Posted on Aug 27, 2015
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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What great things have you accomplished on RallyPoint and have you made some key connections? TELL YOUR STORY!

IT’S NOT BRAGGING, IT’S A TESTIMONIAL TO THE SITE - What can we all do better?

Some of you won't have anything good to say and they may be a reflection of the way you approached it or you ran into a "bad apple" along the way. I'm interested in positive stories!

Here’s my story:

I have made some very strong friends on RallyPoint and you know whom you are.

I was able to get some great photos of members when they first entered the service - outstanding pictures!

I have helped several veterans behind the scenes personally get back on track with their lives and that makes me feel really good inside.

I have worked with a great team of individuals to help a veteran try to get out of debt, but mostly just provided support for their great efforts.

I've meet a great Veteran Advocate on RP and I'm helping to get her word out to veterans in need and I'm trying to help her build her organization, so it’s self sufficient.

I've had people send me message asking for my advice or help - thank you for letting me serve after retirement.

I've been able to provide some of my personal leadership traits and ways of doing business with others in a positive fashion.

I've posted an article on how to Transition into a new leadership position with slides and agenda to be used by all.

I've connected with many civilian recruiters and RallyPoint Members that can help veterans get jobs and I've referred them. I will continue to do that.

I've connected with over 14,915 members and I personally have thanked them for their support and service to this country. I will continue to help in anyway I can when I receive a message. If I can't solve the issue I will find someone on RallyPoint who can help

I'm working with a great group of RP Members on some very critical papers on how we can fix the VA. They are very intelligent and smart people. We will be successful in my mind.

I've met some great Colonels out there much smarter than me and I continue to learn.

I've learned a lot about other military services and made friends in every branch on RallyPoint.

I've had the chances to share concepts on Leadership and get into great discussions about it. Hopefully I've touched some individuals!

I've tried to be very diplomatic, professional, and respectful in all my responses no matter what is said or how it said. For the most part everyone that I've communicated with from Private, Civilian, to General Officer has reciprocated in the same fashion. I thank you all for your professionalism.

I've worked hard to help veterans that have business that are providing services to veterans through my post on getting them additional funding or ideas on to improve their businesses.

I've connected with a great veteran who is building a wall of photos for those that have fallen in Vietnam. An awesome cause!

I've try to help civilian family members with their Family Support Group by soliciting information from all the great experts on RP.

I have connected with many veterans, active duty personnel and retirees outside of RP on LinkedIn and Facebook!

I develop two "A Teams" of great RP members that really go the extra distance to respond and post great feedback!

I have developed some strong relationships with some of the Administrators through mutual respect and discussions

I try to provide Motivational Quotes every day of the week for all my connections and members to provide an uplift for the day.

I recognize all the great influencers on RP when they hit milestones.

I work hard to prevent further suicides through awareness with my role as the Chairman of the Board for Victory for Veterans Foundation.

ENOUGH SAID! RallyPoint can be a great place to meet new friends, help each other, help people in need, and build strong connections outside of RP
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LTC Stephen F.
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I have been able to encourage people who were discouraged.
I have been able to share my faith in Christ to RallyPoint members near and far.
I have connected with everybody who has sent me a request. One of the things I most appreciate about RallyPoint is that it is rank independent. I can have open and frank discussions with E-1's through Flag Officers.
I have made many connections with people who have turned out to be good friends even though we have not seen each other in person yet.
LTC Stephen C., MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca, CH (MAJ) William Beaver, CPT L S CW5 (Join to see), SGM Steve Wettstein, CMSgt Mark Schubert, GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad TSgt Hunter Logan SSgt (Join to see), PO1 John Miller, PO3 Steven Sherrill, SGT Randal Groover, SGT Robert Hawks, SGT Forrest Stewart, SrA Christopher Wright, SPC (Join to see)
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PO3 Steven Sherrill
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LTC Stephen F. Thank you for pointing this post out to me. You are definitely one of the folk whose posts I enjoy reading.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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LTC Stephen F. You have definitely tounched my soul! I consider you a great friend that I've not met in person, but through this virtual network and by picture.
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SGT Forrest Stewart
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Thanks for being my friend LTC Stephen Ford! You are a God send!
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SSG Robert "Rob" Wentworth
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Great work Steve.... What an great Ambassador for us All!
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I have made some great connections here and I help out where/when I can. I think great accomplishments in relation to myself on Rallypoint are yet to come. Time will tell.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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CPT (Join to see) Your accomplishments and posts/discussions are excellent and have been a great contributor to RP as well all of us that have contact with you. You are being very humble CPT Cannonie, but thats what makes you special. Keep up the great communications and participation!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Thank you Sir.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
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"To us and those like us, there's damn few of us left!"

Connecting and reaching out to brothers and sisters who know what's its all about has been a blessing. A lot of times you feel like the only one in the room because you don't have anyone who can relate to your experiences or your humor or the "meaning of life" because they've never worn a pair of combat boots. That all changed here on RP. Now the room is full of us!! I got to attend and speak at the RP for Business meeting in Boston this year and that was a real treat!! I had the pleasure of meeting Yinon Weiss, Elizabeth Malkin, Brandon Charters, Laurie Deitemeyer from the staff along with several other members of the RP community to discuss transitioning and employment issues.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca That is awesome. I hope I have the pleasure of meeting the RallyPoint Team down the road. Unfortunately, California is a big trek across the country. Thanks for you input and constant feedback Bob! I really appreciate it!
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