What Things Did You Learn About Yourself That Were Unexpected or Surprising During Your Military Service? Login & Share to Win!

So there have been A LOT of things I have learned about myself. I’ve learned I can face difficult situations, even when my heart feels like it’s going to burst out of my chest. I’ve learned that I am a really good leader and I enjoy leading my troops from the front. I never in a million years thought I could and would be a good leader and here I am killin’ it, or so my soldiers say. I’ve learned I can work under pressure and most times, that is when I do my best work. I’ve learned I can rely on others; that I don’t have to do it all myself like I have my entire life.
But most importantly, I learned what it means to be apart of something greater than myself. I’ve learned the true meaning of family, what it means to have someone truly have your six no matter what, and what it means to be a true and fierce protector of all this great country has to offer.

I learned the culture I grew up in was very small in context and that I was changing if not evolving into someone far past a small town’s “unwritten rules” and traditions. I was and am good with that.