Posted on Nov 3, 2014
Why did you decide to reenlist in the Army Indefinite Reenlistment Program?
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On Saturday, the 1st of November, 2014, I reenlisted into the Army Indefinite Reenlistment Program at the UTEP sport stadium in El Paso, TX along with other service members who were reenlisting for other options.
Under this program I basically reenlisted for the needs of the Army, and I get to keep my pay check which is fine with me.
Why did I decide to do this and carry out the next 6 years of my life until I retire unless I get promoted?
I actually love being in the Army; I love being around Soldiers, other service members, and other respectful civilians who share a common mission goal, and I like to mentor not only to Soldiers, but to other leaders as well. The retirement package is nice too, but its not all about a retirement package or stability for I truly care about people, individuals, Soldiers, leaders, other service members and the community where ever the Army puts me and my family, and I enjoy helping others.
I know that not all leaders can't or don't want to reenlist indefinitely, and I don't hold that against them. This was a personal choice, and between now and when I retire, I hope to pass my lessons learned, my knowledge, my experiences, and mentor to as many Soldiers and leaders as I can as I have been doing for a while now.
Under this program I basically reenlisted for the needs of the Army, and I get to keep my pay check which is fine with me.
Why did I decide to do this and carry out the next 6 years of my life until I retire unless I get promoted?
I actually love being in the Army; I love being around Soldiers, other service members, and other respectful civilians who share a common mission goal, and I like to mentor not only to Soldiers, but to other leaders as well. The retirement package is nice too, but its not all about a retirement package or stability for I truly care about people, individuals, Soldiers, leaders, other service members and the community where ever the Army puts me and my family, and I enjoy helping others.
I know that not all leaders can't or don't want to reenlist indefinitely, and I don't hold that against them. This was a personal choice, and between now and when I retire, I hope to pass my lessons learned, my knowledge, my experiences, and mentor to as many Soldiers and leaders as I can as I have been doing for a while now.
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I knew almost immediately that I was a career Soldier. I just love what I do, and I am fantastic at what I do.
When I was told I was going to have to reenlist in order to meet the time requirements for my assignment to Germany, it was all to easy to make it happen.
When I was told I was going to have to reenlist in order to meet the time requirements for my assignment to Germany, it was all to easy to make it happen.
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I reenlisted for indefinate on my birthday... I was over 10yos and had no other choice to meet a TIS obligation and get the last bonus before time ran out. I came in the Army with the plan to retire, so it was nothing but my last reenlistment. Also, I recieved my first MSM and it was the first time my mother was able to be there for any of my military cerimonies, so it was very special for her.
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As long as you can continue to experience the values and principles that the Army is supposed to live by, continue to enjoy your service. I loved what I believed I was doing and the principled actions of the commands I had served in allowed me to continue with pride, doing that which I did and convinced me that indefinite was what I wanted out of life and out of service.
Why I didn't stay in was I finally found myself in a command that failed. I wish you continued success and the strength of quality leadership in the balance of your service.
Why I didn't stay in was I finally found myself in a command that failed. I wish you continued success and the strength of quality leadership in the balance of your service.
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