You were an elite commander and no scars or even separation can take that away from you. You led with your heart and empowered your people. Leading by example is something most Commanders don’t understand…they are focused on the candy and the next recognition. Be proud when you look in the mirror, just like I’m proud to have served for you and to see you in uniform once again taking care of our Airmen and leading.
You were the first commander to seriously ask my opinion and the first that I truly felt empowered by. Under your command, I had a turning point in my career where I officially grew up.
Those were the best worst days ever. Life is at a standstill for now but still have my sights on attache before I call it quits!
Sorry long post alert--- Well you did a lot of good.. So many people you mentored along and those are all people who came away with some of your ideas and ethics and leadership style and will take actions accordingly. As well you did huge good inside the deployments both showing our troops how to execute the war and also helping plant thousands of seeds in the Afghan people you hold in such high esteem. Not to even mention all of the Afghans you helped get out. I think all of that is a legacy worth your time and effort. Now don't get me wrong, you certainly could have stayed in and continued to rise through the ranks...but the path you chose was one of honor and the moral high ground. That is tough to do and reflects well on your own just cause and leadership. In my humble experience after helping literally hundreds maybe a thousand veterans transition, no matter what happens while you're in, it takes between 3-5 years to look back and see mostly the good. But when the country needed you, you were there... and that is priceless. In the arc of your life that is what you will remember and look back on and see.
You were an elite commander and no scars or even separation can take that away from you. You led with your heart and empowered your people. Leading by example is something most Commanders don’t understand…they are focused on the candy and the next recognition. Be proud when you look in the mirror, just like I’m proud to have served for you and to see you in uniform once again taking care of our Airmen and leading.
You were the first commander to seriously ask my opinion and the first that I truly felt empowered by. Under your command, I had a turning point in my career where I officially grew up.
Those were the best worst days ever. Life is at a standstill for now but still have my sights on attache before I call it quits!
Sorry long post alert--- Well you did a lot of good.. So many people you mentored along and those are all people who came away with some of your ideas and ethics and leadership style and will take actions accordingly. As well you did huge good inside the deployments both showing our troops how to execute the war and also helping plant thousands of seeds in the Afghan people you hold in such high esteem. Not to even mention all of the Afghans you helped get out. I think all of that is a legacy worth your time and effort. Now don't get me wrong, you certainly could have stayed in and continued to rise through the ranks...but the path you chose was one of honor and the moral high ground. That is tough to do and reflects well on your own just cause and leadership. In my humble experience after helping literally hundreds maybe a thousand veterans transition, no matter what happens while you're in, it takes between 3-5 years to look back and see mostly the good. But when the country needed you, you were there... and that is priceless. In the arc of your life that is what you will remember and look back on and see.
Officer and NCO in the same bed. Sounds interesting.