03-10-2010, 14:04
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BANNED USER
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Alabama
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An expression of gratitude
If this is not the appropriate place, I apologize.
Gentlemen, I have been a part of this forum for 3 years now, give or take. When I joined I was a junior enlisted Sailor and I now stand on the cusp of becoming a leader in your Army.
I say this not to brag, but I wish to express my sincere gratitude for the wealth of mentorship made available on this board simply because a group of tough men who have done a difficult job decided to start a board.
In terms of the big picture, I am unimportant, I join your Army knowing that it existed before me and that it will certainly exist after me. I try not to post as much as others because at this point in my career I am still a boy among men and I don't think my input is yet appropriate.
I didn't ask for most of the wisdom I received, but I want to thank all of you for providing it nevertheless.
Back to my lane.
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03-10-2010, 14:06
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Congratulations and best of luck.
Don't let us, or your teammates down.
TR
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03-10-2010, 14:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the squid
In terms of the big picture, I am unimportant, I join your Army knowing that it existed before me and that it will certainly exist after me.
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Wrong.
Every soldier, and every mission, is of the utmost importance.
Lead well. Take care of our troops. Protect our country.
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"One man with courage makes a majority." Andrew Jackson
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03-10-2010, 17:47
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Area Commander
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Congrats and best wishes to you. And...thank you.
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03-10-2010, 18:03
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Area Commander
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Thank You for Your Service! 
Holly
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03-10-2010, 19:51
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In terms of the big picture, I am unimportant, ........... at this point in my career I am still ...............
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Insignificant yes, unimportant no. "For want of a nail ---"? Everyone matters, it's just some matter more than others. Your job as a leader will be to use everyone to their maximum potential while making allowances in your plans for their weaknesses. Drop the excessive humility, it's unbecoming. You will gradually "find your balance" (Sun Tzu "know yourself ---"). Enjoy the adventure, best of luck. (Something else you'll have to make for yourself if you ever want to have any!  )
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A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. But the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling through all the alleys, heard in the very halls of government itself. For the traitor appears not a traitor; he speaks in accents familiar to his victims, and he wears their face and their arguments, he appeals to the baseness that lies deep in the hearts of all men. He rots the soul of a nation, he works secretly and unknown in the night to undermine the pillars of the city, he infects the body politic so that it can no longer resist. A murderer is less to fear.
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03-10-2010, 20:53
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Well done, now go and make your family and country proud.
Team Sergeant
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03-11-2010, 07:06
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craigepo said it.
Quote:
Quote:
Originally Posted by the squid
In terms of the big picture, I am unimportant, I join your Army knowing that it existed before me and that it will certainly exist after me.
Wrong.
Every soldier, and every mission, is of the utmost importance.
Lead well. Take care of our troops. Protect our country.
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"One man with courage makes a majority." Andrew Jackson
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From one former sailor to another: "Barvozulu, shipmate. Post." 
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v/r,
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03-11-2010, 08:07
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Area Commander
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Location: UK
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Congrats, and best of luck.
Drop by from time to time and let us know how you're doing.
RF 1
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