What military leader do you most admire?

CW2 Jonathan Kantor — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 18:05:25 -0400

Pretty simple question I think. You can name anyone throughout history. Mine is Gaius Julius Caesar. Yours?

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Apr 9 at 2014 6:11 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 18:11:15 -0400

Would be a toss up for me between William T. Sherman and Robert E. Lee.... (bit of a Civil War buff). Both were passionate about their duty and their cause, and both were excellent tacticians.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2014 6:21 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 18:21:01 -0400

General Patton for me

Response by MAJ Jim Woods made Apr 9 at 2014 10:20 PM

MAJ Jim Woods — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 22:20:07 -0400

Francis Marion - the "Swamp Fox".

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Oct 16 at 2014 5:14 PM

SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:14:46 -0400

CW2 Jonathan Kantor , General of the Army Omar Bradley, the Soldiers General.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Oct 16 at 2014 5:36 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:36:13 -0400

Cincinatus.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 5:41 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:41:37 -0400

CW2 Jonathan Kantor GEN Dwight David Eisenhower. Manly for how he handled Operation Overlord. He was in charge, end of story. Any failure of the Operation was on him and him alone. I use him as an example in leadership classes.

Response by CPO Tim Dickey made Oct 16 at 2014 8:10 PM

CPO Tim Dickey — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:10:52 -0400

Since I met ADM Jeremy Borda a few times prior to his untimely death, I would have to say that I admire the former Chief of Naval Operations. Anyone who has the drive and determination to start a military career as a Seaman Recruit and end up as the CNO definitely tops my list.

Response by SPC James Mcneil made Oct 16 at 2014 10:30 PM

SPC James Mcneil — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:30:32 -0400

Mine would be General Richard Cody. Hands down.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 4:46 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 04:46:45 -0500

SFC (now MSG ret) Thorton, former Ranger Battalion/Regiment, former RI. Guy who walked the walk and talked the talk, and one of the few ROTC instructors that got me motivated to do this job.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2015 4:17 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:17:00 -0400

Capt Jean Luc Picard.

Just kidding.

Gen George Washington
Gen George C. Marshall
Gen Henry H. Arnold
Gen George S. Patton
Adm Chester W. Nimitz

Response by 1LT David Moeglein made Apr 1 at 2015 2:39 AM

1LT David Moeglein — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 02:39:48 -0400

Major General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, whose life is full of leadership examples. He was an ordained Congregationalist minister, who taught at Bowdoin College. The college wouldn't let him go fight in the Civil War, so he told them he was going on a sabbatical in Europe. He then headed straight for the Governor of Maine's office and received a commission as an LTC. He and the 20th Maine famously held Little Round Top in the Battle of Gettysburg. He gave honor to the CSA as they surrendered at Appomattox, rather than the humiliation they expected.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2015 3:28 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 03:28:01 -0400

I would have to ask would a family member or family members count ? Leadership and rank do not always have to be the person with the highest rank to be the best leader.
My Grandfather was a CPO in WWII. He was with the 100th Seabee's He was a contractor who built many projects before and after his military service . He shaped my life and supported me in my military career .
Others in my life that made a difference were : Admiral Elmo Zumwalt , Captain Glenn Little .

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2016 9:17 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 09:17:12 -0500

Gen George Washington, a praying soldiers general.