What's the most impressive thing in your War Room?

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 18:15:48 -0400

i cherish two books I have signed, one by President Clinton, the other by GEN Colin Powell. What are you most proud of?

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Jun 16 at 2014 6:20 PM

SFC A.M. Drake — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 18:20:38 -0400

An autograph by my Civil War...3Gen grandfather in 1863. Buffalo Soldier

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Jun 16 at 2014 7:06 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 19:06:36 -0400

my bride.....she supported me through multiple deployments all the while being supportive raising four children without complaint. The trophies and plaques are nice to look at but I think her sacrifice is the most impressive thing I've seen.

Response by MAJ Ron Peery made Jun 16 at 2014 7:55 PM

MAJ Ron Peery — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 19:55:33 -0400

I have gathered a lot of useless stuff over the years, but the most impressive to me is my Dad's "Red Book" containing his files from the Navy and FBI. He was a Special Agent for 20 years, and went on after retirement to become a car salesman, bank vice president, special investigator for the State of Oklahoma, Private Investigator, and rancher. He also made some great macrame' lawn chairs.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Jun 16 at 2014 9:11 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 21:11:29 -0400

Hmmm, that is tough.
I have General Frank's dog tag coin, given to me at CentComm right after the war kicked off in '01, and a picture of the two of us as it was issued. Had the privilege of standing outside with him while he was working crazy hours because he just wanted to have a smoke with some of "the guys" who didn't want anything from him. He would go out every night inside of the secure area for a few minutes to unwind. Averaged about 20 hours a day, every day. Much respect.

I have an autographed copy of Blackhawk Down, signed by (BGen Gary Harrell) then LtCol Harrell. He authorized the insertion of Delta Heroes Shughart and Gordon to what they knew was probably their death. Which speaks to what we as American Warriors will do for each other. RIP gentlemen, you have earned it.

I have and will always keep the Buzz Lightyear action figure that my daughter gave me to take overseas. He traveled on my pack and made all the stops. I put First Sergeant chevrons on him and he stands tall on a shelf in my office like a Defender of Freedom.

Many more, too many to mention. Most important though is the feeling that I keep in head from when we returned. The love of my family, and the pride of my folks, who have seen this career through.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2014 9:46 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 21:46:10 -0400

I have a framed photo of my grandfather who was a medic in Burma. I have Admiral Mike Mullen's coin from my deployment to Afghanistan and the old red cross brassard from my enlisted days.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Jun 16 at 2014 10:42 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 22:42:21 -0400

Maj Peery, I am doubting the "uselessness" of it. Those are the things that trigger the memories of the good times that were the Service. To non-service members, it would make no sense, but after a career of being ready, willing and able to travel, those things have value.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2014 12:25 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:25:59 -0400

The best thing in my war room, sadly I cannot talk about. But trust me it is pretty damn cool. If you are ever in the area stop by for a beer and will show you. The second best thing though is an Ode my troops wrote for me when I left the Corps funniest damn thing ever, and of course it was all lies ;)

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2014 12:41 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:41:58 -0400

May not seem like much but its my NCO Charge that I have hanging on the wall. When I got inducted and received the Charge, then and there I knew that the rank I was wearing held alot of weight and responsibility due in part to the fact that I am responsible for training and leading someone's son or daughter and making them proficient in their craft.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2014 1:27 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:27:50 -0400

I have medical books from the 1800's, and an ever growing collection of swords, daggers, and knives.