As an update on the unfortunate incident that brought disrespect to
@fortjackson
our Army and the trust with the public we serve, please see below. 👇🏾 I will be transparent in the future with shareable information. The subject in this case was arrested.
@PaulFunk2
@TradocDCG
Interesting flight from Germany! Nice young man sits next to me. Niceties exchanged. He asks “Are you military?” (Not sure what gave me away 🧢) I asked the same, he said “I’m reporting to basic training
@fortjackson
Let’s just say…this is the best prepared trainee ever 🤣
A mentor who once wore this rank, gave me this rank and said “use the rank for good.” To say we are humbled, grateful and blessed is an understatement. The outpouring of congratulations is too much to respond to in kind. Please accept my sincere and humble Thank You 🙏🏾 😊
#lead
In many days of standing on the Tomb as a young CPT, I never forgot the words “Here rests in honored glory, an American Soldier, known but to God” As you reflect on Memorial Day, remember and reflect on those you know and may never know.
#lestweforget2022
👏🏾 some of you may remember the original post. I met Mr. Melvin on a flight from Germany as he was heading to basic training. I shared a few tips with him and today he completed ✅ basic. I had the privilege to speak to his class.
#welldone
My great-great grandfather reported to
@fortjackson
in 1918 for basic training in a segregated Army. People say it is “ironic” that I now command the post. I say it is progress. When a foundation is laid...build!
@CSM_Gan
@TRADOC
@TradocDCG
Does
@10MTNDIV
have a cell phone policy 🤷🏾♂️🤔 Yes we do? Is it designed to take phones 📱 away from Soldiers? No. It is designed to prevent Soldiers from being led by text. Check it out for yourself 👇🏾 Presence and being present counts.
#lead
No secrets to a happy marriage, just simple maxims:
1) 2 imperfect people striving for perfection = marriage
2) Never go to bed angry (at least try not to 😊)
3) Never be too big to say “I’m Sorry”
For 31-years…it has helped us. Here is to 31 more 🥰🥳😍
@psbeags
Lots of thoughts, opinions and perspectives out there about our unsettling and disturbing incident. My focus and our teams focus going forward is to do the right thing the right way. “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast”
#Patience
#Prudence
#Trust
#Truth
#42
a lot of focus on Jackie Robinson as a baseball player who broke the color barrier. But did you know he was also an Army Officer? 2LT Robinson - CAV trooper
@jr_liscano
also served in the 761st Tank BN. 🫡
@PatDonahoeArmy
knows all of this 👍🏾 😊
Me and my first girl “ALICE” went for a nice long stroll this morning 😍 some of you youngsters only know “MOLLE” but no walking pack beats Alice 🙏🏾 can I get a Hooah 😊 from the old school
#unstoppable
Final task to close out the week. If you are a graduate
@FortLeavenworth
yours truly signs your diploma 😊. This also means you are endorsed to be a leader of character, be technically and tactically proficient and a builder of teams. 👍🏾 if you put in the time, I must sign 👇🏾
✈️ 🚌 🛳 With many travel delays and disruptions; let’s ensure our
@10MTNDIV
Soldiers aren’t losing money trying to return to FT Drum. The onus to rebook them is on the transporter; the onus on us is not to penalize our Soldiers for things beyond their control.
#safereturn
Note to self 🤔 probably not a good idea to do a reenlistment in front of the CG’s quarters. Oh wait! Probably is a good idea, makes it easy for me to crash the party 🎉🤣 Congratulations SPC Q and your family. We recruit Soldiers but retain families 👏🏾
@usacac
Transitions are key and proper transitions are critical. As leaders we must take the time to transition properly. “If you don’t have time to do it right the first time, you won’t have time to do it over!” Thank you
@TedMartin1775
for some quality transition time.
#transitions
I popped in (un-announced) on a young Specialist’s re-enlistment a few months ago. A few weeks ago, he asked me to promote him to SGT. That day was today 👏🏾 Congratulations again SGT Q!
#RetainSoldiers
For the record, saying “Happy Memorial Day” is a misnomer and to many - insensitive. Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom gave their tomorrows for our today. Simply - Remember 🙏🏾
#lestweforget2023
#goldstar
Taking care of people doesn’t always mean time off ⏰…but sometimes, a little can go a long way. If you are on
@FortLeavenworth
spread the word 👇🏾
#lampsout
🪔
#BlackHistoryMonth
Our Single Soldier Complex
@fortjackson
is named after and dedicated to the first black WWI Medal of Honor recipient: Sandy Springs, SC native - CPL Freddie Stowers.
The beauty of walking to work now…meet old friends and make new ones 👏🏾 meet Coco (the pretty dog, not the bald guy 😂). Keith is an old friend.
#happythursday
@usacac
Rumor has it…Not everyone is invited to the
@10MTNDIV
Change of Command tomorrow at 1000 on Sexton Field (behind DIV HQ)…wrong! If you want to come…come 👍🏾 tell’em the CG invited you 😊
#lovetheclimb
With the kids a little closer now, Sunday phone calls sound like this…”y’all home? O.K., we’re on our way to see the baby…BYE!” 🤣
#grandparentslife
@psbeags
#HEADSUP
If you are in DOD, you will need to change your social media profiles according to a new DOD Instruction 5400.17. Review my changes and see that I am now in compliance 😊 People can spoil the fun but not the positivity 🙌🏾
#bereal
Still Verified 👏🏾
#checkthecheck
✅
If you ever saw “Smokey and the Bandit” (my favorite movie) you will get the reference…”we got a long way to go and a short time to get there” 🎶
#staytuned
@psbeags
I extend my deepest congratulations to Christine Wormuth on her nomination by the
@POTUS
to position of the
@SecArmy
. She would unquestionably provide strong civilian leadership, military readiness, continued modernization & support our Soldiers, civilians, and their families.
Had a thing happen today; received an ICE complaint (yes I read them). It said “you care too much about Soldiers” (angry voice). I don’t know if I should be pissed 😤 or frame it 😊
#confused
recommendations welcome 🙏🏾🧐🤔
Today is the day!
“Home is not a place, it is a feeling” -Curiano
So true! The way we feel about 10th MTN Div and the North Country of NY, we are home 😊 Join us live at 1600 on FB.
We absolutely, positively, without a doubt have the cutest granddaughter EVER! Of course I’m biased, no offense to other grandparents 😊
#cutenessoverload
@psbeags
Couldn’t resist sharing the 30-years I’ve shared with my bride 👏🏾 Many separations, deployments, long hours, etc. So whether it is 3 or 30, always respect, be thankful and appreciate the sacrifice of your significant other.
@psbeags
Like hard copy reading? 🧐 We have them and also have a QR code. FM 3-0 Operations; come get the virtual reality view of Multidomain Operations 👏🏾
#doctrine
#AUSA
The best comment of today from the dining facility…guys says “I don’t know if your hat won’t fit your head or if your head won’t fit the hat” 🤣 I got a good laugh on that one.
#Christmasmeal
Christmas 🎄 is all fun until you get to the tear down. No Soldier likes recovery ops 😩 but they are essential 👏🏾 in the ready rack until next year 😊
#Recovery
#COVID
- woke up with a high temp🌡How did I know? Oura ring! Did the rapid test and yep - positive ✅ 😞 In my COVID lair and everyone has been notified. I’ve caught up on alot of reading. Our team’s kindness is awesome! Double vax and double booster didn’t stop it! Be careful
Not everyday you get to travel to Israel to work with counterparts. Nor is it everyday you get to do PT along the Mediterranean and Jerusalem 😳 AND see the many the tunnels. Great
@TRADOC
partnership
#FBAT22
@TradocCG
@TRADOCCSM
@usacac
I never expected to go off to college and meet 2 loves of my life ❤️ 1) my bride and 2) the Army. Both demand a lot and expect more. Both give back what I put in. I’d never compare my bride to the Army, but I’m grateful she shares me with the Army.
#HappyValentinesDay
@psbeags
Learning the stages of granddaughter getting use to me:
#1
- who is this dude?
#2
- you might be ok 👌🏾
#3
- you seem to be someone I should know
#4
- we just might be ok 😊
#awesomesauce
Driver episode
#3
: When your driver sees a gym in the box “sir, let’s get a quick workout in before the next event” me: sure 👍🏾 Aide: 🤦🏾
#stayfit
#Driverideas
Best way to start a day…crash a re-enlistment! The 2nd LT administering the oath grew 10-gray hairs in 10 minutes 😰. He did an awesome job 👏🏾
#retaintalent
Keep in mind that in addition to our 82nd Airborne, the XVIII Airborne Corps also has the 10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan supporting the evacuation of Afghans and Americans.
Riding down the street and what do I see? 🤔 A reenlistment! 😁 Always great to crash a reenlistment 👏🏾 Congratulations SSG Johnson. I love the surprised 😮 look 😂
#retaintalent
We have the technology and we are going to use it 🙌🏾 Awesome to demo 3D Virtual reality to the TRADOC CG and Army G3. Huge implications for our force. This is a view of what it looks like under the goggles.
#drivechange
@usacactraining
I had a great boss once tell me “if you have a great team, take a picture them, 📸 it may not last long.” He also stated, “if your team doesn’t look like a cross-section of society; you didn’t try hard enough.” Thank you boss! 😊
#greatteams
I met Mr. McAffee, WWII
@10MTNDIV
Soldier back in May. At over 90-yrs old, he still displayed the Mountain Tough Spirit. I was sad to learn today that his Climb To Glory is complete. Rest In Peace 🫡
#ourlegacy
#honored
MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY 🙌🏾👏🏾
#MSPA
Our silent rank. Thank you to all of our spouses and partners who do so much to support their Soldier. We recruit Soldiers, retain families and appreciate our spouses 🙏🏾
@10MTNDIV
@psbeags
So there I was…no crap - stranded in D.C. after a two day conference. Last flight ✈️ to Syracuse canceled at midnight. I had a rental and my luggage 🤔 🤷🏾♂️ NY here I come 🚙 I missed
@10MTNDIV
and my bride 😊 Some rental agency is 1 car short this morning 🤫
#safedriving
What an awesome day to retire my driver from my first tour in combat. From PFC to SFC; someone who probably saved me more times than I knew. Meeting his family helped me understand why. Great families produce great people.
#Thankyou
@3_10MTNPatriots
It’s not everyday that
@michaelb4jordan
drops in to spend 4 days at an Army post to prepare for a movie. He did
@fortjackson
! Glad we could show him Army hospitality and the training excellence we have here.
@USArmy
@TRADOC
Recently some junior leaders published articles about being dissatisfied with company command, Career Course and Army recruiting. The team and I took a shot at helping provide some insights. We Hear You!
#Day3
travels had the “Diablo Sammich and Dr.Peppa” caught a glimpse of Big Enis’s Caddy but our journey has temporarily been suspended due to finding a cute little “frog” on the way 😂
#IYKYK
#tobecontinued
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza and Happy Holidays to all 🎁
#happyholidays
Be safe and enjoy family and friends. If you are alone, deployed or missing a loved one - thinking of you 🙏🏾
Happy Friday 👏🏾 Good thought to end the week 🤔🧐 I’m always asked about top leader qualities. I think this list is pretty good 👇🏾 If I had to add 1, it would be “develops others”. What 1 would you add?
#lead
@usacac
ALERT! ⚠️ If you haven’t seen the Army Museum at FT Belvoir, VA; it is a MUST! Tell your family, friends, fans and anybody else 😊 Amazing
#Armyheritage
(for those that remember, I drove this time 🤣)
Sorry…COVID is not fun but I couldn’t help myself 🤣 I looked in the mirror and Mortal Combat came to mind.
#stopthespread
The chills aren’t fun 🥶 even for this Mountain Warrior.
My 4-yr degree SPC on staff duty (another good story 😊) says “sir, we have some visitors that want to view the headquarters” Me: “sure, I’ll come meet them” A former 3-14 IN Veteran and family in town for a reunion were surprised at who’s home on Saturday 😂
#tellyourfriends