In this episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan sits down with CW4 Kelvie Fore, the Warrant Officer Strength Manager for the Virginia Army National Guard, to discuss his extraordinary 35-year journey in the Army and his perspective on modernizing Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME).From beginning his career in 1989 as a 31U Unit-Level Communications Maintainer to becoming a 915A Automotive Maintenance Technician and now serving as Virginia’s Warrant Officer Strength Manager, CW4 Fore brings a lifetime of insights to the mic. Along the way, he has served in many specialties, completed multiple overseas deployments, and shaped the next generation of Warrant Officers as a TAC Officer and Course Director at Fort Novosel.Tune in as CW4 Fore shares what worked in his PME experience, where improvements are needed, and how the Guard's future depends on balancing accessions with relevant, timely education. His story is a powerful reminder of how professional growth, lifelong mentorship, and personal grit form the backbone of our Warrant Officer Cohort.Topics include:Lessons from a multi-decade career in uniformBuilding and managing the Warrant Officer pipelinePME’s evolving role in readiness and retentionPractical insight on bridging PME with operational demands🔥 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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