I've been asked by my teacher to write a special part of this blog. For these 10 days I wasn't with my group all the time. Why? Because I meet people who I didn't expect to meet, JROTC cadets of US Army. I'm a specialised scout of ZHP organisation in Poland, and I'm very keen on having new international relations, and to make my team more international. To Miami I came with my uniform, like all military commanders on conferences, and here I meet LtC. Johnson, of US Army. This great man, man who inspired me, somebody with grand leadership skills, has introduced me to the Cadet system, and to Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. He was impressed when I told him about me, that I'm a skydiver, pilot, sailor etc, and then he told me his story which is amazing. He asked me to present my presentation about military history of Poland, in front of totally 9 companies, and tell about what I do. I had a lot of fun meeting them, and finally they invited me to start a cadet training. I was given a uniform, P.T. version and then the real fun started. I took part in many meetings, learning how cadets operate, how they work.
LtC. Johnson is magnificent and opened my eyes on many new ways and perspectives. Other great man in the leading section is 1st Sergeant McGruder, from 82nd Airborne Division and I have to say, one will never find a better 1st sergeant in the whole world. He's not only really badass, like we cadets say, but also very cool one as as well. Then the cadets... the best friends I have now, come from their ranks, and it was a pleasure working with them. Battalion Commander Schonis was a great guide, and many thanks to him for helping me all the time, when I needed help in understanding somethings. In my physical exercices I have to thank cadet sergeant Marin, who did a great job in introducing me to Special Commando Squad, called the Raiders. Of course, all cadets gave the opportunity to develope my skills, and thanks to them, this voyage was so special to me. After all my trainings, and getting into JROTC, LtC. Johnson had a suprise for me. He and the Cadets prepared a ceremony for me, and I was so happy, and excited for that. I became an officially member of US Army ROTC, without J, cause I'm a senior. I was given the rank of Cadet 2nd Lieutnant, became on honorary member of Tornado Battalion of Pompano Beach High School, and the 1st international guest, sequence nr 1 and leader. Also they gave me something for my uniform, their beret, rank pads, airborne ensign, ROTC ensign, and many other presents, which I'll wear with honor. It is really painfull for me to go back to Poland, leaving my friends cadets, 1st sgt. McGruder and especially my idol Lt. Colonel Johnson, who I will remember definitelly. Another thing is that cadets want to start international cooperation with my unit, and I hope that my 'cadets' will be eager to do the same thing, but for sure my superiors in general HQ will be happy.
Meeting cadets was an interesting and fun experience. I've learned many things, and also tought them some things. So not only did I participate in my school exchange, but also I made a great, first in my life international military cooperation, which I want to do in future as a military ambassador.
'Two different countries, same mission'-sgt Marin, these words tell everything, and we both want our teams, and countries to work together, for better future, and peace in the World, because everything depends now from us, and on this exchange I made sure that we both want the same good things for everybody.
Cadet 2nd Flight Lieutnant Aleksander Pikulski
Honorary member of Tornado Battalion, Miami, Pompano Beach,
December 14, 2014
LtC. Johnson is magnificent and opened my eyes on many new ways and perspectives. Other great man in the leading section is 1st Sergeant McGruder, from 82nd Airborne Division and I have to say, one will never find a better 1st sergeant in the whole world. He's not only really badass, like we cadets say, but also very cool one as as well. Then the cadets... the best friends I have now, come from their ranks, and it was a pleasure working with them. Battalion Commander Schonis was a great guide, and many thanks to him for helping me all the time, when I needed help in understanding somethings. In my physical exercices I have to thank cadet sergeant Marin, who did a great job in introducing me to Special Commando Squad, called the Raiders. Of course, all cadets gave the opportunity to develope my skills, and thanks to them, this voyage was so special to me. After all my trainings, and getting into JROTC, LtC. Johnson had a suprise for me. He and the Cadets prepared a ceremony for me, and I was so happy, and excited for that. I became an officially member of US Army ROTC, without J, cause I'm a senior. I was given the rank of Cadet 2nd Lieutnant, became on honorary member of Tornado Battalion of Pompano Beach High School, and the 1st international guest, sequence nr 1 and leader. Also they gave me something for my uniform, their beret, rank pads, airborne ensign, ROTC ensign, and many other presents, which I'll wear with honor. It is really painfull for me to go back to Poland, leaving my friends cadets, 1st sgt. McGruder and especially my idol Lt. Colonel Johnson, who I will remember definitelly. Another thing is that cadets want to start international cooperation with my unit, and I hope that my 'cadets' will be eager to do the same thing, but for sure my superiors in general HQ will be happy.
Meeting cadets was an interesting and fun experience. I've learned many things, and also tought them some things. So not only did I participate in my school exchange, but also I made a great, first in my life international military cooperation, which I want to do in future as a military ambassador.
'Two different countries, same mission'-sgt Marin, these words tell everything, and we both want our teams, and countries to work together, for better future, and peace in the World, because everything depends now from us, and on this exchange I made sure that we both want the same good things for everybody.
Cadet 2nd Flight Lieutnant Aleksander Pikulski
Honorary member of Tornado Battalion, Miami, Pompano Beach,
December 14, 2014
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