What Two Words Describe your 2017?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 13:59:48 -0500

Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, & Civilian Supporters/Recruiters can you describe in one word your 2017?

Describe in two words what 2017 meant to you professionally and personally! Was it what you expected? Did you achieve your goals as an active duty service member, as a veteran, as a family member, or as a civilian supporter/recuriter? Was it a setback year or a move ahead year?

HERE IS MINE: SERVING VETERANS!

I hope for the last 365 days in 2017 I brought some hope, help, motivation, inspiration, support, thought, encouragement, mentoring, leadership, laughter, happiness, guidance, saving, and service to everyone I reached out to here on RallyPoint. Happy New Year! Let's do it again in 2018

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 2:01 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:01:00 -0500

“New Beginings”

Happy New Year COL Mikel J. Burroughs, best of luck in 2018.

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made Dec 31 at 2017 2:03 PM

SGT John " Mac " McConnell — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:03:32 -0500

Can do !

Response by Nicole Thomas made Dec 31 at 2017 2:10 PM

Nicole Thomas — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:10:09 -0500

Challenging and Blessed

Response by Debbie Pomeroy Cloud made Dec 31 at 2017 2:15 PM

Debbie Pomeroy Cloud — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:15:16 -0500

Needed transition

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Dec 31 at 2017 2:16 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:16:50 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs: GOOD MORNING AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU, MIKEL!
My two words: Success and Leadership. -Most Sincerely, Margaret

Response by SSgt Gary Andrews made Dec 31 at 2017 2:35 PM

SSgt Gary Andrews — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:35:53 -0500

You add an awful lot to this site, Colonel........looking forward to your wisdom and inspirational posts in 2018. My two words for 2017.........happily retired!

Response by CPL Dave Hoover made Dec 31 at 2017 2:48 PM

CPL Dave Hoover — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:48:12 -0500

Lived, Loved

Response by CPT Larry Hudson made Dec 31 at 2017 2:54 PM

CPT Larry Hudson — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:54:22 -0500

2017, encouraging, zippidy-do-da year,

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Dec 31 at 2017 2:54 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:54:41 -0500

One word? Optimistic.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 31 at 2017 2:56 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:56:19 -0500

Hope and Endurance are the two words that spring to mind COL Mikel J. Burroughs.
My hope is in Christ and is sure.
The LORD reminded me often "They that endure to the end the same shall be saved" I have endured by HIS grace.
FYI Maj William W. "Bill" Price Maj Marty Hogan Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown 1stSgt Eugene Harless [ MSG Andrew White SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4"SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Private RallyPoint Member SGT Robert George SP5 Mark Kuzinski SP5 Robert Ruck SP5 Dave (Shotgun) Shockley SPC Margaret Higgins SrA Christopher Wright SGT Charles H. Hawes

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 2:58 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:58:01 -0500

Good riddance!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 2:58 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:58:01 -0500

Mobilization likely

Response by TSgt Melissa Post made Dec 31 at 2017 3:09 PM

TSgt Melissa Post — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 15:09:43 -0500

Rollar coaster

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 3:24 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 15:24:37 -0500

Twenty-five Anniversary. Happily married and hoping for another twenty-five. COL Mikel J. Burroughs

Response by SGT Matthew Sesar made Dec 31 at 2017 3:25 PM

SGT Matthew Sesar — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 15:25:36 -0500

Fat belly

Response by SGT Russell Wickham made Dec 31 at 2017 4:46 PM

SGT Russell Wickham — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:46:05 -0500

Ever Changing

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 5:11 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:11:45 -0500

Goals accomplished!

Response by SCPO Morris Ramsey made Dec 31 at 2017 5:29 PM

SCPO Morris Ramsey — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:29:44 -0500

Blessed and Blessing.

Response by Susan Foster made Dec 31 at 2017 6:24 PM

Susan Foster — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:24:51 -0500

Loss and challenge. I'm ready for a new year!

Response by LTC Greg Henning made Dec 31 at 2017 6:38 PM

LTC Greg Henning — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:38:03 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs Epic change. Started a new business. Beginning our fifth year with our veterans group. Life is good!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Dec 31 at 2017 6:42 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:42:41 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs Accepting Change, I'm Getting Older and Watching My Children and Grandchildren Blossoming.

Response by Donna Brickey made Dec 31 at 2017 6:43 PM

Donna Brickey — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:43:42 -0500

Blessed and hopeful! Nice idea and shared to facebook Mikel.

Response by TSgt David L. made Dec 31 at 2017 6:49 PM

TSgt David L. — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:49:52 -0500

Educational, and Enlightening.
Happy New year, COL Mikel J. Burroughs!

Response by Erin Nelson made Dec 31 at 2017 6:57 PM

Erin Nelson — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:57:39 -0500

Sorrows and blessings

Response by PO2 Peter Klein made Dec 31 at 2017 7:06 PM

PO2 Peter Klein — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 19:06:03 -0500

Coaching veterans

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 7:26 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 19:26:05 -0500

Still Alive. Thank God I'm still alive to (hopefully) see the advent of a new year in about 4 1/2 hours. Here's wishing blessing on each of my fellow veterans.

Response by Alan K. made Dec 31 at 2017 7:43 PM

Alan K. — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 19:43:05 -0500

After my spring wake up call.....Reevaluate life

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Dec 31 at 2017 7:46 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 19:46:01 -0500

Recover-ing

Response by SGT Brent Scott made Dec 31 at 2017 7:57 PM

SGT Brent Scott — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 19:57:20 -0500

Learning Struggle

Response by MAJ Don Bigger made Dec 31 at 2017 8:00 PM

MAJ Don Bigger — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:00:55 -0500

Two words? Really tough. No—those aren’t the two words. I mean it’s really tough to sum it up in two words :)

It’s been a good year, with lots of good things happening. So, if I had to rank all those good things, I’ll put at the top of my list these two words—Visiting Grandkids. Yep. Doesn’t get much better than that.

May not be (probably isn’t) what you’re looking for, but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it :)

Response by SGT Mark Halmrast made Dec 31 at 2017 8:14 PM

SGT Mark Halmrast — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:14:43 -0500

Press on

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Dec 31 at 2017 8:15 PM

TSgt Joe C. — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:15:18 -0500

I was super happy to have returned from my one year in Korea back in June to be with family and friends COL Mikel J. Burroughs! Eternally grateful are my 2 words to describe 2017; have a rocking 2018 my friend!

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 8:35 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:35:27 -0500

Up and Down.

Response by PO2 Kevin Parker made Dec 31 at 2017 8:42 PM

PO2 Kevin Parker — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:42:21 -0500

Totally Awesome!

Response by MSgt Thomas Mason made Dec 31 at 2017 8:46 PM

MSgt Thomas Mason — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:46:33 -0500

At 78, still vertical!

Response by SrA Alan Dirk Scott made Dec 31 at 2017 9:00 PM

SrA Alan Dirk Scott — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:00:07 -0500

Serving God

Response by A1C Ian Williams made Dec 31 at 2017 9:01 PM

A1C Ian Williams — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:01:36 -0500

Here is mine: Service First! 2017, I started to take an extra pause to think before I speak or act. How do my actions reflect upon my branch? How could my words better help my fellow wingman in understanding the right path to follow? COL Mikel J. Burroughs Maj Marty Hogan MAJ Private RallyPoint Member SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL 1LT Sandy Annala PFC Private RallyPoint Member PO1 William "Chip" Nagel COL Private RallyPoint Member PO3 John Wagner Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

Response by SPC Nanette Porter made Dec 31 at 2017 9:12 PM

SPC Nanette Porter — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:12:54 -0500

Stress and hope

Response by SSG Diane R. made Dec 31 at 2017 9:24 PM

SSG Diane R. — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:24:33 -0500

Very precarious.

Response by SPC Tony Means made Dec 31 at 2017 9:37 PM

SPC Tony Means — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:37:09 -0500

Oops shit!

Response by LTC John Griscom made Dec 31 at 2017 10:00 PM

LTC John Griscom — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:00:41 -0500

Optimistic.
Health issues.
Have really enjoyed your daily messages.
Happy New Year to all!!

Response by SSG Thomas Barry made Dec 31 at 2017 10:07 PM

SSG Thomas Barry — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:07:24 -0500

Trump Strong

Response by SPC Douglas Bolton made Dec 31 at 2017 10:09 PM

SPC Douglas Bolton — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:09:50 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs Doors opened.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 10:30 PM

Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:30:19 -0500

Experience !!!! Continued learning ! Directed by the Father. Continuing ministry! HOORAH !!!!

Response by CSM Bruce Trego made Dec 31 at 2017 10:33 PM

CSM Bruce Trego — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:33:02 -0500

Retirement Adventure! New places. New friends. Old friends. Family. Those two words seem to grow! Happy New Year to you COL and all my Rally Point friends!

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Dec 31 at 2017 10:53 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:53:40 -0500

Overcoming challenges
2017 gave me more opportunities than I had planned for.

Response by Maj John Bell made Dec 31 at 2017 11:07 PM

Maj John Bell — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 23:07:47 -0500

All done!

Response by SGT James Clark made Dec 31 at 2017 11:27 PM

SGT James Clark — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 23:27:45 -0500

One word sucked.

Response by SFC William Farrell made Jan 1 at 2018 12:28 AM

SFC William Farrell — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:28:43 -0500

Love RallyPoint!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2018 1:32 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 01:32:17 -0500

Mine would be: Sacrifice and Gain.

Being stationed at Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA was a challenging time for me, especially being in a medical BN, BDE and ESC as an Ordnance NCO. I'm sure there's a lot of support MOSs that don't feel quite "at home" when you're not in a BCT, ASB, BSB, etc. Although I've been given awesome opportunities to serve in higher positions, I still wasn't happy. When I got my promotable status last August, I waited a month and contacted branch to see where I could PCS to because I was tired of where I was. The choice we agreed to make is for me to come to Korea alone and have a follow on assignment of choice somewhat. I don't regret it though, because I'm a platoon sergeant which was a goal that I've always wanted to do. I'm also part of a new unit standing up which is the first of its kind in Korea, so that's pretty monumental. So although I'm sacrificing time away from my family, I'm also gaining the skills and knowledge needed to progress for upcoming roles and responsibilities, which will also help me get to my next goal in the Army: making Master Sergeant.

Response by SPC Paul C. made Jan 1 at 2018 1:42 AM

SPC Paul C. — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 01:42:02 -0500

New Start

Response by Leckey Harrison made Jan 1 at 2018 2:11 AM

Leckey Harrison — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 02:11:45 -0500

Warrior was definitely one. The other one would have to be passions/purposes

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jan 1 at 2018 6:38 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 06:38:00 -0500

Trying, and exasperating/

Response by SSG Donald H "Don" Bates made Jan 1 at 2018 9:37 AM

SSG Donald H "Don" Bates — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 09:37:43 -0500

Not good.

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made Jan 1 at 2018 11:02 AM

SFC Greg Bruorton — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 11:02:52 -0500

Being compassionate.

Response by LCpl Donald Faucett made Jan 1 at 2018 11:20 AM

LCpl Donald Faucett — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 11:20:04 -0500

Building blocks, each day it was important to set each block in the right spot to crash into 2018 equipped with a direction and purpose.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Jan 1 at 2018 11:47 AM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 11:47:37 -0500

Mine would be Less Serious. Reached the point where it's time to enjoy life and not take everything so seriously.

Response by PO2 Gerry Tandberg made Jan 1 at 2018 12:25 PM

PO2 Gerry Tandberg — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 12:25:43 -0500

1. Elated
2. New Life
3. Yes
4. I did not have a goal beyond remaining healthy. But, it was a go ahead year with hopeful anticipation for the future.

Response by SSG David Andrews made Jan 1 at 2018 12:26 PM

SSG David Andrews — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 12:26:06 -0500

Blessed, challenging

Response by SGT Charles H. Hawes made Jan 1 at 2018 1:26 PM

SGT Charles H. Hawes — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 13:26:02 -0500

Big Changes! All for the good too, meeting mew friends and catching up with old ones.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2018 2:05 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 14:05:34 -0500

Civility lacking

Response by CPO Robert (Mac) McGovern made Jan 1 at 2018 4:10 PM

CPO Robert (Mac) McGovern — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 16:10:23 -0500

Two Words...Frigin' Outstanding!

Response by Sgt Albert Castro made Jan 1 at 2018 4:31 PM

Sgt Albert Castro — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 16:31:59 -0500

Whew! Challenging.

Response by SSG William Jones made Jan 1 at 2018 4:49 PM

SSG William Jones — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 16:49:20 -0500

ROLLER COASTER.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2018 7:42 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 19:42:10 -0500

Too fast

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2018 7:45 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 19:45:32 -0500

Joy, pain;

Sunshine, rain.

Response by PO1 Sam Elbe made Jan 1 at 2018 10:20 PM

PO1 Sam Elbe — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 22:20:04 -0500

It’s over

Response by PO1 Kevin Dougherty made Jan 1 at 2018 11:18 PM

PO1 Kevin Dougherty — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 23:18:37 -0500

Growth & Breakthrough

Response by PO3 John Wagner made Jan 2 at 2018 8:28 AM

PO3 John Wagner — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:28:27 -0500

Interesting mix.

Response by Mara Hedin made Jan 2 at 2018 10:25 AM

Mara Hedin — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 10:25:08 -0500

Growth & perseverance!

Response by CPT Scott Sharon made Jan 2 at 2018 11:00 AM

CPT Scott Sharon — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 11:00:01 -0500

Marching on!

Response by Sgt Vance Bonds made Jan 2 at 2018 11:52 AM

Sgt Vance Bonds — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 11:52:29 -0500

Very Complicated

Response by SP5 Billy Mullins made Jan 2 at 2018 12:38 PM

SP5 Billy Mullins — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:38:43 -0500

challenging!!

Response by PO1 Kevin Arnold made Jan 2 at 2018 2:33 PM

PO1 Kevin Arnold — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:33:50 -0500

Disappointed

Response by SGT Bleddyn Wilson made Jan 4 at 2018 7:52 AM

SGT Bleddyn Wilson — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 07:52:14 -0500

Rear view

Response by Capt Christian D. Orr made Jan 6 at 2018 5:40 AM

Capt Christian D. Orr — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 05:40:25 -0500

Money, Adventure