OT: What the camera saw right before it broke

I think we have to go to Texas and bribe him to tell us the story with alcoholic beverages. :)
 
Sarge,

Congratulations. You deserved it either for what the citation says or something else that has so far gone unrecognized.

Just think of how many times you or others deserved recognition and didn’t get it? Wear it proudly unless it was decidedly undeserved.

My big undeserved was an eight decade (maybe a few weeks but…) stay on a JFACC staff. Got put in as SARLO current Ops among others as USMC can coordinate fixed and rotary wing along with TRAP training. I spent a little time being an active SARLO in a nice command building eating pizza, Gatorade, and coffee while others did real stuff. A GO gave me an impact gong that I didn’t add my records as doing a minimum of staff coordination to standards doesn’t equate to actually doing something. Rant Mode off.

Basically you went forward and did your job. Now you’re being recognized. It is deserved. Wear it proudly.

S/F, Mike
 
Congratulations Sarge:)

As has been said above, I'm sure it was very much deserved:)
 
You guys are far too kind. 99 times out of a hundred when a guy/gal gets any kind of medal for anything, it's because he/she was lucky enough to be working with good people making things happen. I'm blessed in working with a great bunch of folks, and as a Senior Non-Com, most of my "accomplishments" have been achieved/executed by the sergeants and airmen under me. I may have recieved the recognition, but they deserve the credit.

Sarge
 
Ok, Sarge, I'm confused. I thought you were at Ft. Hood but those look like AF stripes so clue me in please. Hopefully I didn't used to work for you:eek: You might know highly classified secrets!!:rolleyes: :D
 
Sarge,

You do deserve the credit. You motivated them, allowed them to carry on and do their jobs.

One of the greatest truths and biggest lies is when a good leader says “I didn’t do it I am just receiving the recognition for what my subordinates have accomplished.”

You and others that have served in leadership positions know the truth of the above.

Now go enjoy some good libations, burned animal flesh, relax with a good stogie, and take a breather. Then make an appointment to see the orthopod J.

S/F, Mike
 
Congrats FALCON. I understand your sentiments exactly, but they do spruce up a uniform AND a service jacket. Nothing made me prouder than when someone in my command got some well deserved recognition to put on his chest. The worst thing as I climbed the ladder were the "automatics" we got as officers. Once anyone got into flag status it was really embarrassing as far as I was concerned.
 
That is great Sarge! You deserve it after all your dedication and hard work! Congrats!!!!!:)
 
mamav, I am at Fort Hood, and those are Air Force stripes, it's a joint operability thing. We're in the Close Air Support business, and do it from the ground alongside our supported Army units. We feel kind of funny on the rare occasions that we do put on our "blue suits", 'cause the only time we see aircraft, other than the transports taking us some place, is when one is rolling in hot on a target.

It's culture shock for new guys coming to the squadron from a no-kidding Air Force base. It was never a problem for me, because some of my past assignments include being in the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force following the Iran Hostage Crisis, and being in the initial cadre of the first Ground Launched Cruise Missle (if ya can't lick 'em, GLICK'EM)unit on the continent of Europe. I've been dressing funny and going "hooah" (abnormal for an Air Force guy)for a long, long, time.;)

Sarge

p.s.: I'm wore out. Just got in from being NCOIC for a small arms range. Had some of my guys firing the "Special Rifle Course", which includes firing in chem gear, a course of rapid fire (burst mode), and firing at night with night vision equipment. Getting 'em ready to go back to Afghanistan. I ain't worried about 'em (liar:rolleyes: ), this will be every one of 'em's second time going. Just wish I was going with them, but there's too much work to be done here recovering our equipment coming back from Iraqi Freedom. I'm going to take FOG's advice tomorrow night, but since I've got to be back on the range at 0600, I think I'll just catch some zzzzz's for now:D
 
Thanks Steve, I feel the same way about the folks that populate this Cantina. Good guys every one, and folks any fellow would be proud to call friend. I've browsed through the other forums and nowhere else will you find the same feeling of fellowship and community as you do here. To be an accepted member of such a rare and special group is no small point of pride to me.

Sarge
 
Leadership, and (don't nail me on this one) management, are largely misunderstood and underappreciated talents. I'm not sure they can be taught, only learned. On the surface, it looks simple: just tell people to do things. Doesn't work at all, or not for long. The key is to keep the garbage out of people's way, so they can do their job. MANY never quite get that part of it.

Some guys/gals that you report to, you'd do anything for, even if you didn't quite understand why you're doing it, and even if it involves some amount of pain for you. Others, your hackles rise as soon as they look at you. Combination of your personality and theirs.

I'm very fortunate to be currently working for the best manager of my career. Often long hours. Without him, it would be heck (sp), and I would probably be changing jobs.

From your posts, Sarge, I'd guess that you are a lot like him.
 
You guys all sound like a great bunch to work for or with!! I enjoy your candor and humor and down right good advise and insight!

I currently work for a great "boss" ;) . I'm sure I should have a UIF in the multiple volume catagory with lots of LOR's and a few Article 15"s too. But he keeps me around and throws out all the files. Great guy. :D
 
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