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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Army National Guard warrant officers from all over the state gathered, March 14-15, at Columbus Marriot West for their fourth annual muster.
The event allows warrant officers from all branches to network with each other, learn information pertinent to all warrant officers, and to learn information specific to their branch.
"The goal is to enhance each warrant officer's personal and professional knowledge in order for them to effectively assist the commander with producing and sustaining ready units," said Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 D.K. Taylor, Ohio's command chief warrant officer.
On day one of the two-day event, warrant officers along with their spouses had the opportunity to learn about topics such as education, retirement, TRICARE health insurance and Ohio's Warrant Officer Advisory Council.
Taylor said having the spouses attend the event was important.
"Many of the classes provide information that is also important for the spouse to know," he said.
An informal social the evening of day one allowed the warrant officers a chance to network and get to know each other outside of the work setting.
"[Networking] gives those warrant officers who are not afforded the opportunity to work geographically with other warrant officers the opportunity to get together collectively to resolve issues, brainstorm and generate ideas to improve their technical and leadership skills," Taylor said.
Warrant Officer Brad Drennen of the 737th Support Company, Stow, added that the chance to network also increases camaraderie.
"It is a great experience to see everyone come together," Drennen said.
On day two of the muster, breakout sessions were conducted among warrant officers of the same branch. According to Taylor, the goal of the breakout sessions was to identify the three top problems facing the branch and to formulate the solutions.
Taylor said, overall, based on personal experience and feedback from participants that this year's muster went well.
Drennen said he enjoyed the muster because it gave him some insight into where the Ohio National Guard is going and how that affects the warrant officer corps.
Taylor said even though this year's muster was a success, there is always room for improvement.
"We're basically flying this airplane as we build it," Taylor joked referring to continually improving the muster year after year.
| Date Taken: | 03.30.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 03.30.2009 10:46 |
| Story ID: | 31777 |
| Location: | COLUMBUS, OHIO, US |
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