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COHORT W

CW4 Jessie Morlan(S3 CW3 Suzy Albert, S2 Dr. Leonard S. Momeny, S1 Dr. Russell J. Houser, creator;)

75 episodes

1 month ago

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 W...

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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 W...

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Episodes (20/75)

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The WOBC Project: Student Perspectives Shaping the Future of PME

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 W...

1 month ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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Modernizing PME for 420A WOBC: Warfighting, Readiness, and the Future of HR Leadership with CW2 Josh Ricker

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 Ad...

1 month ago

27 minutes

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FY2026 WOHF Non-Resident Fellowship: Applications Now Open

🚨 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...

3 months ago

4 minutes

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Leading from the AG Frontline: CW5 Chad Bowen on PME, People, and Purpose

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...

4 months ago

35 minutes

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107 Years Strong: A Warrant Officer Birthday Message from CW5 LaShon White, Command Chief Warrant Officer of the U.S. Army Reserve

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 ...

4 months ago

5 minutes

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Freedom, Service, and the Citizen-Soldier: A July 4th Message from CW5 Brian Searcy, Command Chief Warrant Officer of the Army National Guard

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 lev...

4 months ago

7 minutes

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Wings of Wisdom: CW4 (Ret.) Bob Cooper on a Lifetime of Learning and Leadership

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 a...

4 months ago

24 minutes

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Season 4 Special: Army 250th Birthday Message from CW5 Aaron Anderson, Chief Warrant Officer of The Army

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 Anders...

5 months ago

7 minutes

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Pipelines and Progress: CW4 Fore Breaks Down PME and Warrant Officer Accessions

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 Man...

5 months ago

53 minutes

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PME at the Tip of the Spear – A Special Operations Perspective with CW5 Steven Finney

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 adap...

6 months ago

42 minutes

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Part 2: Building the Bench – PME Modernization and the Future of the Warrant Officer Cohort with CW5 Carlos Terrones

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 in...

6 months ago

34 minutes

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Leading From the Front: CW5 Charmaine Hilliard on the Power of Professional Military Education

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...

6 months ago

25 minutes

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Building the Future Force – CW4 Ronald Carrion on HR, Leadership, and Modernizing Warrant Officer PME

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 ex...

7 months ago

22 minutes

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From Cockpit to Classroom – CW5 Stephen Napoli on Transforming Warrant Officer PME for the Future Fight

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. Fro...

8 months ago

36 minutes

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The Future of Military Intelligence PME with CW5 Peter Davis

In this episode of Cohort W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan continues the deep dive into the modernization of Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME), this time through the lens of Military Intelligence. Joining the conversation is CW5 Peter Davis, the 9th Chief Warrant Officer of the Military Intelligence Corps and the Command Chief Warrant Officer of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE). As the first-ever Signals Intelligence Technician to hold this position since...

8 months ago

39 minutes

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Modernizing Warrant Officer PME with CW5 Carlos Terrones

In this episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan sits down with CW5 Carlos Terrones, the Command Chief Warrant Officer of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, to discuss tackling one of the most pressing issues in the Warrant Officer Cohort: the modernization of Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME). With the battlefield evolving and technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, the Army is shifting toward Multi-Domain Operations. But how do Warrant Offi...

8 months ago

53 minutes

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Insights from the Mic: Lessons and Vision with CW3 Suzanne Albert

Welcome to Season 4 of COHORT W, the podcast exploring the Warrant Officer Cohort—past, present, and future. Host CW4 Jessie Morlan kicks off the new season with a familiar voice: CW3 Suzanne Albert. As the FY23-24 Warrant Officer Historical Foundation Fellow, former COHORT W host, and current Department Head of Strategy and Doctrine at the U.S. Warrant Officer Career College, CW3 Albert has played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of warrant officers. In this episode, she shares ...

9 months ago

42 minutes

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Season 4 Trailer

🎙 Trailer – Introducing CW4 Jessie Morlan: A New Era for COHORT W Welcome to a new season of COHORT W with your host, CW4 Jessie Morlan! A seasoned Army National Guard Warrant Officer, musician, and passionate storyteller, CW4 Morlan brings over 30 years of leadership and service to the mic. In this trailer, he shares his journey from commanding the 246th Army Band to his current role as the WOHF Fellow. Get ready for a season focused on Professional Military Education (PME) Modernization, in...

10 months ago

5 minutes

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Capturing Innovation & Expertise - CW5 Fatima Nettles & SFC Leyton Summerlin

CW5 Fatima Nettles and SFC Leyton Summerlin discuss the role of the Warrant Officer in stewardship, innovation, and subject matter expertise - and present resources such as The Harding Project, professional journals, environmental changes that support idea dissemination. Of note, we also discuss the soon-to-arrive Line of Departure website and Guide to Professional Discourse. Meet The Harding Project! https://www.hardingproject.com/p/welcome-to-the-harding-project A helpful writing guide ...

1 year ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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The Usefulness of Anger - COL(Ret) Steve Leonard

Steve Leonard is a retired O6 and Army Strategist who was shaped by Warrant Officers early in his career. This, along with his upbringing, informed his bold relationship with risk. In Episode 10, we discuss lessons he learned from CW4(Ret) Chuck Hunley, with special emphasis on controlling emotions. And we talk about the use of anger and how it can lead to humor, wisdom, mentorship, and meaningful change. Doctrine Man Comic: https://www.instagram.com/doctrine_man/?hl=en 10 Life Lesso...

1 year ago

51 minutes