Raven Conversations - Aviators serving together since 2007, on active duty and now in the Guard

About this episode

This episode features a discussion with two aviators who have served together for 17 years in the military aviation community.

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.

People in this episode

Guests: Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jarin Trakel, 1st Sgt. Sandy Brainard

Topics covered

• Aviation
• Military Service
• National Guard
• Veterans
• Teamwork

Keywords

• aviation
• military
• National Guard
• service
• teamwork
• Washington Army National Guard
• veterans

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation, Washington Army National Guard

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