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Graduation Speech: Women Army Axillary

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General Thomson, COL Mele, LTC Robinson, and COL Colavita and CSM Crosby, thanks you for giving me the opportunity to be the guest speaker during the this year Women History Month observance program….. It is truly an Honor and Privilege…
And to my Teammates, AFSBn, and RSSB Family, thank you for attending this special event and help to preserve the history of Women throughout our Great Nation…..
And to those, we often forget or overlook but remain by our side and provide unequaled love and support…Our Families…we thank you…

One thing that people often remember is the First, Last, & the Only!!!!!!!!
I started my military career in the Women Army Axillary Corp in 1978 at Fort McClellan, Alabama. One of the best decision I have ever made was …show more content…

This decision and Army disciple has greatly impacted my decision making process which help me to become one of the 10% of females to make SGM.
I never thought I would be the Last but I AM…I’m the Last serving member of the WAC. I stand firmer and in an honorable position to say I AM THE LAST but I will never be the LAST women to strive for greatness. Y’all are my legacy. It is an honor to for me to gaze out and see my, the WAC, and the Army legacy sit before me. As women, we must continue to share our uphill battles, triumphs, and success. You set the tone of your legacy!!!
Being the ONLY when achieving Greatness, it comes with a list of I’s. Only, you can make the first step to achieve greatness in your life. I call it the Three I’s of Readiness. And we know readiness is important in the military and life. Therefore, you must take Initiative, Improve your mission, and Make an Impact. Remind yourself daily, “ I support excellence and excellent support is what I am and what I give” I’m the First, the Last, the Only to make a difference in all I do….On the Line…
The First homerun doesn’t always win the game, but the Last homerun can win a World Series and it’s the Only hit that everyone will always

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