The Foreign Area Officer Podcast. Interviews with Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine officers who serve as Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) throughout the world. This podcast serves to build a community of mentors and narratives to help build the community and communicate the value of the FAO corps to senior leaders in the interagency community.
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The Foreign Area Officer Podcast. Interviews with Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine officers who serve as Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) throughout the world. This podcast serves to build a community of mentors and narratives to help build the community and communicate the value of the FAO corps to senior leaders in the interagency community.
Join me for a conversation with Colonel Christian Werner, who currently serves at the U.S. Army War College. COL Werner shares his origin story of joining the Army influenced by his family's military background, his transition from Armor to FAO, and his extensive career path through various European assignments. He highlights his experiences in command and staff roles, the importance of language skills, and his impactful stint in Somalia as SDO/DATT. Werner also discusses his personal challenges, concepts like moral injury, and the importance of behavioral health. He explains the role and operations of the U.S. Military Observer Group and shares insights into SSC opportunities, language sustainment, and the rigorous BCAP/CCAP screening processes for command roles.
The Foreign Area Officer Podcast
The Foreign Area Officer Podcast. Interviews with Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine officers who serve as Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) throughout the world. This podcast serves to build a community of mentors and narratives to help build the community and communicate the value of the FAO corps to senior leaders in the interagency community.
