.1st Force Commander's Guidance

[x SF med]

He was a Col when I entered active duty....

He finally made LTC not long after I graduated the Q Course. I started at TCU while he was doing his Master's... before I enlisted.... so yes, I are old.

 

[DA SWO]

He finally made LTC not long after I graduated the Q Course. I started at TCU while he was doing his Master's... before I enlisted.... so yes, I are old.

more importantly, older than I. Ye who gives me shit about my age.

 

[8654Maine]

You two senile curmudgeons done yapping your edentulous gums?

 

[pardus]

@DA SWO @x SF med out for a night of theater entertainment.

 

[DA SWO]

@DA SWO @x SF med out for a night of theater entertainment.

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For the record, I have a full head of hair.

 

[x SF med]

more importantly, older than I. Ye who gives me shit about my age.

I look younger than you, that's what counts. Because, as Fernando said..... "It's better to look good, than to feel good, my darlings."

 

[pardus]

I look younger than you, that's what counts. Because, as Fernando said..... "It's better to look good, than to feel good, my darlings."

Fernando?

"We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die
And I'm not ashamed to say
The roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry"

 

[8654Maine]

ABBA quote?

This thread rocks!

 

[x SF med]

ABBA quote?

This thread rocks!

Mine was SNL.... pardus went to ABBA.... for you and 0699.

 

[pardus]

Mine was SNL.... pardus went to ABBA.... for you and 0699.

That does not negate your assholeness.

 

[Centermass]

Fernando?

"We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die
And I'm not ashamed to say
The roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry"

Fernando as in Billy Crystal you wanker.......

 

[Board and Seize]

Brother... "you can't miss fast enough" was used by then MAJ Bob Howard back when I went through the SFQC...
(waiting for the age comments from some of the bastiges around here)

Thanks for setting me straight. I'm guessing that Rob may have been at bat when Col Howard was there.

I continue to be shocked when I first encounter some gem of common sense and critical thinking: these always seem so revolutionary at first, and counter to everything you've been taught so far... And then you learn that it's been kicking around (in some communities at least) for decades. From the former SMU guys I've had the opportunity to train with, this is always one of my main take-aways. The crushing power of their immediately practical (and obvious as soon as you hear it) common sense.

Can you imagine what it must be like to be under one of these leaders? Innovative, grounded officers with a deep and abiding love and concern for their men. Edson, Carlson, Cooper, Beckwith, Howard, and now Owen (this is not meant to be an exhaustive list). Men with a vision, a small unit, and the bureaucratic elbow room to do what is needed. Somebody cut me some orders!