A bittersweet moment

I have to share this bittersweet moment with my "other" family... tonight after 21 years of being a "Green Beret" I officially gave up my status as an "operator" and accepted the fact that I am now a "staff" guy and that my lot in life is to support the Green Beret's that follow me... I was presented with a "Kimber .45" pistol in this huge presentation case with a plaque that read "Presented to the Sergeant Major of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)... June 2009 - June 2011... Listen up men, here's the bottom line..." While I love what it all stands for... It's like a a kick in the nuts...

... but I love the guys that this represents... and I love the guys that made this possible... De Oppresso Liber.

Warren,

Heartfelt thanks to you for your service to our country. I imagine there have been many professional warriors throughout History that have been reluctant to make the same transition. 21 years is a **** of a long time to have delayed it. If you find yourself in Juneau, you won't have to buy a drink.

Reid

Reid

Warren, A BIG "CONGRATULATIONS" and THANKS for your service. :) :) :) I hope one day to meet, shake your hand and thank you in person!!!

Matt Olieman

Thanks everyone! It is hard coming to the realization that you won't be doing what you've been doing for that long, anymore. I still have a few good years left in me though before I hang it up for good, even if they are spent behind a desk.

The one good thing is that it will allow me to spend a little more time at home with the kids (and grandkids). I'm hoping to lure them into flying with a certain simulator...

Warren