Amplifying the Voices of U.S. Army Warrant Officers
The COHORT W Podcast explores the unique experiences, challenges, and contributions of U.S. Army Warrant Officers—past, present, and future. Hosted by Warrant Officers and for Warrant Officers, this podcast highlights leadership, technical expertise, and professional development through engaging interviews, historical insights, and honest conversations. Whether you're an aspiring candidate, a seasoned veteran, or simply curious about this vital cohort in the Army's ranks, COHORT W delivers stories that inform, inspire, and connect.
Brought to you by the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, the COHORT W Podcast is more than a conversation; it's a commitment to honoring legacy while advancing the future.
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Leading from the AG Frontline: CW5 Chad Bowen on PME, People, and Purpose
Season 4 · Episode 14
Monday, July 21, 2025 • Duration 35:30
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, and the Soldier Support Institute, CW5 Bowen shares stories of growth, leadership, and the lessons PME must carry forward. As a key voice in shaping the AG Corps’ PME path, he offers practical insight on what works, what’s changing, and what we must preserve.
Whether you’re a WO1 just starting the journey or a senior WO navigating the strategic fight, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom and forward-looking guidance.
🔊 Tune in to hear:
Career-defining PME lessons from tactical to strategic levels
The challenges and triumphs of influencing PME as the AG CWOB
How to better prepare 420As for leadership and command integration
What CW5 Bowen believes are the top 3 competencies every HR technician must master
🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers
📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now
🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org
107 Years Strong: A Warrant Officer Birthday Message from CW5 LaShon White, Command Chief Warrant Officer of the U.S. Army Reserve
Season 4 · Episode 13
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 • Duration 05:41
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 component and eventual commissioning as a Warrant Officer in 2000, his journey reflects dedication, adaptability, and service excellence. Now serving as the senior Warrant Officer for the Army Reserve, CW5 White leads mentorship, development, and readiness initiatives that shape the future of the Cohort.
In this brief but meaningful episode, CW5 White delivers a powerful birthday message to Warrant Officers past, present, and future—highlighting the Cohort’s evolution, values, and the critical role Warrant Officers play in the Army’s readiness and transformation.
Join us as we reflect, honor, and celebrate the professionals who serve as the technical and tactical experts of the force. Happy Birthday to the Warrant Officer Cohort—107 years of excellence and counting.
🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers
📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now
🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org
Freedom, Service, and the Citizen-Soldier: A July 4th Message from CW5 Brian Searcy, Command Chief Warrant Officer of the Army National Guard
Season 4 · Episode 12
Friday, July 4, 2025 • Duration 07:42
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 levels. From his beginnings as a cannon crewmember in the Utah Army National Guard to becoming the senior warrant officer advisor to the Director of the Army National Guard, CW5 Searcy has embodied the strength and resilience of the Citizen-Soldier.
In this Independence Day episode, CW5 Searcy reflects on what it means to serve in the world's most capable land force, how the Army National Guard supports our communities and our nation, and the enduring values that unite us on this day of celebration. His words serve as a reminder of the role that each Warrant Officer plays in preserving liberty and leading through service.
Whether you're in uniform, a proud veteran, or someone who supports those who serve—this message is for you. Happy Independence Day from the entire COHORT W team.
🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers
📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now
🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org
Wings of Wisdom: CW4 (Ret.) Bob Cooper on a Lifetime of Learning and Leadership
Season 4 · Episode 11
Sunday, June 29, 2025 • Duration 24:41
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 and instructive.
As a former Director of the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation and lifelong advocate for the Warrant Officer Cohort, Mr. Cooper shares candid reflections on what PME looked like in his era, which elements stood the test of time, and what modern leaders should preserve as PME continues to evolve.
🔹 Topics Covered:
CW4 (Ret.) Cooper’s early Army experience and transition to Warrant Officer
The value of PME in the 1960s and ’70s
Key takeaways from aviation safety reforms and major Army studies
Timeless advice for the next generation of Warrant Officers
Whether you’re new to the Cohort or a seasoned leader, this episode is filled with stories and insights that will leave a lasting impact.
🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers
📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now
🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org
Season 4 Special: Army 250th Birthday Message from CW5 Aaron Anderson, Chief Warrant Officer of The Army
Season 4 · Episode 10
Saturday, June 14, 2025 • Duration 07:52
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 Anderson delivers a powerful and forward-looking message to the Warrant Officer Cohort and the Total Force—reflecting on 250 years of Army excellence while spotlighting the bold transformation underway to prepare our Army for the next era of warfighting.
This message is more than a tribute—it’s a challenge to all of us to lead with integrity, adapt with purpose, and carry forward the Army’s enduring promise. This We’ll Defend.
🎙 Tune in to honor the past, embrace the future, and celebrate the United States Army’s 250th birthday on COHORT W.
🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers
📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now
🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org
Pipelines and Progress: CW4 Fore Breaks Down PME and Warrant Officer Accessions
Season 4 · Episode 9
Sunday, June 8, 2025 • Duration 53:52
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 Manager, CW4 Fore brings a lifetime of insights to the mic. Along the way, he has served in many specialties, completed multiple overseas deployments, and shaped the next generation of Warrant Officers as a TAC Officer and Course Director at Fort Novosel.
Tune in as CW4 Fore shares what worked in his PME experience, where improvements are needed, and how the Guard's future depends on balancing accessions with relevant, timely education. His story is a powerful reminder of how professional growth, lifelong mentorship, and personal grit form the backbone of our Warrant Officer Cohort.
Topics include:
Lessons from a multi-decade career in uniform
Building and managing the Warrant Officer pipeline
PME’s evolving role in readiness and retention
Practical insight on bridging PME with operational demands
🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers
📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now
🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org
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PME at the Tip of the Spear – A Special Operations Perspective with CW5 Steven Finney
Season 4 · Episode 8
Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration 42:11
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 adapt for the future fight. His experience spans operational deployments globally, institutional leadership at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School, and strategic advising at the highest levels of Army SOF.
Together, we discuss:
The evolution of PME in Special Operations
How elite Warrant Officers are developed to meet global challenges
Balancing tradition and innovation within PME
Mentorship, leadership, and lifelong service in the Warrant Officer Cohort
If you want to hear how Special Operations Warrant Officers prepare to lead at the tip of the spear, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.
🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers
📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now
🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org
Part 2: Building the Bench – PME Modernization and the Future of the Warrant Officer Cohort with CW5 Carlos Terrones
Season 4 · Episode 7
Sunday, May 11, 2025 • Duration 34:26
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 insights to a conversation that connects education, accessions, and Cohort-wide modernization like never before.
Together, they explore:
Recent PME developments and pilot programs
Critical accessions challenges, successes, and MOS shortages
How modernization is shaping recruiting messaging
Enterprise-wide alignment and leadership guidance from the CWA
A unified vision for preparing the Warrant Officer Cohort for 2030 and beyond
Whether you’re leading at the unit level, recruiting tomorrow’s Warrant Officers, or sitting in the PME classroom today—this episode brings perspective, clarity, and a clear call to action for shaping the future of our Cohort. Listen now to hear how PME, recruiting, and leadership are coming together to build the bench for the next generation.
🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers
📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now
🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org
Leading From the Front: CW5 Charmaine Hilliard on the Power of Professional Military Education
Season 4 · Episode 6
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 25:26
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 senior leader she is today. Together, they explore what worked well in her professional military education journey, how PME prepared her for strategic leadership roles, and how the Army can modernize PME for the next generation of Warrant Officers.
Topics Covered:
The importance of early professional development
Lessons learned from deployments and operational assignments
How PME shaped her growth from tactical to strategic leadership
Insights from teaching Warrant Officer courses
Preparation of Warrant Officers for enterprise-level leadership
What PME should preserve—and where it must evolve
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🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers
📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now
🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org
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Building the Future Force – CW4 Ronald Carrion on HR, Leadership, and Modernizing Warrant Officer PME
Season 4 · Episode 5
Sunday, April 13, 2025 • Duration 22:56
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 expertise. As a leader shaping the future of HR Warrant Officers, he discusses the evolving role of the Adjutant General Corps, the critical skills needed for success in large-scale combat operations, and how PME must evolve to remain relevant and impactful.
🎯 Key topics include:
The intersection of HR and warfighter readiness
Adapting PME for a dynamic operational environment
What future AG Warrant Officers need to lead effectively
Join us for an inside look at how one of the Army’s top HR instructors is shaping the next generation of leaders to meet the demands of tomorrow’s fight.
🎙️ COHORT W Podcast – Featured Resources & Links
Stay connected with the Warrant Officer Cohort and elevate your professional development with these curated resources featured on the COHORT W podcast.
🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers
📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal Explore current ideas, innovations, and discussions from across the cohort. 🔗 Read Now
🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF) Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast. 🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org
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