Husband; dad to three girls; Louisiana born and proud to serve our nation in the US Army.
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It is impossible to put into words the incredible work done by the DPAA team. It was an absolute privilege to meet the professionals who never yield in their pursuit to fulfill our nation’s promise to not forget our warriors and their families.
HON Anthony Tata, Under Secretary of War for Personnel & Readiness, visited the Daniel K. Inouye DPAA Center of Excellence on May 11 for a firsthand look at DPAA’s mission to account for missing U.S. personnel from past conflicts. @USW_PR_HONTata
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On September 11th, twenty-four years ago, 184 Americans were taken from us in an act of terror.
Their memory lives on in our hearts. We will NEVER FORGET.
Never forget.
LIVE: @SecWar Pete Hegseth joins Pentagon staff as an American flag unfurls down the side of the Pentagon to honor the 184 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attack. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1OwGWeZoE…
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Happiness is not about reaching your goals. It's about aligning your goals with your values.
Progress without purpose is empty. Achievement without impact is fleeting.
Success is most rewarding when it serves the people and principles that matter to you.
And you have to be the example and recognize although you feel like you’re making progress you’re actually decreasing in effectiveness.
Well stated message below.
Hey managers: people can love a job without letting it take over their lives.
Detaching from work doesn’t reflect the absence of passion. It reveals the presence of other priorities.
Being plugged in 24/7 is a recipe for burnout. Setting boundaries is vital to well-being.
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Leadership is not about pulling people to follow your path. It's about shining enough light for them to find their own route.
Bosses aim to wield power. They issue commands to maintain control.
Leaders strive to empower. They delegate authority to unleash potential.
Such a smooth delivery and deliberate effort to show our flag officers are human to the public. Well done, sir! And hilarious use of “Weekend at Bernie’s”.
"Does DoD know Prigozhin is alive or are we in a Weekend at Bernie's scenario?"
- @JeffSchogol @TaskandPurpose
Brig. Gen. Ryder: "I'm sorry Jeff, I don't get the reference. I'm kidding. Gen Xer at podium. I have many responsibilities -- but press sec. for Prigozhin is not one."
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Nesting goals is important… having your own is imperative. Solid perspective!
The saddest form of success is realizing that the goals you achieved weren't yours at all.
In the short run, pursuing other people's dreams earns approval. In the long run, it's a recipe for regret.
A meaningful purpose doesn't maximize your status. It matches your values.
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What a powerful read from a Gold Star child… This is worth everyone’s time and reflection.
militarytimes.com/opinion/co…
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Memorial Day, now a federal holiday on the final Monday of May, used to be known as Decoration Day, and was observed on May 30. The tradition of gathering in cemeteries to decorate the graves of soldiers with flowers & flags began after the Civil War. go.loc.gov/phs950OvO6X
ALT Young people, likely students, stand around a large display of flowers in front of a chalkboard with flags hanging from the ceiling overheard. Black and white photo. Written on the chalkboard: "Decoration Day, May 30 1899." Image: Daisies gathered for Decoration Day, May 30, 1899. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.
Let’s go, ma’am! So incredibly honored to serve under your leadership. COL Bowling did an exceptional job during his tenure, and his insights were invaluable during both transitions.
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I’m always gaining solid perspective from Mr. Grant - time for some reflection and deliberate practice to make this a habit!
Compassion is kinder and healthier than empathy.
Evidence: when we feel others’ pain, we often get overwhelmed and withdraw. When we feel concern for their pain, we reach out and help.
The point of compassion isn't to share their feelings. It's to care about their feelings.
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There are innumerable mental health benefits of spending time in nature, but that doesn’t mean coming into the forest and screaming “fix my life” at the trees.
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Today is #ArmedForcesDay – America’s day to celebrate its military. I want to take this opportunity to recognize all military services and the men and women serving our nation every day. Thank you for all you do!
This is something I needed to read today and something I need to remind myself daily.
Your work does not define your worth.
A career is what you do—it doesn’t have to reflect who you are. Making a job part of your identity is an option, not an obligation.
Your impact in the world doesn’t depend on how you make a living. It derives from how you live your values.
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Another special moment for me immediately following the Championship game was hearing Seimone call me over to where the alumni were standing on the other side of the rope. It was so important to me to thank them all —they planted the seeds! We wouldn’t be there without them. 💜💛
This is a solid watch. With such a large portion of the discretionary budget, we HAVE to be better and showing how those dollars are modernizing for deterrence and potential conflict.
Exchange between @jonstewart and @DepSecDef Kathleen Hicks on the defense budget: "I can't figure out how $850 billion to a department means that the rank and file still have to be on food stamps. To me, that's fucking corruption."
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