Photo By Megan Gully | Army Materiel Command’s Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Edward Daly visits his alma mater,...... read more read more
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- During a hometown visit, Army Materiel Command's Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Edward Daly met with past, present and future Army leaders, May 11-13.
Daly's visit encompassed a visit with local veterans, a commissioning ceremony for 11 new second lieutenants and a school visit with current high school juniors and seniors at his alma mater.
PAST
"I always say that I'm standing on the shoulders of giants, and you are those giants," Daly said while visiting with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2294.
Veteran Tony Goodson was one of 10 veterans who shared their personal stories and firsthand accounts of serving in Korea, Vietnam, and Bosnia. Goodson, served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, described the culture of the 1960s and 1970s when Soldiers were not celebrated. He recalled sneaking back into the country after his tour.
"It was a different time, you just didn't tell people or talk about it," said Goodson.
Daly said he appreciated the veterans' candid recollections.
"I am honored to be among you heroes and am almost speechless to hear your accounts. Your stories are the stories that need to be told."
PRESENT
At Seton Hall University, Daly participated in a commissioning ceremony. The commissioning ceremony is a time-honored tradition that marks the moment the Army passes the mantle of leadership and trust to a cadet to serve as an officer.
Daly gave remarks and administered the oath of office to 11 new second lieutenants from the Pirate Battalion.
"Sitting here today, I'm sure you have at least a little apprehension about the future, but don't worry because you are trained and ready for anything the future holds. Go forward and don't only do things right, but do the right thing," Daly said. "You are the best and brightest. Make everyone around you better and build a championship team."
This year the Army marks the 100th anniversary of Army ROTC. Since its inception, more than 650,000 officers have commissioned through Army ROTC.
FUTURE
Daly, along with eight Soldiers from Fort Dix and Fort Lee, Virginia traveled to Newark Technical School for a visit with nearly 70 high school juniors and seniors.
The group met in the school's cafeteria where Daly greeted the students and provided an overview of career opportunities with the Army. The Soldiers then broke the students into smaller groups and shared their personal stories in the Army as welders, mechanics and machinists.
In Jersey City, Daly visited his alma mater, Saint Peter's Preparatory School, where Daly said he spent the most formidable years of his life. He credits the school with preparing him to become an officer in the U.S. Army. He was hosted by his former history teacher and baseball coach, Carl Dalerenzo.
"The education you receive here is the foundation for the rest of your life," Daly told the students. "Throughout your life there will be failures, but failures are stepping stones to success."
He also spoke about the current geopolitical climate including ISIS, manning the force, modernization, training and budget reductions with the high school juniors and seniors.
Along with his message, Daly dared the students to be great.
"Throughout your life there will be failures, but failure is just a stepping stone to success," Daly said.
| Date Taken: | 05.18.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 02.03.2017 14:57 |
| Story ID: | 222474 |
| Location: | JERSEY CITY, NJ, US |
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