by khurst2@gmail.com | Jul 12, 2021 | Announcements, Retirement
The President of the National Defense University, Lieutenant General Michael T. Plehn, USAF, invites you to attend the National War College Change of Responsibility Command Ceremony and Retirement of Rear Admiral Cedric Pringle, USN, on Friday, July 30th at 10 am. This will be a live ceremony with options for in person and virtual participation.
To view your invitation and RSVP, please click the link below.
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=600718&k=0461420E7A5F
Please RSVP by July 13th and indicate if you will attend in person or virtually.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact,
Katia Y. Harris
Executive Assistant to the Commandant
National War College
300 D Street, Roosevelt Hall (Bldg 61)
Fort Lesley J. McNair
Washington, DC 20319-5078
Office: (202) 685-4342
by khurst2@gmail.com | Jul 2, 2021 | News
Task Force Commitment service members, mostly comprised of Marine Forces Reserve Marines and Sailors, ensure recruits are quarantined at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, for two weeks to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 before traveling to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to begin recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Ricardo Robinson and Lance Cpl. Christine Phelps)
by khurst2@gmail.com | Jul 1, 2021 | Announcements, Chaplain
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”– Romans 12:21 NIV
Paul is sharing these words of wisdom with the Romans in dealing with people. He reminds them earlier in the chapter of the importance of not taking revenge as vengeance belongs to God and directs them to treat others with kindness. The natural expectation of someone who has mistreated people is to receive the same treatment. However, it is an unexpected human response by being kind as it causes them to reflect on their actions. It begins to make them wonder why they did not receive the same evil they dished out.
Paul continues to tell them to love, feed, and meet the needs of the one who has mistreated them. He concludes the message by telling them do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. To not take revenge in one’s hand can be a difficult pill to swallow. However, the most significant testimony can come out of not allowing others to change who you are as a person. Having the ability to maintain one’s character and integrity in a difficult situation is the best testament to self-control and growth.
One cannot control the actions of others, but one can control theirs. Jesus provided the perfect example on the cross when he said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Often this is the case with those we encounter who are unkind. The actions may come out of a place of bitterness and personal hurt. There is a saying that hurt people, hurt people. We have to look beyond the action and look at the heart. The same way God does for us. None of us are perfect, and we all have our hurts and disappointments. Therefore, it is imperative to self-reflect and to provide the love, kindness, mercy, and grace we would want to receive. In the words of the remarkable Mrs. Michelle Obama, “when they go low, we go high.” We must find a way to show others the love they deserve despite themselves because, with God, all things are possible.
Blessings, Reverend Takana L. Jefferson, Chaplain, United States Navy
by khurst2@gmail.com | Jun 29, 2021 | Announcements
People don’t get promoted for doing their jobs really well. They get promoted by demonstrating their potential to do more. ~Tara Jaye Frank
NNOA Congratulates Chaplain Takana Jefferson on her promotion to the rank of Commander.
You are cordially invited to a Promotion Ceremony in honor of Lieutenant Takana L. Jefferson Chaplains Corps, United States Navy on Thursday, the first day of July at ten o’clock in the morning Humphreys Building (197) Auditorium Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia.
RADM Sinclair Harris, USN (Ret.) is the guest speaker for this event.
You may attend in person or virtually via DISA Streaming Link. https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=599840&k=07684B017F57
Promotions will come and go, but your hard work will always shine and show. ~Anonymous
by khurst2@gmail.com | Jun 28, 2021 | Announcements
Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roi-of-dei-rochester-minnesota-tickets-159920108349 to sign up for the ROI of DEI event. This one-day event will take place at The Castle, bringing in some of the most in-demand diversity, equity and inclusion speakers and executives from across the country. Captain Timika Lindsay is one of the featured speakers.
Attendance is free.
