A Promotion

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A meloncollie day today. I was promoted to Battalion S3 which is quite exciting. My boss was promoted which opened the position I am in now. Usually the S3 position is reserved for a Major or Colonel so as a Lieutenant I have huge shoes to fill. I am honored, excited, and aphrensive at the same time. I can't speak specifically to what I do on a day to day basis but I ensure that the hospital operation runs smoothly. And attend lots of meetings. Our counterparts in the unit that is leaving have been quite helpful in teaching us what we need to know. I have a years worth of their accumulated knowledge to learn in 10 days. Good Luck to me. My blog entries will thin a bit until I am able to get a grasp on my job but I will update as much as possible. Additionally our communication will be limited at times. When a US Service Member passes away the base will sever all communications until the family of that service member is notified. It is the right thing to do since word travels fast via telephone an Internet. It does however mean that I may be without a phone or Internet for several days at a time. I pray this is not the case too often but it has been a reality several times since my arrival.

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Comments

[KD]

CONGRATS!!! i love you, and miss you tons!

[Ginnie Anthon y]

Congratulations
I am delighted you have been recognized for your capabilities, although I am sure that you will miss your predecessor. You will do a great job, as usual, and make sure everyone is taken care of. All "glory" and no pay, that's the Army way, right?! ha. Seriously, we are all proud of you.

[Mary Lou]

Proud of You
What great news. You surely don't let any grass (or sand) grow under your feet! Land, eat pizza, get promoted! I am very proud of you and for you. We got your letter today and I am passing it around the group. It was great to get the letter and see your unique handwriting! Take care of you.

[Ginger]

Way to go!!!
Wow!!! That's what I am talking about!!! You are awesome! I so miss you...please be careful!...the way you are going you will be running the whole Army soon! I am so proud of you! Take care.....G

[Audra]

Aww..how proud!
That's great, Michael! Congratulations! I'm sure the shoes will be too tight again soon. :) The letter ML refers too was great...I appreciate getting my name in the letter all because of Starbuck's. You'd have an even harder time remembering my drink now because it's decaf....fun stuff! Hope you are keeping the sand out of your ear's? Miss ya!