Who influenced you in your career?

SFC Baber, great question, in my case it was very likely my Dad... and of course there have been many others over the years, mentors, supervisors, peers, and troops alike who have had a positive influence. Again, great question, thanks for hosting!

SFC Baber thats is a great question, my Dad first, who instilled patriotism and humility in me, then there is a long list of Officers and Senior NCO's. So I'll start with LTC Rick Lynch ( greatest commander I ever had) CPT.Robert B. Abrams C.O. HHC 1-8 Cav, Ist Lt Steve Chihocki (the greatest Scout PLT LDR ever), SGM Terry Tucker S-3 OPS, CSM James Cook BN CSM 1-8 Cav, SFC R. Vargas Plt Sgt, Sgt Tom O'Conner are but a few, these men taught me what it meant to be Trained, Committed, Compassionate and Brave and I will be forever in their debt.

I knew a Division S-1 CSM who had his ear to the ground because he was able to point me into the right direction or come up with a solution for me.