Why become an NCO? What was your first time being one like?

I wanted to guid soldiers. I wasn't happy with my leadership or the way they were caring about the troops, so I became an NCO Soni could guide them and be there for them. I also had my standards and I would push them too, just lollygagging did not work for me.

Being an NCO is your first chance to actually give back to the army that made you the person that you are. Holding that position give you the right, the mission, the almost sacred task of training and producing the very same soldiers who you will one day have to trust with taking up the mantle of leadership in the military. At the same time, you too are being groomed by your superiors to take up their torch. It is an honor to serve as an NCO.

For me it's all about being able to help those that are getting their feet wet in the military. Able to take them under your wing and mold and foster a cohesive and morale section who will want to work because you can make it fun.

My whole career I've lived by "work hard, play hard" and it shows. Gives Soldiers a light to see that's it's not all about working.