COHORT W
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, and future. Hosted by Warrant Officers and for Warrant Officers, this podcast highlights leadership, technical expertise, and professional development through engaging interviews, historical insights, and honest conversations. Whether you're an aspiring candidate, a seasoned veteran, or simply curious about this vital cohort in the Army's ranks, COHORT W delivers stories that inform, inspire, and connect.
Brought to you by the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, the COHORT W Podcast is more than a conversation; it's a commitment to honoring legacy while advancing the future.
Episodes
68 episodes
Season 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, sacr...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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7:52
Pipelines 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 perspe...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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53:52
PME at the Tip of the Spear – A Special Operations Perspective with CW5 Steven Finney
In this episode of COHORT W, we sit down with Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Finney, the Command Chief Warrant Officer of the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), to explore how Warrant Officer Professional Mili...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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42:11
Part 2: Building the Bench – PME Modernization and the Future of the Warrant Officer Cohort with CW5 Carlos Terrones
In this follow-up to Season 4, Episode 2, COHORT W continues the conversation on the future of Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME) with CW5 Carlos Terrones, Command Chief Warrant Officer of the U.S. Army Combined Arms C...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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34:26
Leading From the Front: CW5 Charmaine Hilliard on the Power of Professional Military Education
In this episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan and CW5 Charmaine Hilliard, Assistant Executive Officer to the Chief of Staff of the Army, share a conversation that traces an extraordinary Army career and powerfully testifies to the impact ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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25:26
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 Milita...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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22:56
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 institutio...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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36:26
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 convers...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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39:37
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 Warr...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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53:16
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 Office...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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42:32
Season 4 Trailer
🎙 Trailer – Introducing CW4 Jessie Morlan: A New Era for COHORT WWelcome to a new season of COHORT W with your host, CW4 Jessie Morlan! A seasoned Army National Guard Warrant Officer, musician, and passionate storyteller,...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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5:03
Capturing Innovation & Expertise - CW5 Fatima Nettles & SFC Leyton Summerlin
CW5 Fatima Nettles and SFC Leyton Summerlin discuss the role of the Warrant Officer in stewardship, innovation, and subject matter expertise - and present resources such as The Harding Project, professional journals, environmental changes that ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:19:25
The Usefulness of Anger - COL(Ret) Steve Leonard
Steve Leonard is a retired O6 and Army Strategist who was shaped by Warrant Officers early in his career. This, along with his upbringing, informed his bold relationship with risk. In Episode 10, we discuss lessons he learned from CW4(Ret) Chuc...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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51:50
Leadership Tools - WO1 David Hallmark
In Episode 9, WO1 David Hallmark talks about cultural and generational changes in leadership perspectives, navigating disagreements productively, and building values-based cultures. He discusses tools that have assisted him in navi...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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35:45
Transition Obstacles - WO1 Hakeem Ware
WO1 Hakeem Ware overcomes personal and professional obstacles through his spirituality and the cohort. He is a Component 1 (Regular Army) Aviation WO1 currently attending flight school. Though he talks about WO1 transition, his insights are val...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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21:15
Debut Year - WO1 Neil Bissonnette
A philosophical interview with WO1 Neil Bissonnette on leadership, mentorship, and officership. He considers his NCO experiences, discusses the transition to Warrant Officership, and has insights for leaders at all levels. Mr. Bissonnette...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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51:54
Debut Year - WO1 Ilva Cerino, USAR
An insightful, candid interview with WO1 Ilva Cerino who has completed her technical affiliation and successfully integrated into her first unit of assignment. She reviews her experiences, and discusses communication, expertise, and continued d...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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30:07
Transition to WO1
In Season 3 Episode 5, we hear from four new WO1s: WO1 Zachary Smith (Class 24-05 Emerald Green Pythons), WO1 Andrew Gomez (Class 24-12 Denim Blue Narwhals), WO1 Prestin Wilkinson (Class 24-11 Blue Spades), and WO1 Steven Casares (Class 24-02 L...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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47:25
1ST Warrant Officer Company - CW4 Docaser Bennett & CW3 Jeff Henry
CELEBRATE OUR 50th EPISODE! In Season 3 Episode 4, we will demystify the modernization of 1ST Warrant Officer Company from the Commander herself, CW4 Docaser Bennett. Also, a current Training Advising Counseling (TAC) Officer CW3 J...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:22:27
U.S. Army Warrant Officer Museum: Opening Night
In S3 E3, we interviewed several incredible attendees at the opening of the U.S. Army Warrant Officer History Museum at the Holman House, in Ozark, Alabama. CW4(R) Pete McHugh (AV)CW5(R) Kenneth “Pete” Hill (OD) CW3 Min...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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24:58
Warrant Officer Candidate School - CW5(R) Chris Haynes
In Episode 2, we hear from CW5(R) Chris Haynes, the Course Manager for Warrant Officer Candidate School at USAWOCC, Ft. Novosel, AL. Mr. Haynes talks about WOCS curriculum modernization, intended learning outcomes, academic rigor, and preparati...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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40:11
Warrant Officer Recruitment - CW4 Mike Gathright
In Episode 1, we hear from CW4 Mike Gathright, a Warrant Officer with USAREC East Region. Mr Gathright talks about the packet, process, and board - as well as tips and tricks to communicate potential and maximize your application.For mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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29:46
Season 3 Trailer
This trailer introduces Season 3 of the Cohort W Podcast.You can find more information about the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation at https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org - and pl...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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3:54
WOHF Director of Strategy and Fellows (Looking Back)
Episode 18 features a discussion between CW5 (ret.) Dr. John Robinson, the Director of Strategy for the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, and both fellows from 2021 and 2022. The trio reflects upon their thoughts, takeaways, and insight ga...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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24:03
CW5 Danny Taylor, CASCOM Command Chief Warrant Officer
Episode 17 features a discussion with CW5 Danny Taylor, Command Chief Warrant Officer of the US Army Combined Arms Support Command, CASCOM. CW5 Taylor discusses his work as the primary advisor to the CASCOM commander on all matters pertaining t...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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28:50