GEN Charles Jacoby reflects on his career. Your thoughts?

2015-10-17T14:01:48-04:00

This was a really good read. I personally didn't know the man, but after reading his reflection on his career, I think it would've been a honor to have served under him. And I share his love for being a Soldier, problem is, being a Soldier never ends. It's something that's as much a part of you as your own skin.

I Loved Being a Soldier

At the end of a military career, it’s appropriate to reflect on your years of service and what they meant. This is a simple task for me in some ways; the c

Response by SN Greg Wright made Oct 17 at 2015 2:19 PM

2015-10-17T14:19:07-04:00

SSG Warren Swan Good post, thanks brother.

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Oct 18 at 2015 2:51 PM

2015-10-18T14:51:27-04:00

I can fully understand when he says "I loved being a Soldier." For 30 years, I was honored to be able to say that even though my career did not go as planned. Even though I still work for the Army as a civilian in an ROTC program, nothing will ever replace putting on the uniform. I do think that one of the lessons from what he wrote is that when careers do not go as planned, we still have the duty to perform to our best.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Oct 18 at 2015 2:59 PM

2015-10-18T14:59:01-04:00

SSG Warren Swan thanks for the introspective article from Gen Jacoby view, it's a celebration he lived it and earned it. What a career speech in retrospective to being a Soldier. I can truly relate.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2015 7:38 PM

2015-10-19T19:38:51-04:00

Great read, thanks for sharing.