View Full Version : Infantryman named new sergeant major of the Army
BMT (RIP)
11-03-2014, 16:03
http://www.stripes.com/infantryman-named-new-sergeant-major-of-the-army-1.311974
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BMT
The Reaper
11-03-2014, 16:34
Has to be an improvement, and at least he has a Ranger Tab.
TR
Hope he has some 'old fashioned' in him altho joining in '89 makes that relative doesn't it.
Mustang Man
11-03-2014, 18:33
I hope he lives up to what I'd expect a senior enlisted infantryman to be like and not just another bureaucrat politician type at the top of the chain. We can't afford another yes man more concerned with his career, politics, and garrison chicken s@!t. All in all, he doesn't come off as that from what I've gathered in the link but only time will tell.
I joined in 1993, out in 1997, re-enlisted in 2010, and definitely felt ‘old school’ in my approach and discipline.
Good, keep that attitude.
I had a WW2 vet as a barracks NCO roommate. In that day they use to talk about the 'brown boot' Army and if you never wore brown boots you were a newbie lol.
It is all relative and no disrespect meant either....always been that way.
Has a pretty diverse Mech Infantry background. Hope he brings some sanity back after the last couple of worthless CSM's
Good, keep that attitude.
I had a WW2 vet as a barracks NCO roommate. In that day they use to talk about the 'brown boot' Army and if you never wore brown boots you were a newbie lol.
It is all relative and no disrespect meant either....always been that way.
This is much like shining boots to us now. The only people that have any stake in doing it are those in airborne units, and that even is becoming a thing where there are few that have actually exited an aircraft. There are quite a few that wear the boots, shine them and aren't in a jumping slot.
Same as pressing uniforms, blanket parties and other things. :D
Can't fault the new SMA, hasn't started yet. It's not a job for anyone that hates criticism, but the current one seemingly did not have the proper connection to the current generation of troops. This man may resonate more since he's got the credentials and time down range during the most current conflicts.....and not just one trip.
Hope the changes he has in mind if any are positive, proactive and protective and that he lasts if he speaks out.
A Ranger qualified combat vet HAS to be better than a LEG REMF! If not, I'll eat my jump boots!
UWOA (RIP)
11-04-2014, 01:44
From E-1 to E-9 in fifteen years is real fast ... not that he didn't earn his stripes, but that is quick ....
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Scimitar
11-04-2014, 02:31
Am I the only one that thinks "Dan Daley's" name make him sounds like a comic-book hero?
Link to Alliterated Comic Book Character Names (https://www.plarko.com/culture/comics/alliterative-names-comic-books-can-name/)
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Remington Raidr
11-04-2014, 05:08
Am I the only one that thinks "Dan Daley" sounds like a comic-book hero?
Link to Alliterated Comic Book Character Names (https://www.plarko.com/culture/comics/alliterative-names-comic-books-can-name/)
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Daniel Daly
Sgt. Maj. Daniel Joseph Daly
Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph "Dan" Daly (November 11 1873 – April 27 1937) was a United States Marine and one of only 19 men (and two Marines) to receive the Medal of Honor twice for two separate acts of heroism. (The other such Marine was Major General Smedley Butler). According to Dr. Raymond J. Tassin author of Double Winners of The Medal of Honor ppg. 156 "For his actions of 5-7 and 10 June Daly was recommended for a third Medal of Honor. But higher military authority didn't think anyone should have three, so he received the second highest decoration, The Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross, and, from the French, the Medaille Mailitaire. General Pershing also offered him a battlefield commission, but he rejected it."
and this famous quote: Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?
Battle cry at the Battle of Belleau Wood, World War I, June 1918
and finally, sounds like a SGTMAJ to me: I can't see how a single man could spend his time to better advantage than in the Marines.
SGM Dailey an infantryman with multiple combat deployments so I would expect him to get it. That said, his high and tight is concerning. :eek:
From E-1 to E-9 in fifteen years is real fast ... not that he didn't earn his stripes, but that is quick ....
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I was thinking the same thing, what, if there is such a thing is the norm for making E-9? He may be everything that you wish him to be but in today's PC climate unable to truly be himself.
00ZG who made CSM in 15 years and CSM of TRADOC - GEN Dempsey also came out of TRADOC. I'd wager CSM Dailey speaks fluent partylinese with a pronounced case of GO induced yessirism stuttering.
MOO.
Richard
Daniel Daly
Sgt. Maj. Daniel Joseph Daly
Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph "Dan" Daly (November 11 1873 – April 27 1937) was a United States Marine and one of only 19 men (and two Marines) to receive the Medal of Honor twice for two separate acts of heroism. (The other such Marine was Major General Smedley Butler). According to Dr. Raymond J. Tassin author of Double Winners of The Medal of Honor ppg. 156 "For his actions of 5-7 and 10 June Daly was recommended for a third Medal of Honor. But higher military authority didn't think anyone should have three, so he received the second highest decoration, The Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross, and, from the French, the Medaille Mailitaire. General Pershing also offered him a battlefield commission, but he rejected it."
and this famous quote: Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?
Battle cry at the Battle of Belleau Wood, World War I, June 1918
and finally, sounds like a SGTMAJ to me: I can't see how a single man could spend his time to better advantage than in the Marines.
You beat me to the punch on this.
00ZG who made CSM in 15 years and CSM of TRADOC - GEN Dempsey also came out of TRADOC. I'd wager CSM Dailey speaks fluent partylinese with a pronounced case of GO induced yessirism stuttering.
MOO.
Richard
You're most likely correct about that. TRADOC is the policy setting factory outlet store that "issues" the party line. I did like the article stating that issues concerning haircuts and tattoos could cause the CSM to be the target of "ire" from the troops. Since I need one and have some, we'd probably be at odds right away.
craigepo
11-04-2014, 08:30
What would happen if old team guys were "realistically" eligible to be the sergeant major of the army?
TrapperFrank
11-04-2014, 08:39
Can't be any worse than that ass clown Chandler. What worries me is that Chandler doesn't step down until 30 Jan. That means he still has time to fuck things up even more.
The Reaper
11-04-2014, 11:24
Can't be any worse than that ass clown Chandler. What worries me is that Chandler doesn't step down until 30 Jan. That means he still has time to fuck things up even more.
A lame duck SMA.
AMF.
TR