Posted on Jul 4, 2016

What challenges did you face your last year as a SM?

TSgt Alex Benningfield

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In your last year before retirement/ETS what were some of your challenges? Whether self imposed or placed upon by others? Mine is patience, I want to start certain parts of my transition but it is still too soon.

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SGT David T.

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Keeping up the appearance of motivation was hard. I was well past my original ETS date so I really didn't want to be there any more. The other thing was my leadership trying to scare me into staying. They made comments like "what was I going to do, flip burgers?"

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Doing PT

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CAPT Kevin B.

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Last Command tour so was really focused on bringing all my people home safe. Pushed back hard on mission without force protection so guaranteed I wouldn't make Flag. But when I said "I stand relieved", it felt like I took off roller skates. Didn't realize the amount of stress I was under. Mine was a "Mission Accomplished". Never looked back as it was time to move on.

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