Posted: 12/23/2008 6:07:11 PM EDT
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I just took command of one of the Stryker companies in my battalion. It just wasn't working out with the other commander and he was relieved. It is a good company, a lot of veterans and the 1SG is squared away. It is the same company that I was a PL in during my last tour. It is an honor to be chosen and an even greater responsibility.
The New Apache 6 |
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Congrats!
I am on my second stint as a commander as a CW2 thanks to our lack of company grade officers. It is damm rewarding, but a whole lot of work. I came into it from a similar circumstance, previous commander was not working out and was killing the units morale and abilities. I have enjoyed it, but it is about time for me to get back to running my shop and platoon- and my replacement might be another foum member here. But I have 29 years left before my MRD, so I am sure this time will not be my last. |
Congrats....
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As a long time former NCO and a year away from retirement, it's all about the mission and the Soldiers. My career doesn't even figure into the equation. ffemt11b, yes, we will be coming to a JSS near you soon. Congrats!!! I'll be coming along for the ride, BTW. I'm in the Chinook company thats your GSAB. |
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I'm in a Stryker unit also. I thought all Stryker units were considered cavalry? And, as such, it would be a Squadron, not a Battalion. That's the way it is in my unit anyway :) Only the RSTA squadrons in the SBCTs where they also have 3 rifle battalions, or 2 CR in Vilseck. |
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Congrats. I served with a striker company (engineer attachment) in Mosul 2006-2007 that used the Apache callsign. Am I thinking of the same company? If you were a PL in this company during that time than I have probably met you. This is our first dance with the strykers, I was HMMWV mounted infantry in Bayji last time. The 56th SBCT has the following battalions. 1-111th IN (my battalion) 1-112th IN 2-112th IN 2-104th CAV 1-108th FA 328th BSB |
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Congrats. I served with a striker company (engineer attachment) in Mosul 2006-2007 that used the Apache callsign. Am I thinking of the same company? If you were a PL in this company during that time than I have probably met you. This is our first dance with the strykers, I was HMMWV mounted infantry in Bayji last time. The 56th SBCT has the following battalions. 1-111th IN (my battalion) 1-112th IN 2-112th IN 2-104th CAV 1-108th FA 328th BSB Not the unit that I was thinking of. Bayji JSS was a festering shithole that swallowed engineer equipment like Oprah swallows ice-cream. I swear, the SECOND time the insurgents blew the shit out of that place we should have left it. |