 JCOC offers a unique opportunity for influential civilian leaders who have limited knowledges of the U.S. armed forces to share their hands-on experiences with their military. I didn't know what to expect. The things that struck me were the caliber of people I met. I probably feel the wind from the Osprey. I probably feel the the G that we pulled or too easy but I really think that the most memorable things the things that were etched into my heart etched into my mind was the interaction with the servicemen and women. Sometimes in life we we provide support by cheering on the team but I'm really inspired to go back and and let some people know that I bear influence with to say hey don't cheer on the team get on the field let's be a part of what's happening. We saw a tremendous demonstrations from all five branches and met an incredible group of people who were incredibly passionate about their jobs. I think the one thing that really struck me about all the people that we met was that you know it seemed more like they were excited about the opportunities that they were having in the military than being motivated by a sense of duty to do that they were doing. There was a real proactive passion from all the people who met. My expectation was that it was going to be more formal and not as intimate and what I found is that this is a very intimate close organization. Sometimes we get caught up when listening to the rhetoricals on television and we forget the level of professionalism and seriousness with which each of you all take your jobs and it makes me very very proud to be an American. I personally spending a week with these people and very very confident each and every one of them is bringing back clearly a new sense of understanding about what the men and women in uniform do for you. One thing that I think I have failed in my 14 years of pastoral ministry is helping to support my men and women in ways more than praying for them but also encouraging other persons to see the value of our military. People in the military are just people and they need to understand that because I don't think everyone has that perception of it and I and I hope to change that perception. When I'm 80 years old looking back over my life this will be an experience that will come to my mind.