Do you wish you were serving next to or for someone in RallyPoint?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 23:51:12 -0400

I feel like that longer I am on this site that I need to get MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca out of retirement and work with or for him in the future. Do you feel that way about someone, whether they be retired, veteran, or still serving? If so who and why?

Response by CW2 Jonathan Kantor made Sep 2 at 2014 4:49 AM

CW2 Jonathan Kantor — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 04:49:06 -0400

That's a good question :) There are some on here I wouldn't mind having a cup of coffee with... and some I would like to avoid completely. I can't think of anyone in particular though... I wouldn't ind working with someone I have worked with before who is on here... and there are a lot of folks who fit that description.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 7:19 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 07:19:03 -0400

I'll work with you, LTC Private RallyPoint Member, why not? On the other hand, probably not a good idea, sir. You're an officer, and you probably wouldn't understand, sir. Oh, wait, wrong post, oops. :-D

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Sep 2 at 2014 7:27 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 07:27:39 -0400

I have met several on here that I think I'd enjoy being stationed with; and there are also some that I'm glad I'll never have to serve with as well. The military is just a microcosm of society and RP is a microcosm of the military.
It would be fun to form a RP BN (or maybe even a Bde) I think there was a discussion earlier about picking the leadership, but I'm pretty impressed with a lot of the younger enlisted folks on here as well! A lot of sharp folks out there!

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 10:35 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 10:35:59 -0400

LTC Private RallyPoint Member Odd how that subject matter comes up. I read a lot of good commentary from people from all walks of life here. Some of them have well thought out and effectively written comments - those are the ones I envy. Not for their point but for their skills. But there are those who show huge amounts of passion and while I might not agree with their point of view I certainly hear their issues.

Here's my take on "serving" alongside. I learned early in life that you don't have to like or understand the person you work with. I have found that I DO learn from every person I work with, even if it's a life lesson on: 'how not to make a good first impression'.

My final answer: For the most part, with very few exceptions, I would serve with any of you - warts and all. However, I might have to issue several senior members some 'butt hurt' chits before I swear back in.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 2 at 2014 5:48 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:48:31 -0400

Can I be the guidon bearer LTC Private RallyPoint Member?

Response by SGT Richard H. made Sep 2 at 2014 5:51 PM

SGT Richard H. — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:51:28 -0400

I see a great number of people here that I'd be proud to serve with. No, SFC Mark Merino you may not be the guidon bearer, but as my Platoon Sergeant, you are welcome to appoint one.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 5:59 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:59:32 -0400

LTC Private RallyPoint Member MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca Col Private RallyPoint Member SSG V. Michelle Woods Major errrr LTC Burns. Help him spend his new money! lol

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 7:13 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:13:06 -0400

Nope.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 7:37 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:37:06 -0400

Yes, Sir. There are several on here that I would commit to AGR for. Sometimes, I see that big 'ol "R" on their profile and say "Darn!"

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 8:22 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 20:22:17 -0400

There are several I would stand with. I'd even go as far as saying that about some of the non-Marines also!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 9:32 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:32:28 -0400

While we can't too easily pick who we serve with (even with tons of rank, it doesn't always work out), I have promised myself to do better about reaching out to make in person connections where ever I can. I am traveling more for work these days and would love to meet you guys in person.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Sep 4 at 2014 1:03 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 13:03:36 -0400

That's about the nicest compliment any one could give, thanks Brian
I'll come work for you any day of the week!

I'd be proud to stand and work by anyone here on this site.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Sep 4 at 2014 3:14 PM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:14:51 -0400

I gotta tell you sir, I have met some outstanding Americans on this site. Members of all ranks, all services, veterans, retirees, and civilian supporters. I've learned things from everyone that I have interacted with and have contacted many outside of RallyPoint for additional support/guidance/assistance. The deck would definitely be stacked if there is ever a Joint Task Force - RallyPoint (JTF-RP).

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2014 3:23 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:23:48 -0400

I can think of a few I could have got in trouble with, Cpl Private RallyPoint Member SPC Charles Brown SFC Mark Merino PO1 Private RallyPoint Member. And would have love serving with my son SSG Steven Borders

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2014 4:00 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:00:59 -0400

When I was the NCOIC of OP's my Co Gunny called my group the unmentionable's. When something needed done he would call for the unmentionable's to get it done. Let me see, who would be on my unmentionable squad....

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Sep 8 at 2014 9:18 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:18:52 -0400

Brian, will you be my Battle Buddy? :-)

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Jan 12 at 2015 1:33 PM

SGT Michael Glenn — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:33:25 -0500

I believe it would have been an honor and a pleasure to have served with SFC Boots Attaway, SFC Mark Merino , Smsgt Gerald A Thomas ,SSgt L OL, SGT Richard Hanner and a few others, they have their act together and I most certainly would have learned a magnitude from their guidance.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 1:34 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:34:36 -0400

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Aug 18 at 2015 2:18 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 14:18:43 -0400

LTC Private RallyPoint Member I feel that I'm serving with all OF YOU now everyday with posts, discussions, working with veterans that need help, mentoring and coaching individuals that I receive email messages from, working with VA Advocacy Supporters on the site trying to help veterans and hopefully making a difference in peoples perspective on Leadership, transition, employment, finding jobs, and solving problems.

The laundry list of individuals that I would have loved to work with is long, so if I left your name off I'm sorry there are so many of you that I think are special and very talented:

AND THE LIST GOES ON!

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Aug 18 at 2015 2:58 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 14:58:18 -0400

There are actually a few on RP that I would love to serve with. There are certainly some fine upstanding, genuinely humble and proud human beings on here...and I would be proud to serve with any one of them.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 3:01 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:01:08 -0400

I only wish I was serving next to YOU, CPT Brian Maurelli.

Response by SPC David S. made Aug 18 at 2015 4:42 PM

SPC David S. — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:42:59 -0400

Being that I like the field not sure all would like to work with me - however in garrison I'd loved to work along with or for and learn from most here on RP. Good group of professionals that seem to enjoy serving.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Aug 18 at 2015 9:27 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:27:16 -0400

LTC Private RallyPoint Member ROGER THAT RALLYPOINT IS ALIVE AND WELL. I enjoy the all, and it feels like I am contributing in a positive way with all the POSTIVE VETERANS IN RALLYPOINT NATION." You never stop Serving"

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 10:18 PM

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 22:18:12 -0400

We Need to get SFC Mark Merino out of retirement and back in the army.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Aug 18 at 2015 11:36 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 23:36:01 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs , COL Jean (John) F. B. , COL Ted Mc , COL Gregory Fontenot

Response by COL Ted Mc made Aug 18 at 2015 11:41 PM

COL Ted Mc — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 23:41:07 -0400

LTC Private RallyPoint Member - Captain; I really appreciate the range of viewpoints here.

One of the things that I ESPECIALLY appreciate is the fact that when someone yells "FACT CHECK" the person the call is directed at almost always takes the time to review "the other version of the facts" before responding.

There are very few people on RP who are seeking to "convert" others - but nudging someone else a little closer to your viewpoint is not the same thing as "converting" them (and, a surprising amount of the time, also involves nudging yourself a little closer to their viewpoint).

"Thesis, antithesis, synthesis." isn't "Marxism" it's the way the world actually works.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Aug 19 at 2015 10:22 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:22:07 -0400

Yes, but if I tried to name them all, I'd forget some and that would be unfortunate...

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Aug 21 at 2015 9:21 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:21:32 -0400

There are a lot of people here on RallyPoint that I wish I had the chance to serve along side of. But just like COL Mikel J. Burroughs said, by interacting here, sharing our thoughts, ideas and knowledge, we are serving together. I'm thankful for the chance to interact with so many great professionals.

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Aug 21 at 2015 10:05 AM

SSgt Terry P. — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 10:05:02 -0400

Most opinionated group of people i have ever seen,besides being professional,respectful,well-informed and mission oriented.I would serve with any of them.