What Leadership Experiences, Extra-Curricular Activities, Or Community Activities Have Best Served You In Your Military Career?

Scouting by far. The President serves as honorary President under a Federal Charter since the role was adopted by Teddy Roosevelt. The Army serves as Executive Agent for Jamboree and other support; SACEUR and CINCPAC once had specific agreements for manpower, logistics, and support for military dependents/youth activities overseas. Nearly every SecA and many SecDefs during my tenure were Eagle Scouts; many other senior people in fed are too. While that doesn't and shouldn't advance a career per se, it does give one opportunities to excel in military and civilian communities. It also allowed entry at a higher rank for enlisted soldiers. Support in FedGov remained high until potential conflicts in policies regarding gay people arose. Now those issues should be resolved.

Achieving Eagle Scout provided a myriad of opportunities that aided me in my military career. Leadership, team building, public speaking, sensitivity to other races, religions, creeds, etc. (not politics, lol) were key components that built a solid foundation prior to entering military service.
Also, being involved in a variety of sports in junior high & high school aided me in knowing what to focus on to be successful on my annual APFT as well as remaining physically resilient.

I have done a lot. I was involved with 4 - H growing and that has helped develop my work ethic. In high school I served on a committee that selected the design for a grade school and learned a lot about working with people in groups to solve problems and come up with ideas. I also was an officer on my high school youth board again public speaking and responsibility. I was a founding member of a missionary group for my church and took my first trip out of the country with them and learned critical skills with regard to relationship building with others from another country. I helped coach a couple baseball teams where I learned leadership and how to develop strategy. I also help build the family home where I learned countless skills. ..
I have done a lot. ..........

I have been fortunate in my life with all the opportunity that has come my way. I have made it a point in my life to try and learn the most out of every thing I do. So far it has served me well and I find myself applying the lessons I have learned on a daily basis. If you keep your mind open you can always learn things that will help you in the future.