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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to the Harding Project Fellowship 02:50 Major Emily Lopez's Journey and Role 06:06 The Importance of Storytelling in the Military 08:53 Bridging the Civilian-Military Divide 12:13 Modernizing Military Communication 15:08 The Future of the Special Warfare Journal 18:01 Encouraging Writing and Sharing Stories -SUMMARY- In this episode of the DTD podcast, Major Emily Lopez discusses her role as an editor for the Special Warfare Journal and the significance of storytelling within the military community. She emphasizes the importance of sharing personal experiences and insights to foster professional dialogue and bridge the gap between military and civilian perspectives. The conversation also highlights the modernization of military communication and the initiatives being implemented to encourage writing and sharing of stories among service members. -TAKEAWAYS- The Harding Project Fellowship aims to enhance military storytelling. Only individuals can share their unique experiences. Storytelling fosters authenticity and understanding in the military. Modernizing communication is essential for reaching wider audiences. The Special Warfare Journal will focus on relevant topics and stories. Encouraging writing can help bridge the civilian-military divide. The new website will facilitate access to military journals. Storytelling is crucial for recruitment and public perception. The journal will include contributions from both active and reserve forces. Engagement with the community is vital for the journal's success. Stay connected and never miss an episode by subscribing to our podcast on your favorite platform! Don't forget to hit that notification bell to be the first to know when a new episode drops. For exclusive full interviews and behind-the-scenes content, visit our official website: https://www.dtdpodcast.net/ Follow us on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and more engaging content: 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustin.kelly.79 🔗 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/DTDPODCAST_DJKELLY 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
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Harding Project Fellow / Civil Affairs Officer
Major Emily B. Lopez enlisted in the Army Reserves in 2008 and was commissioned from Oklahoma State University as an Ordnance officer in 2013. She was assigned to the 75th Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Sill, OK, where she served as the HHC Executive Officer for the 100th Brigade Support Battalion and, subsequently, as the Battalion S4 OIC. She was then hand-selected to serve as the Ordnance Training Detachment – Sill Commander.
In 2019, Emily graduated from the Civil Affairs Qualification Course and was assigned to the 92nd Civil Affairs Battalion (Special Operations) (Airborne) at Fort Liberty, NC, where she served as the Battalion Plans officer and then deployed as a Team Leader for Civil Military Support Element (CMSE) – Lithuania.
In 2021, Emily was assigned to 4th Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), at Fort Carson, CO, where she served as the Battalion CA Planner, Assistant Operations Officer, and later the Director of Operations for the Special Warfare Planning Detachment. In 2022, during the Russian-Ukraine War, Emily was deployed to Panzer-Kaserne, DEU, to serve as the SOTF-10.1 Executive Officer.
Currently, Emily is a Harding Project Fellow at the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, where she is the Military Editor-in-Chief of the Special Warfare Magazine. Major Lopez will assume company command at the 92nd Civil Affairs Battalion after this assignment.
Major Lopez is originally from Idabel, OK, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion from Oklahoma State U… Read More
