Raven Conversations

In this episode of Raven Conversations, we invite guest host CMSgt Allan Lawson, State Senior Enlisted Leader and guest SGT Matt Sprowl, a member of the 122nd Theater Public Affairs Support Element. Tune in as SGT Sprowl talks about his motivation in serving the community in two different uniforms.

In this episode of Raven Conversations, Col. Brian Bergren and CMSgt John Austin join us to discuss the 194th Wing and their vision for it.

In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by LTC Marco Brettmann, Commandant of the Western Region Counter Drug Training Center. Listen in as LTC Brettmann talks about the Western Region Counter Drug Training Center and his career in the 420th Chemical Battalion.

In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by SSG Wilding and SSG Yoder.

In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by COL (Ret) Kevin McMahan, Washington Assistant Secretary of State. Tune in, as he speaks about his time in the National Guard and how he transitioned into serving as the Assistant Secretary of State.

In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by COL Tim Ozmer, WA National Guard Director of Operations and Commander of the 205th Regional Training Institute. You don't want to miss out on this episode, as COL Ozmer shares his personal story about resiliency.

In this episode of Raven Conversations, MAJ Laura Dutton shares her journey in the National Guard.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. ➡Don't forget to like, subscribe and turn on the bell notification to be notified of future Raven Conversations video podcasts. ➡Keep up with what's going on in the Washington National Guard by f...

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. ➡Learn more about the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs here: htt...

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.

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.

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.

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. ➡Don't forget to like, subscribe and turn on the bell notification to be notified of future Raven Conversations video podcas...

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. ➡Don't forget to like, subscribe and turn on the bell notification to be notified of future Raven Conversations video podcasts. ➡Keep up with what's going on in the Was...