
A podcast for the Foreign Area Officer Community to encourage mentorship and solidarity.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

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
In this episode I’m happy to welcome back LTC(P) Wes Chaney, US Army AFRICOM FAO. Wes shares his journey in establishing the Army Foreign Area Officer Association and discusses his first book, which delves into his experiences as a security cooperat... more
Meet MAJ(P) Promotable Jacob Myers, currently serving at the Military Advising Training Academy (MATA) at Fort Benning, Georgia. Our discussion covers the purpose and function of MATA, the development and training of military advisors, and the histor... more
What crisis was central to your experience working at a U.S. embassy abroad, for better or worse?
Join me in a discussion with COL(R) JP Gresh to discuss his experiences in Russia, Ukraine, and the Balkans. The conversation highlights key moments s... more
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Michael nails it with insightful interviews with great guests—can’t wait for the Navy FAO interview!
Enjoying all of the quality content. Don’t need to dig deep for rich stories and experiencing when talking to US Army FAOs.
Huge thanks to all involved in this effort. Looking forward to hearing more.
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
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Content focuses on the experiences and insights of Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) within the U.S. military, exploring their roles in international relations and military operations. The discussions often highlight personal journeys, the significance of mentorship, and the complexities of military diplomacy, particularly in regions like Africa and Asia. Episodes frequently feature high-ranking military personnel sharing practical knowledge and anecdotes from their careers, emphasizing the importance of cultural understanding, language skills, and the challenges faced in various deployments. Notably, there is a strong push towards fostering connections among FAOs to enhance community support and professional growth.
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Recent guests on The Foreign Area Officer Podcast include:
1. Colonel Matt Kopp
2. Lemar Farhad
3. Colonel Nate Finney
4. Colonel Christian Werner
5. Captain Aaron Delano Johnson
6. Rick Cassidy
7. Dewey Turner
8. Major General Jack Leide
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