord, and stay tuned for future episodes and Close-Outs.

In episode two of The Call-Up, Jay sits down with Sean Cousino, the First Sergeant of the Fayetteville Recruiting Company, for part two of a conversation covering Army life, leadership, family, and the experiences that shaped his career over time.

This discussion naturally evolved into two separate conversations, so this completes the two part episode.

Join us every Thursday during lunch for The Workshop on Discord, and stay tuned for next week’s Close-Out.