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Andy Carrier
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The Musings of Chief. Interaction is not endorsement.
I'm tired, Boss.
January 10, 2026 at 1:50 PM
The Musings of Chief: My Company Commander told me he didn't care about our Southern Border End of Tour award ceremony so I scheduled it with the Brigade Commander during his Training Meeting.
November 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The Musings of Chief: I just heard 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' by Green Day on the Classic Rock station. I was in the Army when it came out in 2004. My back hurts.
August 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Musings of Chief: Leader presence is many things. Sometimes it's as simple as hanging out at the smoke pit with them after a day to forget.
May 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The Musings of Chief: The OH-58 Kiowa. The best scout helicopter that ever flew. Was able to see the whole lineup. AIR CAV!
January 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Be excellent to each other.
January 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The Musings of Chief: 21 years. My Army career is now old enough to drink. Here's looking at you, kid.
November 19, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Something, something, something, AIR CAV!
November 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM
I am not a hero but I have had the honor to serve with the best and brightest of the United States, her Allies, and Partners in all corners of the world.

Happy Veteran's/Armistice/Remembrance Day.
November 11, 2024 at 1:28 PM
The Musings of Chief: Moving from Squadron to Brigade means I get to rage quit 12 different group chats this weekend. I'm sad I'm hanging up my Stetson again though.
October 19, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Newest piece of wall art for my son. My sister picked it up for us at a Comic Con from @kamakru.bsky.social
August 4, 2024 at 12:39 AM
The Musings of Chief: Three years. I miss you Emily. I could really use one of our subversive bitching sessions right now.
March 13, 2024 at 12:11 PM
The Musings of Chief: After 7,365 days on Active Duty I am officially on a permanent profile.

My flight doc is confused about why the last orthopedic surgeon I saw didn't want to operate but here we are. Follow ups will continue after redeployment.
January 19, 2024 at 7:19 AM
The Musings of Chief: Next Saturday I will complete my 20th year of service in the US Army. I've been very reflective of my time and experiences as I'm forward deployed for the 7th time.

Happy Veteran's/Remembrance/Armistice Day.
November 10, 2023 at 8:26 AM
The Musings of Chief: My favorite part of being on a FOS with an IN BN is seeing all the Privates sneaking looks at me and nudging their buddies to check out the random CW3 walking around or in line at the DFAC.

Sorry girls and boys, you're not as subtle as you think you are.
October 26, 2023 at 4:22 PM
The Musings of Chief: Today was the first time I had zero back pain on a run since I hurt my back last year. No, the time isn't very good but it's progress!
September 7, 2023 at 1:17 AM
The Musings of Chief: I earned my silver spurs 17 years ago.
August 31, 2023 at 9:42 PM
The Musings of Chief: I got called 'Highly Decorated' by the CW3 AMO at our SQDN Ball.

I'm not. I've served where I've been sent, and done what was asked of me. I didn't hunt for, or hide from, missions. The ASU is just a flex and I'm over it right now. On to the next mission.
August 15, 2023 at 1:11 PM
The Musings of Chief: I had the prettiest date at the 1-6 Cavalry Ball last night. Above the First! AIR CAV!
August 12, 2023 at 1:34 PM
The Musings of Chief: I PCSed two months ago and four Troopers have reached out with personal and professional developments. Take care of your team, your impact lasts longer than your presence.
August 9, 2023 at 2:27 PM
The Musings of Chief: 'You can't be disappointed with people not being better.' - Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

Are your Troopers not meeting the standard? Teach, coach, and mentor them! Take the time to help them succeed and build your team as you do it. Be All You Can Be!
August 5, 2023 at 3:14 PM
The Musings of Chief: This quote from Star Trek Beyond sums up why I am nervous to retire from the Army:

"At least I know what I am. I'm a Soldier. Peace is not what I was born into." - Major Balthazar M. Edison, United Earth Military Assault Command Operation.
August 4, 2023 at 1:20 AM
The Musings of Chief: Something, something, something, AIR CAV!
July 31, 2023 at 10:37 PM
'Hello there.' - Obi-Wan Kenobi
July 28, 2023 at 3:51 PM