12 Practical Strategies to Maximize Your Military Experience

By Sachiko Cleveland

Enlisting in the military is an experience that often elicits excitement, anxiety, and fear of the unknown. Likewise, advancing through the military ranks or preparing to transition to the civilian workforce can ignite similar emotions.

In 12 Practical Strategies to Maximize Your Military Experience, Sachiko Cle

• Language: English
• Publisher: Purposely Created Publishing Group
• Release date: Sep 20, 2018
• ISBN: 9781949134223

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12 PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

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Copyright © 2019 Sachiko Cleveland

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Dedication

My deepest gratitude to my family—Leroy, Fannie, Janie, Elvin, Darby, Zirus, Stacy, Kameko, and Tosheba, and to my wonderful extended family and friends.

To the love of my life:

Leonardo, my most precious jewel, my

inspiration and reason for being.

And finally, Vic, who inspired me to write this book.

Table of Contents

Introduction

C H A P T E R  1

Our Shared Journey

C H A P T E R  2

I Am an American Airman

C H A P T E R  3

Junior Enlisted Airman Tier

C H A P T E R  4

Airman Basic (E-1) Beginning the Journey

C H A P T E R  5

Airman (E-2) Aspire for More

C H A P T E R  6

Airman First Class (E-3) Motivated to Excel

C H A P T E R  7

Senior Airman (E-4) Preparing to Lead Others

C H A P T E R  8

Non-Commissioned Officer Tier

C H A P T E R  9

Staff Sergeant (E-5) Leading by Example

C H A P T E R  1 0

Technical Sergeant (E-6) Being a Technical Expert

C H A P T E R  1 1

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Tier

C H A P T E R  1 2

Master Sergeant (E-7) Developing Airmen

C H A P T E R  1 3

Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) Dedicated to Serving Others

C H A P T E R  1 4

Chief Master Sergeant (E-9) Bridging the Leadership Gap

Epilogue

Appendix

About the Author

Introduction

This book is not another teaching guide, but a tool designed to complement information you know or will gain over the course of your military career. I believe that the strategies I used while serving in the ranks of Airman Basic through Chief Master Sergeant coupled with your drive to succeed has the potential to maximize your experiences.

So, why am I writing this book? I have walked down the path you are on and I want to offer practical strategies to help you maximize your military career. The chapters in this book are written to reflect an Airman’s advancement from the lowest to the highest military enlisted rank. While serving in uniform and now as a Veteran, the highlight of my day often includes assisting others with maximizing their talents by providing them with words of advice, a listening ear, or resources to enhance their well-being. I assume you picked this book up because you are looking to be the best person you can be at every stage of your career. I hope this book helps you to achieve that goal. I wish you the success you seek throughout your journey.

Finally, I dedicate this book to the men and women in the active and reserve components of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, as well as the Army and Air National Guard for their commitment, selfless service, dedication, courage, and sacrifice.

C H A P T E R  1

Our Shared Journey

My experiences have led me to believe that there is no secret formula to success, as