The Cruiser Captains I have served with have been mentors for life (Schires/Feckler/Hebner/Davidson). Like you, I worked hard on those tours and the life long friendship and mentorship from my COs has been invaluable. Thanks for posting.
I'm one of the OS's in that picture... and obviously who served under Bryan's leadership. I can tell you right now, if the 45 or so OS's that worked for him got together in a room, he'd hear 45 or so reasons why he was in fact, not just a good leader... but the best of leaders.
Had to edit to add this. Thank you sir for your leadership. And this article is phenomenal.
Thank you, Ops… for your wit, your candor your perspective and your wisdom. It was magical for all of us former OS’s (indeed, YOUR OS’s) to commune with you and our formidable skipper Captain X on Thursday at the VG72 reunion.
I believe that yes, there are at least a few former sailors who view you with in the same hallowed light… many of whom you convened with at said gathering.
You were a fantastic division leader back then, for all of the reasons leaders are truly respected… and I’m sure in the years since you’ve been able to impact countless more individuals as your career arc ballooned.
Anchors aweigh, Ops. Fair winds and following seas to you my friend and our leader.
The Cruiser Captains I have served with have been mentors for life (Schires/Feckler/Hebner/Davidson). Like you, I worked hard on those tours and the life long friendship and mentorship from my COs has been invaluable. Thanks for posting.
Good to see OSC in the picture.
I'm one of the OS's in that picture... and obviously who served under Bryan's leadership. I can tell you right now, if the 45 or so OS's that worked for him got together in a room, he'd hear 45 or so reasons why he was in fact, not just a good leader... but the best of leaders.
Had to edit to add this. Thank you sir for your leadership. And this article is phenomenal.
Great post and thanks for sharing some of your CG72 Ops Boss stories!
You made a difference during and after still!
Thank you, Ops… for your wit, your candor your perspective and your wisdom. It was magical for all of us former OS’s (indeed, YOUR OS’s) to commune with you and our formidable skipper Captain X on Thursday at the VG72 reunion.
I believe that yes, there are at least a few former sailors who view you with in the same hallowed light… many of whom you convened with at said gathering.
You were a fantastic division leader back then, for all of the reasons leaders are truly respected… and I’m sure in the years since you’ve been able to impact countless more individuals as your career arc ballooned.
Anchors aweigh, Ops. Fair winds and following seas to you my friend and our leader.
-OS3 Eisenmenger