Posted on Apr 13, 2015
What leader changed your life for the better?
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What leader changed your life for the better? You know, that man or woman who was a true leader of courage and character ? Who cared about those under him or her. The leader you would like to emulate? The one who was humble but commanded the respect of all around him or her? Could be an officer, an NCO, or any MOS.
Mine is COL Andy Hilmes and CSM Alan Hummel . Both were my command team when I served 3-1 Cav, 3ABCT , 3rd ID as Squadron Chaplain. I saw that team care deeply about all Soldiers, even the dirtbags they were releasing. It was amazing. I will say that Hilmes was more 'pastoral' to me than all of my civilian pastors I ever had . That leader continues to be one I would follow anywhere. And he and CSM Hummel are cut from the same cloth. I am an officer but I silently refer to Hummel as 'Sir.' The guy can be tough as nails, but kind as a teddy bear. Both of these men have wives who are dynamic leaders in their own right. These two showed me what is RIGHT with the Army and what is RIGHT with America. I am blessed to know these two leaders.
Mine is COL Andy Hilmes and CSM Alan Hummel . Both were my command team when I served 3-1 Cav, 3ABCT , 3rd ID as Squadron Chaplain. I saw that team care deeply about all Soldiers, even the dirtbags they were releasing. It was amazing. I will say that Hilmes was more 'pastoral' to me than all of my civilian pastors I ever had . That leader continues to be one I would follow anywhere. And he and CSM Hummel are cut from the same cloth. I am an officer but I silently refer to Hummel as 'Sir.' The guy can be tough as nails, but kind as a teddy bear. Both of these men have wives who are dynamic leaders in their own right. These two showed me what is RIGHT with the Army and what is RIGHT with America. I am blessed to know these two leaders.
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SFC Ernest Young, my PSG when I was young PV2 Dog Handler, told me to always do my very best on every task given, whether the task mattered to me or not. Second, that education (military and civilian) was key to success in and out of the military. Third, you have to manage your own career, and not rely on the Army to look out for you.
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SSG Jeff Vaughn. He was my very first platoon sergeant. He took me under his wing and taught me what it meant to take care of soldiers. He made me into the officer I am today.
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Mine have been Sgt Rafael Peralta 1/3rd marines, and sfc micah wellintukonis. There's also a ltcnel, that I only remember his call sign, and it was suicide six. Imagine the stories. He really made us push the envelope come November 8,2004
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