Posted on Apr 27, 2014
Most Inspirational military moment that made you who you are?
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I often wonder what inspires us to do what we do in the Army. It could be anything from a story, to an act. Mine was the guest speaker at PLDC, Fort Bragg in 1995. A CSM read a story to us and it reshaped the way I viewed my job as a Soldier. I now post this outside my office and encourage my Soldiers to read it. "A MESSGAE TO GARCIA" Elbert Hubbard
What was yours?
What was yours?
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Admittedly, I was a slow burner in the beginning of my career. I goofed up and went up for an Article 15. The amount of strong leadership and mentoring that went into ensuring that I did not end up in career suicide for one mis-step was overwhelming. I took my licks, faced the music, and grew immensely from it. I had an incredulous moment of clarity and made some decisions.
It was from then onward that I realized I was to lead, follow, or get the f*ck out of the way. I chose to lead and to follow, but never just step to the side.
The Major that tirelessly mentored "SSgt McGirr" through that event years ago is the same Colonel (R) that will pin on "Chief Master Sergeant McGirr" in a few months. She is the reason that I am who I am today--as a leader and as a person.
It was from then onward that I realized I was to lead, follow, or get the f*ck out of the way. I chose to lead and to follow, but never just step to the side.
The Major that tirelessly mentored "SSgt McGirr" through that event years ago is the same Colonel (R) that will pin on "Chief Master Sergeant McGirr" in a few months. She is the reason that I am who I am today--as a leader and as a person.
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It is an amazing thing to maintain that relationship throughout a career. I am sure she feels her investment of time and effort have more than paid off.
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Indeed! She is like a very proud Momma-bird. I could not express more how much influence she had on me as a leader. She taught me how to get over myself lest I trip over my young ego. To laugh at the silly sh*t, especially MY silly self.
The list is long of what she taught me and innumerable others. I am proud to be among the privileged having been mentored by her.
Indeed! She is like a very proud Momma-bird. I could not express more how much influence she had on me as a leader. She taught me how to get over myself lest I trip over my young ego. To laugh at the silly sh*t, especially MY silly self.
The list is long of what she taught me and innumerable others. I am proud to be among the privileged having been mentored by her.
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My Drill Sergeant in AIT inspired me to be who I am. He was the example I wanted to be like. He was a great leader, mentor and problem solver.
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I do not think I can pick out just one moment, but most of what has made me today is the NCOs I have served under. With the good and the bad ones, I learned a lot about what it means to be a leader and how to take care of Soldiers. I believe that is what shaped me to the NCO that I am today.
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