Msg Mckinney The Solider And Military Intelligence...

Through his guidance, mentorship, and active leadership MSG (Ret.) Keith McKinney molded me into the Solider and military intelligence professional that I am today. His strong character lent credibility to the fatherly role he filled for so many in his charge. Those in his charge were not only subordinates, but also his peers and superiors would find his presence reassuring as it invited them to seek his counsel. Keen intellect and natural leadership abilities grounded MSG McKinney’s wise counsel. He used his abilities to develop those within his sphere to achieve results as military professionals and individuals who could contribute to society. During his time in the Army, MSG McKinney had a profound impact on the Soldiers he encountered and the organizations he supported. MSG McKinney’s strong character embodied the Army Values. Though he had over 20 years in the Army, possessed a body badly worn from years of tough assignments, and his wife was vocal in her ins istence for him to retire, his loyalty and sense of duty would not allow him to retire. I did not see this in MSG McKinney on the first day I reported to him in January 2009 at his Analysis and Control Element (ACE), but ever since that day as our professional and personnel bonds grew I realized he held a strong respect for the profession and that selfless service drove him. Furthermore, I admired his personal courage. No one I knew had more deployed months when I met him, yet we would deploy twice to