Posted on Nov 8, 2013
What's the best advice you've ever gotten from someone in the military?
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The best advice I ever received was to "take a knee". I had just been through a divorce, was struggling through CGSC, couldn't get enough shared custody time with my kids, was overwhelmed at work and was trying to find time for my monthly drill (BA). The guy I worked for, a LTC at the time and I was a Major, suggested that I RST and work on my CGSC instead of attending drill for the next three months. I was blown away by his compassion and caring during a time when I was juggling way too many balls in the air. This breathing room, as a result of taking a knee, allowed me to complete CGSC, get my life back on track and demonstrate resilience through taking positive actions. I owe that LTC big time for some of the best advice I've ever received!
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After retiring in 08, that puts me in the civilian world going on several years. Don't believe there would be enough here to explain just exactly how blessed I was to live in and with a brotherhood compared to out here. My favorite was "Get yourself squared away". To me that meant not only my self, but also family, finances, etc.. Miss it, miss it, miss it!
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Best advice I ever recieved was to do something that has nothing to do with airplanes .So when you lose your job in the airlines cause you will .You will have a backup.Ironically thats exactly what happened.
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don't trust officers they will get you killed ........ advice from my father ww2 , Korea ( POW for 33 months ) , and Vietnam vet
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SP5 Paul Riley
thats a no brainer. During OIF as Sgt. I kept a major out of trouble. He went home with a Bronze star and I left with a field grade article 15.
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Always try to do your best in everything you can but at the same time, take care of your health first because without it, you are broke, go to sick call if you are hurt.
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My first squad leader told me that 25 cents can save a marriage. Always call before you head home after field time. And one of my 1SG's taught me to "inspect what you expect". Has served me well throughout my career an afterwards.
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My best advise was by way of example from a chaplain I served with: Doing the right thing will sometimes cost you, going with the flow will cost you a lot more.
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Best advice I ever received was "give credit were credit is due". My first SGTMAJ told me that if you are going to be in charge of troops then you will have to discipline them. So never forget to give them credit if they deserve it. People who know they will be recognized for doing a good job tend to do a good job.
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Maintain control, analyze the situation and take proper action. Anything else is a waste of valuable time and in certain situations will probably get you killed.
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"Get Down...!" Yep, that was the best advice - saved my life a time or two :-)
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