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09/27/08 07:16 PM
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This past Wednesday, I got great news from Cadet Command. LTC Jeffress, my battalion commander called me and all the other MS 4 cadets in with important news.
The OML (order of merit list) had come in.... This list determines how many cadets nationwide will be picked up for ACTIVE DUTY service. Essentially, if you dont place high enough on the OML, you get placed in the Reserves or National Guard. This is not to say that the Reserves and National Guard are bad, its just where they put those that dont get active duty. That being said.... The LTC called me into his office and gave me some of the best news of my life...
He was at his desk when I walked in and I reported as ordered, shot him a salute, and then took my seat. He looked at me and smiled and said, "Cadet Tucker, you are going to be a 2nd Lieutenant in the ACTIVE US Army." I was very happy to hear this news and was pumped! Needless to say, nothing could have made my day or week less than great after hearing this news!!!
On 28OCT2008, the branching results come in. I am going into my counseling regarding my branches here on Monday at 1230. I will arrange my branches to the best of my ability to see to it that I get what I want. And to be honest, I dont really care what I get branched. This year's OML was VERY competitive and I am just glad that I was selected to serve our country as a 2LT on ACTIVE duty. Whatever branch I get, I am going to have a good attitude and go to my unit, with the mindset to learn from my PSG and my Squad Leaders and be the best 2LT I can be. I had to share this great news with all my boys on board! HOOOAH!!!!
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1LT Clark Tucker
OD, Platoon LDR
US Army
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Re: GOT PICKED UP FOR ACTIVE DUTY!!!!!!!
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09/27/08 07:20 PM
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09/27/08 07:20 PM
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Re: GOT PICKED UP FOR ACTIVE DUTY!!!!!!!
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09/27/08 07:23 PM
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reconseed
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Thanks for the responses Ted and BLD. I cant wait to get out of college finally and get to my unit and do this.
JYD #59
1LT Clark Tucker
OD, Platoon LDR
US Army
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Re: GOT PICKED UP FOR ACTIVE DUTY!!!!!!!
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09/27/08 07:26 PM
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As a retired career Air Force guy I congratulate you on this great occasion! Didn't understand what you meant by branch and other acronyms but Go Army!
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Re: GOT PICKED UP FOR ACTIVE DUTY!!!!!!!
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09/27/08 08:04 PM
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branch meaning = what kind of officer i will be in the Army...
Example: infantry, field artillery, chemical, military police, adjutant general, quartermaster, etc...
JYD #59
1LT Clark Tucker
OD, Platoon LDR
US Army
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Re: GOT PICKED UP FOR ACTIVE DUTY!!!!!!!
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09/27/08 08:18 PM
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What is your preference? Were you able to express what you want to do? Hopefully, they'll put you where you can do what you do best.
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Re: GOT PICKED UP FOR ACTIVE DUTY!!!!!!!
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09/27/08 08:20 PM
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Congrats recon, I know you've been working at this for a while so it's good to hear it's a go!
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Re: GOT PICKED UP FOR ACTIVE DUTY!!!!!!!
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09/27/08 08:27 PM
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Re: GOT PICKED UP FOR ACTIVE DUTY!!!!!!!
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09/27/08 08:28 PM
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reconseed
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Thanks fellas. I had to share this with all my DAWGS here on the Yard.
I am just honored to have the chance to be an officer in the US Army. I dont care what they branch me. I just want to do it.
JYD #59
1LT Clark Tucker
OD, Platoon LDR
US Army
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Re: GOT PICKED UP FOR ACTIVE DUTY!!!!!!!
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09/27/08 08:33 PM
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Bors
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Congratulations ...... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: GOT PICKED UP FOR ACTIVE DUTY!!!!!!!
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09/27/08 08:37 PM
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Congratulations. Great Job.
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