Who was your favorite Commander-in-chief, during your military obligation?

SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:10:29 -0400

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Jun 4 at 2015 1:12 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:12:43 -0400

Ronald Reagan!

He was by far my favorite President that I've had the privilege to call my Commander in Chief.

Response by SGT Robert Hawks made Jun 4 at 2015 1:23 AM

SGT Robert Hawks — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:23:12 -0400

Ronald Reagan!! A decisive Commander and Chief and by far the best Commander and Chief out of the three I served under.

Response by GySgt Don Gould made Jun 4 at 2015 1:36 AM

GySgt Don Gould — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:36:51 -0400

Ronald Reagan by far the best.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jun 4 at 2015 3:41 AM

TSgt David L. — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 03:41:53 -0400

Uncle Ronnie, Followed by G W Bush and G H W Bush, in turn.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 5:11 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 05:11:01 -0400

I've only served under the current administration. I don't have a favorite yet, but I'm guessing it'll be whomever we elect in 2016.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jun 4 at 2015 9:26 AM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:26:45 -0400

George W. Bush - by far was the best "Commander in Chief" I had the pleasure to work for and showed (and continues to show) a genuine interest in this role! Plus he had military experience in the USAF and National Guard!

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Jun 4 at 2015 9:34 AM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:34:38 -0400

I came in right after President Reagan went out. Would have loved to have served under him. Bush Number 1!!!!!!!!!!!!

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Jun 4 at 2015 9:40 AM

SSG Gerhard S. — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:40:17 -0400

Ronald Reagan.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jun 4 at 2015 9:45 AM

LTC John Shaw — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:45:50 -0400

George W. Bush is my favorite!

I joined during the Reagan years, saw Bush I cut the force two divisions, then Bill Clinton eliminated 8 more Divisions and 7 Corp from Germany. During the Clinton years, I remember being a Company commander for an AG unit in the reserve and arguing for ammunition to range fire, only to have it turned down by BN Command until my last year.

It all started to change when W. came in, we could actually prepare soldiers for missions and then after 9/11, we had lots of catch up and units deploying after years of under investment.

I fear have done the same under Obama and Hilliary, I have seen the same actions. Cut the force, reduce funding and training requirements.

I will be out soon, one of my boys may serve and the poor smuck behind me will wonder how the force become unprepared and I will say, it started under Obama and I know what Hilliary will do, I have lived that once already.

I pray people wake up and clearly see the impact of our choices, our freedom depends on a strong force.

Response by PO2 David Hagwood made Jun 4 at 2015 9:46 AM

PO2 David Hagwood — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:46:28 -0400

I have only served under 2, G.W. and the current one. I would say Junior is my favorite I served under so far. I'm currently serving on his father's ship, too. :-)

Response by CPO Jack De Merit made Jun 4 at 2015 3:23 PM

CPO Jack De Merit — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 15:23:25 -0400

Ronald Reagan. I was surprised at how good and smart a President he was. When he was Governor, he came across a someone reading a script and being prompted by his wife, Nancy. It totally changed my opinion of him.

Response by PO1 Kerry French made Jun 6 at 2015 2:48 AM

PO1 Kerry French — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 02:48:21 -0400

JFK, while he handled the Cuban Missle crisis masterfully, fraudulently entered the Navy and because his father had connections and money, he had his own doctor and had steroids around the world to treat him. Very deceptive.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 6 at 2015 4:25 AM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 04:25:21 -0400

I served under H.W. for about a month and a half while I was in boot camp until Clinton took office. Then W. Bush, and Obama.

So I would have to say that I DIDN'T have a favorite CINC.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jun 6 at 2015 8:36 AM

LTC Kevin B. — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 08:36:51 -0400

I served under Reagan, GHWB, Clinton, GWB, and Obama. As my CinC, I appreciated all of them, but President Obama was my favorite.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2015 10:00 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 22:00:13 -0400

Good ol' George W. Bush!

Response by PO3 David Miller made Jun 6 at 2015 11:21 PM

PO3 David Miller — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 23:21:23 -0400

I have only served under two presidents so far, but by a landslide my favorite so far is George W Bush

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2015 11:32 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 23:32:26 -0400

Reagan? Why do people not mention him and why only one choice and I was in grade school in Texas when he was murdered... sad day/

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Jun 7 at 2015 10:07 AM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 10:07:10 -0400

Reagan was POTUS during my first 18 months and I was able to benefit from his first 6 1/2 years in office as our Army had made great strides in equipment updating as well as upgrades in pay and benefits for all service members. Just behind him, to me, is W, while he may have "gotten us into" 2 wars, I never felt more of a sense of pride in being a Soldier and an American at anytime during the previous 8 years, or the following 4 1/2 years of my career prior to retiring.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Jun 7 at 2015 12:52 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 12:52:44 -0400

I served under 6 Commanders in Chief, I truly can't pick one that I truly liked...I didn't like Nixon.

Response by CAPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2015 1:32 PM

CAPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 13:32:17 -0400

Ronald Reagan

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 7 at 2015 2:49 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:49:59 -0400

President Reagan. I noticed how older soldiers talked about him with reverence.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2015 3:29 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 15:29:39 -0400

During my military career it has to be The President, Ronald Reagan.

Response by Sgt Sherry Taylor-Bruce made Jun 7 at 2015 4:04 PM

Sgt Sherry Taylor-Bruce — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 16:04:06 -0400

I was active duty during the Reagan administration. He inspired us. George Bush Sr was great too.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jun 8 at 2015 2:37 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 02:37:11 -0400

None of the them are or were my favorites especially the one we have now.

Response by SGT John Wesley made Jun 8 at 2015 7:51 PM

SGT John Wesley — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:51:13 -0400

Ronald Reagan! Best CiC during my time in uniform!

Response by CPT Alan W. made Jun 9 at 2015 5:51 AM

CPT Alan W. — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 05:51:56 -0400

My favorite Cdr. in Chief was George HW Bush. My favorite President was Bill Clinton.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2021 4:27 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:27:39 -0400

Obama was by far my favorite.