tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post6966827566152192896..comments2015-07-26T22:16:44.233-07:00Comments on Navy Chaplain: A Story: Only 5 days left!Joshua and Annie Earlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13007653845702719703noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-34636584090544093852009-06-22T18:39:47.450-07:002009-06-22T18:39:47.450-07:00A Navy Chaplain writes -
Josh, I sound like a br...A Navy Chaplain writes -<br /><br />Josh, I sound like a broken record (which is why I didn't respond immediately to your post) when I say, this event and your personal response to it are important lessons for your chaplaincy experience over the next 20-30 years. Now you KNOW what it is like to be punished unfairly for the actions of others and to take that punishment as a unit and not as individuals. When a young Sailor or Marine comes to you with a similar story you will understand on a visceral level what they are telling you and your ability to be empathetic will be far greater. Notice also how bummed out you and your classmates were...So when this happens to your Sailors or Marines you will understand the potential need to approach the CMC, SgtMajor, XO or CO and provide feedback on the morale of the unit based on recent liberty restrictions, etc. You will be a better advocate for the members of the command. On the other hand, you may want to interview the Senior Chief and find out why the command decided on the course it did (restricting liberty for everyone). Their response is important because one day you will need to interpret the orders of the command in a way that will help your Sailors and Marines obey them in more than a desultory, resentful fashion. You get the honor and privilege and dubious joy of standing in the liminal area between the deckplates and the bridge. It is not an easy place to be.<br />Blessings on your graduation! Welcome to Chaplains School, where it will be a 24/7 group hug. Not.<br /><br />JustachapsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-6593882398229598522009-06-16T06:44:56.108-07:002009-06-16T06:44:56.108-07:00Welcome to the military Joshy-boy! I understand y...Welcome to the military Joshy-boy! I understand your frustrations... It's all part of the process of trying to break you from your individuality. Don't worry though, they ain't never gonna bring you down fella. Set the example for all those throat punching dentists; stay positive. Last mile budd, you're almost there!Joe Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699747444667038991noreply@blogger.com