Reserve Partnership Conference

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by Ron Toland

Raleigh Recruiting Battalion

     Major General, Luis R. Visot, Chief of Staff, United States Army Resere (pictured) visited the Raleigh Battalion's Reserve Partnership Conference, Aug. 13 and

spoke on the importance of the reserve mission and partner with fellow recruiters.

     "We are here today to underscore the value of partnership and connections, and to connect and recruit," said Viscot.

     His underlying message to attendees was to tap into the human and personal level of people, and get to know Soldiers as more than just 'doers' or robots, in order to meet today's challenges , he said.

     "It is important, in today's time, to meet the challenges and threats we face, which are not going away--ISIS, Korea, Russia--who are a threat to our great nation and the freedoms we share," said Viscot.

     "Attracting qualified men and women to support, protect and serve the nation..the rewards are incredible," he said.
     Viscot noted in is closing comments that he was honored and humbled to speak to the leaders today.