A remote to Clear Air Station, Alaska gave me new respect for my family and an understanding of the great sacrifice military members experience. I feel this assignment gave me an insight into how much I really depend on my families support and trust in their decisions. I believe to become a successful leader one needs an understanding of the sacrifices which might be required by our subordinates, and time away from a loved one …showed first 75 words of 791 total…

…showed last 75 words of 791 total…but thankfully they are mostly for attention. My experience taught me much about myself, my family, and military profession. I regret some of the things I missed while gone, but think if I had not been given that assignment I would have missed out on those things anyway (given the way I used to behave). I believe, at least in my case, you do not realize what you have until it is missing. Bibliography None