Military Leadership Speech

Good afternoon Leaders, BG Rivera, BG Reyes, Retired Generals

present, Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, Family and Friends.

Today I have the distinct honor of becoming the Commander of the 201st

Regiment Multi-Functional Training Institute of Excellence and the

Academic Enterprise that includes the Language Center and the

Community based Youth Programs such as ChalleNGe, CREANDO and

STARBASE. I consider this appointment privileged; Fill the shoes of

The Commanders that Forged this Organization and maintain their

Leadership Legacy is a taunting task.

To Brigadier General Reyes I say, Sir, Thank you for providing us

with a Superb unit and the mentorship vested on us while you led us as

Commander. I can only hope to

The demands of this country for Leadership go beyond our current

footprint in the military environment and we are more than engaged to

match these requirements. I will do my best to materialize the Vision

you have Sir for this National Guard through our Programs; Federal,

State and Community.

Regiment, I will do my best to synchronize and synthesize

requirements, resourcing where needed to enable a good flow through

our courses aiming to success all the time. The Team is formed and you

completely understand how important is our place in this National

Guard. Do not hesitate to share your concerns, ideas and dreams, by

doing so we will accomplish not only that but also will help others

develop as well. Your attitude towards the Team will help strengthen

our relationships inside and outside the Team. Influencing outside the

Team will enable our bridging of new relationships.

Trust is the most basic foundation as we build relationships; you have all my trust I can only hope that you can trust me.

Character is the most important attribute that a man or woman can ascertain, we will continue to build upon our own character to give form to the new generation of leaders and ensure they become flexible critical thinkers for this