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Good morning, RP!
As some know, I am drawing closer to my promotion to Chief (E-9) on 1 June. I am so truly honored and humbled.
I have written about 2 pages of ideas for my speech (not my speech, just random thought jotted down), but wanted to work towards fine-tuning it. I turn to you all for your pearls of wisdom and suggestions. I do not like the spotlight, so I would love to keep it genuine, effective, a little fun (that's my battle rhythm), and pointed. Start with thanking the endless people that truly own that stripe that I am honored to receive, then hit some Chiefly nuggets and bow out gracefully. :)
In addition to those I tagged, please, ALL are more than welcome to share thoughts on speeches that they have given or enjoyed.
Thank you in advance!
CSM (Join to see) , CSM Michael J. Uhlig Uhlig, SGM (Join to see) , 1LT Scott Doyle , MSG (Join to see) , CMSgt Robert Gates , CMSgt (Join to see) , CSM Charles Hayden , MAJ (Join to see) , CPT (Join to see), CSM (Join to see) , 1LT John Martin , CSM (Join to see) , Lt Col (Join to see) l, CCMSgt (Join to see) , SFC Mark Merino , CSM Michael Evans , SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas Thomas, CMSgt (Join to see)
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EDIT: (5/25/2015) Thank you so much for all the replies! If I didn't get to respond directly, I apologize.
I am one week from promoting (6/1); Ceremony to follow (6/4). I have drilled my speech down to three short paragraphs. First, thanks to the DVs and mostly family. Second, my anecdotal journey "here", paved with graveled road and razor ribbon. Third, what I will bring back to the troops. Oh, and an invite to local joint for plenty of food on me. (Drinks are not my thing.) :)
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EDIT: (6/5/2015)
The speech went incredibly well! I was super nervous, but there wasn't a dry eye in the room. I got rave reviews. I would post the speech, but I won't bore you all. :)
Thank you all again!! I am so grateful to you.
As some know, I am drawing closer to my promotion to Chief (E-9) on 1 June. I am so truly honored and humbled.
I have written about 2 pages of ideas for my speech (not my speech, just random thought jotted down), but wanted to work towards fine-tuning it. I turn to you all for your pearls of wisdom and suggestions. I do not like the spotlight, so I would love to keep it genuine, effective, a little fun (that's my battle rhythm), and pointed. Start with thanking the endless people that truly own that stripe that I am honored to receive, then hit some Chiefly nuggets and bow out gracefully. :)
In addition to those I tagged, please, ALL are more than welcome to share thoughts on speeches that they have given or enjoyed.
Thank you in advance!
CSM (Join to see) , CSM Michael J. Uhlig Uhlig, SGM (Join to see) , 1LT Scott Doyle , MSG (Join to see) , CMSgt Robert Gates , CMSgt (Join to see) , CSM Charles Hayden , MAJ (Join to see) , CPT (Join to see), CSM (Join to see) , 1LT John Martin , CSM (Join to see) , Lt Col (Join to see) l, CCMSgt (Join to see) , SFC Mark Merino , CSM Michael Evans , SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas Thomas, CMSgt (Join to see)
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EDIT: (5/25/2015) Thank you so much for all the replies! If I didn't get to respond directly, I apologize.
I am one week from promoting (6/1); Ceremony to follow (6/4). I have drilled my speech down to three short paragraphs. First, thanks to the DVs and mostly family. Second, my anecdotal journey "here", paved with graveled road and razor ribbon. Third, what I will bring back to the troops. Oh, and an invite to local joint for plenty of food on me. (Drinks are not my thing.) :)
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EDIT: (6/5/2015)
The speech went incredibly well! I was super nervous, but there wasn't a dry eye in the room. I got rave reviews. I would post the speech, but I won't bore you all. :)
Thank you all again!! I am so grateful to you.
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First, Congratulations!!!
- Be brief and be gone.
- I have always focused on thanking my family, and the those great NCOs and Soldiers who made me successful.
- Be brief and be gone.
- I have always focused on thanking my family, and the those great NCOs and Soldiers who made me successful.
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SFC Jeff Gurchinoff
It takes teamwork to make things happen. You are merely the facilitator of said teamwork. Thank those who have stood beside you and supported you on your journey and respect those that have comprised the team you have been privileged to lead... oh and have cookies and stuff, troops love cookies
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Lt Col Larry Gamble
Brevity and from the ranks. This is a team sport and you have reached an incredible milestone with their support. Congrats, Chief!
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I was last promoted while in Iraq on a small fire base we built from nothing, next to the embattled Sadr City. RPG strikes on the towers common, mortars daily.
My "Speech" was about the same as it was for SFC, 1SG,
I thanked those who were there.
Those who were not
The commander for the chance to lead his men.
and was done.
Just a few days after that picture, COL Karcher lost both legs in a multi array EFP IED attack on his vehicle.
The next morning we lost another coming back from the hospital dropping off COL Karcher.
Puts my promotion "Speech" and event in perspective ... Be polite, be professional, be quick, shut up and get to work...folks really are dying out there..Do your job.
My "Speech" was about the same as it was for SFC, 1SG,
I thanked those who were there.
Those who were not
The commander for the chance to lead his men.
and was done.
Just a few days after that picture, COL Karcher lost both legs in a multi array EFP IED attack on his vehicle.
The next morning we lost another coming back from the hospital dropping off COL Karcher.
Puts my promotion "Speech" and event in perspective ... Be polite, be professional, be quick, shut up and get to work...folks really are dying out there..Do your job.
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CMSgt (Join to see)
Roger that, SGM. That is truly motivational. Thank you for that. And that you for your service.
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"Honored guests, VIPs, everyone in attendance; thanks for coming out.
Remarks complete."
Remarks complete."
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SGT Andrew Register
First and foremost, I would like to thank myself. This would not have been possible without my actions....
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Congratulations CMSgt (Join to see)! You address topics with well thought out logic and reasoning. I am sure you will have a great promotion ceremony and will provide the right mixture of humility, humor and wisdom.
I'd recommend starting with a few thanks, followed by humor and it is always worthwhile to share a short story of how an NCO set the example for you to emulate and end it with a challenge for those in attendance to be that role model, to take action in the absence of orders and to continue to improve themselves AND the organization.
I am extremely confident you will do well! Congratulations again CMSgt (Join to see), you earned it and deserve it! HOOAH!
I'd recommend starting with a few thanks, followed by humor and it is always worthwhile to share a short story of how an NCO set the example for you to emulate and end it with a challenge for those in attendance to be that role model, to take action in the absence of orders and to continue to improve themselves AND the organization.
I am extremely confident you will do well! Congratulations again CMSgt (Join to see), you earned it and deserve it! HOOAH!
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Thank you for your kind words, CSM. I am a huge fan of lessons by anecdote. I have quite a few rippers to share from my years. (Some suitable more for the party afterward! Lol.)
Those are great thoughts, CSM. I will surely integrate them in between inevitable tears of pride and joy. :)
Those are great thoughts, CSM. I will surely integrate them in between inevitable tears of pride and joy. :)
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MSgt Marvin Kinderknecht
In agree. IT WAS A LONG JOURNEY AND YOU HAD LOTS OF HELP AND SUPPORT, JUST REMEMBER, YOU ALSO DID YOUR JOB IN AN EXAMPLE MANER, Dang, sure need spell check. can't type either.
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SMSgt McGirr, I hope this is not too corny, but I believe it . A commission, even a non-commission, is not a license to exercise our personality quirks....it is a sacred trust to maintain honor and tradition, etc. I am a fan of noting that a "promotion is not so much for what you have done, but for what you are expected to do" , and that "leadership is a trust, it is an action, not merely a position" --then gently pledge what you will do to live up to the honor as we entrust our sons, daughters, sisters, wives, husbands, and brothers to you and all others who rank above them.
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Yes, CSM. I agree wholeheartedly. I plan to keep it sincere and grateful. (But, I can't help the humorous little quips. :))
One thing that will be certain, is that I will get misty. I love the pomp of ceremony, so I am left to just smile and let the pride runs its course (but hopefully not along with my mascara down my face). Thank you so much for your thoughts! :)
One thing that will be certain, is that I will get misty. I love the pomp of ceremony, so I am left to just smile and let the pride runs its course (but hopefully not along with my mascara down my face). Thank you so much for your thoughts! :)
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I have no advice other than what has already been provided --- CONGRATULATIONS on your upcoming promotion CMSgt (Join to see)!
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Short, succinct, to the point and above all, consider how much you would want a new Chief to say to you. Best of all!
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Sh*t. I checked the tagging twice... I will edit at home.
It was so fun! I am exhausted. :)
It was so fun! I am exhausted. :)
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UPDATE: The speech went incredibly well! I was super nervous, but there wasn't a dry eye in the room. I got rave reviews. I would post the speech, but I won't bore you all. :)
Thank you all again!! I am so grateful to you.
Thank you all again!! I am so grateful to you.
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