The ALx Bulletin- March Masters 2025 Special Edition: Strengthen the Profession
“Professional writing is important. In a hierarchical organization like the Army, professional writing allows leaders to inform the force of changes, while others share lessons laterally. As these lessons accumulate, professional writing connects communities of interest around shared problems and then informs doctrinal development. Writing can also create an outlet for issues that may not find a hearing in other forums. And finally, writing well builds talented communicators—a critical component of modern military leadership.”
Gen. Randy A. George, Chief of Staff United Stat4es Army Gen. Gary Brito, Commanding General, US Army Training & Doctrine Command Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer
#MarchMasters was designed to increase professional discourse and awareness of leader development resources. It serves to recognize and amplify content creators who strengthen the Army profession through writing, vlogging, podcasts, and positive social influence. This month’s bulletin features a selection of the creators on the 2025 bracket and shout-outs to creators that were nominated just a little too late.
Access the bracket at ALx.Army.mil.
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Winners officially announced on 4/7.
Participation in ALx March Masters is voluntary. Following, RTs, Links ≠ endorsement.
Execute Today [Content You Can Use Immediately]
Have you conducted an honest self-assessment lately? This article from the NCO Journal Muddy Boots Collection serves as a stark reminder of the importance of acting now to better your organization, achieve your leadership potential, and develop those you lead.
Over 10,000 followers find the service that National Stock Number provides helpful. You can use it to learn what actual items look like. Find the page on Instagram here.
Do you need some mentorship magic in your week? Well, look no further than Mentorship Minute Monday by Chris Slininger. Check it out here.
Prepare For Tomorrow [Content to Improve Your Organization]
Learn vicariously. CSM Shawn Carns, Combined Arms Center Command Sergeant Major (aka Ranger Carns) provides bite-sized videos with personally proven tips, information, and insight that address professional topics and challenges. Find him here on X and Instagram.
The Protected Internet eXchange (PiX) program helps US government and military personnel, and their partners find and visualize relevant information by providing tools, support teams, communityconnections, and a secure space to ensure their missions’ success. Many US-led military efforts around the world use PiX to improve their situational awareness and common operatingpicture. Register here.
“Criticism is one of life’s most consistent companions, especially for those striving to achieve something meaningful.” This Pocket Sized Leadership article by SGM Noel DeJesus skillfully points out ways to view, assess, and utilize criticism and use it to your advantage.
Learn Always [Content to Help You Think]
“It’s all about the guns & zeros.” The Downrange Data Substack by LTC Erik Davis features vignettes and anecdotes that can help leaders become data literate and maybe even data fluent. Find it here.
The Teach Me to Fish podcast helps leaders better understand what drives people. Matt Leclair, the host, maintains that the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around inspirational leadership. Find it here.
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters provides inspiring conversations with military leaders, bestselling authors, business professionals, and personal lessons to help other leaders become more impactful. Find it here.
The Jedburgh Podcast empowers leaders to achieve success by transforming themselves and their organizations. Creator, Host and Special Forces Green Beret Fran Racioppi interviews the world’s most prominent visionaries, drivers of change, and those dedicated to winning. Find it here.
SGT Aaron Battley shares life in the Army focusing on everything from basic training, MEPS, jobs available in the military, leader interviews, and why joining the military is the best thing a person could do. Check him out here.
Get Involved[Opportunities for YOU to Drive Change]
Do you have a best practice or story to share with the Army? The Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) has the resources to get you on the right path to getting published. Learn more here. [CAC Required]
Write for an Army Journal. The Writer’s Compass on Line of Departure is your guide to publishing.
Shout Outs [Not on the March Masters Bracket but Should Be]
**BRAND NEW!** Army Sustainment launches The LOGSTAT Podcast. This biweekly podcast publishes from CASCOM on Ft. Gregg-Adams, VA. The Sustainment Harding Fellow meets with sustainment leaders where they analyze new developments, discuss current trends, and forge the path ahead for the next generation of sustainment Soldiers. Find it here.
Is military writing too complicated? Learn the science behind effective writing in this article by Dr. Trent Lythgoe. His Modern Military Writing Substack will help you “get to the point”.
Drill SGT Fitness is for those that like to laugh, cry, do PT, get yelled at, or all the above! Find it on YouTube and Instagram.
The Foreign Area Officer (FAO) Podcast by LTC Michael Hill encourages mentorship and solidarity in the FAO community. Check it out here.