RLTW! I met USMA Cadet Denise Blackmon summer break in DC 2017. I asked what branch she hoped for, IN was her reply and that she would be a RANGER! Today LT Blackmon graduated RANGER school, Congratulations Denise!!! So proud of you and the women you represent!
#GirlGang
#RLTW
Iraq and Afghanistan were tough times during my career. (3x Iraq, 4x Afghanistan) Grateful for the teammates and memories that brought us together. Forever saddened by the loss of those we couldn’t bring home. AATW, FFTS. Always remember.
#MemorialDay2023
Here she comes Army! So proud of
@WestPoint_USMA
LT Denise Blackmon! Airborne, Ranger adding EIB! We met in 2016 when she was Cadet Blackmon w goals! ✅✅✅ Keep crushing!
@1stArmoredDiv
Great first week in the Pentagon! Fortunately this is tour 2, so I know my way around.
If you see me walking around wo my glasses…I don’t see you so say hi! 😃
BREAKING NEWS! Coming soon to a post near you, Summer 2025. Grateful to be selected to serve as the next
@4thInfDiv
Sustainment Brigade Commander. *Tracking you can NOT heavy drop a tank!
Look forward to joining the Ivy Division, STEADFAST AND LOYAL!
Armyversary! 4 JAN 1994 I embarked on a “4 yr adventure” as a Combat Medic, 28 years later I wouldn’t change a thing! The opportunities and friendships the Army has given me are unmatched.
Women’s History Month!
Raise strong women. My Grandma was waiting for me to return from Iraq or Afghanistan proudly at Green Ramp every-time. IYKYK. (Return from Iraq on this day 2016) She is forever missed but the impact she left carries on.
#AATW
#WomensHistoryMonth2023
4JAN94, raised my right hand to join the Army. 7 duty sta / 8 dep. I didn’t know the impact it would have on my life and the friends that I would meet along the way! I continue to raise my right hand to support and defend. Remember why you chose to serve. 🇺🇸 BeAllYouCanBe
#30yrs
SPC Reilly, oh the things you will do and see over the next 20 years! Circa 1997 Ft Bragg. Coolest medics running down Ardennes. IYKYK AATW! 28th CSH FST
These are still the foundations of our service.
I know this week is dark, keep your head up, stay professional, and know you ABSOLUTELY BELONG AND MATTER. I am proud to serve beside you.
Armyversary! 4 JAN 94. 🍾🥂🇺🇸
What an adventure it has been. Thank you to those that have led me, followed me, and stood beside me.
Italy, FBNC, Korea, Hawaii, Iraq, Afghanistan, FLKS, Germany, FLVA, Poland, NOVA.
Today my job brought me to the Hill. Great to see Army teammates, Army Congressional Fellow, MAJ Anna Ko (take a look at OCLL in the broadening catalog) and my All American pilot, MAJ Stephanie Hartley! AATW!
The greatest hello, the hardest goodbye. I’m grateful for the 14 years of love from my little best friend. She stuck with me through 5 deployments, the loss of my Grandma 5 years ago, BN Cmd, and made her mark on the hearts of so many. I will love & miss her forever. Tory ‘10-‘24
Slut Shaming - I never gave it much thought until I sat in a Separation Board as President. I listened to 8 hours of “she’s a liar because her clothes are too tight” “she’s a liar because all of the guys flirt w her”. We owe Soldiers more!
That time time I convoyed from Kandahar to Herat over 3 days as a young Company Commander.
Safe return to those serving in Afghanistan. 🇺🇸 My heart is with you.
And just like that, a 24 month chapter closes. Truly grateful for the teammates that became family.
The next chapter will be an amazing challenge. AATW!
#AA4
Congratulations to the Army’s newest Brigadier General! I met Rebecca McElwain in Australia at ILE, our friendship flourished. I am so incredibly proud of this Woman, Leader, Mentor, Mom, Wife, Friend, General! ⭐️
#LeadershipMatters
#RelationshipsMatter
#WomenLead
How it started / How it’s going! 4 JAN 1994 a girl from NC joined the Army and never looked back 🇺🇸
“There are people in our lives who may know more about what’s good for us than we do.” -M.Dempsey
To those people, I thank you.
Things I learned at Eisenhower 22-23
-Contested Logistics is a leader priority
@USArmy
@USMC
-Diverse opinions and classmates make for an amazing learning environment
-Read the NSS, NDS! Understand the why
-Don’t take yourself too serious, be a good teammate, takes a village
Congratulations to the newest Army COLONEL!
@AdjutantAli
has a heart of gold and lives for love of service and family. I am so proud to have such an incredible friend!!!
#AG
@MeganJantos
📸 credit! (Great to meet you)
Congratulations to all those hard working Captains who made the promotion list to Major today! Welcome to the Field Grade chapter. Relationships will mean more than ever!
@USArmy
On this day in 2012 I was on my 3d tour to Afghanistan (HKIA), 9 yrs later FR I would stand there again.
On this day in 2015 I was on my 3d tour to Iraq (Baghdad).
@willtweettooo
you were on this one w me!
#PAO
The Army isn’t always easy, the teammates make it worth it!
#AATW
26 AUG we celebrate Women’s Equality Day. Proud to be surrounded by the phenomenal women of the 82nd Airborne Division! This is a welcome contrast from when I served as a Co Cdr in DIV where I was 1 Woman amongst 27.
#FFTS
@82ndABNDiv
@82ndCAB
#UnbeatableLGOP
#AATW
ASGU! With a lot of help from friends, I finally put it together. All male measurements according to the slides. The tie is a work in progress and I’m unsure about the Army Staff Badge placement. Thanks
@SchulzIam
personal and
@PatrickRoddy4
text assist!
@TheReupJM
@40thPAD
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸
Remember the “why” behind your service. I joined for a better life and to give back to my Grandma who selflessly raised me. I stayed for the family the Army gave me. Proud to be a member of the Army Team!
What’s your why!?
The Women’s Army Corps lost an icon yesterday: CSM Helen “Johnnie” Johnston. I imagine she told
#BettyWhite
“don’t worry, I’ll pull security for our transition.” Strong women. RIP Johnnie. Knowing you made me better.
1/2 I took BN Cmd 2019 I was in the darkest mental state of my career. I had just lost my Grandma and was unsure where I wanted my career to go.
One young Soldier asked to speak to me because I was the first woman in leadership she came across. That day I knew why I was there.
100 Days! There’s still so much to do, I am honored to have been a part of this mission. 🇺🇸🇵🇱🇺🇦 I will have a lot to talk about at Eisenhower this summer 📚✏️
March is Women’s History Month! Cheers to the Women that pave the way for others. Saluting a few Army trailblazers!
@MG_SmithT
@DianaMHolland
GEN(R) Dunwoody and CSM(R) Johnston. Thank you for opening the door and breaking the glass ceiling!
@USArmy
@TRADOC
@PaulFunk2
@FORSCOM
JRTC 2009. I was a Co Cdr, A Co, 782nd BSB,
@82ndABNDiv
#FFTS
Where are they now!
CPT Reilly- Starts Eisenhower Monday
LT Newcomb- Assumes BN Cmd next summer
CPT Lucas- Harvard Grad, Senior Exec
LT Johnson- Assumes BN Cmd next summer
Not bad Fury, not bad!
#Goals
#AATW
Tore my rotator cuff in JUN 23, no movement for 6 mo. Doc cleared me last mo, took an ACFT this morning for the first time in over a year. Waiting on recovery is an uncomfortable space to be in BUT necessary. I was overly cautious on this one, but not bad. Thanks
@paulcjenkins82
On this day in 2010, Kandahar. CO CMD will forever be one of the greatest honors the Army has afforded me. These Paratroopers for 26 mo, the best and most heart felt memories.
#AATW
! I’m still connected to them and love watching them grow in and out of service today.
#ArmyFamily
Mission Complete. Honored to serve with the All American Division. This historic dynamic mission will forever remain in my heart. The brightest and darkest of humanity. Great partnership w Coalition and Sister Services.
#AATW
#OperationAlliesRefuge
@82ndABNDiv
@Strike_Hold
6… Number of Thanksgivings spent in Iraq/Afghanistan/Kuwait. On this Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the memories and friendships made to last a lifetime.
Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful to so many. Keep showing up.
#GoArmy
#BeAllYouCanBe
Acupuncture appreciation post! Did you know the military provides several pain management options? Take care of your body, it’s the only one you have ♥️🫡
Disclaimer: Will not repair the tear in my tendon, but helps relieve pain until we can fix it.
Congratulations to MG Michelle Schmidt on her formal nomination to assume command of the 7th Infantry Division, JBLM. Phenomenal leader, mentor and friend! AATW trailblazer.
@82ndABNDiv
@18airbornecorps
@william_seely
Men: Business Casual
Women: Equivalent
What does this mean!? We have to do better mentoring our women. A friend called last night asking what to wear to a bus. casual conf. I asked classmates for photos today. I’m always free to talk about this w you. JCrew / Loft Outlets fav.
Who We Are! I am honored to have served with America’s Guard of Honor one more time. Serving beside the Paratroopers and Leaders in this DIV will always be unmatched. The
@82ndABNDiv
mission is anywhere in the World 18HRs. AA4 signing off. 1/3
Today more than others I am reminded of what it means to serve. 1 MAR 10 an early morning convoy in Kandahar ended in the loss of SGT Gelig. I was the Co Cdr in the same vehicle when we were hit by a SVBIED. I am forever grateful to the team that rallied and continues to serve.
JRTC 2009. Co Cdr- now COL selected for Bde Cmd, MedOps- now LTC assuming Bn Cmd next week, CHOPS- now Harvard Grad Industry Rep, S6, now LTC selected for CSL. Army Friends are the best Friends!
#Continue2Serve
#ArmyFamiky
Grateful for this journey!
You’re never to old or senior for a battle buddy. Thanks to
@OrdnanceWarrior
for squaring me away, along w the pro team at the Pentagon Lab. No longer used on officer boards, you should still maintain a current DA Photo.
#LeadershipMatters
#NCOsLead
📸Pentagon Photo Lab
On 6 Feb 22 I stepped off the plane in Poland to support Ukraine. 24 Feb I was woken up to the first Russian strikes. Over the next several months I was proud to watch the World come together in support of Ukraine. We stand with you! Slava Ukraine! 🇺🇦
I took the photo of the lone US Flag on this day in 2021. I took the multi flag photo in 2012. Having served 3 previous tours in Afghanistan, I will never forget these final days as we left that night.
6… Number of Thanksgivings spent in Iraq/Afghanistan/Kuwait. On this Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the memories and friendships made to last a lifetime.
Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful to so many. Keep showing up.
#GoArmy
#BeAllYouCanBe
Congratulations to all of those selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel! This is not an easy cut, the Army will ask you to rise in responsibility and leadership. Be the example!
#GoArmy
!
#RelationshipsMatter
*BREAKING NEWS*
Making History As The 1st Female Secretary Of The Army.
I’ve been in the room w the “Table”, it’s daunting!
Congratulations SECARMY Christine Wormuth. Take a seat at the table!
Relationships Matter! 2015/2016 LTC Vanessa Ropitini (NZ🇳🇿) served w TF82 in Iraq 🇮🇶 w me. Today she showed up to TF82 fwd Poland 🇵🇱. Great to continue friendships across the globe!
#AATW
!
#logistics
@CDonahue1792
@CSMDavidPitt
Living the DC Dream! Visited the White House today, as one does on their birthday! Cheers to another year around the sun! 🎂🥂Of course I took a picture of the White House Dogs!
Congratulations on a phenomenal career! Thank you for the amazing leadership, values, and mentorship.
@PaulFunk2
Best wishes to Team Funk!
@TRADOC
@USArmy