Iowa Army National Guard Recruiter - MSG Marc Brown

05/18/2023

One of my Soldiers! Love seeing them in action. SPC Julia Adkins, get some!

02/02/2023

PFC Katie Branchcomb thank you for having breakfast with me this morning. I’m excited for you as you head out to AIT to become an 88M - MOTOR TRANSPORT OPERATOR.

However, you will be missed.

You embody the Army Values. You quietly make those around you better. I’m not sure you see the greatness with in yourself…your leadership does.

Be yourself and success will follow.

See you in a few weeks.

SFC Brown
515-322-1629

12/30/2022

🚨 Enlistment Alert 🚨

Today Riley Kass took the oath of enlistment. PVT Kass is the Iowa Army National Guard’s newest 91B - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic.

91B - The Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and associated items, as well as heavy-wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles.

Riley reached out to me earlier this month, wanting to learn about the Iowa Army National Guard. I met with her at a Starbucks and had a great conversation. I knew on the spot that I wanted her to be a part of my team. She came prepared with a lot of questions and made me do my job.

Riley I’m super excited for you, I look forward to getting to know you better over the next few months. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey!

SFC Brown
515-322-1629



12/22/2022

Super proud of these two Soldiers! PFC Julia Adkins and PFC Jessica Adkins just completed AIT. Julia will drill in Boone, where she will maintain Blackhawk helicopters. Jessica will drill on Camp Dodge, where she will maintain personnel records for her unit.

These ladies will both receive the Iowa Leadership Ribbon with Torch Device at next months patching ceremony.

Glad to have you both home. Thank you for your service.

SFC Marc Brown
515-322-1629

11/23/2022

🚨 Enlistment Alert 🚨

Today Dominic Catalano took the oath of enlistment. PVT Catalano is the Iowa Army National Guard’s newest 91B - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic.

91B - The Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and associated items, as well as heavy-wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles.

I met Dominic at the beginning of the school year. The only thing that was holding him back was waiting for his birthday. Dominic it’s rare that I find somebody who knows what they want and more importantly goes after it. I am looking forward to having you in formation and seeing you develop as a warrior.  I have faith that you will lead by example, that’s exactly what we need right now. Strong young men and women like you to step forward and make themselves and their communities better.Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey.

SFC Brown
515-322-1629

11/20/2022

🚨DON’T FORGET!!🚨

The Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship (INGSS) Spring 2023 deadline is December 1st!

If you have not yet submitted a 2022-23 FAFSA and 2022-23 IFAA. You have until 1 December to submit these 2 applications to be considered for the Spring 2023 semester INGSS award. Call the Iowa Army National Guard Education & Incentives office if you have questions. 🎓

Apply here 💻: www.iowacollegeaid.gov/iowanationalguard

SFC Brown
515-322-1629

The Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship provides annual awards to Iowa National Guard members who attend eligible Iowa colleges and universities. Maximum individual awards cannot exceed the current maximum resident tuition rate at Iowa Regent Universities. The Iowa Adjutant General determines el...

10/24/2022

Yesterday we had the opportunity to promote several warriors. Shoutout to of my warriors PFC Boone-weeks and PV2 Gilbert and everyone else who was promoted! 

09/11/2022

🚨 Enlistment Alert 🚨

Friday Abanseka Wongbi Casey took the oath of enlistment. PVT Wongbi Casey is the Iowa Army National Guard’s newest 92Y - Unit Supply Specialist.

92Y - As the Unit Supply Specialist, you’ll be responsible for supervising and maintaining all Army supplies and equipment. You’ll receive, inspect, inventory, load and unload, store, issue, and deliver all supplies and equipment. You’ll also safely secure and control weapons and ammunition in security areas.

Abanseka I am grateful that you’ve given me the opportunity to be your recruiter. You’ve already put in a lot of effort just to get your foot in the door. I appreciate your positive attitude and am looking forward to seeing you grow not only as a Soldier, but as a father, husband, and man. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey.

SFC Brown
515-322-1629

09/05/2022

Shout out to all of my Soldiers at AIT and basic training. I’ve heard a lot from you guys recently. Tonight I finally heard from PVT Nang Soe. She isn’t feeling well today…she said that has been the worst part. You heard me, five weeks into training and her worst experience is being ill. She completed the gas chamber, ran into a fellow Iowa Soldier PVT Kimberly Pando, and she was one of 12 Soldier to complete basic rifle marksmanship ahead of schedule . 🇺🇸💪

Nang you made my day! Love hearing from you, keep up the great work!!!

I hope you feel better tomorrow!

SFC Brown
515-322-1629

08/18/2022

Come see me at the Varied Industry Building at the Iowa State Fair!

Opportunities to earn an Iowa Army National Guard T-shirt or water bottle.

SFC Brown
515-322-1629