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The Foreign Area Officer Podcast

Michael Hill
Foreign Area Officer
U.S. Army
Foreign Area Officers
China
Foreign Area Officer Program
Security Cooperation
Vietnam War
Afghanistan
Russia
Exceptional Family Member Program
Libya
Nepal
Indo-Pacific Command
Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations
Cultural Understanding
Sub-Saharan Africa
Mentorship
Brazil
Haiti
Department Of Defense

A podcast for the Foreign Area Officer Community to encourage mentorship and solidarity.

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Latest Episodes

This is the Man who Would be Khan.

While a first-year Russian student at West Point, then Major Mark Derber dropped an article from The Atlantic on my desk, Robert D. Kaplan's "The Man Who Would Be Khan". It changed my life. 20 years later, you get ... more

Join me for a conversation with LTC(R) Scott Womack, a US Army Foreign Area Officer (FAO) with extensive experience in Africa. We discuss Scott's journey from West Point cadet to FAO, his assignments in Chad, Senegal, and Congo, and his experience in... more

In this episode of the Foreign Area Officer Podcast five former Army FAO branch chiefs join me for an in-depth discussion on a range of topics critical to Foreign Area Officers (FAOs). The panel includes Eldridge “Raj” Singleton, Steve Browne, Luke D... more

In this episode of the Foreign Area Officer Podcast, host Michael Hill interviews retired Lieutenant Colonel Bill Woods, an Eastern European FAO and current instructor at the Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS). LTC Woods shares his experiences and ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Wilhelm
Colonel Retired, FAO veteran with extensive Central Asia and Balkan experience
U.S. Army
Episode: #37 - COL(R) Tom Wilhelm
Scott Womack
US Army 48 Juliet FAO
US Army
Episode: #36 - LTC(R) Scott Womack
Eldridge Singleton
Colonel, United States Army, FAO branch chief (former); several FAO assignments including Haiti, Belize, Bolivia, Philippines; Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation commandant
United States Army
Episode: #35 - Five Army FAO Branch Chiefs
Steve Brown
Colonel, Indo-Pacific FAO; former FAO branch chief; multiple international postings including Japan and US Embassy assignments
United States Army
Episode: #35 - Five Army FAO Branch Chiefs
Luke Donahue
Retired US Army Colonel; former FAO branch chief; Defense Security Cooperation University program lead for Taiwan; Indo-Pacific FAO background
Defense Security Cooperation University
Episode: #35 - Five Army FAO Branch Chiefs
Pete Roongsang
Colonel, FAO; former branch chief; background in MI/FAO pathway; spoke on accountability and leadership
United States Army
Episode: #35 - Five Army FAO Branch Chiefs
Wes Cheney
Lieutenant Colonel (promotable); FAO; former branch chief; extensive Africa/EMEA/INDOPAC assignments
United States Army
Episode: #35 - Five Army FAO Branch Chiefs
Bill Woods
Lieutenant Colonel Retired, Eastern European FAO and JMS instructor
Joint Military Attaché School (JMS)
Episode: #34 - LTC(R) Bill Woods
Wes Chaney
Lieutenant Colonel Promotable, Africa-focused FAO and author
U.S. Army
Episode: #33 - LTC(P) Wes Chaney

Hosts

Michael Hill
Host of discussions focusing on the experiences of Foreign Area Officers and related military matters, encouraging mentorship within the community.
Michael Hilt
Co-host contributing insights alongside discussions in military subject areas, focusing on enhancing mentorship and knowledge sharing in the FAO community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Go navy! But still a great podcast!

    Michael nails it with insightful interviews with great guests—can’t wait for the Navy FAO interview!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sr Snack
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Initiative

    Enjoying all of the quality content. Don’t need to dig deep for rich stories and experiencing when talking to US Army FAOs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blacklabel26
    United States2 years ago
  • Great work!

    Huge thanks to all involved in this effort. Looking forward to hearing more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jo-Kho
    United States2 years ago
  • Excited for this

    Great first episode. Looking forward to stories from the field - the creative and innovative ways FAOs are achieving DoD and national security objectives - and ideas about how to improve our profession

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Augie Dominguez
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful interviews conducted with experienced military officers.
The content resonated well, with many expressing enjoyment in powerful narratives shared by the guests.
There is anticipation for upcoming episodes and unique stories from military professionals.

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#244
United States/Government
Apple Podcasts
#180
Italy/Government
Apple Podcasts
#127
South Korea/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#32 - MAJ(P) Jacob Myers
Q: What is the MATA and why is there a FAO at the MATA?
The MATA serves as the schoolhouse for Security Force Assistance Brigades' advisors, providing foundational skills and education to prepare them for overseas advisory missions; it trains and educates military advisors to assess, support, liaise and advise in theater.
#31 - COL(R) JP Gresh
Q: What first drew you to the Foreign Area Officer field?
The guest describes how early exposure in Germany and a pivotal assignment in Ukraine nudged him toward FAO work, highlighting the appeal of working with foreign militaries and the desire to contribute beyond pure operations.
#10 - MAJ Sergio Salazar
Q: How do you feel transitioning to your role of teaching Spanish at the United States Military Academy?
He feels teaching at West Point allows him to share his culture and reflect on his identity, while also finding value in understanding and teaching linguistic nuances.
#10 - MAJ Sergio Salazar
Q: What has been your experience working with multinational forces?
Salazar discusses cultural nuances faced while collaborating with Romanian and Bulgarian forces, and how he adapted to ensure effective communication and interoperability.
#10 - MAJ Sergio Salazar
Q: Can you tell us about your early life and how it influenced your decision to join the military?
Major Salazar recounts growing up in a strict military family in Puerto Rico, where his father's service influenced him to pursue his own career in the military.

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Recent guests on The Foreign Area Officer Podcast include:

1. Tom Wilhelm
2. Scott Womack
3. Eldridge Singleton
4. Steve Brown
5. Luke Donahue
6. Pete Roongsang
7. Wes Cheney
8. Bill Woods

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