My name is SGT Kamel and I am an avionics specialist with the XXXXXXX and would like to discuss the written counseling that I received for an incident that occurred on 22 February 2019. I am grateful for the opportunity to explain my actions and my opinion on the counseling I was given for them.
On 22 Feb 2019, I missed a dental appointment scheduled for 0900. I did actually go to the appointment but I went at the wrong time because I mistakenly read the wrong appointment receipt and went at 1330 instead of 0900.
I made two appointments two months earlier and one was for 22 Feb 2019 at 0900 and the other was for 25 Feb 2019 at 1330. I regret missing the appointment but I had every intention of being there. The appointments were not mandatory and I scheduled them myself to take care of pre-existing issues in preparation for deployment.
I understand why the counseling was given but I don't believe it is an honest reflection of my behavior and attitude or justified because:
I was upfront and honest with my supervisor and notified him before anyone else did.
This is my first infraction of this or any kind since entering the Army over 3 years ago.
I received no prior counseling concerning this issue before I was given the written counseling.
In addition, until this incident occurred, my record was flawless. I'm an AIT honor graduate. I earned distinguished graduate at Fort Eustis. In addition, I have nearly completed all my qualification training and am three months ahead of schedule. Since my arrival here, I also participated in volunteer opportunities and spent a weekend cleaning and painting a school and I spent my Thanksgiving serving the less fortunate. Since arriving here, I have become a respectable technician, team member, and Soldier. I welcome anyone who reads this to talk to the Soldiers and supervisors I work with about my behavior and attitude towards work and the Army before using this counseling statement as a reference.
Respectfully,
SGT Kamel, USA
