The Battalion Commander presented the company with a team award signed by the general, who would give each enlisted members five extra points on their advancement examination; but the best reward I received was a picture signed by each member of my company with a note from each one telling me about the impact I made on their lives. In return, at my going away party instead of allowing them to buy me dinner, I prepared a southern style home-cooked meal for everyone. Like all military officers, I was trained and groomed to be a leader from the time I raised my right hand and took the oath of office. The most important contribution to my success was the emphasis I placed on putting junior member’s needs before mine. I have a code that I live by and it has been very effective as a leader, “Take care of your people, and they will take care of
The Battalion Commander presented the company with a team award signed by the general, who would give each enlisted members five extra points on their advancement examination; but the best reward I received was a picture signed by each member of my company with a note from each one telling me about the impact I made on their lives. In return, at my going away party instead of allowing them to buy me dinner, I prepared a southern style home-cooked meal for everyone. Like all military officers, I was trained and groomed to be a leader from the time I raised my right hand and took the oath of office. The most important contribution to my success was the emphasis I placed on putting junior member’s needs before mine. I have a code that I live by and it has been very effective as a leader, “Take care of your people, and they will take care of