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 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 readinessAdapting PME for a dynamic operational environmentWhat future AG Warrant Officers need to lead effectivelyJoin 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 & LinksStay 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 JournalExplore 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📲 Follow WOHF on Social MediaInstagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC)Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings.🔗 USAWOCC Overview🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA)Stay connected with your professional association and join the conversation.🔗 Visit usawoa.orgFacebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association🧠 Leadership & Writing Resources📝 The Harding ProjectA community dedicated to building better writers and leaders in uniform.🔗 Learn More📘 CGSC Professional Writing GuideHelpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively.🔗 Download PDF🏛️ Army University PressHome to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals.🔗 Visit Army University Press🎵 Podcast Credits🎼 Theme MusicComposed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano🔗 joshdistefano.com🎺 Ceremonial MusicProvided by The U.S. Army Band🔗 https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/Preserve and educate!
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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. From his start as an Aeroscout Observer in 1993 to his current role shaping PME for the entire cohort, CW5 Napoli brings operational insight, strategic vision, and decades of leadership experience.In this episode, you'll hear about:How WO PME is aligning with the Army’s future operational conceptsThe importance of adaptability in Warrant Officer PMELessons from CW5 Napoli’s career—from cockpit to classroomTune in for an in-depth conversation on preparing the next generation of Warrant Officers for success in a dynamic, multi-domain environment.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 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 & outro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/ Ceremonial music provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guidehttps://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/ Preserve and educate!https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/Preserve and educate!
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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 its inception in 1999, CW5 Davis brings a fresh and critical perspective to shaping the future of MI Warrant Officers.With the battlefield evolving and intelligence playing a pivotal role in future conflicts, how must PME adapt to keep Warrant Officers at the cutting edge? In this episode, CW5 Davis discusses the modernization of MI training, the skills Warrant Officers need to stay ahead, and the challenges of preparing the cohort for the complexities of tomorrow’s fight.Tune in for a compelling conversation about leadership, intelligence, and the evolution of PME in the ever-changing operational landscape.Listen now!Meet The Harding Project!https://www.hardingproject.com/p/welcome-to-the-harding-projectA helpful writing guide from CGSC:https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/home/Resources/CGSC-Professional-Writing-Guide.pdfArmy University Press:https://www.armyupress.army.mil/You can find more information about the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation at https://www.warrantofficerhistory.orgPlease 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=OverviewPlease 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.ArmyWarrantOfficerCareerCollegeTheme music (intro & outtro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/Ceremonial music provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guidehttps://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/Preserve and educate!
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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 Officers and institutions ensure that Warrant Officer PME is not only keeping up but also leading the way? CW5 Terrones brings decades of leadership and operational experience, from enlisting as a Light-Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic in 1993 to serving as a strategic advisor at one of the Army’s premier institutions for military education, to foster the required developments.Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of Warrant Officer PME, the skills Warrant Officers need to thrive in a rapidly changing environment, and how the Army is preparing its technical experts to drive the future fight.Quick-Fire Observation Tool: https://www.army.mil/article/273050/quick_fire_observations_rapidly_resolving_issues_and_informing_the_force 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.orgPlease 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=OverviewPlease 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.ArmyWarrantOfficerCareerCollegeTheme music (intro & outro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/Ceremonial music provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guidehttps://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/Preserve and educate!https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/Preserve and educate!
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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 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-projectA helpful writing guide from CGSC:https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/home/Resources/CGSC-Professional-Writing-Guide.pdfArmy University Press:https://www.armyupress.army.mil/You can find more information about the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation at https://www.warrantofficerhistory.orgPlease 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=OverviewPlease 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.ArmyWarrantOfficerCareerCollegeTheme music (intro & outtro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/Ceremonial music provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guidehttps://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/Preserve and educate!https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/Preserve and educate!
The Warrant Officer Historical Foundation strives to preserve history and educate both our military and general public audiences by sharing insight and stories from currently serving and recently retired Army Warrant Officers. This season will examine critical transition points across the Warrant Officer career lifespan, attempt to untangle the many challenging developmental processes, gain perspectives on Warrant Officer identity, and confront the environment of constant change that faces the Cohort.
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