tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.comments2009-11-15T01:29:08.267+03:00Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15756752533455024207noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-47450706272614025402009-11-15T01:29:08.267+03:002009-11-15T01:29:08.267+03:00No Problem... just email me at Brown-George@us.army.milGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15756752533455024207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-55981278172334549572009-09-09T14:08:44.159+03:002009-09-09T14:08:44.159+03:00Maj Brown,<br /><br />I am Maj Chandler...and yes I am doing my masters thesis. I will be conducting a survey at ILE but will be focusing on &quot;Issues that assist in retention of US Army mid level officers&quot;...since you exausted and exposed the shortage. Can you send me the thesis you did? I tried to find it anywhere and came up empty...thanks Craig ChandlerCraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14775582067315912707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-5517376427852881662009-04-09T06:32:00.000+03:002009-04-09T06:32:00.000+03:00Thanks for sharing your blog.The Stampin' Soldierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01623856972526429670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-19156939680761555592009-01-09T19:05:00.000+03:002009-01-09T19:05:00.000+03:00Hi George,<BR/><BR/>Here is the story I wrote about your thesis. Would have liked to finish a month ago with lots more info, but that's the way it goes sometimes in journalism.<BR/>Hope I was able, in part, to capture some of your ideas. Maybe folks around Fort Leavenworth will read your thesis after reading the story and can learn more that way.<BR/>http://www.ftleavenworthlamp.com/articles/2009/01/08/perspective/perspective2.txtMelissa Bowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10685380725139955822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-15179791192334357132009-01-08T07:25:00.000+03:002009-01-08T07:25:00.000+03:00Congratulations! I do hope you enjoy your new position.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MaryMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-45331732038629936082009-01-01T15:01:00.000+03:002009-01-01T15:01:00.000+03:00It is ironic that the speed bumps he talked about from over 70 years ago in the Army is still around today in how my report has been treated by HRC. I would be very interested in what the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army would say about retaining officers at 20 years of service... and what he thinks of the predictions from my research/surveys if nothing is done.Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15756752533455024207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-14569000684246741132008-12-12T23:27:00.000+03:002008-12-12T23:27:00.000+03:00Congratulations on your graduation. I had the chance to ask the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army today about part of your thesis subject, the retention of Majors. (The AP reporter also mentioned you by name) Gen. Chiarelli said he agrees that we need to do a better job of retention. He said he doesn't have a problem with early promotion of junior officers, because so many of them have deployment experience and fresh new ideas. But he agreed you can't commission intermediate level officers, you have to grow them.Melissa Bowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10685380725139955822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-77080862198039979562008-11-20T04:36:00.000+03:002008-11-20T04:36:00.000+03:00I have already finished another paper on the use of the CGSC knowledge base to support the US Army at large... a draft is posted at www.5banzai.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>I will post the full copy of my paper on this blog site later.<BR/><BR/>GeorgeGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15756752533455024207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-17168727896188967082008-11-17T20:16:00.000+03:002008-11-17T20:16:00.000+03:00Excellent stuff George.<BR/>What's your next project on?Uniform Datinghttp://www.uniformdating.com/default.cfm?affiliate=11856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-90264104967272824432008-09-05T15:40:00.000+03:002008-09-05T15:40:00.000+03:00The only constant is change!<BR/>Godspeed!<BR/><BR/><BR/>~AirmanMom returning to her blog...AirmanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-219029779785623692008-08-27T07:45:00.000+03:002008-08-27T07:45:00.000+03:00Hi George<BR/>You have a good blog.<BR/>Please visit my blog:<BR/> http://www.soldierfun.blogspot.com<BR/>Be happy.soldier funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658671573539451042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-83087227664179022582008-08-26T22:45:00.000+03:002008-08-26T22:45:00.000+03:00Interesting to read! Thanks!Kimberly Arthur Lindnerhttp://www.theflightofficer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-75489284522205377582008-07-09T04:02:00.000+03:002008-07-09T04:02:00.000+03:00Amen, George - Amen!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy reading your stuff on the other side of the world... L'town! Thanks for doing all you do for us.<BR/><BR/>Take care and keep us freemike phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972937627138882365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-9732106303184564972007-12-21T23:12:00.000+03:002007-12-21T23:12:00.000+03:00So glad to hear you have made it out safely!!!!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771512526832432422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-2394603344097286772007-11-21T00:42:00.000+03:002007-11-21T00:42:00.000+03:00Unfortunately, the papers only publish what will sell. Also, it's kind of hard for the liberals to push their withdrawal agenda if there is good news coming from Iraq. It would blow their theory out of the water. I enjoy reading your posts because I feel like the only way I will get the real news is to read it from the Men and Women on the front lines. Keep up the good work!!!<BR/><BR/>DeAnnaEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771512526832432422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-89963307357981857682007-10-31T03:13:00.000+03:002007-10-31T03:13:00.000+03:00Hey Bud!!! Man, your blog is great! Very inspiring... even though we in the military know the media is full of crap, it still gets very, very old hearing over, and over how horrible things are. Your views are a breath of fresh air... I'm glad you get to come home soon and I am glad that you are safe. O-town misses you!<BR/><BR/>Take care brother, and safe travels home!<BR/><BR/>RichAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-44954118755538377452007-10-31T02:57:00.000+03:002007-10-31T02:57:00.000+03:00I'm so glad to see you doing well. That little boy looks so cute sitting on your knee. Way to go Troop 969!!!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771512526832432422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-26247695691945413092007-10-19T00:48:00.000+03:002007-10-19T00:48:00.000+03:00Very glad to hear that the Baghdad Zoo is on the road to recovery and that you were able to have a rather enjoyable visit. <BR/><BR/>My brother has noted that being around an animal, be it wildlife or a neighborhood dog, while stationed overseas has provided him and members of his unit with a calm in the storm, if you will.<BR/><BR/>I work for Wildlife Alliance - we operate the conservation and wildlife protection programs formerly carried out under the name WildAid, in Southeast Asia, Russia, and the marine seascapes of the Western Pacific. The Angkor Zoo was recently closed due to various less-than-charming issues. Of the 250+ animals, many were able to be relocated to the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, 40km south of Phnom Pehn in Cambodia. If you ever get a chance to travel to SEA, we invite you to stop by and learn about the wildlife. Many of the animals were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. <BR/><BR/>Best wishes!drowne@wildlifealliance.orgwww.wildlifealliance.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-56908545467031168172007-10-17T08:03:00.000+03:002007-10-17T08:03:00.000+03:00It's nice to catch up and hear what's really going on there. Stay safe and know that we are all still praying for you guys. Hope you get to go home soon.The Gatekeeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16753211099571666592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-60542885372997868392007-09-26T18:48:00.000+03:002007-09-26T18:48:00.000+03:00Sometimes war is a necessary evil. When some situations are allowed to fester, they leave a stench behind that can scar the world. I think of the ethnic cleansing that occurred in Bosnia before NATO stepped in and put an end to it. I wonder how long it will be before we venture into Darfur...<BR/><BR/>I hope you continue staying safe. How much longer do you have???<BR/><BR/>DeAnnaEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771512526832432422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-50247868810258425942007-09-07T03:38:00.000+03:002007-09-07T03:38:00.000+03:00You may not be able to answer these questions online, but I thought I'd ask...Are your guys carrying 9mils along with 16's? Also, how much freedom of movement do you guys have with that body armor. It looks a little restrictive, but does seem to offer better protection.<BR/><BR/>I know it's tough out there, and I'll be glad when you are back home. - DeAnnaEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771512526832432422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-61754992882420702952007-09-03T01:25:00.000+03:002007-09-03T01:25:00.000+03:00I saw the story on Fox News and immediately thought of you, lol. I'm glad you got to see it!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771512526832432422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-62690468553592743602007-09-02T22:48:00.000+03:002007-09-02T22:48:00.000+03:00Awesome George. The mood here is Boone is incredible.Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368844217331366221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-3686479265596927452007-09-01T23:09:00.000+03:002007-09-01T23:09:00.000+03:00cool man... keep your head held high they looked greatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135269788390689299.post-16799680887256180532007-08-30T03:15:00.000+03:002007-08-30T03:15:00.000+03:00That is wonderful news! I have to fight the urge to salute our flag at events, and feel that I am disgracing it by merely placing my hand over my heart. I feel this way because the military has taught me the meaning of the salute, and I present my salutes with full reverence and meaning. I don't know about you, but the National Anthem still gives me goose bumps...Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771512526832432422noreply@blogger.com