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Leaders who made me into a soldier
These men are the leaders who shaped me;
1. Cpl Cooper - The 1st NCO I met on active duty, took my basic training platoon through the first few days before reporting to our training company. Led by example, uniform squared away, and very orginized.
2. Sgt Hurey - My first section Sgt, he knew everything about our radio systems and imparted that knowledge on me. Taught me the value of taking care of my equipment. Also very into army history, he showed me the connection from Washingtons troops at Valley Forge to me and why I should live up to and carry on all traditions that had been passed down.
3. LTC Richard Flowers (now a retired General) - Bn Cmd of the 307th Engineer BN of the 82nd ABN Div. Led from the front, took care of his troops, he could converse with Pvt Scooby about the individual fighting postion he was digging or an ambassador about the road project in his country and make both of the think"this man knows what the hell he is talking about. The best Bn Cmd I have ever served under.
4. MSGs Ron Ruhle and Scott Douglass - the best SF team Sgts I ever served with. Both men led from the front, subject matter experts, great teachers, and damn fine soldiers.
5. SGM Ed Certain - Combat proven leader. He would not ask us to do what he would not, which sucked because he would do just about anything. Stood up for his soldiers and did not put up with petty request from higher ups.
The traits that these men had were moral courage, a love for the spirit of the US army, physical and mental toughness, tactical and technical expertese and they were just good people.
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