COHORT W - S5 CW3 Marcus Harvey, S4 CW4 Jessie Morlan, S3 CW3 Suzy Albert, S2 Dr. Leonard S. Momeny, S1 Dr. Russell J. Houser, creator;)

Latest Episodes:

Debut Year - WO1 Neil Bissonnette Jun 13, 2024

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A philosophical interview with WO1 Neil Bissonnette on leadership, mentorship, and officership. He considers his NCO experiences, discusses the transition to Warrant Officership, and has insights for leaders at all levels. Mr. Bissonnette recently completed his technical affiliation and is on his way OCONUS.

We would love to hear from you! Email Warrant.Officer.History@gmail.com to get ahold of us with questions or requests.
For CW5 Momeny's most recent interview:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cw5-leonard-s-momeny-department-head-of-military/id1633346369?i=1000656668016

For doctrine resources, excellent professional writing, research, and other formats to digest doctrine:

https://armyuniversity.edu

https://www.armyupress.army.mil

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-doctrine/id1522992251

https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog/#/search?current=true&search_terms=audiobook

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 & outtro) 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!

Debut Year - WO1 Ilva Cerino, USAR May 14, 2024

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An insightful, candid interview with WO1 Ilva Cerino who has completed her technical affiliation and successfully integrated into her first unit of assignment. She reviews her experiences, and discusses communication, expertise, and continued development. Her insights are compo-agnostic, but she is an excellent steward of the profession AND Component 3 (Reserve).

We would love to hear from you! Email Warrant.Officer.History@gmail.comto get ahold of us with questions or requests.

For doctrine resources, excellent professional writing, research, and other formats to digest doctrine:

https://armyuniversity.edu

https://www.armyupress.army.mil

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-doctrine/id1522992251

https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog/#/search?current=true&search_terms=audiobook

A primer on cultural humility:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/interplay-cultural-humility-competence-key-enhanced-workplace-guyton-czwxf

To learn more information about Warrant Officership, visit USAWOCC here: 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 & outtro) 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!

Transition to WO1 May 03, 2024

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In Season 3 Episode 5, we hear from four new WO1s: WO1 Zachary Smith (Class 24-05 Emerald Green Pythons), WO1 Andrew Gomez (Class 24-12 Denim Blue Narwhals), WO1 Prestin Wilkinson (Class 24-11 Blue Spades), and WO1 Steven Casares (Class 24-02 Lavender Syndels). They all graduated WOCS in the last 5 months so they experienced the modernized academic curriculum and new 1ST WOC leadership development approach. They share outstanding tips for preparing for WOCS, thriving at WOCS, and transitioning through a successful appointment to Warrant Officer 1.
Resources discussed:
The Army Learning Concept for 2030-2040 https://adminpubs.tradoc.army.mil/pamphlets/TP525-8-2.pdf
USAWOCC Facebook https://www.facebook.com/USAWOCC/
USAWOCC LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/usawocc

We would love to hear from you! Email Warrant.Officer.History@gmail.com to get ahold of us with questions or requests.

Theme music (intro & outtro) 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!

1ST Warrant Officer Company - CW4 Docaser Bennett & CW3 Jeff Henry Apr 07, 2024

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CELEBRATE OUR 50th EPISODE!
In Season 3 Episode 4, we will demystify the modernization of 1ST Warrant Officer Company from the Commander herself, CW4 Docaser Bennett. Also, a current Training Advising Counseling (TAC) Officer CW3 Jeff Henry will share how he contributes to the leadership development of candidates in their transition from Candidate to WO1.

We would love to hear from you! Email Warrant.Officer.History@gmail.com to get ahold of us with questions or requests.

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 on 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 Officership, visit USAWOCC here: 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 & outtro) 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!

U.S. Army Warrant Officer Museum: Opening Night Feb 29, 2024

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In S3 E3, we interviewed several incredible attendees at the opening of the U.S. Army Warrant Officer History Museum at the Holman House, in Ozark, Alabama.

CW4(R) Pete McHugh (AV)
CW5(R) Kenneth “Pete” Hill (OD)
CW3 Minika Baldwin (QM; SR TAC 1st WOC)
CW3 Jeff Thompson (AV; Leadership & Management Instructor, USAWOCC)
CW3(R) Hank Haken (AV; 20+ years instructor at USAWOCC)

To learn about the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Museum at the Holman House in Ozark, AL, please visit www.theholmanhouse.org, 334-774-9321.

For photos and more information about this event and how USAWOCC has supported the Holman House, please click here: https://www.army.mil/article/274002/the_u_s_army_warrant_officer_museum_opens_in_ozark_alabama
We would love to hear from you! Email: Warrant.Officer.History@gmail.com with questions or requests.

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 on 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 WARRANT OFFICER JOURNAL: STRENGTH IN KNOWLEDGE issues are available at: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

To learn more information about Warrant Officers, visit USAWOCC here: https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

Please connect with the United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) at https://usawoa.org and visit their Facebook page @UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation or the US Army Warrant Officer Career College @TheU.S.ArmyWarrantOfficerCareerCollege

Theme music (intro & outtro) 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!

Warrant Officer Candidate School - CW5(R) Chris Haynes Feb 06, 2024

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In Episode 2, we hear from CW5(R) Chris Haynes, the Course Manager for Warrant Officer Candidate School at USAWOCC, Ft. Novosel, AL. Mr. Haynes talks about WOCS curriculum modernization, intended learning outcomes, academic rigor, and preparation for success during WOCS.
To learn more information about WOCS and Warrant Officership, visit USAWOCC here: https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

Results of the Academic Rigor Working Group, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c7LZziInvY

The foundational basis for CFDIC can be found at https://www.moore.army.mil/CFDP_INST_HW/content/Adult%20Teaching%20and%20Learning%20Users%20Guide%20ver%203.pdf

For current PDFs of resources discussed (FM 3-0, ADP 6-0, ADP 6-22, FM 6-22, FM 7-22), please reference https://armypubs.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 on 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/
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 & outtro) 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!

Warrant Officer Recruitment - CW4 Mike Gathright Jan 21, 2024

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In Episode 1, we hear from CW4 Mike Gathright, a Warrant Officer with USAREC East Region. Mr Gathright talks about the packet, process, and board - as well as tips and tricks to communicate potential and maximize your application.
For more information about WO Recruitment, please visit https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/
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 on 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/
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 & outtro) 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!

Season 3 Trailer Nov 02, 2023

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This trailer introduces Season 3 of the Cohort W Podcast.
You can find more information about the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation at https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org - and please visit us on Instagram @WOHF1918, Twitter @WOHF1918, and on the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation LinkedIn
All current Strength in Knowledge Journal Issues are posted at https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/
Please also feel free to connect with the United States Army Warrant Officer Association at https://usawoa.org and visit their Facebook @UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation or the Warrant Officer Career College @TheU.S.ArmyWarrantOfficerCareerCollege

"A man never steps in the same river twice, because the river has changed and so has the man" (adapted from Heraclitus)
Please visit warrantofficerhistory.org to learn more about how you can help support the foundation and programs like this.
Theme music (outtro) 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!

WOHF Director of Strategy and Fellows (Looking Back) Jan 29, 2023

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Episode 18 features a discussion between CW5 (ret.) Dr. John Robinson, the Director of Strategy for the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, and both fellows from 2021 and 2022. The trio reflects upon their thoughts, takeaways, and insight gained from two seasons of the COHORT W podcast. The conversation stays focused on leader development, talent management, and the impact of the Army Warrant Officer with respect to all aspects of the future fight. Theme music (intro and outtro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/
Please visit warrantofficerhistory.org to learn more about how you can help support the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation and programs like this.
Ceremonial music is provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

Total Episode length: 24:03

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/
Preserve and educate!

CW5 Danny Taylor, CASCOM Command Chief Warrant Officer Jan 05, 2023

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Episode 17 features a discussion with CW5 Danny Taylor, Command Chief Warrant Officer of the US Army Combined Arms Support Command, CASCOM. CW5 Taylor discusses his work as the primary advisor to the CASCOM commander on all matters pertaining to Warrant Officers. Mr. Taylor then talks about the importance of combined arms support and their multiple contributions to Army operations. Finally, CW5 Taylor comments on simple keys to success for those trying to progress as Army Warrant Officers. Theme music (intro and outtro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/
Please visit warrantofficerhistory.org to learn more about how you can help support the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation and programs like this.
Ceremonial music is provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

Total Episode length: 28:45

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/
Preserve and educate!

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