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Navy Chiefs really are the backbone of the Navy. Junior enlisted rely on their technical expertise and guidance for professional development, but many don't realize officers require those same things from the Chief's Mess even more.The Chief's Mess is absolutely necessary for the continuity of a strong, resilient Naval force - no successful chief, junior enlisted, or officer exists today without the influence and guidance of the Chief's Mess.

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Important milestone and progress:

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Naval Postgraduate School, particularly the non-resident program, is a drastically underutilized program. I was intimidated by the idea of pursuing my MS while on active duty. This is a school designed specifically for us with programs which make us more successful in both our current AND future careers.1) The faculty are mostly active, former, and retired military and GS. They know what it means to serve and are personally motivated to support us. Their first job is to teach. From the application process to the class structure and schedule, everything is designed to help us succeed, even if it has been a minute since we have been in a professional academic setting.2) The curriculum is designed for military personnel and the work we do. It is directly applicable to the work we do. Even our Capstone/Thesis directly support the operating forces. Examples:- My probability and statistics class was taught by an Army LTC who showed us how he used those fundamentals to build a predictive model to assist TMCC/UMCC in Afghanistan to predict high IED risk routes and keep convoys safe.- My modeling and simulation class had us building models that simulated complex attacks against surface action groups to estimate ASCM salvo requirements and predict survivability for the SAG.- My Capstone was building an architecture for a detect and avoid capability for Group 4/5 UAS. I worked alongside students whose day job was at NAVAIR developing UAS programs of record. That project has helped me on my current job developing an operational test plan for ground vehicles with automated driving capabilities. The project was submitted by one of my classmates’ supervisors for an existing program of record.

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It's okay to tell your family and friends, "Sorry, that's not in my #budget."💰 At Ramsey, we encourage each other not to feel guilty for saying "no" now, so we can say "yes" more often later.What’s something you’ve had to say no to, to achieve your financial goals? ⬇️#wealthmanagement #personalfinance #financialfreedom Walking by faith, not sight means fixing our eyes on what is eternal: “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Cor. 4:18, NIV). I definitely love the #SuperNatural side of Texas, as a “OpenMinded” #PositiveEmpath it’s my nature to see smell hear look listen and feel the frequency the energy the vibration of a people place or thing. If I’m not in a environment that doesn’t feel balanced it’s a spiritual thing for me, I can’t help but want to balance out my space, be it mind body soul, home, community or even people. It’s not my way, I’m just a rescuer by nature. Because I see beauty in everything Good or Evil, Order or Chaos. Probably doesn’t seem normal to make sense but after what I’ve seen and done harmony, is the way. Yes that often means not being understood. Because my intention is always from my heart & soul. Texans are known for their fierce independence, “Don’t Mess with Texas.” The spiritual meaning of Texas celebrates these qualities and reminds us that we can overcome Texas has a long history of #religiousfreedom and tolerance, Texas has a deep connection to #NativeAmerican traditions. Texas was home to several indigenous tribes, These tribes had their #spiritualbeliefs Texas represents #strength, #resilience, and #independence, and is often associated with the story of #DavidversusGoliath. The word Texas is rich in symbolism. The letter “#T” stands for the cross, a symbol of sacrifice and redemption. The “#e” represents the symbol of infinity, showing that the state’s possibilities are endless. The “#x” represents a #crucifixion, symbolizing sacrifice, and the “#as” represents abundance, #wealth, and #prosperity. “these symbols suggest that #Texas is a land of #sacrifice and #abundance.” #dmr #surfman374 #family #life

A really good long form article (with data) illustrating the tension at Service academies between the need for diverse perspectives in their officer corps and systems that often disadvantage the diverse individuals. While this tension is seen in the experiences of the socio-economically diverse and prior enlisted (both apply to me), it is most acute for racial diversity because it is an ever-visible part of a students identity. The academy prep schools like the United States Military Academy Preparatory School provide immense value by improving the access to and success of these more of these diverse populations. However, the core quantitative “meritocracy” of the academies present inherent challenges evidenced by the data in this article. The article sums up the challenges of quantifying every aspect of “merit” for officer candidates: “Owens has expressed concern that cadets are too often treated as numbers: their GPA or class rankings that determine who gets coveted assignments such as a place in flight school…But I've been talked down to more because of my class rank than because I'm a Black man." United States Military Academy at West Point United States Air Force Academy United States Naval Academy US Coast Guard Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy #serviceacademy

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Big thanks to the Tampa Bay Chamber Katie Lopez for asking me to be part of today’s Veteran panel discussing the transition process. Truly honored to share my journey, experiences and lessons learned and be on a panel with awesome fellow veteran leaders. Transitioning out of the service is a lot harder than one might think. My advice to anyone that is retiring is: #1 find a mentor whose been through rhe process or a Veteran advocate to help cross walk you through the process from start to finish #2 Start your process early. A year might seem like enough time but as you know it goes by quickly #3 Start networking with companies/fellow veterans, develop your LinkedIn, join Veteran groups. It’s not always what you know but who you know. #4 Have realistic expectations. You might think you have a perfect plan but trust me when I say that could change quicker than you might realize and that’s okay. It’s might take longer than expected to find a job and it might not be your dream job/salary and that’s okay. Everyone has their own path. The job you might think you want might turn out not being what you thought and you have to start again and that’s okay. Have an open mind. Be patient and trust the process because it will be a continual learnig process post retirment/separation. #5 If you feel lost and overwhelmed in the process I’m here to tell you those are normal feelings and that’s is okay. I am here to glady assist you and ease your stress. I wish I had that when I retired and knew about the abundant of resource Tampa bay offers ro Veterans. If you need assistance with resume writing, interview prep. LinkedIn development or just to talk I am here to assist.

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A great leader and tactician.

Learn more about General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. and the Davis Barracks here!

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Important day and a strong message delivered across the Maritime and Defence Industry. An improvement of the lived experience is desperately needed to encourage more personnel to join a thriving and exhilarating sector.Government’s 2050 Maritime Strategy is for 30% of the workforce to be female. Currently most organisations struggle to see double figures (standfast Royal Navy). We still struggle to see inclusion across the workforce with women frequently seen as being ‘less’ or a ‘nuisance’ through wishing for both family life and careers. The two are not mutually exclusive. I was one of those in my 20s who felt I just wanted to get on with my job and that everyone should be treated equally without getting involved in female specific organisations. I didn’t want to rock the boat and threw scorn on those who did. Now I am the one with humble pie finding myself with both childcare and career requirements. In the UK Merchant Navy >92% identify as white British male, more work needs to be done.I am proud of the work I do within the RFA as well as what I achieve in my seagoing career. It is better to inspire, empower and promote inclusion across the workforce to be stronger together.

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