Craig Mullaney, leader of Strategic Partnerships at Facebook, here for a live Q&A Wednesday, January 10th. What questions do you have for me?

CPT Craig Mullaney — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 14:02:16 -0500

Craig M. Mullaney is an experienced tech executive, New York Times bestselling author, and decorated Army combat veteran. He currently leads strategic partnerships in business, science, and public affairs at Facebook and is the founder of Facebook’s Global Executive Program. In this role, Craig provides strategic counsel on critical communications issues for global partners ranging from former heads of state and Fortune 50 CEOs to presidents of major charitable foundations, spiritual leaders, scientific luminaries, and entrepreneurs. Craig came to Silicon Valley following a career in public service. During the first term of the Obama Administration, Craig served as a senior political appointee at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and at the Pentagon. Prior to joining the Department of Defense, Mullaney was on the national security policy staff of President Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign.

Mullaney graduated second in his class from the United States Military Academy. After completing Ranger School, he continued to the University of Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship and earned masters degrees in diplomatic and economic history. As an Army officer, Mullaney led an infantry rifle platoon along the hostile border between Afghanistan and Pakistan with the 10th Mountain Division as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Mullaney’s military decorations include the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with “V” device, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Ranger Tab, and Parachutist Badge. Mullaney is the author of the 2009 New York Times bestseller The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education. He has appeared on The Charlie Rose Show, The CBS Early Show, BBC World News America, National Public Radio, The Colbert Report, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Craig is committed to assisting returning veterans with leadership opportunities in the technology industry as a founding member of the nonprofit Vets in Tech advisory board. A Rhode Island native, Craig currently resides in Chevy Chase, Maryland with his wife and three children.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jan 3 at 2018 2:10 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 14:10:14 -0500

CPT Craig Mullaney: THANK YOU, CAPTAIN, FOR HONORING US WITH YOUR PRESENCE. I wish you a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR, SIR!
-Most Sincerely, Margaret Christie Higgins U.S. Army Retired

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 2:12 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 14:12:22 -0500

how does one get a job with Facebook with out a degree but more than 20yrs of service ? I'm getting tired and thinking about retirement soon ( couple more years ).

Response by CPL David Morris made Jan 3 at 2018 10:04 PM

CPL David Morris — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:04:49 -0500

Craig, what combat patch am I authorized to wear. I was an 18th airborne meterological crew member that was a driver for a SFC John Yahres but was asked to joined the 327thFA/HIMARRS team that went to Iraq in Jan 2003

Response by PFC Sanjeev Giri made Jan 4 at 2018 8:18 PM

PFC Sanjeev Giri — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:18:16 -0500

Good evening sir,
Hope you have great holidays. I am new to rally point and the reason I join is to get knowledge about ako account. I was wandering how can I earn ako legend badge?

Response by PV2 Dv Michael Persson made Jan 5 at 2018 8:15 PM

PV2 Dv Michael Persson — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:15:34 -0500

Yeh on my profile it just says veteran and not verified why is that

Response by SFC William Farrell made Jan 6 at 2018 9:27 PM

SFC William Farrell — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 21:27:27 -0500

Thank you for your service CPT Craig Mullaney coming to you form Newport, RI. Isn't West Point a beautiful campus. I did lot of MP duty up there in the 70's, early 80's.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 7 at 2018 2:28 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 02:28:00 -0500

Background. I noticed you are a member of the graduating class of 2000 from USMA, West Point. I graduated with the class of 1980 from USMA, West point.
I have been part of Facebook for a long time, LinkedIn for less and Together We Served and RallyPoint for about 3 years. I have lived in Sterling, Virginia for many years. My sons are all adult now. One served with 3/75 Ranger Battalion for several years as an infantryman.
1. What advice would you give to any transitioning service member or veteran interested in getting employed by a social network such as Facebook or LinkedIn?
2. How do you counsel your children about time spent on social networking, posting, permanence of posts, videos, pictures, etc.?

Response by GySgt Samual Sneed made Jan 7 at 2018 5:35 AM

GySgt Samual Sneed — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 05:35:00 -0500

Well done. Glad to be here. Semper fi

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Jan 8 at 2018 1:00 PM

Capt Brandon Charters — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:00:47 -0500

Thanks for joining us, CPT Craig Mullaney. In your opinion, what have been some of the most successful partnerships for Facebook in 2017? It would be great to hear any details you can share on how these relationships started and evolved over time.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2018 8:42 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 20:42:01 -0500

Capt. Mullaney, Thank you for sharing your time with us on RallyPoint. There’s a lot of talking about our Nation’s strategic plan when it comes down to Nuclear power and who will use it. I can tell you seeing this destruction with my own eyes while stationed in Japan has taught me a great lesson and listening to our Atomic War Veterans who were involved with our nuclear program from the beginning on what they had to go through kid unbelievable. With your professional expertise and background what do you see and how can we prevent such a nuclear havoc to begin with? Again, I appreciate when someone like yourself willing to get on board a Veterans website and discuss these types of issues. Semper Fidelis Capt. Mullaney.

Response by A1C Brandon Pestana made Jan 8 at 2018 9:00 PM

A1C Brandon Pestana — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 21:00:42 -0500

Quick question Sir, My Official DD214 was lost in my move from Mansfield, TX to Florida. I'm confused how to go about getting it back. If I am not mistaken it is public-record and my people in Fl are trying to help, but everyone turns me down once they find out that my discharge is (under-honorable) conditions. However, it is a General Discharge; The same thing as if I went to BMT (Basic) and walked out the next day. IDK what to do...

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jan 9 at 2018 12:40 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:40:26 -0500

No questions, CPT Craig Mullaney. I just want to thank you for your valuable service to our nation.

Response by SGT Mark Rhodes made Jan 9 at 2018 7:25 PM

SGT Mark Rhodes — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 19:25:38 -0500

Thank you Sir for all you do.

Response by PVT Patty Mike Figueras made Jan 11 at 2018 6:59 PM

PVT Patty Mike Figueras — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 18:59:48 -0500

Thank you Sir. My Son has a Collapsed Lung of 5-10%. The Army doctor told him he can't be in the Army with this. Does he get a Medical Discharge? Thanks