EP105 Marriage & Leadership with CMSAF Bass

<p>It’s a new year and we are coming in strong with the Marriage & Leadership series!  In the next few weeks we will hear from our Armed Forces leaders as each shares their marriage stories, lessons learned and advice for #milmarriage.  This series demonstrates that caring for our military families means that we care for our military marriages, which is a priority amogst our leaders.  Lean in as we have a heart to heart to gain lessons on love, marriage and leadership with those shaping our service branches for a better tomorrow.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Kicking us off in true Air Force fashion is none other than, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass.</p> <p> </p> <p>Bio</p> <p> </p> <p>Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. She serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of more than 600,000 Total Force Airmen. Chief Bass is the 19th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Chief is married to Rahn Bass, a retired Army First Sergeant.</p> <p> </p> <p>Chief’s Top Points:</p> <p> </p> <p>The MilMarriage Story </p> <p>They at Ft Bragg, NC NCO Club in June of 1993. Dated off and on for 3 years and recently celebrated 25 years of marriage.</p> <p>“We don’t get caught up as much in the single day as we do cherishing everyday with one another.” - CMSAF Bass</p> <p> </p> <p>Chief shares that they found their battle rhythm of being in a mil to mil relationship through trial & error.  They learned through error that they needed to prioritize time together.  “We get eyeball to eyeball and…put away all the devices.” - CMSAF Bass</p> <p> </p> <p>Chief shares about having mea