From the COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR 104th TRAINING DIVISION (LT)

Iwrite this article on the same day as the Army-Navy football game. I tell you this as I am trying to think of what topic I should use to write an article that is not only worth reading but might have some meaning behind it in order to help someone within our ranks.

I want to address the importance of teamwork. It seems cliche to say it, but teamwork has a different competition that we have amongst the three Divisions under the 108th Training Command. If you were to ask, we all believe that for one reason or another we are better, or more relevant, than the other. The truth is that the way all three of us work together is imperative to the success of each of us. This is something that most Soldiers do not get the opportunity to see, especially at lower levels. that we could all say at this point in our careers that we have all been part of both great teams and those that we would rather not be a part of at all. I have always thought that instead of dwelling on the bad, we should take those experiences and use them to build our own I idea of what a great leader should be. What I am saying is, do not petty yourself for being in a tough situation but use that to ensure that when you are in charge you will not let those things happen again.

I will close with what I think the best advice I feel like I have ever been given. Try every day to make the people on your team be successful. If you focus on everyone on your team winning you will be

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need to slow down to speed up. I encourage all Soldiers to strive to find that balance in which they will thrive and where they can bring their best self to their families, civilian career, and military duty. It may mean slowing down now, assessing the situation, properly planning, and then executing our mission at full speed. We cannot operate indefinitely operating at full speed. We need to find balance and pace ourselves accordingly.

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meaning when it comes to what we do in the Army Reserve each day, not just once a month or just two weeks a year.

The Army-Navy football game is the only sporting event where after the completion of the game, the two opposing teams will once again align themselves on the same side. That is something that we must do each day within our ranks, especially if we are to be successful. I relate this to the friendly

I can tell you that after completing the Green Tab Huddle this week, most of our time was spent on how we can cross level Soldiers and work together more in the future. I have seen firsthand how this sets us apart from other units and is key to the success to each of our units.

I believe that being part of the team is one of the most important parts to success You are only going to go so far on you own. I believe taken care of yourself. I was told this by a business owner that has lived his life this way. I keep this in mind everyday with my team and believe it is a key to success in no matter what you do.

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