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Today, I witnessed a significant moment as my son took part in the pre graduation "Turning Green" Ceremony at Ft. Moore marking the end of basic training and the first step in a significant journey. Aidan's dedication to applying for the U.S. Army "Street to Seat" warrant officer aviation program has led to a remarkable achievement. After a nearly year and a half long process his selection, along with 18 peers to become U.S. Army Aviators, is truly awesome. Reflecting on this experience, I am reminded of the qualities that propelled him forward: - Focus - Determination - Drive These attributes are essential for progress towards our aspirations. Remember: 1. Focus on your goal and devise a plan 2. Determine your capabilities 3. Drive yourself forward during challenges Consistent application of these principles paves the way to realizing your ambitions. Aidan's journey is a testament to this. Perhaps these principles can guide you towards your goals too!

The thing I keep trying to tell people as I transition out the military, is that just because you have the experience, does it mean that you know every single thing. Being humble is part of being a leader. I work in a squadron that has airmen first class that were lawyers prior to join the military. I squadron who have airmen who have in bio engineering. And a military sometimes we tend to look at rank as their level of experience. And maybe back in the day that was the case, but nowadays we cannot judge somebody based off their rank or position. The majority of people that come in nowadays have more computer experience than we do. Unfortunately, some of us were not even around when the computer was not even available to everybody.( somebody had a Commodore 64.😬) If you’re the smartest person in the room then you’re in the room with either a bunch people who will agree with anything just to not cause an argument or lose favor, or you’ve employed the wrong people. If you can go to a staff meeting, if you can go to any meeting and not learn a single thing, not gain any information, or not have somebody in the room that has input that you don’t know or learn from, you don’t have the right team with you. #leadership #experience #humility

As a three-time CoS (2 yrs 2nd Infantry Division - Korea, 2 yrs Eighth Army (Official) and as XO/assistant to US Army TRADOC CoS) this book struck me as an accurate assessment of the role. Though the scope of my experiences could not match the incredible magnitude of WH CoS, the processes, roles and functions were quite familiar. The CoS, in civilian or military context, helps frame decisions, preserves the leader’s time for things that matter, act as honest broker, integrate and lead a staff. The measure of a staff’s functionality, effectiveness and efficiency usually turns to how well the Chief is doing his or her job. My TOP quote: “The people who don’t succeed as White House Chief of Staff are people who like the ‘Chief’ part of the job and not the ‘staff’ part. You’ve got to remember you’re staff even though you’re powerful.” (Jim Baker, CoS to Ronald Reagan) U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) | The Army University | U.S. Army Combined Arms Center | Army University Press

Celebrating the U.S. Army's Birthday 🎉 Today, we honor a significant milestone, the U.S. Army's Birthday. Each June 14th, we celebrate the establishment of the U.S. Army in 1775, recognizing over two centuries of service and sacrifice. The U.S. Army has not only defended our freedoms but also laid the groundwork for many innovations, including in the field of project management. Our brave soldiers and veterans excel in the art of getting the right work done efficiently and effectively. Their experience and discipline become invaluable when combined with proper training and opportunities in civilian roles. To delve deeper into how the U.S. military has shaped modern project management, check out my latest article: The U.S. Military's Influence on Modern Project Management. Discover how military precision and strategic thinking continue to impact project success in various industries today. Help me salute the incredible members of the U.S. Army!

SSV's newest partner is the U.S. Army Reserve's Private Public Partnership (P3) making SSV an official national career resource for any soldier (and their families) currently or previously serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. According to James King, SSV's Chief Programs Officer, "This partnership will expand SSV's reach into the all-important reserve component of the U.S. Army throughout the country. This partnership is additional validation of SSV's Veteran Career & Transition expertise." SSV is thrilled to grow our reach and serve more deserving service members! Richard Landolt William (Bill) Koch

On our latest installment of, "Voices from the Field," Ben Waterloo writes about life in the military. https://lnkd.in/ezCv2sM5

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BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): If you still represent yourself as a military member after retirement, act like it! CCM(Ret): What does that mean? While I normally will post about leadership, agriculture, education, military/veterans and other items of professional interest, today I’m pointing out a problem I’ve noticed, and I hope that together as #Veterans we can address it politely and properly.  Those who have chosen to use their last held military rank with (Ret) after it and even continue to use their military photo as their profile – I have no issue here and respect your service, as I hope you respect mine (as a retired Command Chief Master Sergeant and former public-school educator). However, if you do choose to use your military photo and/or rank in your profile, use discretion: You’re still representing your branch of service to the public. This should come with a measured approach to all reposts and comments you personally contribute to our online community. Someone with their RANK(ret) in their profile referring to the current President as a nickname derived from a NASCAR chant (I just saw this over the weekend) is not only improper, but it also degrades the public's trust and is disrespecting the uniform you choose to continue to present yourself in. Regardless of the rank you earned; you, my former colleagues, should take care when posting about the current, or former Commander in Chief or even candidates for public office. If you still represent yourself as a part of the United States Military: Act like it or change your profile! Honor and Integrity don't evaporate when you retire. I continue to work each day to live up to my core values, even though I am now USAF, retired. Please join me in keeping the public trust. #retwithhonor United States Air Force US Army United States Marine Corps US Navy United States Space Force Air National Guard Army National Guard U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) American Legion

Between human resources, diverse #talent, and mission focussness, there’s a binding element. Delivering #results, growing your company leadership, and fulfilling the need for a motivated culture can stem from the same element. Implementiation of a great military talent and engagement strategy, will serve as a winning process for all of these important things. I’m extremely happy that when I built #military programs, a #Veterans Committee, and developed a winning team to stay connected with our service men and women internally and externally, we saw what it can do. ✅ Offer #Opportunity ✅ Driving success with military mindsets ✅ Bridging a transition gap ✅ Contributing to a solution, not a problem ✅ Diversifying our talent ✅ Optimizing ways to build cohesion ✅ Making employees an important stakeholder ✅ Being powered by people These are some of the many outcomes we saw, to include being a known unrivaled culture in the military space with home improvement. Together, we built a pathway for veterans, but together, we will pave a freeway for our heroes and their families. The work is being done! Military Transition Roundtable Transitioning Military DoD Military-Civilian Transition Office VetJobs Homeland - San Diego Veterans Magazine US Veterans Magazine US Army United States Marine Corps US Navy United States Air Force Leaf Home LeafFilter Gutter Protection