This day is a bitter-sweet day for me as it was the last day I spent with my Brothers at Charlie Battery. My enlistment contract has been obligated and
I have made the decision to end my military career.
I have considered several options and when each one was considered fully, time with my family has always been the biggest negative.
It seems to never fail that my military obligations affect time with my family more often than not. With my time with my children limited to seven weeks a year (six during the summer) every day I spend at drill is a day I will never have with them. It also never fails that my wife is always scheduling fun little trips and cool events, but my Army obligation is almost always during the coolest weekends of the month.
I have faithfully and honorably servered my country for 17 years. I would proudly do so again. I am a patriot, I am a Soldier, and I love our country. It hasn't always been the best of times, but it makes me evern prouder to be an American. I rest easy knowing I will be protected by some of the greatest men I have ever known. I am proud to be your Brother!
