In this powerful episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan sits down with a true legend in the Warrant Officer Cohort—Chief Warrant Officer Four (Ret.) Bob Cooper—to reflect on his 30-year military journey and the timeless lessons of professional military education (PME). From enlisting in 1957 and becoming a dual-rated Master Army Aviator with over 4,000 flight hours—including 1,100+ in combat—to shaping key safety initiatives in Army Aviation, CW4 (Ret.) Cooper's story is both inspiring and instructive.

As a former Director of the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation and lifelong advocate for the Warrant Officer Cohort, Mr. Cooper shares candid reflections on what PME looked like in his era, which elements stood the test of time, and what modern leaders should preserve as PME continues to evolve.

🔹 Topics Covered:

• CW4 (Ret.) Cooper’s early Army experience and transition to Warrant Officer
• The value of PME in the 1960s and ’70s
• Key takeaways from aviation safety reforms and major Army studies
• Timeless advice for the next generation of Warrant Officers

Whether you’re new to the Cohort or a seasoned leader, this episode is filled with stories and insights that will leave a lasting impact.

🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers

📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal
Explore 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 Media

• Instagram: @WOHF1918
• Twitter: @WOHF1918
• LinkedIn: 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.org
Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association

🧠 Leadership Writing Resources

📝 The Harding Project
A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders.
🔗 Learn More

📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide
Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively.
🔗 Download PDF

🏛️ ARMYU Press
Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals.
🔗 Visit Army University Press

🎵 Credits

🎼 Theme
Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano
🔗 joshdistefano.com

🎺 Ceremonial Music
Provided by The U.S. Army Band
🔗https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

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Preserve and educate!