Echo9er talks about his milblog Echo9er.

Question: What are 3 things your readers probably do not know about you?

This is pretty tough to answer. I’ve been fairly open in my About page and my Confessions.

1) I am a Founding Member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. I do not know if this organization is still around, but I had an opportunity to join as a Founding Memer, and did.

2) I have Lived in or Visited 15 countries. I have Lived in or Visited 39 of 50 States in the USA.

3) I read “Playboy” magazine for the “Interviews”

Question: How long have you been blogging and why did you get into blogging?

I actually had the Blogger site Echo9er for 2 years before I started writing. I’m not sure why, but I thought it was something I might enjoy doing. I figured I could write what is on my mind, link to a few other sites, insert a little humor, and just have fun.

I have no visions of a million page views (that would be cool). I have no visions of public notariety. I have no visions of fame. I just want to have fun.

However, once I started posting the DoD Casualty reports, I felt an obligation to keep the blog going. I felt a need to put a name next to that number. I have been a Casualty Notification Officer and Assistance Officer. I know first hand what the families go through when they hear of the death of a loved one, be it a training accident, and auto accident, a skliing accident, or hostile actions. As a Casualty Affairs Officer, I also had that knowledge. I may not get a lot of the “Back Story” on the Cassualty, but I still feel an obligation to post it. That is really what keeps the Blog going.

As for the fun, you’ll see some of those posts every once in a while.

Question: What is your military experience?

US Army, 28 1/2 years, Retired Sergeant Major (Hence the Blog Title “Echo9er”).
I was a medic my entire Military Career, from Basic Combat Medic (PFC,
E-3) to Senior Medical NCO (SGM, E-9).

Question: What are some of your other favorite Milblogs?

Jack Army, Blackfive, SGT Hook

Question: What has been the biggest factor in helping you create and publish a successful blog?

Successful is a relative term. I think consistancy is a big factor. I asked for advice from a couple of Bloggers when I first started. They said the most imprtant thing to do is to “Post something EVERY DAY.”

I’ve tried a number of different things, but at a minimum, there will be no less than one entry each day, unless I post a vacation message.

Question: Do you have anything else you would like us to mention about you, your blog, or your readers?

First of all, Thank you Lane, for this opportunity.

To my readers, all I can say is “Thank you” for reading Echo9er. There are a few loyal readers. I read every blog on my Blogroll, if not daily, at least weekly. Due to other commitments, I may not have time to link or comment on Echo9er, but I am greatful to all of my readers.

Thank you again, and please keep reading.

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