Retired on July 22nd after 41 total years. 31 in uniform, 10 in the inactive reserve. Ten years enlisted, 31+ as an officer.

One deployment to Iraq, three commands, TDY just about everywhere. Lots of looks at the Pacific in recent years.

I loved every minute of it.

My First Sergeant bought me an Air Force rocking chair, I bought me a Barrett Fieldcraft rifle and one of these: The Honda Africa Twin DCT.

Should have retired earlier.

My bike:

Thank you for your service. Enjoy yourself!

Great bike and rifle, you earned them.

Thank you.



mike r

You stay healthy and enjoy all of that you’ve worked for and earned. And thank you.

Well deserved,
Thanks for your service and ride safe...

That’s for keeping us safe!!!

Question;
You going to be doing the Paris to Dahkar rally?
Grins

Thank you!

This retirement gig is a good one. You're gonna love it. You've started with some good toys!

Quitter.

Congrats, Good Luck & enjoy retirement; you've surely earned it.

Be careful on the bike...........looks like it could getcha into trouble.

My son is on his 2nd tour in the navy, Pacific Fleet but he won't make 41 years for sure.

MM

Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your service.
Looks like you're set to enjoy yourself.

Thank You for your service and hope you enjoy your retirement.

Thanks for your service and dedication....thats quite the accomplishment!

Thank you for your service!

And congrats on the bike! As a BMW GS Rider, I totally applaud your choice. There's nothing like a solid dualsport for riding, regardless of the maker. Enjoy the Ride!

I enlisted at 17 and gave it up when I had enough age that they started paying me retirement 1/2 year early as credit for a deployment.

I’m 59-1/2+.

It was weird for the first 30 seconds, I’ve been some form of “in” all my life.

Right at 31 seconds, I tossed my razor away for a bit. And took a month off from haircuts.

The first two months have been OK.

Enjoy your retirement, you’ve earned it. Thanks

Congrats man!

Enjoy the hell out of it!

Congratulations on retirement. Thank you for your service.

Ride the piss out of it while you still can.

Thank you Sir for your service.

Enjoy your retirement!!!!

Congratulations on your retirement David, well earned.

Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you've made for this great country.

Congrats David!!

41 years, wow! Congrats.

I'm quitting in December after 29 years in uniform. One year between Provincial Parks and Fish and Wildlife. Twenty-eight plus years in municipal enforcement. So tired of responding to people's complaints. The negativity really wears on a person.

Congratulations and Thanks for your service!!

Now, don't get bored.

Congratulations on the retirement and thank you!!

Best wishes for a fulfilling retirement and thanks for your service over all those years. Ride safe.

Crisp salute, my brother! Welcome to this set of ranks. You'll love it.

Congratulations and thank you. Even though I only know you from your posts here, I am very proud to know you. Now go have some fun. You've earned it.

You made it! Congratulations and thanks for your service!

Enjoy!

David,

First, thank you for your years of service. You've certainly earned your retirement!

Second, you're going to love that bike, I have no doubt. My son is drooling over the very same bike. He has conjured up a plan for us to travel west on a couple of those when he graduates H.S in the not so distant future. Enjoy it!

Congrats Dave. Now you will have more time to chase after wild game!!!

Regards,

Amen!

You have my sincere thanks for your service! Congrats on the retirement.

ENJOY!

Here's a forum you might enjoy participating in.

https://advrider.com/f/

Thank you!

Thanks for your time and enjoy retirement. I may have over looked it, but I saw no pics of the rifle.

Where's a pic of the chair ?

David Walter: I also wish to thank you for your service to our nation and am thankful you are in one piece after that long service.
I am in my 21st year of retirement (I retired at age 50) and am still going strong and enjoying EVERY minute and every day of my "rockin chair days".
I hope you stay active and enjoy your motorcycle to the utmost.
I live here in SW Montana after retiring and then immediately moving out of "taxington"!
I see those type motorcycles travelling not only on the freeways and highways hereabouts but on the remote back roads and sometimes on trails!
Do they have a generic name/classification?
I hope you can move out of taxington ASAP.
My wife and I both consider moving out of the state/city (Seattle, taxington) where we were born and lived all our lives (til then) as THE BEST decision we have ever made!
The stress free environment (extremely low taxes, NO traffic, extremely low crime rate, friendly and helpful neighbors etc) we moved to, not only has added to our enjoyment of life, but also to our longevity.
Please consider putting taxington in your rear view mirror - permanently.
Again thank you for your service and enjoy your well earned retirement.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy

Congratulations, and enjoy. Well deserved and hard earned.

many thanks for all the years in the saddle. Now enjoy your retirement, you earned it.

Thanks!

I also follow this one:

https://www.africatwinforum.com/forum/97-crf1000l-africa-twin-news/

Thanks for your service and good luck with you retirement

Thanks for all the thanks, but really, I didn't post when I first retired because it was more a labor of love than any type of burden. I gave it my all, but am certain I got more than I gave. It was amazing.

And, for the record, those kids have this. They were amazing, focused, and an honor to mentor and serve with. I can't say enough positive stuff about them.

I decided to post the other day more to start a conversation about adventure biking.

I think you're really going to like that DCT.

I discovered automatic transmissions on motorcycles 10 years ago via a 650 Burgman. "Twist and go" motorcycles will spoil you for any other type very quickly.

That's the best motorcycle forum on the net. I used to be a moderator there until my bum shoulder forced me off motorcycles.

David, thank you very much for your service and congratulations on your retirement. I love the Africa Twin. Should your travels ever bring you down this way, shoot me a message. We'll stir up some good food and maybe a good fishing trip.

Thank you for your service. Enjoy your retirement, you've certainly earned it. What are your plans?

Thank you for your service Sir....!

Enjoy your well earned retirement ! Thanks for your service ! Kurt

Thank you for your service and your commitment to we the people. you are a true American.

Thanks for your service and enjoy you retirement.

Paul,

I'll see if I can sneak down some time.

Google Maps says only 2,300+ miles one way.

Maybe a long weekend?

Seriously, I look forward to riding down some time and meeting you.

SEMPER FI!

Enjoy it!

Congratulations on your retirement and THANK YOU for your service.

Thank you for your Service! Time to Enjoy Life, get the wind in your Face!

Congrats on your retirement, David.

Thank you and congrats!

Congratulations again, and thanks for your service.

Enjoy the downtime as much as you said you enjoyed the service.

Thank you, well done and enjoy

Congratulations on your well deserved retirement David.