My gifts from the Army upon my retirement.

**Rogerson785** · 1st May 09, 08:48 AM

The program.

My gifts from the Army upon my retirement.

The Presidential Certificate of Appreciation

Certificate of Retirement

My Retirement Award, Meritorious Service Medal

A very large coin and a lapel pin.

A very special and unexpected gift from a close family friend, mentor, and wonderful husband and wife.

**JolyStNicholas** · 1st May 09, 08:58 AM

Outstanding service my friend! Viet Nam made sure i didn't get the chance to retire form the USMC. You did yourself and your country proud. From one Vet to another, SEMPER FI.

**Seth Mac** · 1st May 09, 09:04 AM

Congratulations, there, brother on a job well done...and thanks.
Seth Mac

**Kilted Jeeper** · 1st May 09, 09:12 AM

Congrat's and thank you for your service.

**Downix** · 1st May 09, 09:17 AM

I'm seeing my friend off to the bus for his marine bootcamp in a few weeks, will be interesting to compare his experiences to yours.

**BEEDEE** · 1st May 09, 09:26 AM

Congratulations on your faithful service and best fortune for your new life.

Brian

**thescot** · 1st May 09, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Downix

I'm seeing my friend off to the bus for his marine bootcamp in a few weeks, will be interesting to compare his experiences to yours.

Staff Rogerson, thank you for your service, and congratulations on a fine send off. We look forward to seeing and hearing more from you as you are now a man of leisure. It seems that the Army knows how to treat its own at retirement. (I was just thinking of John Wayne in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon as he retired at the end, basically forgotten as he rides out of the fort, still hoing to stop a bunch of unnecessary blood shed.)

As to Downix's friend, I can assure you that your friend is in for the experience of his life. It will be a bit understated in comparison to a man's 20 years, but he has time. If you want to send his name and address when he ships out, we'll write to him. You have no idea how important letters are when you're in he . . . I mean, Parris Island.

**Nervous Jock** · 1st May 09, 09:48 AM

What is 'The Army song'?

**Rogerson785** · 1st May 09, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Nervous Jock

What is 'The Army song'?

Here you go.

And all the retirees sing both from memory! Plus every morning after we salute the flag we sing the Big Red One Song.

**macwilkin** · 1st May 09, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by thescot

It seems that the Army knows how to treat its own at retirement. (I was just thinking of John Wayne in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon as he retired at the end, basically forgotten as he rides out of the fort, still hoing to stop a bunch of unnecessary blood shed.)

"To Captain Brittles...from G Troop...Lest we forget."

It's a fine watch...and a fine sentiment.

Given that "Old Bill" graces the front cover the program in the OP, a very appropriate analogy, Jim.

'till our next post,

Todd