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So often we focus being so critical of the Army. But I will say that there will always be issues. Some may be small or some may be large. But at the end of the today we as an Army always seem to overcome them.
One thing that I feel adamant about is unit history. I just don't think we get enough of it. Is there a shortcoming in this? I believe there is. If you compare our attempt to maintain history in relation to the Marines that do a great job at this we are falling as a whole.
I was however afforded the opportunity to work with another Soldier to develop an event that would be challenging and informative. A twelve mile ruck march would be the means to do this. Along the route there were various signs displaying the great unit history. At the end the soldiers were given a patch as a means to feel their connection as being a member of their unit and its tie to the past.
This was all made possible with the support of the those above me. As a PL I can really only affect the soldiers in my platoon. But if you have the support of others you can reach far beyond that. In this case I had overwhelming support from every pocket of leadership. From the Unit's Ministry Team, other company NCOs and Officers, Staff, and all the way on up to the Battalion Command Team.
This was one of my proudest achievements of my career. This pride is from nothing that I could of done but from working together and from what we all accomplished. This is something the Army got right! I am more than willing to say that to anyone. The leadership did any and everything to make this event happen. For that I am grateful.
What have you seen the Army or the Military do that made you proud? Or that you saw a unit do the what was taking care of a soldier going beyond what is expected of them?
One thing that I feel adamant about is unit history. I just don't think we get enough of it. Is there a shortcoming in this? I believe there is. If you compare our attempt to maintain history in relation to the Marines that do a great job at this we are falling as a whole.
I was however afforded the opportunity to work with another Soldier to develop an event that would be challenging and informative. A twelve mile ruck march would be the means to do this. Along the route there were various signs displaying the great unit history. At the end the soldiers were given a patch as a means to feel their connection as being a member of their unit and its tie to the past.
This was all made possible with the support of the those above me. As a PL I can really only affect the soldiers in my platoon. But if you have the support of others you can reach far beyond that. In this case I had overwhelming support from every pocket of leadership. From the Unit's Ministry Team, other company NCOs and Officers, Staff, and all the way on up to the Battalion Command Team.
This was one of my proudest achievements of my career. This pride is from nothing that I could of done but from working together and from what we all accomplished. This is something the Army got right! I am more than willing to say that to anyone. The leadership did any and everything to make this event happen. For that I am grateful.
What have you seen the Army or the Military do that made you proud? Or that you saw a unit do the what was taking care of a soldier going beyond what is expected of them?
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We take care of our own. We recently lost a SPC Kennerson, he died 27 July 2015. What other organization will line up at 0300 to pay respects to a fallen "co-worker" as the remains are moved to an airplane? We look out for one another and we take care of our own.
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/2015/07/29/army-investigates-death-21st-tsc-soldier/30825281/
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/2015/07/29/army-investigates-death-21st-tsc-soldier/30825281/
Army investigates death of 21st TSC soldier
A 21st Theater Sustainment Command soldier was found dead Monday in his barracks room in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
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The military is the only organization that can move mountains, and many members realize they are part of something greater than themselves.
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That is true. We can do can what is thought to be impossible. We have people that are willing to do it.
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One thing the Air Force does right is take care of their Airmen. Many will talk about how they were screwed over, but many times this is of their own doing. Free medical and currently a pretty good retirement after 20 years of service. What civilian organization gives you 30 days a year of paid time off to start, and you have the chance opportunity to get promoted every couple of years. In my humble opinion there is not another entity where you get the job satisfaction of serving your country and knowing what you do matters.
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I would agree with that. The AF has the best facilities than anyone other branch also.
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And as people joke we deploy with the best sleeping quarters. I remember deploying to Packistan after 9/11. When we got to the base we brought cots, mesquito netting, tv, and a vhs player. The Marines lived, slept and ate in their fox holes or wherever they were posted. We provided them with cots and mesquito netting. They loved it. When our DFAC got candy in or we recieved a box from home we would share with the Marines. I thoroughly enjoyed that deployment.
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I have seen some really nice housing on other branches bases as well. Some are better than AF housing depending on the base.
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