Raven Conversations

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Raven Conversations: Episode 51 WA NG COVID-19 Response Nov 13, 2020

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In this episode Sara and Jason sit down with Col. Kevin McMahan and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Sandland, from Joint Task Force Steelhead. JTF Steelhead has been the Washington National Guard’s main element in support of the COVID-19 response, and during our conversation we work our way through the response from March to present day. If you have any suggestions for future topics or are interested in co-hosting please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 50 176th Engineer Company Oct 23, 2020

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In this episode Sara and Jason sit down with 1SG Andrew Larkin, with the 176th Engineer Company. We talk about their recent build in the town of Northport, and their company’s unique missions throughout Washington. If you have any suggestions for future topics or are interested in co-hosting please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 49 The Washington State Guard Oct 08, 2020

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In this episode Sara and Jason sit down with CPT Donnavon Smith and SGT Shannon Sullivan from the Washington State Guard. In this episode we talk about the history, standards and mobilizations of the Washington State Guard. For more information you can find their website below. https://mil.wa.gov/state-guard If you have any suggestions for future topics or are interested in co-hosting please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 48 Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh Sep 30, 2020

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In this episode Sara and Joe sit down with Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh, Washington Air National Guard Commander. In this episode we talk about what the Washington Air Guard is, what missions they currently have and his vision for the future. Follow the WAANG Commander on Facebook: facebook.com/WAANGCC If you have any suggestions for future topics or are interested in co-hosting please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 47, 898 Brigade Engineer Battalion Aug 21, 2020

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In this episode Sara and Jason sit down with Lt Col Josh Barrow and Command Sgt. Maj. Kelly Wickel, the command team of the 898 Brigade Engineer Battalion. In this episode we talk about what the battalion is, how their mission supports the Brigade and their vision for the future. If you have any suggestions for future topics or are interested in co-hosting please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 46, 2-146th Field Artillery Aug 04, 2020

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In this episode Sara and Jason sit down with Lt Col Matt Braddock and Command Sgt. Maj. Tim Durr, the command team of the 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment. In this episode we talk about what the battalion is, how their mission supports the Brigade and their vision for the future. If you have any suggestions for future topics or are interested in co-hosting please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 45 3-161 Infantry Jul 16, 2020

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In this episode Sara and Jason sit down with Lt Col Craig Broyles and Maj Josh Brown, the commander and S3 of the 3rd Infantry Battalion and 161st Regiment. In this episode we talk about what the battalion is, their upcoming deployment to Poland and their vision for the future. If you have any suggestions for future topics or are interested in co-hosting please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil 3-161 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/huntracekill https://www.facebook.com/3BNDarkRifles https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_CBzjN4nBKwq4mT8ezon1g

Raven Conversations: Episode 44 the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Jun 24, 2020

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In this episode Sara and Jason sit down with Col. Paul Sellars and Command Sgt Maj Carter Richardson, the command team of the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. In this episode we talk about what the Stryker Brigade is and what their vision is for the future. If you have any suggestions for future topics or are interested in co-hosting please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 43 Sitting down with BG Dent and CSM Honeycutt Jun 03, 2020

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In this episode Sara and Jason sit down with Brig. Gen. Dan Dent and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Honeycutt, the command team of the Washington Army National Guard. In this episode we cover the Big Six tenets that they have put out to the leaders of the Washington Army National Guard and the philosophy behind it. If you are interested in tackling the reading list here is the first six books: 1. Hesselbein on Leadership- Francis Hesselbein 2. Once and Eagle- Anton Myrer 3. Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action- Simon Sinek 4. Killer Angels; A Novel- Michael Shaara 5. The Mission, Men, and Me: Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander- Pete Blaber 6. Undaunted Courage: Meriwhether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West- Stephen Ambrose If you have any suggestions for future topics or are interested in co-hosting please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 42 Washington Army Guard Retention May 15, 2020

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In this episode Sara and Joesit down with Staff Sgt. Markeyces Wadley, the Washington Army National Guard Retention NCOIC, and Spc. Stephanie Tyler, the 56th TIOG Retention personnel. In this episode we highlight some of the ways we can improve retention of soldiers across the board and discuss the major problems that the retention office has seen. This conversation tries to be an honest and open communication of ways that we can improve as leaders in the Washington National Guard in order to maintain a high retention rate. If you are interested in talking to the retention office you can call them at: 253-512-8654 or message them on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonguardrecruiting/ If you have any suggestions for future topics or are interested in co-hosting please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

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