Posted on Feb 21, 2015
SSG Parachute Rigger
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Soldiers definitely recognize when you are not at P.T. with them.
I utilize their youth and energy to keep me young and motivated despite my multiple injuries.
I can say that when I do not start the day with fitness I do not feel as alive and motivated; furthermore I am not as effective throughout the day.

Here is what the SMA Dailey recently stated.

http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/02/18/sma-dailey-runs-pt-with-soldiers/23629463/
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As an NCO, I was leading PT when I could and sharing the same struggle day in and day out.

As an officer, I'm a firm believer that PT (and most training) is NCO business. I enjoyed that responsibility as an NCO and I hope my NCOs share that same passion.
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I agree with you Sir. now that you have changed over your position has changed as well. Hopefully you can influence other Officers on the philosophy.
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1SG Michael Blount
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I always do PT with my Soldiers. Nobody can remember last time i didn't.
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SSG Parachute Rigger
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Outstanding 1SG!
It would be nice to catch up sometime from other conversations we have had.
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1SG Michael Blount
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@SSG (P) Keith Fay - which subject areas did you wish to discuss?
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In the Infantry world that is not even a question. But as the oldest in my platoon I can still score better than most Soldiers in the APFT, my knees and back cant say the same.

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