How has the military impacted your lifestyle?

The military has quite literally shaped my entire life.
1. My concept of home is fluid with home being where my family is
2. I lived overseas for half my life
3. The military made it possible for me to go to college.
4. I grew up more independent than my civilian peers
5. I learned right from wrong very quickly
6. I've always known and understood what I was doing with my life
7. I learned loyalty to my friends

The Military has been teaching me since the day I was born. I believe I am a much better person, more well rounded and better educated in many things, not just through books.

I am more disciplined. With work, relationships, personal goals. I was that painfully shy kid when I was younger. Working for the military taught me to speak up for myself and for what was right. I will forever be honored my final TAPES said "has the personal courage to speak up and do the right thing."

Even though you know a task is going to be hard, either metal or physical, you plow full speed ahead. I'm not afraid of hard work - kind of actually enjoy it. As well I'm able to stay calm in very chaotic environments.

I would say for me it has been an exercise in navigating through large bureaucracies and figure out how to get the job done. Being in an organization with tons of regulations and policies, sometimes can create barriers to accomplish a mission. I learned early on to be a subject matter expert in the rues and regs and use those to find the gaps that you can use to get through the process to get things done. I find that this is an imperative skill to have in civilian life, especially when running a business.

To really lead by example but first follow to be a great leader! To be patient , like those hurry up and wait moments! To observe and analyze every situation before making a decision. To motivate others when they can't think straight or basically be a mentor! To analyze all walks of life from different races! Never be too cocky or hunk I'm better than someone else.

I had it in me all along but "The Mighty Army" brought it out!
#goarmy
#8andcountin

Well, I could never join the military because of my ears. However, working to serve the men and women of the United States Armed Services. Through AAFES has taught me the valor of serving those; whom serve. There is not a true word that can define, the unique unity; within the United States Military. It has been a great honor to be a civilian supporter, whom is willing to treat every officer. Whether past, present or future; with the same dignity, honor and respect they so deserve. I wake up every morning eager to serve those whom serve this nation, and I am proud of every man, women in uniform. I give all that I can be to them, their families and those whom have faithfully served our nation. Thank you, to all of you for allowing me the privilege to be a part of a Unique family unit. To which no other nation in the world, holds a light too!