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We build leaders who create clarity, build trust, and drive disciplined execution.

Armvet delivers executive-level leadership development, organizational culture training, and federal human capital consulting grounded in military precision and modern leadership science.

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20+
NASA
Former HR Director · Federal Executive Level
ARNG Deputy G-1
Army National Guard · Human Resources Enterprise
Multi-level CSM
Command Sergeant Major · Direct Leadership
SBA Certified
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
HubZone Certified
SBA Historically Underutilized Business Zone
Leadership Development
Organizational Culture
Federal HR Consulting
Speaking Engagements
Founded by
Anson Smith, President
Status
SBA Certified SDVOSB · HubZone
Markets
Federal · Military · Corporate
Contact
540-419-4074
Mission
Our Purpose
LEADERSHIP That Endures.

Armvet strengthens organizations by developing leaders who create clarity, build trust, and drive disciplined execution. We integrate military precision, federal HR expertise, and modern leadership science to elevate people and performance.

From executive coaching to culture transformation programs, every engagement is built around practical, repeatable leadership systems that produce measurable results in military, federal, and corporate environments.

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Core Services
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Program
Leadership Development
Workshops, executive coaching, and team development grounded in values-based leadership and behavioral discipline. For new leaders through senior executives.
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Program
Organizational Culture Training
Custom training that strengthens communication, accountability, and psychological safety across teams and units. Measurable culture transformation.
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Consulting
Federal HR & Workforce Consulting
Strategic human capital modernization, workforce planning, and advisory support informed by NASA and DoD experience at the highest federal levels.
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Speaking
Speaking Engagements
Keynotes and seminars for senior leaders, DEI programs, and professional military education audiences including DEOMI and TRADOC.
Services
Full Service Catalog
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Leadership
Executive Coaching
One-on-one coaching for senior leaders focused on strategic communication, decision-making, and organizational influence.
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What's included
  • 1-on-1 sessions with Anson Smith on a biweekly or monthly cadence
  • Leadership profile assessment and gap analysis
  • 90-day development plan with measurable milestones
  • Strategic communication and decision-making frameworks
  • Ongoing accountability check-ins and plan adjustments
Ideal for

Senior leaders, executives, and officers looking to sharpen strategic influence, strengthen executive presence, or navigate complex organizational change. Best suited for individuals stepping into larger roles or seeking a structured performance edge.

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Leadership
Small Group Workshops
Immersive group programs building team cohesion, psychological safety, and leadership discipline through structured exercises.
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What's included
  • Half-day or full-day immersive workshop (on-site or virtual)
  • Custom curriculum built around your team's specific challenges
  • Facilitated group exercises with structured debrief sessions
  • Post-workshop action plan and reference materials
  • Optional follow-up session at 30 or 60 days
Ideal for

Leadership cohorts, newly formed teams, and units of 8–25 people who need a shared language, stronger accountability culture, and practical tools they can apply the next day. Effective for both military and civilian organizations.

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Leadership
Individual Development
Personalized programs to identify leadership gaps, build behavioral systems, and create lasting performance habits.
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What's included
  • Comprehensive leadership strengths and gaps assessment
  • Personalized development roadmap with 30/60/90-day targets
  • Behavioral habit design and personal accountability system
  • Guided reading and framework application exercises
  • Progress reviews and roadmap refinement over time
Ideal for

Mid-level managers, emerging leaders, and transitioning veterans building toward the next level of leadership responsibility. Particularly valuable for individuals who have the drive but need a clear, structured path to get there.

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Culture
Organizational Culture Training
Custom training that strengthens communication, accountability, and psychological safety across teams and units. Measurable culture transformation.
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What's included
  • Culture diagnostic assessment across teams or units
  • Custom multi-session training curriculum design
  • Facilitated sessions for both leadership and staff
  • Communication and accountability frameworks tailored to your org
  • Culture change implementation guide and follow-up support
Ideal for

Organizations undergoing restructuring, units with trust or morale gaps, and agencies that need a reset in how people communicate, take ownership, and hold each other accountable. Results are measurable — not just motivational.

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Federal HR
Talent Acquisition Strategy
Strategic recruitment frameworks and hiring process design that attract and retain mission-critical talent at federal and civilian levels.
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What's included
  • End-to-end hiring process audit and gap analysis
  • Recruitment framework and sourcing strategy design
  • Interview and selection tools tailored to your mission
  • Position description and competency model development
  • Onboarding integration recommendations
Ideal for

Federal agencies, DoD components, and veteran-serving organizations struggling to attract or retain mission-critical talent. Built on NASA and Army National Guard hiring experience — not generic HR theory.

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Federal HR
Workforce Planning
Data-informed workforce strategies that align human capital with mission priorities and budget cycles.
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What's included
  • Current-state workforce data analysis and headcount review
  • Skills and capacity gap assessment by function or unit
  • Succession and transition planning framework
  • Strategic HR roadmap aligned to budget cycles and mission
  • Briefing-ready documentation for executive leadership
Ideal for

Federal HR directors, agency COOs, and workforce planning officers managing multi-year staffing strategy. Especially useful for organizations facing retirements, reorganizations, or mission scope changes that require proactive human capital planning.

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Federal HR
HR Modernization
Assessment and redesign of HR systems, policies, and processes to meet evolving federal and organizational requirements.
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What's included
  • Full audit of existing HR systems, policies, and workflows
  • Gap analysis against current federal regulations and best practices
  • Redesign recommendations with prioritized implementation roadmap
  • Change management guidance for leadership and HR staff
  • Executive summary and implementation support documentation
Ideal for

Agencies operating on legacy HR infrastructure, organizations emerging from a reorganization, and HR leaders tasked with improving efficiency, compliance, and the employee experience. Informed by direct NASA HR Director experience leading agency-wide HR transformation.

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Speaking
Keynotes & Seminars
Presentations for PME courses, DEI forums, national leadership events, and senior executive development programs.
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What's included
  • Pre-event consultation and audience alignment session
  • Custom-developed keynote address on your selected topic
  • Presentation materials and participant handouts
  • Optional follow-on Q&A or breakout workshop session
  • Post-event debrief and recommended next steps
Ideal for

PME courses, DEI forums, national leadership conferences, and senior executive development programs that need a speaker with genuine operational credibility — not a motivational speaker, but a practitioner with decades of military and federal executive experience to back every word.

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Track Record
Past Performance
01Air Force & Army National GuardDelivered leadership development and organizational culture training programs for active and reserve component units, improving unit readiness and leader retention.
02NASA — HR DirectorProvided strategic human capital modernization and workforce planning at the federal executive level. Led HR transformation initiatives impacting agency-wide workforce alignment.
03Army National Guard — Deputy G-1Oversaw human resources operations, personnel policy, and leader development programs at the enterprise level for the Army National Guard.
04Senior Leader Development ProgramsDesigned and facilitated senior leader development programs across military and civilian organizations, integrating leadership science with field-tested discipline frameworks.
05DEOMI — Keynote SpeakerKeynote speaker for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, addressing diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational culture for military and civilian audiences.
06TRADOC CoursesFacilitated leadership and professional development courses within the Training and Doctrine Command curriculum for military educators and leaders.
07National Leadership ForumsPresented at national forums on organizational culture, veteran leadership, and the application of military leadership frameworks in federal and corporate environments.
About
Founder & Company
Anson Smith, President & Founder, Armvet LLC
President & Founder · Armvet, LLC
Anson Smith
President & Founder · Armvet, LLC
☎ 540-419-4074
@ armvethr@gmail.com
NASA HR Director Deputy G-1 ARNG Command Sergeant Major SDVOSB SBA Certified HubZone Certified
NASA
HR Director
ARNG
Deputy G-1
CSM
Multi-level
SDVOSB
SBA Certified
HubZone
SBA Certified
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"We train leaders to shift their mindset so they communicate with clarity, act with intent, and take care of their people."

Anson Smith is a retired NASA HR Director, former Deputy G-1 for the Army National Guard, and multi-level Command Sergeant Major with decades of experience in leadership, organizational development, and federal human capital strategy.

Through Armvet, he equips leaders with the tools, systems, and mindset required to build high-trust, high-performance organizations. His approach blends military discipline with evidence-based leadership science — producing programs that are immediately practical and measurably effective.

This rare combination — operational military leadership, executive federal HR experience, and organizational development expertise — makes Armvet uniquely positioned to serve military, government, and corporate clients seeking lasting culture change and leadership transformation.

Armvet, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certified by the SBA. Every tool, workshop, and consulting engagement is built around practical systems leaders can apply from day one.

Federal
Capability Statement
Company Overview
Armvet, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering leadership development, organizational culture training, and federal human capital consulting. Founded by a retired NASA HR Director and multi-level Command Sergeant Major.
Business Data
Armvet, LLC
Type: Small Business
Contact: Anson Smith, President
Phone: 540-419-4074
Email: armvethr@gmail.com
Core Competencies
Leadership Development & Coaching
Organizational Culture Training
Federal HR & Workforce Consulting
Human Capital Modernization
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Executive Speaking & Facilitation
Differentiators
NASA HR Director-level federal experience
Army National Guard Deputy G-1
Multi-level Command Sergeant Major
Evidence-based field-tested frameworks
SBA-certified SDVOSB status
SBA HubZone Certified
NAICS Codes
Primary codes:
611430541612541611611699
Certifications
SBA SDVOSB CertifiedSBA HubZone CertifiedVeteran-OwnedSmall Business
Past Performance
Air Force, Army National Guard, NASA HR Modernization, DEOMI Keynotes, TRADOC Courses, National Leadership Forums
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Frameworks
Leadership Tools

Practical, disciplined tools that replace impulse-driven behaviors with intentional, values-aligned actions. These are the core instruments used in every Armvet workshop.

The Friction Audit helps leaders identify obstacles that prevent consistent execution. By removing friction, systems rely on structure, not motivation.

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Identify a behavior you want to improve.
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List every friction point that makes the behavior harder.
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Remove, reduce, or redesign each friction point.
04
Replace friction with clarity, simplicity, and supportive cues.
Applied Example
Behavior
Conduct daily leader engagement.
Friction identified
No set time, unpredictable schedule, unclear priority.
Solution
Block a fixed time, add it to the battle rhythm, create a checklist.

The System Builder helps leaders design repeatable processes that produce consistent results. Systems reduce decision fatigue and ensure leadership behaviors are executed with discipline.

01
Define the desired outcome.
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Identify the key behaviors required.
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Assign roles and responsibilities.
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Establish triggers and cues.
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Set frequency and timing.
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Measure results and adjust the system.
Applied Example
Outcome
Improve team communication.
System built
Weekly huddle, daily check-ins, and a shared task tracker.

This tool helps leaders replace unproductive reactions with intentional, values-based responses. It builds emotional discipline and strengthens leadership presence over time.

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Identify a trigger that causes an unproductive reaction.
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Define the current behavior pattern.
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Choose a replacement behavior aligned with your values.
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Practice the replacement until it becomes automatic.
Applied Example
Trigger
Team member misses a deadline.
Current behavior
Immediate frustration or micromanagement.
Replacement
Ask clarifying questions, identify barriers, reset expectations.
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Programs
Training Catalog
W-01
Foundations of Leadership
Workshop · All Levels · 4 Hours
A core workshop on clarity, communication, and values-based leadership. Introduces essential behaviors — setting expectations, building trust, and creating alignment.
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Learning Objectives
  • Understand what effective leadership looks like in practice.
  • Set clear expectations and build consistent communication habits.
  • Create alignment across your team through values-based behaviors.
  • Build trust by modeling accountability and transparency.
Session Agenda
TimeSessionFormat
0:00–0:15Welcome & IntroductionsIcebreaker + Overview
0:15–1:00What Is Effective Leadership?Presentation + Discussion
1:00–1:45Setting Expectations & Building TrustRole Play + Discussion
1:45–2:00Break—
2:00–2:45Communication & AlignmentGroup Activity
2:45–3:30Values-Based Leadership in PracticeCase Study + Q&A
3:30–4:00Action Planning & Wrap-UpReflection + Action Plan
W-02
Building High-Trust Teams
Workshop · Team Level · 4 Hours
Teaches leaders to create psychological safety, strengthen accountability, and foster open communication that drives mission execution.
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Learning Objectives
  • Recognize trust behaviors and identify trust-breakers in your team.
  • Create psychological safety that enables open communication.
  • Build peer accountability structures that reinforce performance.
  • Strengthen team cohesion through shared norms and language.
Session Agenda
TimeSessionFormat
0:00–0:15Welcome & IntroductionsIcebreaker + Overview
0:15–1:00The Trust FrameworkPresentation + Discussion
1:00–1:45Creating Psychological SafetyGroup Activity
1:45–2:00Break—
2:00–2:45Accountability Without MicromanagementRole Play + Discussion
2:45–3:30Shared Norms & Team AgreementsInteractive Workshop
3:30–4:00Action Planning & Wrap-UpReflection + Action Plan
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Leader Discipline & Behavior Systems
Workshop · All Levels · 4.5 Hours
Build systems that replace impulse-driven leadership with intentional, repeatable behaviors. Includes the Friction Audit, System Builder, and Trigger → Replacement Behavior Map.
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Learning Objectives
  • Understand the role of discipline in leadership effectiveness.
  • Identify friction points that undermine consistent behavior.
  • Build systems that support predictable, values-based leadership.
  • Apply the Friction Audit, System Builder, and Trigger → Replacement Behavior Map.
Session Agenda
TimeSessionFormat
0:00–0:30Leadership Discipline OverviewPresentation
0:30–1:15Friction Audit ExerciseFacilitated Exercise
1:15–1:30Break—
1:30–2:30System Builder WorkshopInteractive Workshop
2:30–3:15Trigger → Replacement Behavior MapFacilitated Exercise
3:15–4:00Building Your Leadership SystemGroup Activity
4:00–4:30Action Planning & Wrap-UpReflection + Action Plan
W-04
Organizational Culture Alignment
Workshop · Org Level · 4 Hours
Aligns values, behaviors, and systems to create a culture that supports mission execution and readiness. Ideal for organizations undergoing transformation or culture assessment.
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Learning Objectives
  • Assess current culture against mission requirements and organizational values.
  • Identify values-behavior-system gaps across teams and units.
  • Build a culture alignment plan with measurable indicators.
  • Develop communication strategies to sustain culture change.
Session Agenda
TimeSessionFormat
0:00–0:15Welcome & IntroductionsIcebreaker + Overview
0:15–1:00Culture DiagnosticAssessment + Discussion
1:00–1:45Values-Behavior-System MappingGroup Activity
1:45–2:00Break—
2:00–2:45Identifying & Closing Culture GapsCase Study + Workshop
2:45–3:30Culture Change Communication StrategyInteractive Exercise
3:30–4:00Action Planning & Wrap-UpReflection + Action Plan
W-05
Executive Leader Seminar
Seminar · Senior Level · 4 Hours
Senior-level program focused on strategic leadership, decision-making, and organizational influence. Ideal for senior NCOs, officers, and federal executives.
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Learning Objectives
  • Strengthen strategic decision-making under pressure and ambiguity.
  • Improve organizational influence across cross-functional teams.
  • Develop executive communication presence and strategic messaging.
  • Navigate complex leadership environments with clarity and confidence.
Session Agenda
TimeSessionFormat
0:00–0:15Welcome & IntroductionsIcebreaker + Overview
0:15–1:00Strategic Leadership FrameworksPresentation + Discussion
1:00–1:45Decision-Making Under ComplexityCase Study + Group Work
1:45–2:00Break—
2:00–2:45Organizational Influence & CommunicationRole Play + Discussion
2:45–3:30Leading Culture at the Senior LevelInteractive Workshop
3:30–4:00Action Planning & Wrap-UpReflection + Action Plan
S-01
Supervisor Development
Program · All Supervisor Levels · 4 Hours
Enhances supervisory leadership skills for both new and experienced supervisors, with a focus on employee engagement, innovation, and building a productive, high-performing workforce.
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Learning Objectives
  • Strengthen core supervisory skills for both new and experienced supervisors.
  • Foster leadership that promotes innovation, productivity, and employee engagement.
  • Improve communication and feedback practices that drive performance.
  • Build strategies for motivating and developing direct reports.
Session Agenda
TimeSessionFormat
0:00–0:15Welcome & IntroductionsIcebreaker + Overview
0:15–0:45Understanding Supervisory RolesPresentation + Group Discussion
0:45–1:30Effective Communication & FeedbackRole Play + Discussion
1:30–2:00Break—
2:00–2:45Leadership & InnovationCase Study + Group Activity
2:45–3:30Engaging & Motivating TeamsInteractive Exercise + Q&A
3:30–4:00Action Planning & Wrap-UpReflection + Action Plan
S-02
Leading Through Polarities
Program · All Levels · 4 Hours
Helps leaders manage tensions arising from conflicting choices and paradoxes in dynamic environments, while exploring how personal motivations influence leadership decisions.
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Learning Objectives
  • Understand and identify polarities and paradoxes within leadership contexts.
  • Apply leadership principles to resolve conflicting tensions productively.
  • Explore personal leadership motivations and their impact on decisions.
  • Develop practical strategies for balancing competing leadership demands.
Session Agenda
TimeSessionFormat
0:00–0:15Welcome & IntroductionsIcebreaker + Overview
0:15–1:00Understanding Polarities in LeadershipPresentation + Group Discussion
1:00–1:45Leadership Principles to Resolve ParadoxesCase Study + Group Activity
1:45–2:00Break—
2:00–2:45Exploring Personal Leadership MotivationsSelf-Reflection + Group Sharing
2:45–3:30Practical Application: Balancing PolaritiesRole Play + Strategy Development
3:30–4:00Wrap-Up & Action PlanningReflection + Action Plan
S-03
Emerging Leaders Program
Program · Emerging Leaders · 4 Hours
Prepares emerging leaders to understand the organization's mission, communicate effectively, and develop the coaching and strategic planning skills needed to lead at the next level.
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Learning Objectives
  • Understand the organization's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Develop communication, motivation, and coaching skills for emerging leaders.
  • Learn to respond effectively to customer needs, technology, and industry changes.
  • Plan strategically while supporting employee growth and team development.
Session Agenda
TimeSessionFormat
0:00–0:15Welcome & IntroductionsIcebreaker + Overview
0:15–1:00Understanding the Organization's Mission & GoalsPresentation + Group Discussion
1:00–1:45Effective Communication & MotivationRole Play + Group Discussion
1:45–2:00Break—
2:00–2:45Coaching for DevelopmentCase Study + Group Activity
2:45–3:30Planning for the Future: Strategic LeadershipInteractive Workshop
3:30–4:00Wrap-Up & Action PlanningReflection + Action Plan
S-04
Leadership Development
Program · All Levels · 4 Hours
Covers formal and informal development activities — from instructor-led training and coaching to peer learning and self-directed growth — to build adaptive, mission-ready leaders.
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Learning Objectives
  • Understand the full spectrum of formal and informal leadership development activities.
  • Apply coaching and mentoring techniques to support team growth.
  • Create a personalized leadership development plan with clear milestones.
  • Build habits for self-directed and peer-to-peer learning over time.
Formal Development Includes
  • Instructor-led training, speaker series, and discussion groups.
  • Rotation/detail assignments and project-based work.
  • Assessments, coaching, and structured mentoring programs.
Session Agenda
TimeSessionFormat
0:00–0:15Welcome & Overview of Leadership DevelopmentIcebreaker + Introduction
0:15–1:00Formal Leadership Development ActivitiesPresentation + Group Discussion
1:00–1:45Informal Leadership Development ActivitiesGroup Activity + Discussion
1:45–2:00Break—
2:00–2:45Coaching & Mentoring in LeadershipRole Play + Group Discussion
2:45–3:30Creating Leadership Development PlansInteractive Workshop
3:30–4:00Wrap-Up & Action PlanningReflection + Action Plan
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Custom Training Programs
Custom · Any Level · Flexible Duration
Mission-specific programs tailored to your organization's unique needs, integrating leadership science, military experience, and federal HR expertise.
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What's included
  • Discovery session to understand your organization's mission, challenges, and leadership gaps.
  • Custom curriculum design integrating leadership science, military precision, and federal HR expertise.
  • Tailored facilitation for your audience — from frontline supervisors to senior executives.
  • Post-program support and follow-up options available on request.

Duration, format, and delivery method are designed around your organization's needs and schedule.

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Name
Anson Smith — President, Armvet, LLC
Phone
540-419-4074
Email
armvethr@gmail.com
Status
SBA Certified SDVOSB · HubZone Certified · Veteran-Owned
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