Raven Conversations

Sara sits down with Angela Taylor and Sgt 1st Class Sarah Cowart to talk about Sexual Assault Awarness and Prevention Month. We give a overview as to what a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator does, what a Victim Advocate does, and issues that come up outside the realm of annual training requirements. I hope you find this informative, and if you need to use these resources please check out the information here:

SAFE Helpline: 1-877-995-5247

SAFE Helpline Website: www.safehelpline.org

JFHQ SARC-Mrs. Angela Taylor

O: 253-512-1365

JFHQ VAC-Mr. Sean Smith

O: 253-512-7881

April is the month of the Military Child and recognition of the sacrifices military children make. In this episode Sara and Jason sit down with members from the Washington National Guard Youth Council, Mackenzie Hale, Ethan Warner and their sponsor Robbin Seeberger. In this discussion we talk about some events the Youth Council has going on in support of the month of the military child and other ways they are staying engaged with each other during COVID.

In this episode Sara and Joe sit down with Capt. Brady Plunkett, the Operations Officer for the 10th Civil Support Team. We caught up with the CST to talk about their recent deployment to the nation's capitol to assist with the Presidential Inauguration, some exercises they have coming up and checking in on missions we’ve seen in the past.

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In this episode Sara and Joe sit down with Maj Charles Parsons commander of the 242d Combat Communications Squadron. Maj Parsons explains the mission of the 242d Combat Communications Squadron, and their dual purpose to also provide a Joint Incident Site Communication Capability (JISCC) for specific exercises and events. We also talk about the JISCC’s recent deployment to the nation's capitol to assist with the Presidential Inauguration.

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In this episode Sara and Joe sit down with Col. Adam Iwaszuk, the Director of the Construction and Facilities Management Office. We talk about how the Washington National Guard prioritizes its construction projects, the life cycle management of existing buildings and what the long term projects and locations look like in the future.

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In this episode Sara and Jason sit down with Master Sgt. Amanda Bergquist from the 141st Air Refueling Wing. MSgt Bergquist is a dental hygienist that has been chosen from a pool of applicants to attend Ranger school later this year. We talk to her about the application process and what training she has been doing to prepare for Ranger school. This interview is again recorded through Teams so please bear with some of the audio inconsistencies.

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In this episode Joe and I sit down with Lt. Col. Angela Gentry, Washington National Guard G2/J2, Lt. Col. Casey De Groof, commander 341st Military Intelligence Battalion, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Andrew Rose, Washington Army National Guard Senior Military Intelligence Warrant and Command Sgt. Maj. Tim Harris, command sergeant major 56th Theater Information Operations Group to speak about the Washington National Guard’s Intelligence Enterprise. We touch on what the intelligence enterprise is, the different types of military intelligence occupations available, and what the future of military intelligence looks like for the Washington National Guard.

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In this episode we continue our holiday families in the guard theme from last year and Joe and I sit down with the COL (RET) Gerald Dezsofi. During our conversation we talk about his experience in the Washington National Guard, as a leader at all levels through his career as a Military Intelligence Officer. We also talk about how the Information Operations environment has changed throughout his time as the 56th Theater Information Operations Group commander.

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In this episode we continue our holiday families in the guard theme from last year and Joe and I sit down with the COL Jonathan Beddall, PVT Jordan Beddal, and CDT Joshua Beddall. During our conversation we talk about what made the Beddall’s join the Washington Army National Guard, what it’s like having a high ranking father and what they would say to other families that are considering the guard.

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In this episode Sara and Joe sit down with the Washington Air Guard Education and Retention office, MSgt Sarah Swann, MSgt Jessica Evans, MSgt Jonathan Rivera, and TSgt Roman Watson. During our conversation we talk about joining the Washington Air Guard, the new Beta Federal Tuition Assistance Program and the new Washington State Grant available to members of the Washington National Guard.

To reach the WAANG education office call: 253-512-3324 or -3325

To reach the WAANG Recruiting and Retention office call: 253-448-1663

Follow WAANG recruiting on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WAANGRecruiting

Or instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waang_recruiting_pnw/

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