Are your Soldiers still coming to you with their problems?

Sgt Joe LaBranche — Wed, 25 May 2016 22:27:44 -0400

Response by SFC Josh Billingsley made May 25 at 2016 10:29 PM

SFC Josh Billingsley — Wed, 25 May 2016 22:29:09 -0400

Love this. I'm unfortunately without soldiers in my duty position but I still have students to lead in the school house. Great quote, too

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made May 25 at 2016 10:31 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Wed, 25 May 2016 22:31:25 -0400

Yes, both personal and professional. I've always made myself available to my Marines because if I can make them better, I am making the Marine Corps better.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 10:56 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 22:56:45 -0400

Yep, and I ask everyone of em " How did you find me?"

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 11:11 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 23:11:54 -0400

Oh yes. Yanked right out from a Telecom to deal with something. I know someday I will be able to catch up on emails.

Response by SFC Roberto Garza Jr. made May 25 at 2016 11:24 PM

SFC Roberto Garza Jr. — Wed, 25 May 2016 23:24:14 -0400

I think the greatest honor for me is that even though I have been retired for a year I still get calls for advice on a variety of areas from NCOERS to weapon specific questions.

Response by MSG Pat Colby made May 25 at 2016 11:30 PM

MSG Pat Colby — Wed, 25 May 2016 23:30:25 -0400

My latter years in the Army were Staff positions. I couldn't count how many times Soldiers came in and closed the door to talk to me. Everyone knew when my door was open, I was free game.

"What's up and be brief please" was my standard line as I was multi-tasking and doing ATRRS or whatever while they talked.

I always followed up with the respective NCO's of the Soldier and did the best I could. I may not go to Heaven but I'll damn sure die with a clear conscience.

Funniest thing was a certain EO NCO. She was run ragged. She frequently came in, closed the door and told me the most sexist and dirtiest jokes imaginable. We quietly laughed for a moment and she would just walk out with her stone face. It was her way of relieving stress. TOP notch NCO, but sometimes you gotta let loose.

Response by SGT David T. made May 26 at 2016 7:51 AM

SGT David T. — Thu, 26 May 2016 07:51:23 -0400

Nine years after I left the Army, some still come to me for advice at times. I guess I did something right lol.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2016 7:55 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 May 2016 07:55:44 -0400

Not since 1986. But, then that is the last time I served with soldiers.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2016 8:36 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 May 2016 08:36:42 -0400

Yes, and I am glad they do. That means they still trust me as a leader. As soon as they stop coming that means it's time for me to go.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2016 7:44 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 May 2016 07:44:28 -0400

I am in a position now that I actually only have one Soldier and he is a SSG. It doesn't happen as much now but for the longest time I had former Soldiers of mine that called me long after I had left a unit seeking advice and or help. It was reassuring that I had done my job well by them.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2016 1:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 May 2016 13:09:55 -0400

I am always truly honored to have any troop call me at any time and help square them away! That's what I'm here for, and it shows that I'm trusted for my knowledge and expertise, and respected by all ranks! Great post, BTW!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2016 6:56 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 May 2016 18:56:00 -0400

Very often, including many that have never been assigned to me...or even in my unit. I always take it to heart when my soldiers hear about someone else's issues and point them my direction.