Raven Conversations - VA Compensation While Serving in the Guard, with Annie DeAndrea

In this episode of Raven Conversations, we sit down with Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jarin Trakel and 1st Sgt. Sandy Brainard, 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation, Washington Army National Guard. Jarin and Sandy share their story about serving together for 17 years in the Aviation community from active duty to the Washington National Guard.

In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by CW5 Marc Brackett, WA National Guard's 4th Command Chief Warrant Officer. Tune is as he shares his journey in the Washington Army National Guard.

Raven Conversations - In this episode of Raven Conversations, we welcome SSgt James Carlson, a Tactical Data Link Manager for the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron.

Raven Conversations: In this episode of Raven Conversation, we sit down with SSG Tom Foose and SGT Mike Cummings from the WA National Guard Safety Office to talk about what it really takes to keep our service members safe — on and off duty. From real training insights to lessons learned in the field, this conversation highlights teamwork, resilience, and a culture of safety that strengthens our Guard and protects our community.

Raven Conversations - In this episode of Raven Conversations, we welcome MSG Sotheara Chum, a member of the Special Operations Detachment - Pacific (SOD-P)

Raven Conversations: Today, we are joined by LT Erik Olson from WA Fish & Wildlife and SFC Austin Hiatt, Washington National Guard Operations and Training (G3). Listen in as they talk about the recent flood support and the Washington Swiftwater Rescue Team.

Raven Conversations: Today, we are joined by 2LT Jenner Sapienza, 205th RTI Training Officer. Listen in as he talks about his experiences at the Jungle Operations Training Course.

Raven Conversations - In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by TSgt Jabari Guary, a member of the 194th Medical Group. Tune in as he talks about working in public health with the Washington Air National Guard.

In this episode of Raven Conversations, we sit down with SGM Maria Lepe, Western Regional Counterdrug Training Center (WRCTC) Operations Sergeant Major. Listen in as she talks about her military journey and how she moved up the ranks from PVT to SGM as a CBRN Specialist.

Raven Conversations - In this episode of Raven Conversations, we welcome Annie DeAndrea, Joint Services Support Transition Assistance Specialist.