Things are looking good for the future of Charlie Company. New platoon leaders, new platoon sgts, and so far, we are working well together. I am getting a fresh start from the begining, rather than being thrusted into a position in the middle of combat. But now, I am pretty comfortable with my position (and continuing to grow into it), I know my men very well (although half of them are leaving the unit now), and I get along well with pretty much everyone in the company. It has become my second family and I hope I stay in Charlie company for a while.
Just got a new platoon sgt and so far, I believe this will be a positive experience for myself and give me a chance to work with a new platoon sgt from the start- set a good precedent, create a good relationship, and eventually kick some ass in combat (although I will probably be an XO by then). I am also eager at the chance to train some "new guys" as they come in to replace all the old people leaving... but that may be toward the end of the year...
So, as always, it is a waiting game. In the mean time, as the platoon slims down to maybe about 15-18 people in the next couple of months, it will be a perfect time to mold everyone into physical and mental shape and once the new guys arrive, the core group of vets will be able to mold the rest of them into great soldiers. Pretty exciting
In other news, went to Majorca, Spain this past weekend. Pretty crazy- probably the most partying I've done since Spring Break 2006... except it was only 3 nights and Majorca was full of British and Irish tourists.
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