Photo By Laura Levering | Command Sgt. Maj. Linwood Barrett, the 25th Regimental Command Sergeant Major, shares...... read more read more
FORT EISENHOWER, Ga. - Chaplain Maj. Glen Thompson, U.S. Army Signal School, hosted a “Spiritual Fitness” event May 20 as part of Signal Symposium Week at Fort Eisenhower.
The event included a luncheon and refresher training on ADP 6-22, which identifies five essential characteristics of the Army as a profession: Honorable Service, Military Expertise, Trust, Stewardship, and Esprit de Corps.
Speaking on Esprit de Corps, Col. Julia Donley, 43rd Chief of Signal and U.S Army Signal School Commandant, directed her attention to Command Sgt. Maj. Linwood Barrett, the 25th Regimental Command Sergeant Major.
Donley shared an experience she had during a visit to a Signal Captains Career Course in which she asked students for examples of what “embodies esprit de corps.”
“Sure enough, there was a captain who stood up and said, ‘I served with Command Sgt. Maj. Barrett, and for me, he represents esprits de corps for the entire Signal Corps,’” Donley recalled.
From there, the training-luncheon transitioned to an opportunity for those gathered to share experiences they've had with Barrett, who is set to officially retire tomorrow. Several people took time to share stories of how Barrett positively impacted them – both personally and professionally.
Closing out the event, Barrett had some things to share as well – including a few chip toss challenges.
“This entire week, my whole mission in life is to … take care of as many people as I can all the way up until I can’t anymore, and to say ‘thank you’ to everyone,” Barrett said.
Recapping the five characteristics, he also said to be mindful that at the end of the day, one simple gesture has the power to transform someone’s day for the better.
“It costs nothing to smile. Nothing. And it is contagious,” Barrett said. “Keep taking care of each other, because that is what’s going to help us through the hard times.”
| Date Taken: | 05.21.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.22.2025 12:16 |
| Story ID: | 498704 |
| Location: | FORT EISENHOWER, GEORGIA, US |
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