Raven Conversations

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Raven Conversations: Capt Hans Zeiger Aug 02, 2019

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In this episode Steven Friedrich and I sit down with Capt Hans Zeiger, a Public Affairs Officer with the 194th Wing and a Washington state senator from district 25. We talk to Hans about his experience as a guardsman, member of the state legislature and author. If you have an idea for the podcast or are interested in guest hosting please email us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 20 Sitting down with RRB Jul 18, 2019

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In this episode Sara and Joe sit down with a new recruit, a recruiter and the Recruiting and Retention battalion commander to discuss why you should join the Washington National Guard and what challenges are out there. If you want more information on how to join the Washington National Guard please visit: mil.wa.gov/national-guard find them on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/washingtonguardrecruiting/ or visit a recruiter near you. If you have an idea you'd like to hear on the podcast please email: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: The State Partnership Program Jul 03, 2019

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On this episode we talk with Maj. Keith Kosik, the state partnership program director and three members of the Washington National Guard on their experience with the program. The National Guard State Partnership Programs (SPP) are designed to establish long term relationships in which U.S. States and their partnered nations share best practices and expert knowledge in a range of areas. The SPP is a Department of Defense joint security cooperation program administered by the National Guard Bureau that links a state's National Guard with the armed forces of a partner country in order to build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with U.S. allies around the world. The Washington Military Department and our partner countries share best practices for military support to civilian authorities, emergency management, disaster planning, port security, HAZMAT/WMD response initiatives and airport security, among others. The SPP also facilitates economic, commercial, social and cultural government interactions in addition to military-to-military expert exchanges. Multi-level Army and Air Force familiarization exercises provide yet another platform to share effective practices and techniques. In 2002, Washington Gov. Gary Locke and The Adjutant General, Major General Tim Lowenberg, established Washington State’s SPP to establish a long-term relationship between the Washington Military Department and the Kingdom of Thailand. In 2017, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and The Adjutant General, Major General Bret Daugherty, signed the agreement with the country of Malaysia, pledging each other’s commitment to build enduring relationships through sustained cooperation on areas of mutual interest. If you have an idea for a future episode of the podcast or something you would be interested to hear please contact us at: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: MOS Highlight Special Forces Jun 18, 2019

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In this episode of Raven Conversations Joe Siemandel sits down with SGM Tyr Symank to talk about what makes Special Forces special and how there training translates to real world missions. If you are interested in Special Forces with the Washington National Guard please message us and we will get you in touch with a National Guard recruiter. As always if you have something you'd like to talk about on the podcast or a suggestion on a new topic please message Sara: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 17 Band Doctors and the Dole Foundation May 31, 2019

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This week Raven Conversations talks to three members of the 133rd Army Band on earning their PhD in Musical Studies. Chief Warrant Officer Three Scott Pierson, the band master, recently defended his dissertation, earning his doctorate of musical arts in wind studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Sgt. 1st Class Steve Friel, an instructor of music at Eastern Washington University recently completed his doctorate of musical arts in saxophone performance from the University of North Texas. Staff Sgt. Joey Castilleja, the superintendent of the Mabton School District, finished his PhD in philosophy in education, specializing in training and performance improvement. Following this conversation Sara talks with Connie Ozmer, a recent Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellowship recipient about what the fellowship means and how she is working with military care givers. To learn more about the foundation go to: www.hiddenheroes.org If you have an idea for the podcast or would like to guest host please contact Sara at: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Volcano Preparedness with Brian Terbush May 17, 2019

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This week brings our first guest host Steven Frederich, a Washington Military Department Communications Consultant, and Brian Terbush from the Emergency Management Department. Brian is a volcanologist and goes over information and tips about volcanoes. We have five active volcanoes here in Washington so it is necessary to always be prepared. Visit the volcano page of the Washington Military Department to learn more: https://www.mil.wa.gov/emergency-management-division/hazards/volcano If you would like to guest host, be interviewed or have an idea for a future podcast please email us at: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 15, Exercise, Exercise, Exercise May 03, 2019

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This podcast is set up a little different than normal, where Jason and I bring you interviews from two different training events. First up Jason travels to Malaysia and speaks with Ret. Marine Col. John Reilly. Next up Sara takes you to Boise for Idaho Response 2019. These exercises provide a glimpse in the types of training opportunities afforded to Washington Guardsmen. Below are some articles released from those exercises if you'd like more information. Also, if you have any ideas for future episodes or something you'd like us to cover please email: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil https://www.dvidshub.net/news/313627/malaysian-armed-forces-host-exercise-bersama-warrior https://www.dvidshub.net/news/314476/washingtons-homeland-response-force-participates-joint-exercise-idaho

Raven Conversations: Army Education Programs with Maj Eric Flowers Apr 19, 2019

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On this episode we talk to Maj Eric Flowers, the state education programs officer. If you are interested in learning more about the Army National Guard education programs please visit their web page: https://www.mil.wa.gov/national-guard/army-guard/education Email: Ng.wa.waarng.list.per-education@mail.mil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WAARNGEducationIncentives/ You can also contact their office at these numbers: State Education Services Officer (253) 512-1324 State Incentives Manager (253) 512-8984 State GI Bill Manager (253) 512-8435 State Education Services Specialist (253) 512-8931 If you're interested in guest co-hosting the program please email Sara: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: Episode 13 - Financial Readiness with Dana Twight Apr 05, 2019

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Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? This week Jason Kriess and Sara Morris sit down with Personal Financial Counselor Dana Twight from the Joint Service Support office at Camp Murray. We talk everything from how to save, how much you should save and how to take risks in your TSP. If you want more information or you would like to make an appointment with a PFC their emails are listed below. PFC1.WA.NG@zeiders.com or PFC2.WA.NG@zeiders.com If you have a story that you think should be told on the podcast please email the Public Affairs Office: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

Raven Conversations: MOS Spotlight - Information Operations with MAJ Scott Dearie Mar 22, 2019

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In this episode Jason Kriess and Sara Morris sit down with Major Scott Dearie from the 156th Information Operations Battalion. We explore what Information Operations is and how its used in a deployed environment. Information Operations Officers synchronize, coordinate and deconflict the information systems. They also plan and integrate offensive and defensive information operations to gain and maintain information superiority in support of the Commander's overall concept of the operation. You'll also notice that Sara has joined in the introduction to make an announcement. If you have any organizations or people you think should be on the podcast, or a story you think is important to highlight please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil If you are interested in Information Operations contact your local recruiter.

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