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Ep 292: Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman #3 (ret) SEAC John Troxellhttps://lnkd.in/gfw6wPm6Aaron Love Trenton Seegmiller John Troxell Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman #3 served 37 years in the United States Army and achieved things that are beyond description. SEAC Troxell has a combat jump, achieved the pay grade of E-9 and the rank of SEAC, and has continued to lead hard with his nearly 4 decades of experience at all levels of the military. In this conversation, he shares his experiences in combat during Operation Just Cause and Desert Storm, highlighting the need for aggressive decision-making and a focus on excellence. SEAC Troxell emphasizes the importance of solid leadership and the development of a strive-for-excellence mentality. He also addresses the challenges facing the military today, including prioritizing combat readiness and instilling a sense of pride and ownership in the force. He discusses the importance of building self-discipline and ownership in the military. He emphasizes the need for leaders to instill a healthy fear and respect in their subordinates rather than relying on punishment. SEAC Troxell also highlights the lack of leaders who demonstrate excellence and strive for continuous improvement. He advocates for improving professional military education (PME) to focus on combat scenarios and building the best version of each service member. Troxell stresses the importance of understanding global threats and the need for credible deterrence. He encourages individuals to dream big, set attainable goals, visualize success, and enjoy the journey.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:00 Joining the Military and Early Career10:08 Combat Experience in Just Cause19:40 Desert Storm and Striving for Excellence25:24 Desire for More Responsibility and Strategic Leadership33:33 The Importance of Aggressive Decision-Making39:20 The Need for a Focus on Combat and Discipline46:04 Good Order and Discipline48:01 Building Self-Discipline and Ownership49:00 Instilling Healthy Fear and Respect49:29 Lack of Leaders Demonstrating Excellence50:27 The Challenge of Leadership52:22 The Need for Mentors and Role Models53:50 Improving Professional Military Education (PME)54:19 Distracted Focus on Diversity and Inclusion56:14 Understanding Global Threats57:40 Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios58:37 The Importance of Deterrence01:00:01 Effective Messaging and Consequence01:01:24 The Rewards of Military Service01:05:10 Continuing to Serve and Give Back01:13:12 Advice for Those Considering Military Service

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US Navy Chief Yeoman Jasmine LaRue, from Mobile, Alabama, has been serving for 12 years and is currently with . We asked about her #CallToService, career progression, and how time in uniform has changed her. "My call to service is being a servant leader and making sure our #Sailors have all the support they need to support and complete the mission. When I joined back in 2012, I had no real goals or aspirations and made that decision because I did not want to go to college and did not want to stay in my hometown."#ForgedByTheSea"I have a goal I would like to reach before retiring and that’s to become a Command Senior Chief or a Command Master Chief, because in the current climate, it is getting harder for Sailors to continue in service and persevere through, in many cases at no fault of their own, in many cases it’s the leadership." #WhyIServe"I believe I can use my call to service to show Sailors there is leadership out there that cares and that they are not just a quota to meet or a billet to fill. I feel I can best do that as a Command Senior Chief or Master Chief." #Transform"I have changed in so many ways that even I still cannot believe it. I’m a college graduate now and I have been able to come out of my comfort zone and have many exuberating experiences. I have also become a person that strives to do and be more and I would describe myself as ambitious now compared to my past self." #People"Something I would like to share with anyone interested in joining the forces is to form your own opinions off your personal experiences. Negativity can spread like wildfire when you surround yourself with the wrong crowd. Surround yourself with personnel who have good character and have your best interest in mind. Remember we are a fighting force and completing the mission is important to sustaining our way of life in our country. It may not feel like it at times but remember that what you do is important no matter how minute you may think it is, because we each are a small piece of the bigger puzzle and working together is what will help complete the mission. Most importantly, stay true to yourself and your personal values as a human, and always make time to take of your mind, body, and soul."

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Two great things about this article: (1), a Navy SEAL explains why classic literary works are relevant and (2), the military tradition of the after-action report has apparently been turned into a college class. One can only hope more classes like this will pop up at other college campuses. And if a few more people switch their major to literature because of this SEAL’s advice, that would be even better.

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Are you interested in becoming an Army officer after graduation? Look no further than ROTC! ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) offers Basic and Advanced Courses for students who have committed to entering a contract and completing the program. Contracted students have the opportunity to enter the Army as an officer upon graduation, either on Active or Reserve duty. While most students are contracted on scholarship, some are contracted non-scholarship in conjunction with National Guard or Reserve service. It's important to note that a student MUST be contracted in order to enter the Advanced Course, and Basic Course credit must be obtained before entering the Advanced Course.If you're a Cadet who is qualified to contract, you'll most likely do so during your Sophom*ore year, unless you're on a 4 year National Scholarship, in which case you'll contract during your Freshman year. Not only does ROTC offer the opportunity to become an Army officer, but it also allows Cadets to evaluate their ability to handle college life and course work during their Freshman year. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills and serve your country. Contact your local ROTC program to learn more about becoming a contracted student. #armyrotc #joinarmyrotc #discipline #armyofficer #fitnessmotivation #inspiration #motivation #armystrong #rotc #scholarship #sandiego

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Marine Corps Ranks is a topic that many people who are about to enlist in the U.S Marines Corps have an interest in. In this blog post, we will cover marine rank enlisted and how to become a marine officer.#marine#usmarines #marinecorps #marinecorpsrank#ASVAB#asvab

The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was caught off guard by the situation. Senior enlisted personnel must advocate vigorously for the well-being of their junior Marines. Rather than excusing the oversight of Marines at the training facility by attributing it to disinformation or highlighting the construction of a new firehouse, he should be holding accountable all enlisted personnel and officers who failed in their duties. Leadership should prioritize professional courage over merely being executive figureheads or yes-men. Authentic leadership requires action and integrity.

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A good article from Navy Times discussing our latest efforts to expand Billet Based Advancement.I sat down with the author, Diana Stancy, last week to talk about our work to combine the enlisted distribution and advancement systems. Great conversation and I am grateful for her explanation in Navy Times.The part of Billet Based Advancemts that focuses on Journeymen (E5 & E6) is called Detailing Marketplace Assignment Policy (DMAP). The article focuses on our recent expansion of DMAP to cover all advancements to those ranks for DC and ABE Sailors. So, once qualified by passing an exam, Sailors in those two ratings advance by applying for a job at the next rank in a competitive marketplace or by selection to a qualifying billet in their command.

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🌟 **Lessons from Admiral McRaven: The Power of Making Your Bed Every Morning** 🛏️🇺🇸Admiral William H. McRaven, a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who served as the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is best known for his 2014 commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin, where he shared insights on life lessons learned during Navy SEAL training.In his speech, Admiral McRaven emphasized the importance of starting the day with a simple task: making your bed. He described how the discipline of making one's bed every morning can set the tone for the day ahead, instilling a sense of accomplishment and order amidst life's chaos. McRaven explained that by completing this small task, individuals can begin their day with a sense of pride and motivation to tackle bigger challenges.McRaven's speech went viral, resonating with millions of people around the world who were inspired by his message of personal responsibility, resilience, and the power of small acts of discipline. His words have since been immortalized in his book, "Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World," where he expands on the lessons learned from Navy SEAL training and how they can be applied to everyday life.Overall, Admiral William H. McRaven's speech on making your bed serves as a poignant reminder that success often starts with the simplest of actions, and that by embracing discipline and determination, individuals can overcome adversity and achieve their goals. 🙂🛏️🇺🇸✨ **HOOYAH!** ✨#AdmiralMcRaven #NavySEALs #MakeYourBed #Discipline #Motivation #Success #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #MilitaryLife #Leadership #Inspiration

Today, I had the opportunity to expand my knowledge on the U.S. Naval Community College. I encourage all Naval Leaders to read these interesting facts and nominate a creditable Sailor from their command. USNCC provides naval-relevant associate degree levels and stackable certificates in naval-relevant fields to enlisted service members. It became established in 2021 in order to progress war fighting skills capability. Partnering with regionally accredited universities, its goal is to remain responsive to the fleet through emerging Navy programs and needs such as leadership, engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity, aviation and many more. It does not limit service members to in rate only specific classes. It does not touch TA or GI Bill funding. It does not require a specific time in service. It’s 100% funded. To enroll:-command nomination or apply online -application screened -command approves-candidate notified of admissions and next steps

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Congratulations to BENSALEM, Pennsylvania (WPVI) --It's a three-peat for the Bensalem High School Marine Corps JROTC, which again earned the special recognition of 'Naval Honor School. The Headquarters Marine Corps gives the distinction and recognizes the top percentage of Marine Corps JROTC programs nationwide.Marine Corps veteran John Church, USMC(Ret.), is the Senior Marine Instructor for the program. Leadership Lessons from Col. John Church, USMC(Ret.) 1) Leaders are learners and readers.2) Improvise, adapt and overcome.3) Building and maintaining trust-based relationships are top priorities.4) Prepare andtrainto prepare everyone for the most challenging tasks.5) Accountability and responsibility are critical.6) Marines have an honor code of a warriorbecausethey are warriors.https://lnkd.in/dtnPp7ge#leadership #lessons #learning #mindset

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