Posted on May 6, 2017
'Enlisted Military' Ranks As One Of The Worst Jobs In The World — Again
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My enlisted days weren't always a cakewalk, but I never thought it was one of the worst jobs in the world. Of course I was a POG and my experience might not have been the same as my fellow Soldiers. Thoughts?
'Enlisted Military' Ranks As One Of The Worst Jobs In The World — Again
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CPT (Join to see) well if your talking about PAY, that mighty be a topic, but being enlisted was my career and I wouldn't take a day away from my 25 years and 3 days being enlisted. One of the best experiences I have ever known.
Treat me with respect, Sergeant.
For no heart in all the world is more loyal than the heart of an
American soldier.
Do not beat my spirit with your words, Sergeant.
For though I will do what you demand, your guidance, patience,
And understanding will more quickly teach me to
“Be, Know, and Do.”
Speak with me often, Sergeant. For the praise and counseling you
give is expected.
I am an American Soldier, expecting to be trained. Discipline must be
a part of my life.
Train me for the elements, Sergeant.
For I must learn to fight and win in the cold, the wet, and the desert.
Those who would be enemies will use these elements.
I must be prepared.
I ask no greater glory, Sergeant, than to defend our country and our way of life,
against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. Allow me that privilege, Sergeant…..train me.
Provide me the necessities of food and drink, Sergeant.
Train me to be self sufficient, that I may lead the way, and stand ready, willing and able
to protect you, with my life if necessary, should your life be in danger.
Train me, Sergeant, that one day I too can be called Sergeant,
Trainer of soldiers,
Backbone of the Army. Train me to accept those responsibilities that are yours.
Train me to train my soldiers to be the greatest defenders of freedom in the world.
Sergeant, train me to be a Sergeant.
I shall leave this Army knowing, with my last step and my last breath, that my fate was always safest in your hands
Sergeant, train me
That I too can earn the title “Sergeant".
Frank M. McMahon
Sergeant Major
Treat me with respect, Sergeant.
For no heart in all the world is more loyal than the heart of an
American soldier.
Do not beat my spirit with your words, Sergeant.
For though I will do what you demand, your guidance, patience,
And understanding will more quickly teach me to
“Be, Know, and Do.”
Speak with me often, Sergeant. For the praise and counseling you
give is expected.
I am an American Soldier, expecting to be trained. Discipline must be
a part of my life.
Train me for the elements, Sergeant.
For I must learn to fight and win in the cold, the wet, and the desert.
Those who would be enemies will use these elements.
I must be prepared.
I ask no greater glory, Sergeant, than to defend our country and our way of life,
against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. Allow me that privilege, Sergeant…..train me.
Provide me the necessities of food and drink, Sergeant.
Train me to be self sufficient, that I may lead the way, and stand ready, willing and able
to protect you, with my life if necessary, should your life be in danger.
Train me, Sergeant, that one day I too can be called Sergeant,
Trainer of soldiers,
Backbone of the Army. Train me to accept those responsibilities that are yours.
Train me to train my soldiers to be the greatest defenders of freedom in the world.
Sergeant, train me to be a Sergeant.
I shall leave this Army knowing, with my last step and my last breath, that my fate was always safest in your hands
Sergeant, train me
That I too can earn the title “Sergeant".
Frank M. McMahon
Sergeant Major
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SFC William Farrell
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL - Nice Joe. I dont think Ive seen that before and you said it very well too! Thanks for sticking up for us "enlisted!"
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LTC John Mohor
SFC Joe S. Davis that was an awesome one to share! I'm gonna have to put a copy of that in my everyday Smart book!
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
MSgt John McGowan - Thank you MSgt for your years of dedication and service to our country. Salute.
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My last year in...it really felt like this. I had a MSG who just wanted to throw out red tape...and it wasn't across the board it was specifically for me. I had "come out" and the MSG lost all professionalism.ome would think that the army values provide a sound azimuth check. I had no flags and or issues I was a model mid career soldier looking for advancement but this fellow soldier made life hell and made it his purpose to ensure I did not get in front of a promotion board. It's unfortunate but after leaving service I worked on me. I got married I've finished two degrees and inworking on a third. I continued to work with Soldiers from all components and all over the United States as a civilian contractor. I persevered. Life is good..not all NCO's live up to the Soldiers request mentioned above. Some are bad seeds that make their way up the ranks.!
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
From time to time there are people that advanced in rank that never should have and harassed other Military members lower in rank than they were. Often it was a career ending move for them but before they were caught up with ruined things for other people and often influenced others to leave the service that otherwise may not have. These people always seemed to have issues of their own and took it out on others often with no valid reason except in reality to cover up their own shortcomings. It almost always caught up with them but in the meantime they harmed many other people. one MSgt I can think of was a henpecked husband and took it out on other people as He had no control in His own home and took it out on others He could boss around and screw with at work. there aren't a lot of these type but they do exist not only in the military but many jobs and You wonder how they ever advanced.
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SFC William Farrell
I'm sorry you had to put up with that SGT Steve Hines-Saich B.S. M.S. Cybersecurity. SMSgt Lawrence McCarter said it better than I could.
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SGT Steve Hines-Saich B.S. M.S. Cybersecurity
PO1 John Crafton SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SFC William Farrell I am working through it. The whole incident just left a bad taste in my mouth. I sometimes contemplate doing reserves and retiring...I would only have to do 8 years or so to retire....but then I come back to that time and I say nope that's not something I want to be a part of.
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I enjoyed my career CPT (Join to see) but I do think if i was smart enough when I was 17 and signed up, I would have done things a lot differently. Still would have served but differently.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
I guess a lot of us in hindsight wish We hadn't passed up some good opportunities but at a young age sometimes We think We knew more than We actually did. Some things I would have done differently Myself but like You say I would have served. I have regretted not taking an opportunity to be commissioned and stayed enlisted and did ok anyway in advancement at that level but still have no real regrets with the experience I would not have otherwise had and the many great people I got to work with.
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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
SFC William Farrell, I also enjoyed my enlisted career but most definitely would have done things a little smarter than I did. I would have taken a few of those assignments I thought were no good yet turned out to be great missed opportunities.
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SFC William Farrell
MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P - Steven, I have a lot of would have, could have, should have opportunities but they are now in the past. I'm just happy I made it to retirement! LOL
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