Never enough time
By Command Sgt. Maj. David Vowell
2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division
July 9, 2024
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Never enough time for what is important.
Just enough time for someone to be complacent
In a world where experience can be fabricated
Those of us with stripes must be inculcated
Next man up is just the norm
Whether or not you can actually perform
All the people we need to get the job done
Never exist, but our missions are always won
It’s not a surprise the reason for this
An NCO’s efforts always persist
In a world where we are expected to learn digitally
Counseling, development, and mentorship are key
Put down your phones and stop texting
Get your Soldiers together and start asking questions
Get to know them now, at every opportunity
The mission decides success based on your community
Realize the power you hold in your hands
Time is a resource, and it never expands
There is plenty of time, if you fight for it
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