The DINFOS Way – Ep. 41 Balancing a Personal and Professional Brand in Uniform with Army Capt. Angelena Garland

About this episode

This episode discusses balancing personal and professional branding for military personnel on social media with insights from Army Capt. Angelena Garland.

What does it really mean to represent yourself and the military online? In this episode of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous sits down with Army Capt. Angelena Garland to talk about navigating life as both a service member and a social media influencer. From understanding policy and protecting operational security to maintaining authenticity without crossing the line, Capt. Garland shares real-world insight on how to build a presence online while staying compliant and professional. If you have ever wondered what you can and cannot post, this episode breaks it down in a way every military communicator can apply.

People in this episode

Host: Jack Rous

Guest: Army Capt. Angelena Garland

Topics covered

• personal branding
• military
• social media
• operational security
• authenticity

Keywords

• military branding
• social media policy
• operational security
• authenticity online
• service member influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Defense Information School

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