I Stand Relieved

Today is my last day of Active Duty military service. Today I leave the US Navy, requesting to go ashore one last time. I do so with a great deal of pride and satisfaction. I am proud to have been a member of the world's finest Navy, to have worn the uniform and worked side-by-side with the best linguists and Shipmates in defense of OUR country. I flew missions overland Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom, earning 5 Air Medals along the way. I am satisfied with a job well done, and with the quality of incoming linguists in whose preparation as Sailors and Linguists I had a hand, and to whom I now pass the torch. Now it's my turn to hang up my uniform, spend time at home with my family and friends, pursue other interests, and sleep well at night confident that they are standing the watch viligantly. Thank you to my family and friends for supporting me over the last 10 1/2 years so that I could have the honor and distinction of serving OUR country. I now stand relieved.