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COHORT W – Season 5: A Legacy of Service Welcome to Season 5 of COHORT W! I am your host, CW3 Marcus Harvey, an Army Warrant Officer, educator, and Warrant Officer Historical Foundation Fellow with a long-standing interest in Army history and the Warrant Officer profession. Across the season, I will chat with historians and today’s Warrant Officers to explore how experience, trust, and technical expertise have shaped the Army across branches and generations. The conversations connect past lessons to present-day service and look ahead to the future of the force. Produced in partnership with the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, A Legacy of Service isn’t just about history; it’s about understanding where the profession comes from and why it continues to matter, often outside the spotlight. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about military history, leadership, and the people who keep complex systems running, this season is worth a listen. 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme MusicComposed by SFC (Ret) Joshua DiStefano🔗 https://www.joshdistefano.com/ 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The United States Army Band🔗 https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide 🎙️ Editing Support DeAndre Gaines Point of Contact: [email protected] 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the Warrant Officer cohort. 🔗https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/ 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort—and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wohf1918 Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WOHF1918 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warrant-officer-historical-foundation/ 🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 https://usawoa.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation co https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

In this Season 4 finale, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jessie Morlan returns with a unique perspective—as both host and student. After completing the eight-week 420A Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) alongside newly appointed Warrant Officers from across all Army components, CW4 Morlan captures a moment of transformation within Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME). This episode introduces the WOBC Project, a two-phase effort to document and reflect on the experiences of current WO1s—the very generation of Warrant Officers who will be most impacted by PME modernization. You'll hear directly from students in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve as they share candid insights from their early PME journey. 📌 Phase 1 captures their thoughts during the initial weeks of the course—expectations, surprises, and first impressions. 📌 Phase 2, recorded two weeks after graduation, reflects on what they've learned, how it's applied in their new assignments, and their recommendations for shaping PME to meet the demands of future warfighting and sustainment. From fresh perspectives to experienced reflections, this episode amplifies the voices of those who matter most in the evolution of Warrant Officer training—the students themselves. 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

In this powerful episode of COHORT W, we spotlight one of the key voices behind the future of 420A Professional Military Education, Chief Warrant Officer Two Josh Ricker. A combat-proven Human Resources Technician with assignments across the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Special Forces Command, and the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), CW2 Ricker brings unmatched experience from both the operational force and the classroom. Currently serving as an instructor at the Adjutant General School at Fort Jackson, he's leading from the front in transforming how the Army trains its HR Warrant Officers. CW2 Ricker has just completed teaching the final WOBC class under the legacy curriculum and is now preparing to launch the new, modernized 420A program of instruction this October. As a contributing member of the Critical Task Site Selection Board (CTSSB), he played a direct role in identifying what needed to change and shaping how the next generation of 420As will be prepared for warfighting and combat-readiness. In this episode, CW2 Ricker shares: What's changing in the new 420A PME—and why it mattersFirsthand insight from the field and how it's influencing doctrineThe importance of systems mastery, data fluency, and digital readinessA candid reflection on teaching today's Warrant Officers for tomorrow's battlefieldHis advice for PME designers, skeptics of change, and future HR leadersWhether you're a new Warrant Officer, PME instructor, AG senior leader, or simply passionate about readiness and transformation, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Army HR education is evolving from one of the AG Corps' most thoughtful and battle-tested instructors. 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

🚨 Applications Now Open – FY2026 WOHF Non-Resident Fellowship 🚨 The Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) is proud to announce that applications are now open for the FY2026 Non-Resident Fellowship. This is our fifth year offering this unique opportunity to U.S. Army Warrant Officers (CW3–CW5). The FY2026 Fellow will join the WOHF in creatively telling the continuing story of the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Cohort and be part of our mission to preserve and educate. Why Apply? ✅ Explore your interests: pursue a doctrinal exploration, warfighting function review, leadership-focused, or some other project that inspires you. ✅ Help the WOHF and contribute directly to preserving our rich Warrant Officer legacy. ✅ Help others learn by sharing your insights with the next generation of leaders through the COHORT W Podcast, now heard in 75 countries and 1,900 cities worldwide. ✅ Meet senior WO leaders and network with influential Warrant Officers across all components and branches. Eligibility U.S. Army Warrant Officer (CW3–CW5)Any component / any branchBachelor’s degree Key Dates 📅 Sept 15, 2025 – Application deadline 📅 Oct 1, 2025 – Fellow announced 📅 Oct 28, 2025 – Official recognition at the 53rd Annual WOHF Meeting Application Requirements Résumé / CV / Officer Record Brief / Soldier Talent Profile Sample of creative work (print, audio, visual, video, or digital) Letter of recommendation 📩 Submit applications to: [email protected] or [email protected] Help us preserve our history. Shape our future. Apply today. 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

In this inspiring and insightful episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan sits down with CW5 Chad Bowen, 9th Chief Warrant Officer of the Adjutant General (AG) Corps and former Chief Warrant Officer of the AG School, to explore the modernization of Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME) through the lens of a decorated 420A with over three decades of service. From his early days as a 75F Personnel Information Systems Specialist to his pivotal leadership roles at NATO, V Corps, and the Soldier Support Institute, CW5 Bowen shares stories of growth, leadership, and the lessons PME must carry forward. As a key voice in shaping the AG Corps’ PME path, he offers practical insight on what works, what’s changing, and what we must preserve. Whether you’re a WO1 just starting the journey or a senior WO navigating the strategic fight, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom and forward-looking guidance. 🔊 Tune in to hear: Career-defining PME lessons from tactical to strategic levelsThe challenges and triumphs of influencing PME as the AG CWOBHow to better prepare 420As for leadership and command integrationWhat CW5 Bowen believes are the top 3 competencies every HR technician must master🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🧠 Leadership Writing Resources 📝 The Harding Project A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders. 🔗 Learn More 📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively. 🔗 Download PDF 🏛️ ARMYU Press Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals. 🔗 Visit Army University Press 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

In this special Warrant Officer Birthday edition of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan welcomes CW5 LaShon P. White, the 9th Command Chief Warrant Officer of the United States Army Reserve, to help commemorate the enduring legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort. With a military career spanning nearly four decades, CW5 White brings a wealth of experience and perspective to the conversation. From his enlistment in 1986 as a machinist in the Army Reserve to his transition into the active component and eventual commissioning as a Warrant Officer in 2000, his journey reflects dedication, adaptability, and service excellence. Now serving as the senior Warrant Officer for the Army Reserve, CW5 White leads mentorship, development, and readiness initiatives that shape the future of the Cohort. In this brief but meaningful episode, CW5 White delivers a powerful birthday message to Warrant Officers past, present, and future—highlighting the Cohort’s evolution, values, and the critical role Warrant Officers play in the Army’s readiness and transformation. Join us as we reflect, honor, and celebrate the professionals who serve as the technical and tactical experts of the force. Happy Birthday to the Warrant Officer Cohort—107 years of excellence and counting. 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🧠 Leadership Writing Resources 📝 The Harding Project A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders. 🔗 Learn More 📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively. 🔗 Download PDF 🏛️ ARMYU Press Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals. 🔗 Visit Army University Press 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

Welcome to a special Independence Day episode of the COHORT W Podcast. I'm your host, CW4 Jessie Morlan, and today, we celebrate the 4th of July with a message of pride, patriotism, and purpose from one of our most respected senior leaders in the Warrant Officer Cohort. Joining us is CW5 Brian Searcy, the 8th Command Chief Warrant Officer of the Army National Guard, who brings decades of service and insight shaped by a career spanning intelligence, readiness, and leadership at the highest levels. From his beginnings as a cannon crewmember in the Utah Army National Guard to becoming the senior warrant officer advisor to the Director of the Army National Guard, CW5 Searcy has embodied the strength and resilience of the Citizen-Soldier. In this Independence Day episode, CW5 Searcy reflects on what it means to serve in the world's most capable land force, how the Army National Guard supports our communities and our nation, and the enduring values that unite us on this day of celebration. His words serve as a reminder of the role that each Warrant Officer plays in preserving liberty and leading through service. Whether you're in uniform, a proud veteran, or someone who supports those who serve—this message is for you. Happy Independence Day from the entire COHORT W team. 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🧠 Leadership Writing Resources 📝 The Harding Project A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders. 🔗 Learn More 📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively. 🔗 Download PDF 🏛️ ARMYU Press Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals. 🔗 Visit Army University Press 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

In this powerful episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan sits down with a true legend in the Warrant Officer Cohort—Chief Warrant Officer Four (Ret.) Bob Cooper—to reflect on his 30-year military journey and the timeless lessons of professional military education (PME). From enlisting in 1957 and becoming a dual-rated Master Army Aviator with over 4,000 flight hours—including 1,100+ in combat—to shaping key safety initiatives in Army Aviation, CW4 (Ret.) Cooper's story is both inspiring and instructive. As a former Director of the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation and lifelong advocate for the Warrant Officer Cohort, Mr. Cooper shares candid reflections on what PME looked like in his era, which elements stood the test of time, and what modern leaders should preserve as PME continues to evolve. 🔹 Topics Covered: CW4 (Ret.) Cooper’s early Army experience and transition to Warrant OfficerThe value of PME in the 1960s and ’70sKey takeaways from aviation safety reforms and major Army studiesTimeless advice for the next generation of Warrant OfficersWhether you’re new to the Cohort or a seasoned leader, this episode is filled with stories and insights that will leave a lasting impact. 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🧠 Leadership Writing Resources 📝 The Harding Project A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders. 🔗 Learn More 📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively. 🔗 Download PDF 🏛️ ARMYU Press Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals. 🔗 Visit Army University Press 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

Welcome to a historic edition of COHORT W, where we honor 250 years in the making. Today, 14 June 2025, we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Army—two and a half centuries of service, sacrifice, and leadership that have shaped the course of our nation and the world. To mark this extraordinary milestone, we’re honored to welcome a leader whose career reflects the very spirit of this legacy—CW5 Aaron Anderson, Chief Warrant Officer of the Army. In this special episode, CW5 Anderson delivers a powerful and forward-looking message to the Warrant Officer Cohort and the Total Force—reflecting on 250 years of Army excellence while spotlighting the bold transformation underway to prepare our Army for the next era of warfighting. This message is more than a tribute—it’s a challenge to all of us to lead with integrity, adapt with purpose, and carry forward the Army’s enduring promise. This We’ll Defend. 🎙 Tune in to honor the past, embrace the future, and celebrate the United States Army’s 250th birthday on COHORT W. 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🧠 Leadership Writing Resources 📝 The Harding Project A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders. 🔗 Learn More 📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively. 🔗 Download PDF 🏛️ ARMYU Press Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals. 🔗 Visit Army University Press 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

In this episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan sits down with CW4 Kelvie Fore, the Warrant Officer Strength Manager for the Virginia Army National Guard, to discuss his extraordinary 35-year journey in the Army and his perspective on modernizing Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME). From beginning his career in 1989 as a 31U Unit-Level Communications Maintainer to becoming a 915A Automotive Maintenance Technician and now serving as Virginia’s Warrant Officer Strength Manager, CW4 Fore brings a lifetime of insights to the mic. Along the way, he has served in many specialties, completed multiple overseas deployments, and shaped the next generation of Warrant Officers as a TAC Officer and Course Director at Fort Novosel. Tune in as CW4 Fore shares what worked in his PME experience, where improvements are needed, and how the Guard's future depends on balancing accessions with relevant, timely education. His story is a powerful reminder of how professional growth, lifelong mentorship, and personal grit form the backbone of our Warrant Officer Cohort. Topics include: Lessons from a multi-decade career in uniformBuilding and managing the Warrant Officer pipelinePME’s evolving role in readiness and retentionPractical insight on bridging PME with operational demands🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🧠 Leadership Writing Resources 📝 The Harding Project A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders. 🔗 Learn More 📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively. 🔗 Download PDF 🏛️ ARMYU Press Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals. 🔗 Visit Army University Press 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

In this episode of COHORT W, we sit down with Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Finney, the Command Chief Warrant Officer of the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), to explore how Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME) is evolving within the elite world of Army Special Operations. With over three decades of service—from his early days as an infantryman, to earning his Green Beret, to mentoring future leaders—CW5 Finney brings deep insight into how PME must adapt for the future fight. His experience spans operational deployments globally, institutional leadership at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School, and strategic advising at the highest levels of Army SOF. Together, we discuss: The evolution of PME in Special OperationsHow elite Warrant Officers are developed to meet global challengesBalancing tradition and innovation within PMEMentorship, leadership, and lifelong service in the Warrant Officer CohortIf you want to hear how Special Operations Warrant Officers prepare to lead at the tip of the spear, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for. 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🧠 Leadership Writing Resources 📝 The Harding Project A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders. 🔗 Learn More 📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively. 🔗 Download PDF 🏛️ ARMYU Press Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals. 🔗 Visit Army University Press 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

In this follow-up to Season 4, Episode 2, COHORT W continues the conversation on the future of Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME) with CW5 Carlos Terrones, Command Chief Warrant Officer of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center. But this time, we widen the lens. Joining the discussion are CW4 Kent Frye, Commander of the Warrant Officer Recruiting Company (Active Component), and CW5 Aaron Anderson, the Chief Warrant Officer of the Army—bringing their operational and strategic insights to a conversation that connects education, accessions, and Cohort-wide modernization like never before. Together, they explore: Recent PME developments and pilot programsCritical accessions challenges, successes, and MOS shortagesHow modernization is shaping recruiting messagingEnterprise-wide alignment and leadership guidance from the CWAA unified vision for preparing the Warrant Officer Cohort for 2030 and beyondWhether you’re leading at the unit level, recruiting tomorrow’s Warrant Officers, or sitting in the PME classroom today—this episode brings perspective, clarity, and a clear call to action for shaping the future of our Cohort. Listen now to hear how PME, recruiting, and leadership are coming together to build the bench for the next generation. 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🧠 Leadership Writing Resources 📝 The Harding Project A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders. 🔗 Learn More 📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively. 🔗 Download PDF 🏛️ ARMYU Press Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals. 🔗 Visit Army University Press 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

In this episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan and CW5 Charmaine Hilliard, Assistant Executive Officer to the Chief of Staff of the Army, share a conversation that traces an extraordinary Army career and powerfully testifies to the impact of Warrant Officer Professional Military Education. From her early days enlisting in Jasper, Texas, to her leadership at the highest levels of the Pentagon, CW5 Hilliard shares the lessons, experiences, and key PME moments that helped shape her into the senior leader she is today. Together, they explore what worked well in her professional military education journey, how PME prepared her for strategic leadership roles, and how the Army can modernize PME for the next generation of Warrant Officers. Topics Covered: The importance of early professional developmentLessons learned from deployments and operational assignmentsHow PME shaped her growth from tactical to strategic leadershipInsights from teaching Warrant Officer coursesPreparation of Warrant Officers for enterprise-level leadershipWhat PME should preserve—and where it must evolve🎙️ COHORT W Podcast – Featured Resources & Links Stay connected with the Warrant Officer Cohort and elevate your professional development with these curated resources featured on the COHORT W podcast. 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🧠 Leadership Writing Resources 📝 The Harding Project A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders. 🔗 Learn More 📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively. 🔗 Download PDF 🏛️ ARMYU Press Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals. 🔗 Visit Army University Press 🎵 Credits 🎼 Theme Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

In this compelling episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan sits down with CW4 Ronald Carrion, Adjutant General Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education–Follow On (WOILE-FO) Instructor, to explore the modernization of Professional Military Education through the lens of the Human Resources mission set. With over 20 years of experience supporting warfighter readiness across Iraq, Afghanistan, AFRICOM, and beyond, CW4 Carrion brings a unique blend of operational depth and instructional expertise. As a leader shaping the future of HR Warrant Officers, he discusses the evolving role of the Adjutant General Corps, the critical skills needed for success in large-scale combat operations, and how PME must evolve to remain relevant and impactful. 🎯 Key topics include: The intersection of HR and warfighter readinessAdapting PME for a dynamic operational environmentWhat future AG Warrant Officers need to lead effectivelyJoin us for an inside look at how one of the Army’s top HR instructors is shaping the next generation of leaders to meet the demands of tomorrow’s fight. 🎙️ COHORT W Podcast – Featured Resources & Links Stay connected with the Warrant Officer Cohort and elevate your professional development with these curated resources featured on the COHORT W podcast. 🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers 📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and discussions from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now 🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org 📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media Instagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC) Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings. 🔗 USAWOCC Overview 🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Stay connected with your professional association and join the conversation. 🔗 Visit usawoa.org Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association 🧠 Leadership & Writing Resources 📝 The Harding Project A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders in uniform. 🔗 Learn More 📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively. 🔗 Download PDF 🏛️ Army University Press Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals. 🔗 Visit Army University Press 🎵 Podcast Credits 🎼 Theme Music Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano 🔗 joshdistefano.com 🎺 Ceremonial Music Provided by The U.S. Army Band 🔗 https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!

In this episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan continues the conversation on the modernization of Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME) with a guest helping lead that transformation from the front lines of institutional training. CW5 Stephen Napoli, Deputy Commandant of the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Career College, joins the show to share his unique perspective on evolving the education and development of Warrant Officers to meet the demands of tomorrow’s battlefield. From his start as an Aeroscout Observer in 1993 to his current role shaping PME for the entire cohort, CW5 Napoli brings operational insight, strategic vision, and decades of leadership experience. In this episode, you'll hear about: How WO PME is aligning with the Army’s future operational conceptsThe importance of adaptability in Warrant Officer PMELessons from CW5 Napoli’s career—from cockpit to classroomTune in for an in-depth conversation on preparing the next generation of Warrant Officers for success in a dynamic, multi-domain environment. Meet The Harding Project! https://www.hardingproject.com/p/welcome-to-the-harding-project   A helpful writing guide from CGSC: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/home/Resources/CGSC-Professional-Writing-Guide.pdf   Army University Press: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/ You can find more information about the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation at https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org   Please visit us on Instagram @WOHF1918, Twitter @WOHF1918, and the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation LinkedIn page.   Visit warrantofficerhistory.org to learn more about how you can help support the foundation and programs like this.   Stay current with Warrant Officer ideas! All current Strength in Knowledge Journal Issues are posted at https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/   To learn more information about Warrant Officers, visit USAWOCC: https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview   Please also feel free to connect with the United States Army Warrant Officer Association at https://usawoa.org and visit their Facebook page @UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation or the US Army Warrant Officer Career College @TheU.S.ArmyWarrantOfficerCareerCollege   Theme music (intro &  outro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/   Ceremonial music provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/    Preserve and educate! https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!