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The Foreign Area Officer Podcast

by Michael Hill

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#38 - Lt Col (Ret) Dr. Brian Hobbs

October 2, 2026 · 2 hr 12 min

Back on the wire with retired Air Force Lt Col Dr. Brian Hobbs about his career as a Foreign Area Officer and his book, "US Defense Industry Offsets: The Presidential Exception for National Security." Hobbs traces his early exposure to…
#37 - COL(R) Tom Wilhelm

May 29, 2026 · 2 hr 11 min

This is the Man who Would be Khan. While a first-year Russian student at West Point, then Major Mark Derber dropped an article from The Atlantic on my desk, Robert D. Kaplan's "The Man Who Would Be Khan". It changed my life. 20 years…
#36 - LTC(R) Scott Womack

March 13, 2026 · 1 hr 49 min

Join me for a conversation with LTC(R) Scott Womack, a US Army Foreign Area Officer (FAO) with extensive experience in Africa. We discuss Scott's journey from West Point cadet to FAO, his assignments in Chad, Senegal, and Congo, and his…
#35 - Five Army FAO Branch Chiefs

January 30, 2026 · 2 hr 29 min

In this episode of the Foreign Area Officer Podcast five former Army FAO branch chiefs join me for an in-depth discussion on a range of topics critical to Foreign Area Officers (FAOs). The panel includes Eldridge “Raj” Singleton, Steve…
#34 - LTC(R) Bill Woods

December 19, 2025 · 2 hr 10 min

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…

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#33 - LTC(P) Wes Chaney

November 7, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min

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…
#32 - MAJ(P) Jacob Myers

September 12, 2025 · 2 hr 2 min

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…
#31 - COL(R) JP Gresh

August 8, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min

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…
#30 - Julie and CAPT(R) Tully

July 18, 2025 · 1 hr 53 min

In this episode of the Foreign Area Officer Podcast, I interview Julie Tully and her husband U.S. Navy CAPT(R) John Tulley. We discuss Julie's transition from a cowgirl in Northern California to a 'nomadic Navy spouse' and the dynamic…
#29 - COL Matt Kopp, USA

May 9, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min

Join me for an illuminating discussion with Colonel Matt Kopp, a U.S. Army FAO. We explore Colonel Kopp's beginning as a 48B, focusing on pivotal partnerships in Latin America, particularly during the final phases of Colombia’s Civil War…
#28 - LTC Lemar Farhad, USA

April 18, 2025 · 1 hr 48 min

This episode of the Foreign Area Officer Podcast delves into the unique background of LTC Lemar Farhad, USA, tracing his journey from a culturally diverse upbringing and Afghan heritage to his pivotal role in the U.S. Army. Lemar shares…
#27 - COL(R) USAF Matt Yocum

April 4, 2025 · 2 hr 24 min

Join me for a conversation with USAF Col. (Ret.) Matt Yocum as we delve into his unique career trajectory, starting from his non-standard background in the Air Force's acquisition and engineering fields. Matt discusses his pivotal…