Is there an organization for top NCOs in the Air Force, Marines and Navy that is comparable to the Army's Audie Murphy Club?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:44:20 -0400

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Jul 8 at 2016 1:03 AM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 01:03:34 -0400

It might be interesting to have a Top NCO Organization that crosses service lines. The exchange of information could be amazing.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jul 8 at 2016 2:39 AM

SN Greg Wright — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 02:39:14 -0400

The Navy has the Goat Locker.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2016 5:56 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 17:56:47 -0400

There is a club in the U.S. Coast Guard, but I keep forgetting that far too many people can't remember that the USCG is the second oldest military service, let alone that they even exist.

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Jul 8 at 2016 8:23 PM

SFC Vernon McNabb — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:23:37 -0400

That would depend on if anyone in the other armed forces was as "bad-ass" as Audie Murphy!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 9 at 2016 2:53 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 14:53:45 -0400

Not that I'm aware of.

Response by SGM Frederic Smith made Jul 12 at 2016 8:44 AM

SGM Frederic Smith — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:44:11 -0400

Honestly, I can't tell you. I do know (and some will say I am being critical of Senior NCOs) when I say: It is a SHAME that there is not it is because there is a great need for Senior NCOs to share and influence those coming up in the ranks. It is most important to leave a "Legacy" for others to build upon when it comes to Character Building, Pride, Traditions, Courtesy, Heritage and History. I believe that there is a break down on what some of the goals of a Senior NCO should "BE' and "DO" as they reach towards the top of that ladder. I have been disappointed, for the most part, in Senior NCOs because of the lack of "Care and Concern" for those below them. I have numerous times met or crossed paths of Senior NCOs that were all out for themselves. Not everyone, but a greater majority than I would be proud of boasting about. When we leave the Service, when it comes our time, if we have not made an impression on some younger Soldiers to carry the above noted points, then all we have is what will be hanging on our "Love Me" wall for no one but ourselves to look at. I want to be remembered by those I have left an impression on. I have two Sons that I have left that type of impression on. They have both served. One is still serving and they have said; it was because of my influence. I know that is an extreme, but it has been such an encourager to me knowing that I have made an imprint on their lives in such a manner. "Mentorship, Coaching and Leadership"! In many ways, we have lost grip on those traits after the early 1980's. YES! There should be an Organization where Senior NCOs can come together to share and promote those traits and build the Bonds of the NCO CORPS! I can't wait for the "critiques".

Response by CMSgt Lloyd French made Jul 12 at 2016 10:35 AM

CMSgt Lloyd French — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:35:21 -0400

The Air Force begins teaching the traits necessary for membership in the Army's Audie Murphy club well ahead of becoming a senior NCO and mostly before becoming even an NCO. We have junior enlisted organizations, Top 3 organizations, Chiefs Groups, and others where we learn, mentor, and give back to both our enlisted and civilian communities. We do not "board" people for membership--we feel that leadership begins with followership and volunteerism--because we "praise" performance, but we "promote" potential...and potential = all those extra things you can do on top of your every-day good job. Our organizations are not meant to be "elite" ... they are meant to draw in, round, stretch, and instill confidence in people who like to be tested by their peers and superiors in a non-attribution environment. We don't have "Audie Murphys" in the Air Force...we have unsung leadership heroes who lead from the front, train/prepare their replacements, and move to the next objective with positive attitude, constant initiative, and achievement as their only reward.

Response by CMSgt James Dinsmore made Jul 12 at 2016 10:59 AM

CMSgt James Dinsmore — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:59:30 -0400

In the Air Force, most bases have a Top Three (Senior NCO's) ans also a Chief's Group (E-9's).

Response by CPO Greg Frazho made Jul 12 at 2016 4:00 PM

CPO Greg Frazho — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:00:58 -0400

Not an organization, but the closest thing we have in the Navy is the Sailor of the Year Program. It's a multi-level program that starts at unit level, every year, works its way up through type command, force and fleet level and finally the CNO (Chief of Naval Operations) level. It's a very, VERY competitive thing and the four that get named Shore and Sea SOY (active and reserve) put on E-7 automatically. But, no, it's not like the Order of Audie Murphy. I had a little bit of contact with that at one of the units I served with in Afghanistan, and it's a very big deal to the Soldiers involved with it.

Response by MSG GregoryT Majewski made Jul 12 at 2016 8:34 PM

MSG GregoryT Majewski — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:34:33 -0400

I am sure that all services have a similar interactions

Response by MSgt Bill Loveli made Jul 13 at 2016 6:23 PM

MSgt Bill Loveli — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:23:58 -0400

The Marine Corps has an NCO club (cpl and sgt) and a staff NCO club for senior staff NCOs (ssgt, gysgt, msgt sgt/first sgt and mgysgt/sgt maj

Response by PO1 David M Burns made Jul 13 at 2016 10:20 PM

PO1 David M Burns — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 22:20:53 -0400

here it comes! are you ready for this? what is an Audie Murphy club?

Response by TSgt Jim McGill made Jul 14 at 2016 9:19 AM

TSgt Jim McGill — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:19:13 -0400

No, there is not. I was in both the Army and Air Force and I can tell you that the Air Force does not care for tradions and mentoring as much as the Army does. Yes I know the Army has its problems, but the Air Force, hoo boy! It is not called the corporate Air Force for nothing. If it could leave the military and still let its people keep their benefits it would.

Response by MSgt Mike P. made Oct 8 at 2016 1:34 AM

MSgt Mike P. — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 01:34:29 -0400

I've been out since 1986, back then the USAF had the "Top Three (3)". Was good in allowing the "word to get around" a lot faster and more accurately. It also was great in understanding what each field brought to the table, and how to work on improving relationships, including race-relations. Too bad it didn't spill-over to our current situation in the States.