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So, was there a particular issue, program, platform, or cause that you'd consider as a career-defining experience? Perhaps it was something that you were uniquely qualified for, or something you did that left your unit, service, the military, or the DoD a better place. Maybe it was something that you'd consider your calling or special purpose; initially, it could've the legacy or work of someone else, perhaps someone that you respected, maybe even a family member or someone worked with/for? It could've been your own vision, a team or unit's vision, something you enabled, or helped to form or to further. How did this impact your view of the world, and therefore your service and the lives of service members, and their families? Please feel free to share any photos, video, links or anything else needed to tell your story. We have some absolutely amazing people here on RP; so, this should be an entertaining and enlightening conversation, now pull-up a keyboard, and let's get this thing started; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!
Legacy
Motivation
Selfless Service
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PERSONALLY: Seeing my son enlisting into the Army on September 11, 2013 (5th generation that I've been able to track) and preparing my younger son for a service academy/ROTC attendance will be my personal legacy...my goal was always to have each of them serve at least a few years; it's important.<br><br>PROFESSIONALLY: Recognizing that Soldiers didn't have an online source for retention information (still baffles me), creating ArmyReenlistment.com, and its social media family, and eventually passing it on when I'm gone will be my professional legacy.
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So you're the one to blame! Or to thank, for updating that site IRT Nominative Assignments.
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SSG Michael Yannayon
Thank you Matthew...that was a great resource that I used as a Battalion Retention NCO! Now I have a name and a face to Thank.
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My family legacy is what I'm most proud of: My Dad served turning Veitnam. Grandpa was in WW2, Greatgrandpa was in WW1. I have Greatgrandparents that fought in the Civil war, Revolutionary war, and in the French and Indian Wars.
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Many in my family have served and that includes me.It is a legacy to serve in the military in my family.Even now in my family there some whom are still serving.It is a proud tradition.
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SSgt Ryan Bolletino
Great Grandfather WWI, Infantry. WWII Grandfather, Infantry, Korea My uncles, Air Force & Marine, Missed Vietnam, Cousin USAF Security Police in the 80's, myself also an SP and my cousin Army Helo pilot both in Desert Storm and my son has just enlisted in the Marines!
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