Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Foreign Area Officer Col Andrew Hamann to discuss the path the becoming a FAO, what you do as one, and the potential for promotion in the position.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(09:24) Switching from VIP transport to fighter aircraft

(13:25) Flying with coalition forces

(16:21) Can you become FAO from any AFSC?

(21:33) How do FAOs carry out diplomacy?

(28:56) Steering the perception of the US

(35:07) Possibility for promotion

(41:01) Would FAOs make better Generals?

(45:20) Cool opportunities to see the result of your work

(56:58) Advice for cadets looking to do something similar

Andrew Cormier

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Col Andrew Hamann

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-hamann