What was the most valuable advice you've ever received in the Military? And from whom?

2014-11-23T09:49:46-05:00

The most valuable advice I've received was from Command Sergeant Major Jeffrey R. Huggins when he was the 4th Brigade, 2nd ID CSM. He recommended that we pursue higher education and continue a tradition of lifelong learning. I was 28 years old with a high school diploma; today I am 32 and proud to say that I am a recent undergraduate and pursuing a Masters.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 11:52 AM

2014-11-23T11:52:04-05:00

An old chief said to me: "Medley, you ain't gotta like the orders - you just gotta F&*(ing do it!"

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 12:59 PM

2014-11-23T12:59:13-05:00

Congratulations, SGT Private RallyPoint Member! That is some great advice, to be a lifelong learner.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 2:05 PM

2014-11-23T14:05:12-05:00

SGT Oliver,

I was told by a CSM do everything as if your Grandmother would be proud of.

V/r

1SG Haro

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 23 at 2014 4:36 PM

2014-11-23T16:36:33-05:00

My first Squad Leader (SGT Joel Chambers) told me to save/invest for the future, that was in 1987. You treat your money right while you are young and it will treat you right when you want to retire.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 8:38 PM

2014-11-24T20:38:21-05:00

The best advise I have ever been told was" Do the best you possible can at the task at hand and don't forget a butt chowing doesn't affect your paycheck learn from it and move on".

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2014 1:47 AM

2014-12-16T01:47:48-05:00

1. Timing is everything
2. Better lucky than good
3. There is no justice