Commandant's Corner
By Colonel Kevin E. McHugh, Commandant, USAWOCC
Article published on: in the April-June 2024 Edition of the Warrant Officer Journal
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Picture: Colonel Keven McHugh
Happy 106th Birthday to the Warrant Officer Cohort! Since the last issue of Strength in Knowledge, the USAWOCC team has continued its holistic and steadfast work across three lines of effort and seven organizational priorities. The first and most relevant for this publication and audience is USAWOCC’s priority #1, the modernization of warrant officer education. In this issue, we hear from warrant officers and Army Civilian Professionals (ACP) across various occupational specialties focused on continuous improvement through education and training and its application across our Profession. As I reflect on the last two years here at the USAWOCC, the continued importance of the ongoing modernization effort across the enterprise continues to ring louder. We must press on to achieve a progressive and sequential educational experience that combines common core education (USAWOCC) and technical training (Centers of Excellence) to sharpen warrant officer integration and improve unit readiness. As this modernization effort continues marching towards completion with implementation planned for next October (FY26), the expectations for future warrant officers as integrators, leaders, and advisers continue to evolve and grow.
The team at USAWOCC partnered once again with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) to recognize this year’s Eagle Rising Inductee on 9 July. This year’s inductee dedicated his life to the Nation and Cohort with over 30 years of selfless service and contributions. Congratulations to CW5 Julian A. Evans, III, and his family, who will forever be integral to the USAWOCC, Cohort, and Eagle Rising Society.
I hope you enjoy reading Issue 2 of Volume 2! Keep the articles coming to continue improving the Cohort and our Profession. Lastly, please let us know how we are doing and how we can improve the Warrant Officer Journal. Thanks for all you do!