His goal is to change the way we think…so that we care about more than just ourselves. He wants us to be the kind of officers who set the bar high, who don’t cut corners, who look and carry ourselves in a professional manner, and who give 100% all the time. He keeps driving the point that what we do matters because it affects so many other people. The Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment are exactly what he is trying to instill in us. Since being here, my whole attitude about what it means to be an officer has changed…because we really can make a difference. I realize that life outside of here will not be as “perfect” as here…in that people probably don’t follow all the rules, but I like the fact that he doesn't cut corners or make excuses. It reminds me of the words of William Wordsworth “What good amide these, Oh me oh life. That you are here…and identity. That the powerful play goes on and you will contribute a verse.” I think that is more or less how it goes, but the point is that we all will contribute something…what will that be? Taking it one step further…that applies to all of life. Chief is teaching us how to be leaders and how to take responsibility. His job is to teach us what we need to know and then give the company back to us so that we operate it in a smooth and effective manner on our own.
Chief always is telling/yelling at us to be faster and better and “vicious and expeditious” is one of his favorite catch phrases. These are some of the other things he says all the time…”You’re killing my universe right now,” “unbelievable,” “Are you serious?,” “If I had tear ducts, I’d cry right now, but I don’t,” “I was born marching,” and “It’s just one of those things…just one of those things.” Amidst the yelling and straightening us out (which is a very big job when one considers the demographic), Chief is a really amazing person. I think the reason I respect him so much is that he truly cares about the kind of officers we become. His main goal is to get us thinking in the right way. Push ups are okay, but they only change behavior for the time.
His goal is to change the way we think…so that we care about more than just ourselves. He wants us to be the kind of officers who set the bar high, who don’t cut corners, who look and carry ourselves in a professional manner, and who give 100% all the time. He keeps driving the point that what we do matters because it affects so many other people. The Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment are exactly what he is trying to instill in us. Since being here, my whole attitude about what it means to be an officer has changed…because we really can make a difference. I realize that life outside of here will not be as “perfect” as here…in that people probably don’t follow all the rules, but I like the fact that he doesn't cut corners or make excuses. It reminds me of the words of William Wordsworth “What good amide these, Oh me oh life. That you are here…and identity. That the powerful play goes on and you will contribute a verse.” I think that is more or less how it goes, but the point is that we all will contribute something…what will that be? Taking it one step further…that applies to all of life. Chief is teaching us how to be leaders and how to take responsibility. His job is to teach us what we need to know and then give the company back to us so that we operate it in a smooth and effective manner on our own.
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Uncle Don
8/11/2013 09:04:30 am
Thanks for keeping us updated. I've been curious who is taking these action photos that you are posting, like the one in this post and the one of you reading at a meal?
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Carolyn
8/16/2013 04:58:51 am
Hey Uncle Don! One of the Officers in my company took that one I believe. I think he has just been taking them on his phone and then posting them onto our Facebook page. I have more of them and will post them probably after I graduate. It's kind of fun though...since it gives a bit of a look into our lives. So much to tell! I hope you all are doing well and I hope to see everyone over Christmas break...that is...if the Navy let's me go :-)
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