Episodes
In this episode of Raven Conversations, 2LT Taylor Anderson, a member of A Co, 1-161st Infantry Battalion talks about how he direct commissioned from Sergeant First Class to Second Lieutenant in the Washington Army National Guard.
Published 11/05/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by MAJ Sameer Puri, WA ARNG Chief Information Officer. MAJ Puri shares his story of coming to the US and how he ended up in the Washington National Guard.
Published 10/24/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we talk to the Col. Craig Broyles, commander of the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team about his leadership philosophies, what is happening in the 81st SBCT, about the Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) and his college football career.
Published 10/08/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we talk to the 37th Adjutant General of Washington State, Maj. Gen. Gent Welsh. Tune in to this special episode, as he shares his guard story and his vision for the Washington National Guard.
Published 10/03/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we talk to SSG Kimberly Marble, a member of the 156th Information Operations Battalion. Join us as SSG Marble shares what Hispanic Heritage Month means to her.
Published 10/03/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we talk to SFC Pedro Cordoba, Recruiter with the Washington Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion. Join us as he shares his 30-year journey in the National Guard.
Published 10/03/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we invite guest host Hollie Stark, Outreach Program Manager for the Washington Emergency Management Division. Tune in as she interviews Ethan Weller, Tsunami Program Coordinator for the Washington Emergency Management Division. Don't miss out on key points about preparing for a disaster.
Published 10/03/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, Chief Master Sergeant Allan Lawson, Command Chief for the Washington Air National Guard, hosts his first airman-to-airman podcast. Tune in, as SSgt Ciara Love talks about her journey in the Washington Air National Guard.
Published 10/03/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by SFC Todd Smelcer, G4/State FLIPL Manager. Tune in, as SFC Smelcer shares his guard story and how he got into a career in comedy.
Published 10/03/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by LTC Nick Stuart, Commander of the 1-161 Infantry Battalion. LTC Stuart talks about the battalion and his experience coming up the ranks within the unit.
Published 08/22/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we welcome SrA Khoa Tran, an ADC Engineer for Amazon Web Services. Tran shares his journey into the Washington National Guard as a first-generation immigrant to the US and how the skills he acquired in the National Guard played a role in his civilian career.
Published 08/07/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by SMSgt Chris Martin, Superintendent of the 194th Security Forces Squadron. Tune in to see what it takes to be a part of the Security Force Squadron.
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Published 07/31/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by former WA National Guard Inspector General, COL Richard Kelling, Ret. who is now the Assistant to the Assistant Director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Make sure you tune in to learn more about the benefits and assistance the WDVA offers.
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Published 07/31/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by the McGill brothers, MSgt Joel McGill and TSgt John McGill. The brothers share their experience serving in the Washington National Guard together. They also talk about the Multi-Capable Airman Course which they recently graduated from.
Published 07/09/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by MAJ Jack Meeker from the National Guard Bureau's Strategic Plans Integration Branch. Tune in as he shares his experience working in the Strategic Plans Integration Branch for NGB as a member of the Washington National Guard.
Published 07/03/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by the recruiters of the Air National Guard, 194th Wing as they share their success story that led them to become the Air National Guard Recruiting Unit of the Year.
Published 06/25/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by Army Aviation Sustainment Facility Supervisor, CPT Taylor Payne. He shares his Guard story, his families ties to service and how he has become involved with the State Partnership Program and National Guard Association.
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Published 06/18/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by SGT Edward Oh and SPC Nathan Hean. The two service members talk about the Washington National Guard Marksmanship Team and their experiences competing in various competitions.
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Published 06/12/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, Majors Laura Dutton and Callie Kiaunis talk with Col. (Ret) Margarethe Cammermeyer, who was a pioneer for overturning the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, after being removed from service in 1992 for identifying as a lesbian after nearly 30 years of service.
In 1995, her book, "Serving in Silence" was turned into a movie, starring Glenn Close and Judy Davis.
Published 06/04/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by 133rd Army National Guard Band Director, WO1 Matt Wenman. Tune in as we talk about the 133rd Army National Guard Band and how you can join the band.
Published 05/28/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, TSgt Andrew Apple joins us and discusses his experience at the State of the Union Address.
Published 05/22/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by TSgt Emily Hanson and TSgt Britanny Arnald, both recruiters from the 141st Air Refueling Wing. Join us as we talk about transitioning from different branches into the Washington Air National Guard.
Published 05/15/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by SSgt Aaron Hamilton and SSgt Ernaldo Vazquez, both recruiters from the 141st Air Refueling Wing. Join us as we talk about the Air National Guard.
Published 05/08/24
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by language professionals from the 341st Military Intelligence Battalion. Tune in as we talk about the benefits of being a linguist in the Washington Army National Guard while enjoying some cultural dishes.
Published 04/30/24