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My goals are to:
• Develop strategically deployable forces and headquarters to fight and win in joint, coalition and interagency environments.
• Have a headquarters operationally focused and able to function from the main command post or the operational command post.
• Support U.S. Pacific Command.
• Actively support the Theater Security Engagement Strategy and war plans.
Lieutenant General Benjamin R. Mixon Commanding General
• Develop strategically deployable forces and headquarters to fight and win in joint, coalition and interagency environments.
• Have a headquarters operationally focused and able to function from the main command post or the operational command post.
• Support U.S. Pacific Command.
• Actively support the Theater Security Engagement Strategy and war plans.
Lieutenant General Benjamin R. Mixon Commanding General
(A message for Lt. Gen. Benjamin Mixon)
Sir:
My family and I would like to share a story with you about the quality of the men and women in our Armed Forces. We have for several years been very active in supporting our Soldiers and Sailors at home and overseas through the Adopt-a Platoon and Any Service Member programs, as well as local volunteer organizations such as the Blue Star Mothers. We do not feel that we have ever done anything special or noteworthy, just ordinary citizens trying to do what is right by our Troops. This leads into one of the most touching moments of everything we have been a part of.
Last month my 8yr old daughter Esther came home from school saying that she was being picked on by the boys in her class because they did not believe she helped in supporting our Military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan. My wife and I didn’t think much of it at the time and told her it would be alright since we knew the truth. Later that evening we were visiting some of our local Military Recruiters, as we often do, and she was still pretty upset. No one said anything at the time other than “It’s alright we know better.”
That Friday, as my daughter was getting ready to go to lunch, my lovely wife knocked on her classroom door and spoke with her Teacher saying there were some special people there to see Esther. After that, in walked 3 Army Soldiers, in their uniforms, who announced to the class that they were there to have lunch with Esther to show how much they appreciate her and her family. Esther was speechless and my wife was in tears that these men would take the time out of their day to do this for one little girl. I am still overwhelmed that we as a family would mean that much to them.
This speaks to the character of all of our men and women in uniform; and that character only comes from exceptional leadership. Yours has to be one of the most difficult and demanding jobs in the world. We can’t even imagine the decisions you have to make on a daily basis and the hardships you face as a Commander of so many young men and women. Thank you for your willingness to stand and make the difficult decisions that must be made in times like these. We pray God will ease the burdens that are placed upon you, and bless you with peace and confidence. Please know that we are grateful we have people like you leading our Armed Forces.
Respectfully
Steve & Diana Rogge
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