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Captain’s Corner
18 September 2007
To All Hands:
As we are approaching a new year and
we can look back at our efforts and see that our unit has made a lot of
improvements. We are all having fun and really learning something about the US
Navy, US Marines, and the other services every drill. I will talk about the
three core values that the US Navy likes to emphasize, Honor, Courage, and
Commitment.
Honor:
By serving in the unit and assisting
your shipmates you are honoring you country. How? Well you are helping to show
how a good cadet interacts with his fellow cadets by example. I know we do not
discuss this much. It is because it has been apparent that our unit practices
this at each drill that I have observed. So, congratulations on these values
and keep up the good work.
Courage:
I think that my quote down below
said it best. Sometimes we are faced with something that is hard to do and we
fear the unknown. However, by working together with your shipmates we can and
do overcome. We have seen that in our drills where you and your shipmates have
done new and exciting activities. See the quote by John Wayne at the bottom of
this message and understand that it takes courage to do the right thing.
Commitment;
By joining the US Naval Sea Cadets
you have made an adult commitment to start something and finish it. However,
attending all drills is mandatory. If you are having trouble making the drills
you should be a good shipmate and inform the CO, XO, or our great Staff. I can
not stress the importance of making all the drills. I have been taking muster
and will inform those that will need to make up drills. The reason why you
should be concerned is because you will not get credit if you miss too many
drills and might be dropped from the program. I do understand that in order to
get scholarships you must have more then one activity on your resume; however,
one of those things that will help you get scholarships is attending and
participating in the unit.
So, as we are going into the new
training year, make a renewed effort to maintain your commitments and help out
another shipmate if they need it. A basic rule is that in order to be a good
leader you should lead by example. If you are not living the Navy values then
make a renewed effort to do so. Lead by example and make you commitments not
just for your parents, family, or your community, but most of all do it for
yourself. You will not regret it.
SHC
(SW) Jorge G. Trevino, USN, Ret.
1425
Porter St.
Fort
Detrick, MD 21702-5011
301.619.0238
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