How hard is it to get someone of importance or fame to come to a deployed location?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 05:51:42 -0500

I just got to the AOR and found out that I’ll be eligible for early promotion in March. I know it seems far fetched, but how difficult would it be to get someone who holds public office or a celebrity to come the area. I think if I was able to accomplish this I’d really be able to stand out amongst my peers.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2018 8:46 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:46:30 -0500

Are you wanting the person of public office or the person of fame there to witness your promotion...or to possibly pin you? The fact that you are eligible for early promotion is a basis that you are already standing out among your peers. Besides, you won't need to struggle to organize something like this. There are offices and people that do this all the time.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2018 11:40 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:40:03 -0500

talk to USO people , they will help you out, or MWR.

Response by Sgt John Steinmeier made Jan 26 at 2018 12:09 PM

Sgt John Steinmeier — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:09:42 -0500

Not sure how you getting a celebrity or a politician to show face in a forward area will help with your Below the Zone promotion.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Jan 26 at 2018 2:45 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:45:02 -0500

Things like high profile visits should be coordinated through the PAO and the protocol office. Visiting dignitaries and celebrities often come with a logistics and security tail that need to be considered as someone has to escort them, provide transport, coordinate meet and greets and keep them busy and meaningfully engaged with troops for the duration of the visit.

Some things that you can do that show leadership and have an impact at the level that effect you :
- Volunteer to be the unit coordinator for the CFC drive, that is tracked and reported through all levels, the unit has to do it and you will get to meet the folks in your command that actually effect early promotions, and the admin and logistics tail are already in place and goes on even while deployed.
- Attend and compete in the Airman of month and quarter board program.
- Volunteer for unit level special teams like the NBC Recon or Decon teams or the hazmat response team.
Not as glamorous as getting Aerosmith, Seal or Bare Necked Ladies to visit but important tasks.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jan 26 at 2018 5:05 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:05:44 -0500

Not sure how a celebrity coming to your promotion is going to make you stand out amongst your peers. If anything, I think it will make you rather forgettable as you have now shifted the spotlight and all attention on to your celebrity guest.