COHORT W

Welcome to Season 5 of COHORT W! I am your host, CW3 Marcus Harvey, an Army Warrant Officer, educator, and Warrant Officer Historical Foundation Fellow with a long-standing interest in military history and the Warrant Officer profession.

Across the season, I will chat with historians and today’s Warrant Officers to explore how experience, trust, and technical expertise have shaped the Warrant Officer profession across military branches and generations. The conversations connect past lessons to present-day service and look ahead to the future of the force.

Produced in partnership with the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, A Legacy of Service explores where the profession comes from, the people who have shaped it, and why it continues to matter, often outside the spotlight.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about military history, leadership, and the people who keep complex systems running, this season is worth a listen.

Season 5, Episode 7: The Few, The Technical: The Marine Corps Warrant Officer Legacy

Season 5, Episode 7 of COHORT W ventures beyond the United States Army to explore the rich history, distinctive traditions, and enduring legacy of the United States Marine Corps Warrant Officer. Through an engaging conversation with CWO5 Pierce, this episode examines the origins and evolution of Marine Corps Warrant Officers, their unique responsibilities as technical experts and leaders, and the critical contributions they make to the Marine Corps' ability to fight and win. The discussion also highlights the similarities and differences between Army and Marine Corps Warrant Officers, exploring how each service develops, employs, and empowers its technical leaders. Looking ahead, the conversation considers the future of the Marine Corps Warrant Officer profession, the challenges of maintaining technical expertise in an evolving operational environment, and how these Marines continue to embody the proud traditions of Semper Fidelis while carrying their legacy forward for future generations.

🎵 Credits

Theme Music
Composed by SFC (Ret) Joshua DiStefano
https://www.joshdistefano.com/

Ceremonial Music
Provided by The United States Army Band
https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

Editing Support
DeAndre Gaines
Point of Contact: [email protected]

🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers

📖 Strength in Knowledge – Warrant Officer Journal
Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the Warrant Officer cohort.
https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF)
Learn more about the legacy of the Warrant Officer cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast.
https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wohf1918
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WOHF1918
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warrant-officer-historical-foundation/

🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC)
Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings.
https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA)
Stay connected with your professional association.
https://usawoa.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation

Preserve and educate!

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

COHORT W – Season 5: A Legacy of Service

Welcome to Season 5 of COHORT W! I am your host, CW3 Marcus Harvey, an Army Warrant Officer, educator, and Warrant Officer Historical Foundation Fellow with a long-standing interest in Army history and the Warrant Officer profession.

Across the season, I will chat with historians and today’s Warrant Officers to explore how experience, trust, and technical expertise have shaped the Army across branches and generations. The conversations connect past lessons to present-day service and look ahead to the future of the force.

Produced in partnership with the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, A Legacy of Service explores where the profession comes from, the people who have shaped it, and why it continues to matter, often outside the spotlight.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about military history, leadership, and the people who keep complex systems running, this season is worth a listen.

Season 5, Episode 6: Defend and Serve — The Legacy of the 420A

Season 5, Episode 6 of COHORT W explores the rich history and enduring legacy of the 420A Human Resources Technician, highlighting the vital role these Adjutant General’s Corps Warrant Officers play in supporting Soldiers, advising commanders, and strengthening personnel readiness. Through an engaging conversation about the profession, this episode examines the evolution of Army human resources, the technical expertise and leadership required to deliver personnel support, and the contributions of AG Warrant Officers across generations. The discussion also looks ahead, exploring how modernization, data, and emerging technologies are shaping the specialty and how 420As continue to adapt, mentor, and lead while carrying forward the AG Corps’ proud commitment to Defend and Serve.

🎵 Credits

Theme Music
Composed by SFC (Ret) Joshua DiStefano
https://www.joshdistefano.com/

Ceremonial Music
Provided by The United States Army Band
https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

Editing Support
DeAndre Gaines
Point of Contact: [email protected]

🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers

📖 Strength in Knowledge – Warrant Officer Journal
Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the Warrant Officer cohort.
https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF)
Learn more about the legacy of the Warrant Officer cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast.
https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wohf1918
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WOHF1918
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warrant-officer-historical-foundation/

🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC)
Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings.
https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA)
Stay connected with your professional association.
https://usawoa.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation

Preserve and educate!

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

COHORT W – Season 5: A Legacy of Service

Welcome to Season 5 of COHORT W! I am your host, CW3 Marcus Harvey, an Army Warrant Officer, educator, and Warrant Officer Historical Foundation Fellow with a long-standing interest in Army history and the Warrant Officer profession.

Across the season, I will chat with historians and today’s Warrant Officers to explore how experience, trust, and technical expertise have shaped the Army across branches and generations. The conversations connect past lessons to present-day service and look ahead to the future of the force.

Produced in partnership with the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, A Legacy of Service isn’t just about history; it’s about understanding where the profession comes from and why it continues to matter, often outside the spotlight.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about military history, leadership, and the people who keep complex systems running, this season is worth a listen.

Season 5, Episode 5 of COHORT W explores the rich history and enduring legacy of the Army Ordnance Warrant Officer, highlighting the critical role these technical experts play in sustaining combat power, maintaining equipment readiness, and ensuring the Army remains ready to fight and win. Through an engaging conversation with an Ordnance Warrant Officer, this episode examines the origins and evolution of the specialty, the unique leadership responsibilities and technical expertise required to support complex maintenance, ammunition, and sustainment operations, and the contributions of Ordnance Warrant Officers to mission readiness across generations. The discussion also looks ahead, exploring the future of the Ordnance Corps, the integration of emerging technologies, and how Ordnance Warrant Officers continue to adapt, innovate, and lead in an increasingly complex operational environment while carrying forward their proud legacy within the Warrant Officer Cohort.

🎵 Credits

🎼 Theme Music composed by SFC (Ret) Joshua DiStefano🔗 https://www.joshdistefano.com/

🎺 Ceremonial Music

Provided by The United States Army Band🔗 https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

🎙️ Editing Support

DeAndre Gaines

Point of Contact: [email protected]

🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers

📖 Strength in Knowledge – Warrant Officer Journal

Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the Warrant Officer cohort.

🔗https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

🏛️ 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.

🔗 https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wohf1918

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WOHF1918

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warrant-officer-historical-foundation/

🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC)

Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings.

🔗 https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA)

Stay connected with your professional association.

🔗 https://usawoa.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

COHORT W – Season 5: A Legacy of Service

Welcome to Season 5 of COHORT W! I am your host, CW3 Marcus Harvey, an Army Warrant Officer, educator, and Warrant Officer Historical Foundation Fellow with a long-standing interest in Army history and the Warrant Officer profession.

Across the season, I will chat with historians and today’s Warrant Officers to explore how experience, trust, and technical expertise have shaped the Army across branches and generations. The conversations connect past lessons to present-day service and look ahead to the future of the force.

Produced in partnership with the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, A Legacy of Service isn’t just about history; it’s about understanding where the profession comes from and why it continues to matter, often outside the spotlight.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about military history, leadership, and the people who keep complex systems running, this season is worth a listen.

Season 5, Episode 4 of COHORT W explores the rich history and evolving mission of the 170B Electronic Warfare Technician Warrant Officer, highlighting the critical role these technical experts play in enabling military operations across the electromagnetic spectrum. Through an engaging conversation with a 170B Warrant Officer, this episode examines the origins and evolution of the specialty, the unique leadership responsibilities and technical expertise required to operate in an increasingly complex and contested operational environment, and the contributions of Electronic Warfare Warrant Officers to the Army's ability to detect, disrupt, and defeat emerging threats. The discussion also looks ahead, exploring the future of Electronic Warfare, the integration of emerging technologies, and how 170B Warrant Officers continue to adapt, innovate, and lead while strengthening their legacy within the Warrant Officer Cohort.

🎵 Credits

🎼 Theme Music composed by SFC (Ret) Joshua DiStefano🔗 https://www.joshdistefano.com/

🎺 Ceremonial Music

Provided by The United States Army Band🔗 https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

🎙️ Editing Support

DeAndre Gaines

Point of Contact: [email protected]

🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers

📖 Strength in Knowledge – Warrant Officer Journal

Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the Warrant Officer cohort.

🔗https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

🏛️ 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.

🔗 https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wohf1918

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WOHF1918

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warrant-officer-historical-foundation/

🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC)

Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings.

🔗 https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA)

Stay connected with your professional association.

🔗 https://usawoa.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

COHORT W – Season 5: A Legacy of Service

Welcome to Season 5 of COHORT W! I am your host, CW3 Marcus Harvey, an Army Warrant Officer, educator, and Warrant Officer Historical Foundation Fellow with a long-standing interest in Army history and the Warrant Officer profession.

Across the season, I will chat with historians and today’s Warrant Officers to explore how experience, trust, and technical expertise have shaped the Army across branches and generations. The conversations connect past lessons to present-day service and look ahead to the future of the force.

Produced in partnership with the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, A Legacy of Service isn’t just about history; it’s about understanding where the profession comes from and why it continues to matter, often outside the spotlight.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about military history, leadership, and the people who keep complex systems running, this season is worth a listen.

Season 5, Episode 3 of COHORT W explores the rich history and enduring legacy of the Army Bandmaster Warrant Officer, highlighting the unique role these professionals play in preserving military traditions, strengthening esprit de corps, and connecting the Army to the communities it serves. Through an engaging conversation with an Army Bandmaster, this episode examines the evolution of the specialty, the leadership responsibilities and technical expertise required of Bandmaster Warrant Officers, and their contributions to the Army's mission across generations. The discussion also explores the future of the specialty, offering insight into how Army Bandmasters continue to adapt, lead, and inspire while carrying forward a proud legacy within the Warrant Officer Cohort.

🎵 Credits

🎼 Theme Music composed by SFC (Ret) Joshua DiStefano🔗 https://www.joshdistefano.com/

🎺 Ceremonial Music

Provided by The United States Army Band🔗 https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

🎙️ Editing Support

DeAndre Gaines

Point of Contact: [email protected]

🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers

📖 Strength in Knowledge – Warrant Officer Journal

Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the Warrant Officer cohort.

🔗https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

🏛️ 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.

🔗 https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wohf1918

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WOHF1918

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warrant-officer-historical-foundation/

🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC)

Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings.

🔗 https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA)

Stay connected with your professional association.

🔗 https://usawoa.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

COHORT W – Season 5: A Legacy of Service

Welcome to Season 5 of COHORT W! I am your host, CW3 Marcus Harvey, an Army Warrant Officer, educator, and Warrant Officer Historical Foundation Fellow with a long-standing interest in Army history and the Warrant Officer profession.

Across the season, I will chat with historians and today’s Warrant Officers to explore how experience, trust, and technical expertise have shaped the Army across branches and generations. The conversations connect past lessons to present-day service and look ahead to the future of the force.

Produced in partnership with the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, A Legacy of Service isn’t just about history; it’s about understanding where the profession comes from and why it continues to matter, often outside the spotlight.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about military history, leadership, and the people who keep complex systems running, this season is worth a listen.

Season 5, Episode 2 of COHORT W takes a look back at the history and evolution of the podcast through a focused conversation with previous COHORT W hosts. Together, they reflect on the experiences that shaped their seasons, share lessons learned from carrying the Warrant Officer story to a broader audience, and discuss how the podcast has continued to grow as a platform for preserving history, sharing perspectives, and strengthening the Warrant Officer community. The episode also looks ahead, exploring the future of COHORT W and how upcoming hosts can continue building on its legacy while finding new ways to connect, educate, and inspire the cohort.

🎵 Credits

🎼 Theme Music composed by SFC (Ret) Joshua DiStefano🔗 https://www.joshdistefano.com/

🎺 Ceremonial Music

Provided by The United States Army Band🔗 https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

🎙️ Editing Support

DeAndre Gaines

Point of Contact: [email protected]

🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers

📖 Strength in Knowledge – Warrant Officer Journal

Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the Warrant Officer cohort.

🔗https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

🏛️ 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.

🔗 https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wohf1918

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WOHF1918

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warrant-officer-historical-foundation/

🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC)

Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings.

🔗 https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA)

Stay connected with your professional association.

🔗 https://usawoa.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

COHORT W – Season 5: A Legacy of Service

Welcome to Season 5 of COHORT W! I am your host, CW3 Marcus Harvey, an Army Warrant Officer, educator, and Warrant Officer Historical Foundation Fellow with a long-standing interest in Army history and the Warrant Officer profession.

Across the season, I will chat with historians and today’s Warrant Officers to explore how experience, trust, and technical expertise have shaped the Army across branches and generations. The conversations connect past lessons to present-day service and look ahead to the future of the force.

Produced in partnership with the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, A Legacy of Service isn’t just about history; it’s about understanding where the profession comes from and why it continues to matter, often outside the spotlight.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about military history, leadership, and the people who keep complex systems running, this season is worth a listen.

Episode 1 begins where most Warrant Officers do, the Warrant Officer Career College, with special guest, Army Reserve WOCC Deputy Commandant, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jeremy Gula. Join us as he takes us through not only the changes throughout history of WOCC, but also what the future holds.

🎵 Credits

🎼 Theme Music composed by SFC (Ret) Joshua DiStefano🔗 https://www.joshdistefano.com/

🎺 Ceremonial Music

Provided by The United States Army Band🔗 https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

🎙️ Editing Support

DeAndre Gaines

Point of Contact: [email protected]

🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers

📖 Strength in Knowledge – Warrant Officer Journal

Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the Warrant Officer cohort.

🔗https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

🏛️ 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.

🔗 https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wohf1918

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WOHF1918

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warrant-officer-historical-foundation/

🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC)

Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings.

🔗 https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA)

Stay connected with your professional association.

🔗 https://usawoa.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation co

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

Bugle Call and Theme Music

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

COHORT W – Season 5: A Legacy of Service

Welcome to Season 5 of COHORT W! I am your host, CW3 Marcus Harvey, an Army Warrant Officer, educator, and Warrant Officer Historical Foundation Fellow with a long-standing interest in Army history and the Warrant Officer profession.

Across the season, I will chat with historians and today’s Warrant Officers to explore how experience, trust, and technical expertise have shaped the Army across branches and generations. The conversations connect past lessons to present-day service and look ahead to the future of the force.

Produced in partnership with the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, A Legacy of Service isn’t just about history; it’s about understanding where the profession comes from and why it continues to matter, often outside the spotlight.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about military history, leadership, and the people who keep complex systems running, this season is worth a listen.

🎵 Credits

🎼 Theme MusicComposed by SFC (Ret) Joshua DiStefano🔗 https://www.joshdistefano.com/

🎺 Ceremonial Music

Provided by The United States Army Band🔗 https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

🎙️ Editing Support

DeAndre Gaines

Point of Contact: [email protected]

🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers

📖 Strength in Knowledge – Warrant Officer Journal

Explore current ideas, innovations, and research from across the Warrant Officer cohort.

🔗https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

🏛️ 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.

🔗 https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wohf1918

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WOHF1918

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warrant-officer-historical-foundation/

🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC)

Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings.

🔗 https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA)

Stay connected with your professional association.

🔗 https://usawoa.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation co

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

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 WO1s—the very generation of Warrant Officers who will be most impacted by PME modernization. You'll hear directly from students in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve as they share candid insights from their early PME journey.

📌 Phase 1 captures their thoughts during the initial weeks of the course—expectations, surprises, and first impressions.
📌 Phase 2, recorded two weeks after graduation, reflects on what they've learned, how it's applied in their new assignments, and their recommendations for shaping PME to meet the demands of future warfighting and sustainment.

From fresh perspectives to experienced reflections, this episode amplifies the voices of those who matter most in the evolution of Warrant Officer training—the students themselves.

🔥 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

📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media

• Instagram: @WOHF1918
• Twitter: @WOHF1918
• LinkedIn: 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.
🔗 Visit usawoa.org
Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association

🎵 Credits

🎼 Theme
Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano
🔗 joshdistefano.com

🎺 Ceremonial Music
Provided by The U.S. Army Band
🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

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 Adjutant General School at Fort Jackson, he's leading from the front in transforming how the Army trains its HR Warrant Officers.

CW2 Ricker has just completed teaching the final WOBC class under the legacy curriculum and is now preparing to launch the new, modernized 420A program of instruction this October. As a contributing member of the Critical Task Site Selection Board (CTSSB), he played a direct role in identifying what needed to change and shaping how the next generation of 420As will be prepared for warfighting and combat-readiness.

In this episode, CW2 Ricker shares:

• What's changing in the new 420A PME—and why it matters
• Firsthand insight from the field and how it's influencing doctrine
• The importance of systems mastery, data fluency, and digital readiness
• A candid reflection on teaching today's Warrant Officers for tomorrow's battlefield
• His advice for PME designers, skeptics of change, and future HR leaders

Whether you're a new Warrant Officer, PME instructor, AG senior leader, or simply passionate about readiness and transformation, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Army HR education is evolving from one of the AG Corps' most thoughtful and battle-tested instructors.

🔥 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

📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media

• Instagram: @WOHF1918
• Twitter: @WOHF1918
• LinkedIn: 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.
🔗 Visit usawoa.org
Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association

🎵 Credits

🎼 Theme
Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano
🔗 joshdistefano.com

🎺 Ceremonial Music
Provided by The U.S. Army Band
🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!