Posted on Jan 5, 2019
The Number One Thing That I Learned from My Military Service
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The Number One Thing That I Learned from My Military Service
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Sir, I read the article!
Your line "Contributing to the success of the team and to the success of others was my greatest learning from the military. Contributions that made the unit, myself, and others better is something that I strive to do every day."
This is no different in the US Navy - TEAM! Here a link to an 11 pg summary by Gary Tomlinson of Capt Mike Abroshoff's 2002 book entitled - Its Your Ship, which I became aware of and read in 2004, is one of a dozen books I keep at the ready as references in my data and research role here at Warrior Centric Health. (http://www.gary-tomlinson.com/media/Book_Report_-_Its_Your_Ship.pdf)
Every skill builds on each other skills, so even the smallest experiences can have ripples of success in future roles. Yet, skills are never enough without bi-directional leadership. The kind of leadership that Capt Abrashoff demonstrated in his time on the USS Benfold. For me, leaders I valued, way back whose names are not known: Capt, MSC, USN (Ret) Tony Sebbio; LCDR, MSC, USN (Ret) Joe Young; LT, NC, USN (don't know her status) Pat White; HMCM, USN (Ret) Richard Fridley (CMC); HMCM, USN (Ret) Bart Fraker; HMCM (SW/AW/FMF), USN (Ret) Barry Mullen; Colonel, USMC, Robert Rackham; BMC (SEAL) USN (Ret - deceased) Henry Walsh. Each of them left an indelible positive mark!
I learned two very important things:
(1) You don't have to know everything, but you have to know how to research and find answers and then be able homogenized and sensitize that information to derive and arrive at sustainable and meaningful solution to complex problems!
(2) There in fact an "I" in team. The eyes of every member of the team that look out for its welfare!, up and down the chain of command!
Your line "Contributing to the success of the team and to the success of others was my greatest learning from the military. Contributions that made the unit, myself, and others better is something that I strive to do every day."
This is no different in the US Navy - TEAM! Here a link to an 11 pg summary by Gary Tomlinson of Capt Mike Abroshoff's 2002 book entitled - Its Your Ship, which I became aware of and read in 2004, is one of a dozen books I keep at the ready as references in my data and research role here at Warrior Centric Health. (http://www.gary-tomlinson.com/media/Book_Report_-_Its_Your_Ship.pdf)
Every skill builds on each other skills, so even the smallest experiences can have ripples of success in future roles. Yet, skills are never enough without bi-directional leadership. The kind of leadership that Capt Abrashoff demonstrated in his time on the USS Benfold. For me, leaders I valued, way back whose names are not known: Capt, MSC, USN (Ret) Tony Sebbio; LCDR, MSC, USN (Ret) Joe Young; LT, NC, USN (don't know her status) Pat White; HMCM, USN (Ret) Richard Fridley (CMC); HMCM, USN (Ret) Bart Fraker; HMCM (SW/AW/FMF), USN (Ret) Barry Mullen; Colonel, USMC, Robert Rackham; BMC (SEAL) USN (Ret - deceased) Henry Walsh. Each of them left an indelible positive mark!
I learned two very important things:
(1) You don't have to know everything, but you have to know how to research and find answers and then be able homogenized and sensitize that information to derive and arrive at sustainable and meaningful solution to complex problems!
(2) There in fact an "I" in team. The eyes of every member of the team that look out for its welfare!, up and down the chain of command!
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I'm still AD, but what I've noticed is that my collateral duties and assignments in the Navy have made my resumé incredibly diverse. I'm looking to PCS soon, so I've been looking at job postings with my wife, and finding that I'm qualified for a lot more than I would've previously thought. The amount of leadership development and well-rounded skills they've forced me to maintain will make me pretty marketable in the coming years.
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CPO Nate S.
LCDR (Join to see) Sir, that is very true!
However, the civilian community wants certifications. As a naval aviator you are well skilled {FYI, I am an old carrier sailor- HMC (AW) - to boot.} The including of certifications is important trust me!
I have found fascinating the Navy Cool program. I don't know how much you are or are not aware of it, but it is something long overdue and great for Officer and Enlisted alike. I retired in 1996 and wish to hell this had been available to me and those like me. That said here is a link: https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/officer/odc131x.htm
Of course depending on your degree and other interests their are so many more credentials that could be, especially in IT that are in critical demand! What is cool about Navy Cool is that it allows you to search and consider.
As an old Navy Chief, thought I' share some perspective. After all my role as a senior enlisted is - guidance to officer and enlisted alike. Or, at least, that was a Chief's role the last time I checked. Hope you don't mind!
LTC Chad Storlie; COL Mikel J. Burroughs; Maj Marty Hogan; SCPO Morris Ramsey
However, the civilian community wants certifications. As a naval aviator you are well skilled {FYI, I am an old carrier sailor- HMC (AW) - to boot.} The including of certifications is important trust me!
I have found fascinating the Navy Cool program. I don't know how much you are or are not aware of it, but it is something long overdue and great for Officer and Enlisted alike. I retired in 1996 and wish to hell this had been available to me and those like me. That said here is a link: https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/officer/odc131x.htm
Of course depending on your degree and other interests their are so many more credentials that could be, especially in IT that are in critical demand! What is cool about Navy Cool is that it allows you to search and consider.
As an old Navy Chief, thought I' share some perspective. After all my role as a senior enlisted is - guidance to officer and enlisted alike. Or, at least, that was a Chief's role the last time I checked. Hope you don't mind!
LTC Chad Storlie; COL Mikel J. Burroughs; Maj Marty Hogan; SCPO Morris Ramsey
Navy COOL Summary - 131X - Navy Aviator - Pilot URL
Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) - 131X - Navy Aviator - Pilot URL
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LCDR (Join to see)
CPO Nate S. that's some excellent info that I was not at all aware of. As always, if you need guidance, ask Chief!
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CPO Nate S.
LCDR (Join to see) - Sir, figured that. Thanks for confirmation. Glad they are still teaching this - wisdom.
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CPO Nate S.
LCDR (Join to see) - BTW, You are most welcome! Also, since you are still on AD, please gt with you LCPO and LPO and do an in-service with you sailors. Really get them thinking. Hec, get a roster of you people by rate and so some research yourself 1st and present a series of mini classes to them. If they are no aware and you know about Navy Cool, and when you come o them they learn something, think about your impact on them if you do the awareness right!!! Chief's call that - LEADERSHIP!
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Being exposed to many cultures and being able to be exposed to the worst makes and bad day at work seem easy. No matter if you are having a bad day, there is always someone in a worst position than you are. Also, empathy not sympathy.
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