COHORT W

By S5 CW3 Marcus Harvey, S4 CW4 Jessie Morlan, S3 CW3 Suzy Albert, S2 Dr. Leonard S. Momeny, S1 Dr. Russell J. Houser, creator;)

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, a

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December 19, 2025 Season 5 Trailer
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/

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October 12, 2025The 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 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/

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September 28, 2025Modernizing 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 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!
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28min
August 25, 2025FY2026 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 your interests: pursue a doctrinal exploration, warfighting function review, leadership-focused, or some other project that inspires you.
✅ Help the WOHF and contribute directly to preserving our rich Warrant Officer legacy.
✅ Help others learn by sharing your insights with the next generation of leaders through the COHORT W Podcast, now heard in 75 countries and 1,900 cities worldwide.
✅ Meet senior WO leaders and network with influential Warrant Officers across all components and branches.

Eligibility
U.S. Army Warrant Officer (CW3–CW5)
Any component / any branch
Bachelor’s degree

Key Dates
📅 Sept 15, 2025 – Application deadline
📅 Oct 1, 2025 – Fellow announced
📅 Oct 28, 2025 – Official recognition at the 53rd Annual WOHF Meeting

Application Requirements
Résumé / CV / Officer Record Brief / Soldier Talent Profile
Sample of creative work (print, audio, visual, video, or digital)
Letter of recommendation

📩 Submit applications to: [email protected] or [email protected]

Help us preserve our history. Shape our future. Apply today.
🔥 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!
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July 21, 2025Leading 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, 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
📲 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
🧠 Leadership Writing Resources
📝 The Harding Project
A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders.
🔗 Learn More
📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide
Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively.
🔗 Download PDF
🏛️ ARMYU Press
Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals.
🔗 Visit Army University Press
🎵 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!
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July 09, 2025107 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 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
📲 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
🧠 Leadership Writing Resources
📝 The Harding Project
A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders.
🔗 Learn More
📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide
Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively.
🔗 Download PDF
🏛️ ARMYU Press
Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals.
🔗 Visit Army University Press
🎵 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!
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6min
July 04, 2025Freedom, 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 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
📲 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
🧠 Leadership Writing Resources
📝 The Harding Project
A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders.
🔗 Learn More
📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide
Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively.
🔗 Download PDF
🏛️ ARMYU Press
Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals.
🔗 Visit Army University Press
🎵 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!
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8min
June 29, 2025Wings 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 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
📲 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
🧠 Leadership Writing Resources
📝 The Harding Project
A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders.
🔗 Learn More
📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide
Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively.
🔗 Download PDF
🏛️ ARMYU Press
Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals.
🔗 Visit Army University Press
🎵 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!
...more
25min
June 14, 2025Season 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 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
📲 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
🧠 Leadership Writing Resources
📝 The Harding Project
A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders.
🔗 Learn More
📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide
Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively.
🔗 Download PDF
🏛️ ARMYU Press
Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals.
🔗 Visit Army University Press
🎵 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!
...more
8min
June 08, 2025Pipelines 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 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
📲 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
🧠 Leadership Writing Resources
📝 The Harding Project
A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders.
🔗 Learn More
📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide
Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively.
🔗 Download PDF
🏛️ ARMYU Press
Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals.
🔗 Visit Army University Press
🎵 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!
...more
54min

FAQs about COHORT W:

How many episodes does COHORT W have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.