Posted on Jun 18, 2014
First Officer in my family tree, please share your stories!
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Just routed my commissioning package earlier this month for Intel officer. The selection board convenes on 15 September. Wish me the best!
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Thank you, CH (CPT) Heather Davis. Are you watching RP live conference from Raleigh, NC?
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My family has a proud history of service from WWI on. I am the first officer in the family and at this point, my dad, my mom's brother and I are the only surviving veterans in the family. I hope that someday one of my 3 children will look towards the military for an opportunity but I would never push it on them. Duty and service are a responsibility and there are other ways besides the military to fulfill that responsibility, A career in the service is a calling.
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Capt Jeff S.
I come from a family with a history of military service. My father, grandfather, uncles, cousins all were military. I began my career as a Private and ended up being the first in my family to serve as an Officer. My youngest son enlisted in the Army and did well. I'm thankful that he came back from Iraq in one piece and without any serious issues. To serve is an honor, and a career is indeed a calling. You have to have a calling to deal with all the silly stuff... the hurry up and wait, etc.
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This isn't a "first officer in my family tree" story, but related. My dad retired as a LTC in the Army a bit over 30 years ago. He's always been proud that I made the Army a career, but I always chuckle at what he told me when I was promoted to LTC.
"Just remember, I have date of rank on you!"
Of course, when I became select I let him know by telling him that he didn't have DOR on me any more :)
"Just remember, I have date of rank on you!"
Of course, when I became select I let him know by telling him that he didn't have DOR on me any more :)
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
LTC (P) Cudworth:
Respectfully, he paved the way Sir.
Blessings to you
V/R
CH (CPT) Davis
Respectfully, he paved the way Sir.
Blessings to you
V/R
CH (CPT) Davis
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COL Randall C.
CH (CPT) Heather Davis, he absolutely did. Funny thing is that I was never really interested in joining the military until I was in my Freshman year in college. I started checking out ROTC, one thing lead to another, and here I am.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
LTC (P) Cudworth: I was at FT. Knox, this summer, and I was in awe to see the next generation of America's leaders, just like you had parents that served before them. In my humble opinion it is those that come from generations that have served, these are our combat force multipliers that are sold out for God and Country. I am in awe of the quality of fellow brothers and sisters that I have met on Rally Point. I thank each and every one of you, and especially for those that are transparent and provide mentorship for the next generation.
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I am the first Officer in my family tree. Dad was a SGT during WWII and his dad a Soldier during WWI. Dad died when I was a SGT in 2003, wish he could have "physically" been there for my Commissioning in 2006.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
CPT Kane:
Congratulations no greater honor than to acknowledge the big shoulders that have paved for the way!! I am proud of you!!
Congratulations no greater honor than to acknowledge the big shoulders that have paved for the way!! I am proud of you!!
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Definitely not the first officer in my family... however, when I first commissioned I was sent to Fort Sam Houston as a captain. My grandfather is buried in the cemetery there. He died in a plane crash during a test flight as a captain back in the 50's. I was able to put a set of my captain bars on his grave. I still have a pair of his in my office.
My family has LONG military history. I was born with the last name "Murphy" - Audie Murphy was my step-grandfather's cousin.
My family has LONG military history. I was born with the last name "Murphy" - Audie Murphy was my step-grandfather's cousin.
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Not the first in my family. But, I did have my living relatives who were in the military (except my brother-in-law and sister-in-law) involved in my commissioning.
My grandfather (Army) held the bible for my oath, my uncle (Air Force) commissioned me, and my husband (Navy) was my first salute.
My grandfather (Army) held the bible for my oath, my uncle (Air Force) commissioned me, and my husband (Navy) was my first salute.
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I'm a first generation officer. My dad was AF enlisted, his brother (my uncle) and their father (my grandfather) both Army enlisted as well. However, if we are getting picky here, my wife has two older brothers, both Army officers (FA and IN) as well.
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Very Nice story Ch (CPT) Davis. I'm currently teaching my son (5 year old) how to salute, who knows maybe in the future I might end up saluting him too :)
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
This story touched my heart, and I will share with you that I come from a long line of enlisted. Keep teaching him how to salute and before you know it, he will be following his Father's steps!
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