COHORT W – Details, episodes & analysis

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 insights from her time behind the mic in Season 3, discusses the evolution of professional military education (PME), and offers her vision for preparing the cohort for the future fight.

Join us as CW3 Albert reflects on lessons learned from past guests, the surprises she encountered along the way, and the challenges ahead for Warrant Officer development. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on leadership, innovation, and the future modernization of Warrant Officer PME.

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 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 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!

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

🎙 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 which Chief Morlan willl explore how Warrant Officers are shaping the future of Army learning. From innovative training models to bridging generational gaps in leadership, CW4 Morlan will connect past, present, and future as he amplifies the voices and experiences of Warrant Officers making a difference.

Tune in to hear inspiring stories, candid conversations, and practical insights that drive change across the force.

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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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Episode 16 features a discussion with CW5 Mark Hickman, the Chief Warrant Officer of the US Army Adjutant General’s (AG) Corps. Mark shares tremendous insight from a career that has spanned decades and weathered the challenge of technological advancement. Mark spends time talking about the recent active release of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System (IPPS-A). Finally, the Chief Warrant Officer of the AG Corps shares thoughts on leadership that anyone, regardless of their area of specialty, can apply to the benefit of their organization. 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: 27:02

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

Episode 15 features a discussion with CW5 Jeffery Caniglia (Nebraska National Guard), the current Army National Guard Deputy Commandant of the US Army Warrant Officer Career College. Jeff shares just a glimpse into his career which has spanned over three decades in Aviation, providing tremendous insight into some of the differences between Active Duty and National Guard Warrant Officers. CW5 Caniglia then spends time discussing the work being done across National Guard Regional Training Institutes, or RTIs. Finally, CW5 Caniglia shares the importance of communication to the future success of any Army Warrant Officer. 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: 23:45

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!