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Posted on Jul 25, 2015
What is the worst (hardest) thing you had to do while in the military?
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For me, the hardest thing I had to do was being president on a Court Martial panel where we convicted a 19-year E-7 of inappropriate touching of two minors. It didn't just destroy one life, it destroyed three lives...they lost everything. His wife home schooled the daughter and I knew they had to start their lives over again. I rarely get nervous, but giving that verdict in that environment was new to me.
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As for me the worst thing that I had to do in my military career was to escort the remains of one of my mechanics back to his family from Texas to North Dakota. Not only was traveling from airport to airport and getting off the plane each time to inspect the coffin pretty hard, when I got off the plane for the last time, I instantly heard the cries of his family members, especially his mother. It took everything that I had to remain professional and to keep my emotions in. I felt terrible for his family. I stayed for the memorial and funeral services that week and it didn't get any easier.
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PO2 Todd Voge
I was on a plane that had an escort and remains on board. Didn't get a chance to talk to him, but the seriousness on his face showed the emotional impact his job was having on him. CW4 (Join to see) , I applaud your ability to maintain control in what had to have been a totally draining experience.
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