tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108340941503318870.post4385462883808409111..comments2021-06-10T14:53:55.046-04:00Comments on Archived U.S. Fleet Forces Command Blog (2009-2012): This is Our TimeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108340941503318870.post-4147261693100805642012-08-21T15:03:18.124-04:002012-08-21T15:03:18.124-04:00Admiral:
As usual, your sage advice is well-recei...Admiral:<br /><br />As usual, your sage advice is well-received and exactly on point. I would even go so far as to say that "WE" also includes each and every employee of the DON, DoD, and Federal government.<br /><br />Our vigilance, even though the focus of the Navy's efforts appears to be in the Pacific Rim and farther does NOT excuse us from watching each other's backs and keeping a wary eye on unusual events that don't seem to quite add up under the circumstances.<br /><br />Thank you for your words of wisdom. To use the lexicon of the day, "You rock, sir."<br /><br />Very respectfully,<br /><br />OLDNAVETAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108340941503318870.post-49372657577841529282012-08-21T13:02:02.733-04:002012-08-21T13:02:02.733-04:00Fleet Master Chief, wow, thank you for taking tim...Fleet Master Chief, wow, thank you for taking time to write to me, I saw the Navy Times, you must be swamped getting ready to move up the ladder, so I really appreciate the time you took here to respond. It's easy to get discouraged when you feel you're doing right, but others discredit your efforts, but you're right, whether I feel my COC's qual priorities are correct, none of that changes the fact that it needs to get done because it needs to get done. Someday I'll have this conversation with a junior Sailor and i'll remember your words. I'll get my Air, and then my Surface, and when it's done, I hope you're still in the Navy neighborhood, because you just might see a request for you to pin me! Can't wait to tell my Brother the Fleet Master Chief wrote me! Thanks again Fleet. VR/ABE2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108340941503318870.post-5508336675518962662012-08-21T09:30:17.379-04:002012-08-21T09:30:17.379-04:00ABE2,
I am Fleet Master Chief Mike Stevens, I ha...ABE2,<br /><br />I am Fleet Master Chief Mike Stevens, I have asked ADM Harvey to allow me to respond to your blog entry. The blog administrator did not publish your comment in the open domain to protect your identity.<br /><br />First let me tell you how much I appreciate your service and dedication. I have often said that ABE's are one of the hardest working rates in the Navy. Your brother is correct being an expert in your field is a top priority. However, many times throughout your career you will be required to multi task, be it in qualifications or work related areas. I read your post carefully and recognized that you accept responsibility for not yet obtaining your warfare qualification, that shows that you are mature and responsible. The best advice I can give you is to not let your surrounding situation distract you from obtaining your warfare qualification (air first). The best way to look at it is, if you complete this qualification "correctly" it will make you an all-around better Sailor. The requirement to obtain the warfare qualification in your commands primary mission is not going away, so the best thing to do is "get after it." Again, thank you for all you are doing and hopefully someday I will have the opportunity to meet you and congratulate you on receiving your air pin.<br /><br />v/r, FLTCM (AW/NAC) Mike StevensFLTCM (AW/NAC) Mike Stevensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108340941503318870.post-32085051029376616802012-08-19T14:28:56.879-04:002012-08-19T14:28:56.879-04:00Well said. Sometimes the understanding that we can...Well said. Sometimes the understanding that we can't predict everything opens up the door for the billiance of resilient responses.<br />David Marquethttp://www.davidmarquet.comnoreply@blogger.com