1. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Captain Ryan Shephard for the Army Congressional Fellowship Program. He displays great potential in serving as part of the Army Congressional Fellowship Program from past leadership experiences. Captain Shephard has influenced his peers and subordinates by presenting qualities of a leader, and a motivator. He demonstrates a consistent level of professionalism, resiliency, and exceptional knowledge of his rank and current position. 2. Captain Ryan Shepard has demonstrated outstanding promotional potential by holding multiple positions as an Assistant Battalion S3, fulfilled his Key Development Assignment as Alpha Company Commander, and currently serving as the Battalion S3. The Army Congressional
On October 22, Texas authorities found a small child’s body. Texas authorities believe that it could be three-year old Sherin Mathews who went missing on October 7. She was last seen in her backyard by her adoptive father Wesley Mathews. The body was found in a culvert by Sergeant Kevin Perlich. The body is still being examined, but was said to be most likely Sherin Mathews. Sherin Mathews’s father had said that he let his daughter out at 3 a.m. Wesley made his daughter stand 100 feet away from the house near an alleyway. This was his way of punishing her “because she wouldn’t drink her milk.” He came back for his three-year old at 3:15 a.m. but she was gone. Mathews didn’t call the police until five hours after he had found her missing. Later
I can think of no finer officer or citizen than Major Kelcey Shaw for selection to the White House Fellowship Program. Kelcey has a proven record of providing leadership and ethics in everything he does from the classroom, office, and especially tactical environments. He is a combat veteran of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. He has two masters degrees, is a licensed Professional Engineer, and a certified Project Management Professional. He is an absolutely outstanding officer whose unique talents, personal drive, and dedication will ensure his success and allow him to make significant, positive contributions to the White House Fellowship Program and the Nation for years to come.
Captain Steven Tamborelli contributed significantly to United States Army Aviation throughout his aviation career, he deployed to Afghanistan for OEF 13-14, and has excelled in every position he has held. He is a consummate mentor for officers, warrant officers and enlisted Soldiers. He is a consistent and competent source of advice for superiors. His outstanding performance reflects greatly upon the Warrant Officer Corps and United States Army Aviation.
As an officer in the United States Army, it has been imperative for me to understand every facet of leadership and why it remains important to be an effective leader. During this course, I have learned some valuable lessons about myself as a leader and how I can improve on my leadership ability in the future. The journal entries along with the understanding of available leadership theories have been an integral part of my learning during this course. For all of the journals and assessments that I completed, I feel it has given me a good understanding of my current leadership status and my future potential as a leader. All of the specific assessments looked at several areas in regards to leadership; these assessments covered several
Today as a product of that, the commanding general of the XVIII(18th) Airborne Corp is LTG Townsend. LTG Townsend was a 1980 Graduate of Griffin High School and is currently working hard and doing great things for the United States.
Please consider my request to be recommended to attend the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA) in-residence course. This course provides a unique opportunity to develop strategic-level leadership and mentoring skills while increasing exposure to organizational culture of the Active and Reserve components. I believe that in my current position it is vital that I receive the opportunity to improve my techniques to enhance my leadership abilities and skills in order to mentor our future leaders and develop valuable management tools to aid me in future mission challenges.
2. I met Major Tann over a decade ago. During that decade as well, his pervious service is demonstrated by, superior performance and work-ethic. Based on his superior performance as an enlisted intelligence Soldier, a commissioned officer on the Army staff and in the Military Intelligence branch, he was selected to participate in the Army Congressional Fellowship Program. His desire to excel, resulted in his selection to further serve as a Legislative Liaison in the House of Representatives
While seeking additional responsibility, Senior Chief Petty Officer Seymour assumed command of the CGC MALLET. His duties as the Officer in Charge require him to contemplate all aspects of the mission and ensure the unit is within compliance of all Coast Guard Regulations while simultaneously managing our commitment to a sound level of work life balance for each member. Demonstrating by example, his commitment to the CGC MALLET crew, he serves as Survey Officer, Voting Assistance Petty Officer, a member of the Budget Review Board, and the units Education Service Officer.
Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Baker distinguished himself throughout a 25-year career through exceptionally meritorious service in a succession of positions of great responsibility to the Army and to the nation. Previous leadership positions of significant achievement include Human Resources Operations Branch (HROB) NCOIC, 82d Sustainment Brigade, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Series Chief and Headquarters/Alpha (HQ/A) Company First Sergeant, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. MSG Baker's career culminated as the First Sergeant of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 369th Adjutant General Battalion, U.S Army Soldier Support Institute (USASSI), Fort Jackson, South
I was well positioned to execute the duties as Maintenance Control Safe for Flight Chief through two arduous detachments and work up cycles. I surpassed all expectations up and down my chain of command and was awarded appropriately for my leadership actions. I thrive on the opportunities to lead while providing mentorship and guidance to Sailors and Marines alike. My record of accomplishments as a professional, leader, manager and mentor exemplifies the traits required and will ensure my success if selected.
The military supervisor that I have chosen for my supervisory interview has shown some extraordinary traits to being in the position that he’s held. Master Sergeant William Cope has displayed team building skills, military core values that are held to a high standard in the United States Air Force, and respects his troops and younger supervisors that represent loyalty, productivity, and commitment. Master Sergeant Cope has been one of the best supervisors I’ve had in any job that I’ve taken on. Master Sergeant William Cope is an effective and efficient team leader when it came to the job in Okinawa, Japan. He continuously believed in leading and maintaining the mission at hand from a day to day basis.
SFC Huddlestun is one of the most influential leaders that I have encountered throughout my career. His dedication to service as a leader and intelligence professional have created a legacy that will exist long after his service ends. This is apparent from an organizational perspective through his impact on the Army as a whole as well as the NCO Corps. It is also present in the impact that it has had on my own professional growth as a leader in the intelligence field. Through his influence, I have also developed a legacy that I hope to leave as I progress through the military.
Many people this day and age will argue what it takes to be a good leader. Some like to look towards politics at the Presidents because they have good backgrounds, plus they lead people, but it is always wise and good to look at the leadership of people in the military. Lots and lots of people have come through the United States militaries, some of those men and women left a bigger mark than others. Military leaders and the leadership shown in the military is always respected too. Although Michael P. Murphy was an outstanding leader before he joined the military, one instance of his leadership while in the Navy will forever leave the Murphy name marked in history.
As the Company Gunnery Sergeant for VMF 214, my main responsibility is, to ensure that the strategies developed to improved command climate aboard VMF 214 are planned and executed properly to ensure maximum success. Communication among the SNCOs