Mustard, David, IS1

This list of Good Rules was found on an Intelligence Officers desk after he gave his life on Sept 11, 2001 in the Pentagon.

Twelve Pretty Good Rules

1. Always give 100%
2. Listen
3. Care about each other as individuals. Be loyal.
4. Do not tolerate sloppy, lazy, or incomplete work.
5. Support your boss. Think ahead.
6. Practice the three C's: communicate, cooperate, coordinate.
7. Always strive to be of service. Reject an "it's not my lane in the
     road" attitude.
8. Work hard, play hard.
9. Laugh.
10. Be quick to praise.
11. Be honest.
12. Give thanks everyday for the freedom and liberty that you enjoy.


 

I spent over 25 years affiliated with the U.S. Navy or U.S. Navy Reserve. Just about half and half. I left active duty in April of 1991, one month shy of 12 years. I took the summer off and affiliated with the Reserves in Sept 91 and remained there until I retired in 2004. All in all, I had a great time. If I had to do it all over again, I would have stayed active, but live and learn, I guess.  In many respects, I am still the same old Dave.  But I did finally quit drinking over 22 years ago.  The best decision that I ever made.  It certainly cost me a lot in my active duty years and I left because I guess you could say that I was running away.  Lesson learned the hard way I guess.  Now I live a much slower and safer life.