Florida173
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nice and peaceful at work today and was able to get so much accomplished without all the meetings. Glad I'm not dependent on middle-management to do things
For the record, I've never PM'ed you, ever. So I have no idea why you've made it seem like I have argued with you in private in the past when I never once have made contact with you?Please enjoy a 3 day time out from this thread. Do not PM me.
Happy posting, Please follow site rules going forward.For the record, I've never PM'ed you, ever. So I have no idea why you've made it seem like I have argued with you in private in the past when I never once have made contact with you?
I didn't see near all of it - or even most of it - just a few meme worthy lines from SECWAR. I can't help but "hope" that there is a "classified" version of that discussion going on right this moment that affords the SECWAR with the opportunity to put out the "real" content that warranted this dumpster fire.
Otherwise, I'm going to need an Imodium AD once the memes wear off
I have to ask, what would a Staff Sergeant or O3 have learned if they'd watched the entire event ??
I disagree. I listened to the speech and I think he addressed what needed to be addressed. It was about restoring order. I'd think that most of the people in that room agree with him and appreciated hearing that the administration has their back. Some might think its regressive, but change isn't always good or necessary.The Hegseth speech seemed to be mostly bluster
I disagree. I listened to the speech and I think he addressed what needed to be addressed. It was about restoring order. I'd think that most of the people in that room agree with him and appreciated hearing that the administration has their back. Some might think its regressive, but change isn't always good or necessary.
Gotcha. We'll see if it's more talk than action. They say false motivation is still a form of motivation.his way of talking just reminds me of every failing PL/CO I've had.
I think the speech did exactly what it was supposed to, and I'm OK with almost everything he said. Much of it, like broken windows leadership, toxic leadership, DIME and DEI. It's almost like his speechwriter reads my blog.The Hegseth speech seemed to be mostly bluster and an opportunity for him to flex his position; I want to know how many times he watched Patton to prep for it.
He so desperately wanted applause afterwards.
That said, I know some people were super into it, and I understand why; getting back to "warriors" sounds awesome.
There were roughly a dozen memos published after this event that relate to the topics, so I gotta read those first, because it's become a pattern of the SECWAR saying something but the memos being different from the speech. I bet there's more I'll agree with than not.
I'm technically not but but not at all concerned with being called a boomer. I think we need shark attacks and "hands on" leadership in basic training. I think we need to look sharp and clean- cut in uniform. I'm good with GI parties in the barracks. One thing he mentioned that I especially appreciated was cutting out ridiculous mandatory training and letting NCOs and Officers train their soldiers. Also, I think everyone needs to meet the same fitness standards, especially in combat arms. There wasn't one talking point I disageed with. Lastly, I agree with his take that WE are different from society so social norms don't always apply to us.I think the speech did exactly what it was supposed to, and I'm OK with almost everything he said. Much of it, like broken windows leadership, toxic leadership, DIME and DEI. It's almost like his speechwriter reads my blog.
Hopefully they had productive discussions and shared a beer afterwards. As a Sr NCO, I would appreciate hearing it straight from the boss' piehole because fuck email directives.The speech was a classic "this could have been an email" moment. Great message, too theatrical, I hope they accomplished more than sitting in that auditorium for a few hours. It introduced very little beyond earlier sound bites and interviews.
Staring at the camera and saying FAFO? Cringe.
At the end of every stupid, large gathering, for 22 years, I was asked to sing the Air Force Song to end that ceremony. Literally, a group of grown special operators that have killed people, half-ass singing a song about our branch for... reasons.
Just no.Well that's the problem! The Air Force was applying the buff wrong!
You gotta sing Wild Blue Yonder before going into the fight, as it gives +2 to your athletics, acrobatics, and perceptions stat; +5 if sung in a group of 10 or more.
some Bardic Inspiration right there. 5E D&D for the win. +1d6 to you.Well that's the problem! The Air Force was applying the buff wrong!
You gotta sing Wild Blue Yonder before going into the fight, as it gives +2 to your athletics, acrobatics, and perceptions stat; +5 if sung in a group of 10 or more.
Just no.
some Bardic Inspiration right there. 5E D&D for the win. +1d6 to you.
Well that's the problem! The Air Force was applying the buff wrong!
You gotta sing Wild Blue Yonder before going into the fight, as it gives +2 to your athletics, acrobatics, and perceptions stat; +5 if sung in a group of 10 or more.