Once an Eagle

[Voxist]

<p>Just read this book after seeing it mentioned in Absolutely American
Now its my new favorite book, but I can't really find anything on it on the internet.
It's a wonderful story, but I find myself asking a few questions(for those of you who've read it)
How much of a Massengale should an officer be?<br>
Does the good of the service always outweigh the welfare of a soldier? For that matter, does the good of the country always outweigh the good of the service?<br>
What makes Sam Damon such a great leader? Perhaps the simplest answer is that he actually cares about his men, but...</p>

<p>Anyways, I hope someone who has read it can offer some insight or opinion since I haven't found anything on it and this forum is the only place I can think of to post.(maybe I should of done this in the parents forum)</p>

<p>For anyone who's thinking about going to West Point or any other of the academies, this is a definite must-read. Certainly got me thinking differently about going to USMA.</p>

[airborne101]

<p>I loved the book as well. The answers to your questions are, for the most part, something you can't look up. I have met a lot of Messengale officers and a few Sam Damons. You will find your best answers, as I did, when you are under the command of such people. I applaud you for thinking of such things. Everyone has their own opinions of such questions, but leadership is different for everyone. I could give you my thoughts but it probably wouldn't mean as much to you. Practical and sound experience in leadership is the best way to learn it, along with internal reflection. My advice is try to be a leader as much as you can and always have humility.</p>