Raven Conversations: Episode 54 Col (Ret) Dezsofi and the IO

ENJanuary 08, 2021

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About this Episode

In this episode we continue our holiday families in the guard theme from last year and Joe and I sit down with the COL (RET) Gerald Dezsofi. During our conversation we talk about his experience in the Washington National Guard, as a leader at all levels through his career as a Military Intelligence Officer. We also talk about how the Information Operations environment has changed throughout his time as the 56th Theater Information Operations Group commander. If you have any suggestions for future topics please contact us: sara.m.morris7.civ@mail.mil

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