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DSMAC/2026
DSMAC/2026
DSMAC/2026

 

31 MARCH - 02 APRIL 2026/HOUSTON, TEXAS

///DIRECTOR'S STRENGTH MAINTENANCE AWARDS CONFERENCE///

///PURPOSE///

The DSMAC celebrates the exceptional contributions of Recruiting and Retention NCOs, marketing NCOs, Reserve Component Career Counselors (RCCC), Reserve Officer Career Counselors (ROCC), 79T Instructors, and TRADOC Liaisons, who play a pivotal role in achieving the ARNG’s mission. By acknowledging their hard work and dedication, the ceremony not only boosts morale but also sets a standard of excellence for others to aspire to. Additionally, by highlighting the achievements of those who excel in recruiting, retention, and attrition management, the DSMAC underscores the critical importance of these functions to the overall success of the ARNG. This annual recognition motivates all personnel to strive for continuous improvement and innovation in their roles, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and readiness of the National Guard.

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///FY25 DIRECTOR'S 54///

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SFC J. Mercado Santiago 

Alaska

SSG A. Montgomery

Alabama

SSG R. Robert 

Arkansas

N/A

Arizona

SFC M. Brown

California

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SSG R. Dupuis

Colorado

SFC E. Bonetti

Connecticut

SSG J. Ritenour

District of Columbia

SSG M. Tibert

Delaware

SFC J. Paladini

Florida

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SSG D. Gaskey 

Georgia

SSG J. Camacho

Guam

SFC E. Agonias

Hawaii

SFC J. Gomez

Iowa

SFC T. Abrams

Idaho

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SSG F. Orozco 

Illinois

SFC K. Fischer

Indiana

SFC B. Dudley

Kansas

SFC E. Jones

Kentucky

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SSG J. Holly

Louisiana

SFC J. Obrien

Massachusetts

SFC A. Whyne

Maryland

SSG A. Wiley

Maine

SFC B. Plaska

Michigan

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SSG K. Helland

Minnesota

SFC B. Beard

Missouri

SSG T. Reed

Mississippi

SSG C. Phillips

Montana

SSG E. Frett

North Carolina

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SSG J. Kane

North Dakota

SFC J. Cissell

Nebraska

SFC I. Igoe

New Hampshire

SSG A. Flores

New Jersey

SGT J. Lares

New Mexico

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SSG J. Cuevas

Nevada

SSG A. Joseph

New York

SFC K. Dawley

Ohio

SSG Z. Boulay

Oklahoma

SFC S. Moran

Oregon

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SSG R. Burgess

Pennsylvania

SGT Y. HernandezVazques

Puerto Rico

SSG A. Rodriguez

Rhode Island

SSG G. Butler

South Carolina

SFC J. Anderson

South Dakota

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SSG K. Hockenbary

Tennessee

SSG T. Jackson

Texas

SFC J. Ingram

Utah

SSG J. Fino

Virginia

SFC H. Augustin

Virgin Islands

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SFC D. Johnson

Vermont

SFC Z. Dumke

Washington

SSG T. Patrick

Wisconsin

SFC D. Smith

West Virginia

SFC T. Ockler

Wyoming

Speakers

///PAST EVENTS///

Workshops

SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS

///  The Mirror Effect – Emotional Intelligence & Resilience for Recruiting, Leadership, and Family Readiness
 
///  From Burnout to High Performance – Tactical Mental Skills for Recruiting in High-Stress Environments

///  SHAPES- DSMAC 2026 SPOUSE PROGRAM

Agenda

KEY EVENTS

31 MAR 26 (0900-1530)

Registration

31 MAR 26 (1700-1800)

Opening Remarks

Post Oak Ballroom D/E/F/G

31 MAR 26 (1830-UTC)

No-Host Social

The Black Swan

1 APR 26 (0900-1600)

Workshops & Training Sessions

Various Locations- See Training Schedule

2 APR 26 (0800-1300)

Local Experience

TBD

2 APR 26 (1800-UTC)

Awards Ceremony

Post Oak Ballroom D/E/F/G

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DSMAC OIC

DSMAC NCOIC

MAJ Chiquita Mack

ARNG-HRR Marketing 

chiquita.mack.mil@army.mil

MSG Anthony Valdes

ARNG-HRR Marketing NCOIC

anthony.valdes.mil@army.mil

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