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Good day everyone,
So, after 40 years of continuous active duty service...today ends my terminal leave. I am officially on the retired rolls tomorrow. Enlisted in 82, made chief in 95, was commissioned an ensign in 98 and retired as an O6. It's been an honor to serve alongside the youth of America during every decade that I served.
Despite the meme's online, your military is a representation of society, the good and bad. For the most part, you have people who go well beyond expectations doing what is right for the Nation. We've had good times in bad places, and bad times too. You really gain a close family when in the service, that is loyal and honorable.
For those that are still active, stay motivated, the retirement seems awesome so far...everyday is Saturday, and I wake up now at 0430...because I want to walk the dog and spend quality time with her...not because the alarm clock is mocking me to get up...I no longer set an alarm.
-John
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Congratulations on a long career and thank you for your service!
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Good day everyone,
So, after 40 years of continuous active duty service...today ends my terminal leave. I am officially on the retired rolls tomorrow. Enlisted in 82, made chief in 95, was commissioned an ensign in 98 and retired as an O6. It's been an honor to serve alongside the youth of America during every decade that I served.
Despite the meme's online, your military is a representation of society, the good and bad. For the most part, you have people who go well beyond expectations doing what is right for the Nation. We've had good times in bad places, and bad times too. You really gain a close family when in the service, that is loyal and honorable.
For those that are still active, stay motivated, the retirement seems awesome so far...everyday is Saturday, and I wake up now at 0430...because I want to walk the dog and spend quality time with her...not because the alarm clock is mocking me to get up...I no longer set an alarm.
-John Thank for serving America & congrats........enjoy !
T R U M P W O N !
U L T R A M A G A !
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That’s great. You are too young to retire though. After a break I bet you are back at it with something
Originally Posted By: slumlord
people that text all day get on my nerves
just knowing that people are out there with that ability,....just makes me wanna punch myself in the balls
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Congrats!
You earned this time....enjoy it!
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I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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...Thank you for your service.
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Thank you for that long career and congratulations! Enjoy a well earned retirement!
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Congrats & THANK YOU for your service.
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Congrats John, and thank you for your service.
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Congratulations, LW. Isn't it rare to enlist and retire as an 06?
Regardless, well done!!
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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Thank you for your service.
May God Bless you and the USA.
BMT
"The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II
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Thanks John!
Enjoy your retirement!
Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!
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Congratulations and thank you for your service. May you have a long happy retirement.
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Thank you for your service LeakyWaders, I truly admire military people like you.
I salute you and wish you an awesome retirement, Sir!
Last edited by KillerBee; 06/30/23.
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Bet u got some stories! Thank you for the time,effort and sacrifice u have made for this country sir.
Rehab is for quitters!
THEY are all guilty!
Name one honest politician!
DEFINE Treason.
God bless the USA
Democrats ARE the plague!
RINO'S need to be hunted!
Who's a bigger puzzy than Paul Ryan? Mike Pence? John Kerry ?
REELECT NOBODY! Except Trump
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John, Thank you for your service. May God Bless you with a long, healthy and happy life!
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Ronald Reagan
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Congrats on your retirement!
What is an O6?
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Well done John, Enjoy retirement.
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