COHORT W

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 Center.

But this time, we widen the lens.

Joining the discussion are CW4 Kent Frye, Commander of the Warrant Officer Recruiting Company (Active Component), and CW5 Aaron Anderson, the Chief Warrant Officer of the Army—bringing their operational and strategic insights to a conversation that connects education, accessions, and Cohort-wide modernization like never before.

Together, they explore:

• Recent PME developments and pilot programs
• Critical accessions challenges, successes, and MOS shortages
• How modernization is shaping recruiting messaging
• Enterprise-wide alignment and leadership guidance from the CWA
• A unified vision for preparing the Warrant Officer Cohort for 2030 and beyond

Whether you’re leading at the unit level, recruiting tomorrow’s Warrant Officers, or sitting in the PME classroom today—this episode brings perspective, clarity, and a clear call to action for shaping the future of our Cohort. Listen now to hear how PME, recruiting, and leadership are coming together to build the bench for the next generation.

🔥 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

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Preserve and educate!

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 Officer Historical Foundation Fellow, former COHORT W host, and current Department Head of Strategy and Doctrine at the U.S. Warrant Officer Career College, CW3 Albert has played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of warrant officers. In this episode, she shares insights from her time behind the mic in Season 3, discusses the evolution of professional military education (PME), and offers her vision for preparing the cohort for the future fight.

Join us as CW3 Albert reflects on lessons learned from past guests, the surprises she encountered along the way, and the challenges ahead for Warrant Officer development. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on leadership, innovation, and the future modernization of Warrant Officer PME.

Meet The Harding Project!

https://www.hardingproject.com/p/welcome-to-the-harding-project

A helpful writing guide from CGSC:

https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/home/Resources/CGSC-Professional-Writing-Guide.pdf

Army University Press:

https://www.armyupress.army.mil/

You can find more information about the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation at https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org

Please visit us on Instagram @WOHF1918, Twitter @WOHF1918, and on the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation LinkedIn page.

Visit warrantofficerhistory.org to learn more about how you can help support the foundation and programs like this.

Stay current with Warrant Officer ideas! All current Strength in Knowledge Journal Issues are posted at https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

To learn more information about Warrant Officers, visit USAWOCC: https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

Please also feel free to connect with the United States Army Warrant Officer Association at https://usawoa.org and visit their Facebook page @UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation or the US Army Warrant Officer Career College @TheU.S.ArmyWarrantOfficerCareerCollege

Theme music (intro & outtro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/

Ceremonial music provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/
Preserve and educate!

In this episode, Aviation Warrant Officer CW3 Andrew McCowen discusses his practical work and how that fulfills doctrinal warfighting, LSCO, and MDO requirement for the Aviation branch. Additionally, Chief McCowen shares insights from personal and professional experiences about the relevance of doctrinal understanding for new (and seasoned) Warrant Officers.

Theme music (intro and outtro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/
Please visit warrantofficerhistory.org to learn more about how you can help support the foundation and programs like this.
Ceremonial music provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

Contact Russ Houser: [email protected]

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/
Preserve and educate!

Episode 14 features a discussion with CW5 Paul Sankey, the current Chief Warrant Officer of the Cyber Center of Excellence. Paul spends time explaining his unique position and coordinating activities among both the Cyber and Signal branches. CW5 Sankey spends time discussing accessions, talent management, and retention in one of the most high-demand fields available to any Soldier. Finally, CW5 Sankey provides tremendous insight into the necessary development of any young Warrant Officer looking to climb the ranks of the cohort. Theme music (intro and outtro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/
Please visit warrantofficerhistory.org to learn more about how you can help support the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation and programs like this.
Ceremonial music is provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

Total Episode length: 22:25

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/
Preserve and educate!

In this episode, Medical Service Corps Warrant Officer, CW3 Carlos Rivera discusses his practical work as a Medical Service Corps Warrant Officer and how that work fulfills doctrinal warfighting, LSCO, and MDO requirements for AMEDD. Additionally, CW3 Rivera shares personal and professional insights about the meaning of his work and, finally, he offers some wisdom for new (and seasoned) Warrant Officers.

Theme music (intro and outtro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/
Please visit warrantofficerhistory.org to learn more about how you can help support the foundation and programs like this.
Ceremonial music provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

Contact Russ Houser: [email protected]

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/
Preserve and educate!