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By Spc. Sharmain Burch
Third Army/ARCENT Public Affairs
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – This week’s Third Army/ARCENT Soldier of the week is Sgt. 1st Class Cragg L. Mickens, Third Army/ARCENT supply and services operations noncommissioned officer. The Mississippi native joined Third Army/ARCENT from Fort Benning, Ga. and has dedicated more than 15 years to the U.S. Army. Like many soldiers, Mickens has multiple overseas deployments, participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Iraqi Endurance. Mickens said he is always focused on becoming a better NCO and a better leader. He also said the key to being a great leader is to understand the weakness of his soldiers and building on them individually. “I payback by paying forward, I know many people have helped be become the NCO I am and I want to share that discipline with soldiers because they are the leaders of tomorrow,” said Mickens. “I motivate myself to read regulations and I encourage junior soldiers to practice this until it becomes habit. I believe applying a small amount of your time each day can make a huge difference in your Army career.”
Q: What are your current military/professional goals?
A: To become Command Sergeant Major before I retire.
Q: What would you like to be doing 10 years from now?
A: Teaching at West Point or Junior ROTC, shaping future soldiers.
Q: What did you want to be when you were younger?
A: A soldier.
Q: What is your favorite thing about being a soldier?
A: Being able to teach others what I’ve learned, hoping that they use it to help other
soldiers.
Q: If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you want with you?
A: A Bible, fire and Jessica Alba.
Q: If you could spend an hour with anyone, who would it be and why?
A: With my grandmother because she was my heart.
Q: Where is your favorite place to vacation?
A: Miami, Fl.
Q: What was the best birthday gift you ever received?
A: Actually, it was a Father’s Day because both of my daughters were born on Father’s Day,
two years apart.
Q: If you could attend any live event, what would it be?
A: The Super Bowl.
| Date Taken: | 05.20.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 05.23.2013 14:45 |
| Story ID: | 107470 |
| Location: | SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
| Hometown: | FORT MOORE, GEORGIA, US |
| Hometown: | JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, US |
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