Raven Conversations

Raven Conversations

Join the public affairs office as we explore the latest news and information around the Washington National Guard. Raven Conversations will focus on the latest training events, news and community engagements our Guard members participate in. Each episode will feature an in-depth conversation with a special guest covering a wide variety of topics.

Episodes

Raven Conversations: Episode 151 - My Journey in the National Guard, with MAJ (Ret.) Brian Nelson

April 15, 2025 • 56 mins
Raven Conversations - In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by MAJ (Ret.) Brian Nelson. Please tune in and listen to his journey in the Washington National Guard. He discusses his struggles, how he overcame them and his work with Unleashed at Stadium Bowl.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 150 - Col. (Ret.) Greg Allen

April 8, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by COL (Ret.) Gregory Allen, former commander of the 96th Troop Command. Please tune in and listen to his journey from active duty to the National Guard and his experiences as a leader in the organization.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 149 - Col. (Ret.) Bill Pola

April 2, 2025 • 44 mins
Raven Conversations - In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by COL (Ret) Bill Pola, previous commander of the 2nd Battalion, 205th Regimental Training Institute. Join us as he talks about his career while in the Washington National Guard and his career afterward.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 149 - Col. Matthew Cooper

March 26, 2025 • 16 mins
Raven Conversations - In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by COL Matthew Cooper, United States Property and Fiscal Officer.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 148 - Washington Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, with SFC Leif Wywadis

March 26, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by SFC Leif Wywadis, a member of B Co., 181st Brigade Support Battalion. Tune in as he talks about the Washington Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 146 - Washington National Guard State Partnership Program Stryker Exchange

March 11, 2025 • 20 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we take you on location to the Kingdom of Thailand, where we are joined by CW4 Ricky Thomas, Joint Force Headquarters Senior Maintenance Warrant Officer and 1SG Jacob Harrington, 1st Battalion 205th Regiment Regional Training Institute Chief Instructor. Tune in as they discuss the ongoing relationship with the Royal Thai Army through the State Partnership Program and the Stryker Maintenance S...
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Raven Conversations: Episode 147 - Col. (Ret.) Adam Iwaszuk

March 11, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we're joined by COL (Ret.) Adam Iwaszuk, director of the Construction and Facilities Management Office.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 145 - Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Jeremy "Java" Horn

February 21, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, Brig. Gen. (R) Jeremy Horn talks about his career after retiring from the Washington National Guard with Alaska and Horizon Airlines
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Raven Conversations: Episode 142 - Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States w/ Bob Sweeney

February 12, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by SGM (R) Bob Sweeney, President of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS). Tune in as he speaks about his journey in the National Guard and how he continues to serve service members through EANGUS.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 143 - Think Twice: Educating and Bringing Awareness, with MAJ Shaun Neil

February 12, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by MAJ Shaun Neil, a member of the 56th Theater Information Operations Group. Tune in as he talks about his career in the National Guard and how he got involved with Think Twice. Learn more about Think Twice at https://www.duiprevention.org On Instagram @thinktwice_savelives and Facebook at Think twice save lives
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Raven Conversations: Episode 144 - My National Guard Story with Maj. Drew Nevins

February 12, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by Maj. Drew Nevins, Information Operations officer with the 156th Information Operations Battalion. Drew shares his Guard story, talks about his time in recruiting, military police, but also as a civilian working for Amazon.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 139 - My Guard Story with Maj. Josh Sternberg

January 14, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by MAJ Josh Sternberg, Commander of 1st Squadron, 303rd Cavalry, A Troop. Tune in as he shares his journey in the National Guard.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 140 - Recruit Sustainment Program with SFC Rebecca Gaines

January 14, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, SFC Rebecca Gines, the Recruit Sustainment Program Area 2 NCOIC, discusses RSP and how it has helped soldiers during their Initial Entry Training.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 141 - Serving the Community in Different Uniforms, with CMSgt Lawson SGT Sprowl

January 14, 2025 • 21 mins
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.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 138 - 194th Wing

January 14, 2025 • 25 mins
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.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 137 - Western Region Counter Drug Training Center, with LTC Marco Brettmann

December 10, 2024 • 15 mins
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.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 136 - Best Mechanic Competition, with SSG Wilding and SSG Yoder

December 4, 2024 • 14 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by SSG Wilding and SSG Yoder.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 134 - The Assistant Secretary of State - with COL (Ret) Kevin McMahan

November 26, 2024 • 14 mins
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.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 133 - Overcoming Challenges in the Military, with COL Tim Ozmer

November 26, 2024 • 50 mins
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.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 135 - My Guard Story - with MAJ Laura Dutton

November 26, 2024 • 17 mins
In this episode of Raven Conversations, MAJ Laura Dutton shares her journey in the National Guard.
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