Capt Seid Waddell

Capt Seid Waddell

Dates of Service: Sep 1967 - Apr 1972
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The "Colonel's" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes of the Day!

 

"Trying!"

 

“Trying in leadership can be seen in many different ways. For instance, if you're trying to be right all th...
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"What's Right!"

 

“Being a leader is always doing what’s right. It’s a value that real leaders carry with them in every...
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"Reveal!"

 

“Great leaders that are visible and transparent reveal their true colors. They do ...
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"Understand!"

 

“Leaders understand that attitude is everything when it comes to getting peopl...
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"What We Do!"

 

“The best leaders care about what they do and what others do to accomplish the...
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"Means!"

 

“What does leadership mean to you? Leadership means that you are responsible for th...
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"Miss!"

 

“Leaders are constantly trying to improve their landscape. They...
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"Invite!"

 

“Strong leaders project special qualities through their words, character, integrit...
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"Distractions!"

 

“Leaders set clear priorities and organize their teams to avoid unnecessary ...
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"Necessary!"

 

“It’s necessary for leaders to be dedicated, have integrity, courage, respect, ...
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"Little Bit!"

 

“The best leaders take on accountability and blame when things don’t turn out...
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"What If!"

 

“What if leadership isn’t about the title, the position, or the prestige? What if...
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"Image!"

 

“Being a great leader isn’t about being popular or having an image to protect. It’s...
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"Conviction!"

 

“A strong conviction will allow any leader to overcome challenges and obstacle...
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"Speed!"

 

“Leaders execute their vision with speed because leadership is fast paced. Leaders ...
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"Accepted!"

 

“To be accepted as a true leader, lead with purpose. Make decisions that make th...
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"Earn!"

 

“Leaders have to earn two key things: The right to lead; and respect. Earning trust ...
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"Better!"

 

“One of the primary missions when it comes to inspiring and motivating people, i...
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"Don't Wait!"

 

“Leaders ‘don’t wait’ around for things to happen. They initiate, shape, a...
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"Prioritize!"

 

“Leaders are faced with complex and challenging situations. They have to sta...
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"People!"

 

“In today’s world leadership is about people. Leaders that pay attention to their ...
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"Voyage!"

 

“Leadership can be on a voyage into the unknown. Leaders have to navigate unforese...
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"Results!"

 

“The very best leaders don’t work behind excuses. Inst...
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"Positive Words!"

 

“Words carry a lot of weight in leadership That is why it's important to spe...
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"Sweat!"

 

“Real leaders aren’t afraid to break a sweat and get dirty. They will give their bl...
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"Think Big!"

 

“Visionary leaders think beyond the present and look to the future, They look to...
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"On Fire!"

 

“Leadership on fire! It’s not about starting an actual fire, it’s about the fire t...
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Does the Second Amendment need to be Amended?

There's been a lot of debate about firearms and firearm ownership recently. I've been a part of a lot of it. I think one thing that is achingly necessary is some close reading of the Second Amendment itself. I slapped together a powerpoint for my sister a few years ago on the topic, and will post th...
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Promotions

  • 2d Lt Dec 67
  • 1st Lt Jun 69
  • Capt Dec 70
Commissioning Source:  OTS, Dec 1967

Recent Activity  -

Bio 

Semi-retired. Still assist with research as required.

Medical product design and development; machine design; process design; medical research.

Military Experiences

Jul 1971 - Apr 1972
Weapons Controller
Air intercepts, air refueling, combat air flight control.

Break down, transport, set up operations on deployments
Jul 1970 - Jul 1971
Weapons Controller
Air intercepts, air refueling, combat air flight control, scramble SAR resources as required.
Sep 1968 - Jul 1970
OIC, Military Land Test Ranges.
OIC, Military Land Test Ranges.

Support aircrew training in bombing, strafing, skip bombing, and rocket firing.

Support development and testing of new ordnance.

Support heavy bomb range operations.
Dec 1967 - Sep 1968
Weapons Controller
Control aircraft on test ranges.

Deployments

(1 year, 1 month)
Present
Vietnam ribbon
Jul 1970 - Jul 1971
Vietnam ribbon
Vietnam War
Weapons Controller - intercepts, air refueling, SAR coordination, bombing, monitoring combat air traffic.

Senior Director of Charlie crew.

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

1963 - 1967

University of Arizona

Bachelor's Degree, Pre-Medicine

Endorsements

MAJ
CH (MAJ) William Beaver

Army | Command and Unit Chaplain

Endorsed for:
- Overall leadership and character
Endorsed for:
- Overall leadership and character
Endorsed for:
- Overall leadership and character
Endorsed for:
- Overall leadership and character
SSgt
SSgt Forensic Meteorological Consultant

Air Force | Weather

A man of character and a veteran who is not afraid to opine or conjecture. lived in a time that many here cannot appreciate yet a friend to everyone.
Endorsed for:
- Overall leadership and character
Sgt
Sgt Joe LaBranche

Marine Corps | Machine Gunner

Cumming, GA

Endorsed for:
- Overall leadership and character
LTC
LTC John Shaw

Army Reserve | Signal Officer

Fantastic posts and responses, always thoughtful and positive!
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