Originally posted by sig229-SAS: WOW !! 28 years, impressive and sincere congratulations, Bird Colonel ?
I could be wrong but that sure looks like a single star on his uniform just above the model tank. So a BG and not Colonel?
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May 05, 2017, 06:12 PM
David Lee
What is a BG bald1? Thanks.
May 05, 2017, 06:20 PM
V-Tail
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Originally posted by David Lee: What is a BG bald1? Thanks.
Brigadier General (one star). Next rank above Colonel.
Photo is not sharp enough for my ancient eyes to make it out.
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May 05, 2017, 07:00 PM
ChicagoSigMan
That's one hell of a career! Thanks for serving and congratulations on a well-earned retirement.
May 05, 2017, 07:08 PM
urbanwarrior238
Thank you for your service. You are going to love sleeping in! Congrats
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May 05, 2017, 08:43 PM
CQB60
Times flies when you've had fun! Thank you for serving US & enjoy your well deserved time off
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May 05, 2017, 08:50 PM
sjtill
Congratulations and hearty thanks!
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May 05, 2017, 08:59 PM
StorminNormin
Congratulations and thank you for your service. Enjoy your retirement; you deserve it!
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May 05, 2017, 09:24 PM
Doc H.
Congrats on retirement and LOM! Well done, and thanks for your service - there is life after!
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May 05, 2017, 09:30 PM
SSgt USMC/Vet
Congrats and Thank you.
May 05, 2017, 10:01 PM
bald1
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Originally posted by Doc H.: Congrats on retirement and LOM! Well done, and thanks for your service - there is life after!
Yup, must be a BG what with that Legion of Merit, Missed that earlier. Nice catch Doc.
Well deserved retirement KPSquared after those 28 years!
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May 06, 2017, 12:24 AM
KPSquared
Thank you for all of the kind words and wishes. I've basically lurked here for the last few years. Was more active a few years ago when I had many SIGs. Just have 226 Navy now.
I am a Lieutenant Colonel, a black oak leaf on that uniform and the medal is a LOM. I've had a wonderful career and the Army was good to me. Unfortunately, 28 years is the furthest I can go at this rank.
My branch is Logistics, but I came in as an Artilleryman for the first four years of my career. That is a M109A6 Paladan wood model but the unit I was in had M109A2s and this model was given to me to commemorate that time. We didn't have radios in the guns back then so we used flags for convoy commands during movement...but we were nuclear capable!This message has been edited. Last edited by: KPSquared,
Thanks, KPSquared
May 06, 2017, 04:24 AM
mr.sig239
Very nice! Congratulations on a long retirement. Thanks for your service.
phil
May 06, 2017, 05:52 AM
ArLEOret
Congratulations on your retirement. From now on stay healthy and active. Find something you like to do and have fun. I retired in 1974 and still having fun when out of the VA Hospital.
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May 06, 2017, 06:14 AM
Ero
Congratulations!!!! Thank you for your service. Enjoy a well deserved retirement.
Dan
May 06, 2017, 06:23 AM
Warhorse
Congratulations!
I hope you have a long, healthy, and Happy retirement.
Thanks for your service.
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May 06, 2017, 07:09 AM
Rey HRH
Congratulations.
I hate to burst your bubble though. Traditionally, companies used to give gold watches to their retirees. But you get your own tank??? That's not going to be very practical plus the mileage alone is going to be horrible.
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May 06, 2017, 08:28 AM
ensigmatic
Congratulations!
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May 06, 2017, 08:55 AM
wxdave
Congrats on your retirement! We entered active duty around the same time. I did 22 years and retired 5 years ago. I'm sure you will agree it's a very different military now. I miss it occasionally but I'm glad to have started a new chapter in life. Enjoy it.
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