Last week I directly rated 6 people and senior rated 5 others. I was responsible for everything that Bravo Company did or failed to do.... now I rate absolutely nobody and do not have 70 people looking to me to give them guidance and intent to assist them in the completion of their combat missions. I will miss being a commander. It was the most fun I have had since I was a platoon leader. I would change very few things about the way I commanded the Company. I tried everyday to make the best decisions possible based on the information I had at the time. Tried to be the best commander that each Soldier has had or ever will have. Now I have to wait to see if I will be fortunate enough to command a Battalion.
The change of command went well and I am settling into my new job. I suspect it will take about a month to get fully involved. R&R is just around the corner. Shooting for sometime in April or May. Closing in quickly on half way through the deployment.
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Ryan- You were a fabulous company commander. I am so proud of the way you ran your company. Your soldiers know how lucky there were to deploy under your leadership. I am sure they will remember your guidance and direction for years to come. Battalion command is absolutely coming your way and it will be amazing, too! As for people looking to you for assitance in completing their combat mission...you may not be directly responsible, but make no mistake, your knowledge, experience, the way you carry yourself and the way you do your job directly impact every soldier in your shop. You are the example to follow.
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