Posted on May 12, 2016
Your Last Ever Military Duty Assignement, Did You Enjoy It Or Not?
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Looking back, I enjoyed my last duty at Fort Hood Texas from 2012-2014 in the UNITED STATES ARMY. The Great Place challenge me with a lot of field time and a deployment to Afghanistan. I am so glad, I served with the 1st Cavalry Division(1st team) and fellow Troopers wearing/earning the Silver/Golden Spurs with humility and pride.
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My last assignment was in the IRR. I'd left the Army Reserve TPU because I could no longer support my Commander and I wasn't going to let the unit see strife in the leadership so I left. In the IRR I found a job online with the World Basic Information Library, one of the best kept secrets of the Reserve there is. In this program you are assigned a country. You then go online and gather information, download it, and transfer this information to the Library through your leadership. It is a fantastic way to keep getting good years in the Reserve. I maintained a DA-1594 of all my activities and collected 4 retirement points a month. I was assigned Lebanon and I really learned a lot. It's amazing all the intel one can get online. I received my final NCOER from this unit and they gave me an AAM for my work.
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Free Online Library: The World Basic Information Library Program. by "Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin"; Military and naval science Intelligence officers Management Military intelligence Technology application Professional associations Services Research institutes Information management Trade and professional associations
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SGM Mikel Dawson roger that, I appreciate the experience. Seems like you really had a blast. I appreciate your dialoged as usual. Well said and eloquently expressed.
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SGM Mikel Dawson
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL - Thanks, it is really a great way to keep good years in the IRR. On top of that, I learned a lot.
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I didn't like my last assignment. The command was toxic, and I was in a total personality/job-type mismatch (I'm a talker and I was forced to be segregated in a tiny office, away from everyone...). I was also in a Geo-bachelor situation. It was a long, LONG two years.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
MCPO (Join to see) roger that, I can relate being a long two years. I was displaced for 18 months before I retired from my family. There was some dark days in my last two years as well.
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AIT committee group Fort Polk La 1967-1968 forced me to become an instructor with my fear of public speaking being formost found that with the help of my fellow instructors was probably one of the most fulfilling time of my life,note if my wife ever reads this it was our marriage of course!
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My last assignment was tailor made for me. It would have allowed me to use my education and experience to do a job. However, a 2LT got involved and decided to change things. The change was I filled out my retirement papers effective immediately at the next drill.
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The cruiser USS Arkansas (CGN-41) was a Virginia-class nuclear-propelled guided-missile cruiser of the U.S. Navy. She was in commission (in active service) from October 1980 through July 1998. Her primary missions were in defending aircraft carrier task forces in air defense (AAW) and antisubmarine warfare (ASW) by using her guided missiles, radar systems, and sonar systems. Since Arkansas had the high speed and unlimited range provided by her...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
The Mighty, Ark, Razorback. I wouldn't say it was my favorite but one Hell of a Crew and I am proud of my Association with all of them. I have 4 rows of Ribbons. 3 of those rows were earned on the Ark on one TAD Trip and as Ships Company 4 years later. Fiery Vigil/Desert Storm/Southern Watch/Desert Strike. President Bill Clinton's Flagship he used to come out and visit occasionally. As the Presidents Flagship had the Lead Position in the Parade of Ships in front of Waikiki in Honor of 50th Anniversary of VJ Day. I wouldn't have missed it for anything. My LOA for my Career is Signed by President Bill Clinton. A lot of stuff on the Ark had his Signature.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
You check the Crew Rosters of the Ark and you will see some significant folks a who's who of Navy Makers and Shakers.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel thank you for sharing and know I appreciate your service to the Nation. The cruiser USS Arkansas (CGN-41) was a Virginia-class nuclear-propelled guided-missile cruiser of the U.S. Navy-HIGH SPEED!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL - Tore up the Sea at 33 Knots. Cadillac of Nuclear Cruisers, Comfortable. Yes it was the Last of the Virginia Class, Last Nuclear Cruiser Ever Made.
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I learned to make the best out of each of my military assignments SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL. My favorite assignments were when I was leading infantry soldiers and the second best assignments were supervising more senior soldiers. I had a love hate relationship with my final staff assignment on active duty while mobilized because I was doing important work well above my pay grade and I was getting insulted regularly by a political appointee SES who I was co-chair with on an inter-service multiyear project. After demobilizing I enjoyed training and assisting others who were senior NCOs and officers and quietly supporting the organization I was assigned to support.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
LTC Stephen F. thanks for sharing, I know you lead from the front in all aspects. You are a genuine leader for sure, thanks for sharing and know I appreciate the in-depth perspective of your last assignment.
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I had an awesome twilight tour. I retired as the 1st Sgt for the Receiving Barracks, MCRD SD. I had great Drill Instructors to work with and best of all, My career began and ended at the exact same place, literally. I lived in Pacific Beach, what could be better. We had a great time.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
1stSgt (Join to see) roger that, thanks for sharing, there is nothing like the Pacific Ocean, nothing. Great share and read!
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16th MP BDE Ops SGM. BDE CDR was toxic and re-leaved for hitting on peoples wives. Not the best assignment by far.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SGM Steve Wettstein roger that, thanks for telling it like it is. Well said and profoundly stated!
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Hated it. Hardship in Korea. Assigned to Cmp. Howze, as our unit was notorious for destroying other units during off time.(Another words we got drunk & eff'd up anybody not in our unit) So we got assigned our own base w/ only 9th Regt. Units. Then having to pull 2 tours on the "Z" as Desert Storm kicked in & no replacements were assigned. And every request to goto Desert Storm was denied.
Then, my platoon had the barracks by the chow hall, cool, but for formation we had to climb 495 steps 4 times a day....
Only 1 bar on post....
Had to take R&R to even get to Casey/Hovey, as we was on 1 hour recall 24/7/365....
So, yeah, it totally sucked ass!
Then, my platoon had the barracks by the chow hall, cool, but for formation we had to climb 495 steps 4 times a day....
Only 1 bar on post....
Had to take R&R to even get to Casey/Hovey, as we was on 1 hour recall 24/7/365....
So, yeah, it totally sucked ass!
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SPC Kenneth Koerperich thanks for sharing, wow what a experience. I understand. That would give me chills also!
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