Sgt. 1st Class Zachary Lapierre, Readiness NCO, A Co., 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment, Rhode Island Army National Guard, discusses the importance of knowing where to turn to for help when Soldiers need assistance in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, July 30, 2026. The discussion is part of an NCO Professional Development (NCOPD) video series designed to share knowledge, experience and lessons learned to help develop the next generation of NCOs.
(U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. 1st Class Terry Rajsombath)
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Sgt. Rhianna Ballenger, Spc. Kaleb Lampkin, Staff Sgt. Randis Monroe, Jorge Gomez, Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill, Staff Sgt. Marie Alth and Ayako Watsuji.
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