Listen "Leading from the AG Frontline: CW5 Chad Bowen on PME, People, and Purpose"
Episode Synopsis
In this inspiring and insightful episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan sits down with CW5 Chad Bowen, 9th Chief Warrant Officer of the Adjutant General (AG) Corps and former Chief Warrant Officer of the AG School, to explore the modernization of Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME) through the lens of a decorated 420A with over three decades of service.From his early days as a 75F Personnel Information Systems Specialist to his pivotal leadership roles at NATO, V Corps, and the Soldier Support Institute, CW5 Bowen shares stories of growth, leadership, and the lessons PME must carry forward. As a key voice in shaping the AG Corps’ PME path, he offers practical insight on what works, what’s changing, and what we must preserve.Whether you’re a WO1 just starting the journey or a senior WO navigating the strategic fight, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom and forward-looking guidance.🔊 Tune in to hear:Career-defining PME lessons from tactical to strategic levelsThe challenges and triumphs of influencing PME as the AG CWOBHow to better prepare 420As for leadership and command integrationWhat CW5 Bowen believes are the top 3 competencies every HR technician must master🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer JournalExplore 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 MediaInstagram: @WOHF1918Twitter: @WOHF1918LinkedIn: 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.orgFacebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association🧠 Leadership Writing Resources📝 The Harding ProjectA community dedicated to building better writers and leaders.🔗 Learn More📘 CGSC Professional Writing GuideHelpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively.🔗 Download PDF🏛️ ARMYU PressHome to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals.🔗 Visit Army University Press🎵 Credits🎼 ThemeComposed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano🔗 joshdistefano.com🎺 Ceremonial MusicProvided by The U.S. Army Band🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guidehttps://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/Preserve and educate!
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