Talked about PTSD and suicidal thoughts at my CW3 promotion ceremony. Told the audience that you can reach out if needed. Someone will be there who cares. I have made a plan before, I have PTSD, I have done EMDR. I am still here and I made CW3. There is no stigma.
'Every one of them, no matter what war they served in or what battlefield they died on, every one helped to build a nation we love. Let us remember them.' - President William J. Clinton
See you all again at Sto'Vo'Kor. Keep the blood wine warm.
The first U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition has concluded!
Congratulations to:
Best Operator: Sgt. Javon Purchner, 1st Cav. Div.
Best Tactical Lane: Staff Sgt. Angel Caliz and Spc. Jonah Burks, 2nd Cav Regt.
Best Drone Innovation: 1st Lt. Ryan Giallonardo, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Reed, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathan Shea and Sgt. 1st Class Brent Wehr, 28th Infantry Division
The Musings of Chief: My Company Commander told me he didn't care about our Southern Border End of Tour award ceremony so I scheduled it with the Brigade Commander during his Training Meeting.
The Musings of Chief: I just heard 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' by Green Day on the Classic Rock station. I was in the Army when it came out in 2004. My back hurts.