Happy Retirement TkiHut27

[Conch Republican]

Today we celebrate the retirement of Geoffrey S. Milligan, CPT (Ret). 22 years of service with the Army National Guard. Captain Milligan has received several awards in the service of our nation and in his trips to both Iraq and Afghanistan. From carrying out his everyday duties, looking after his soldiers, providing refuge for Privates and Generals alike by establishing the Tiki Hut ('Stan) and earning his Combat Infantry Badge (Iraq) -he has seen the best and the worst humanity has to offer. Never wavering, he handled it all, and now goes quietly into private life, with a new job - but carrying and exuding the excellence he has learned, and exemplifies.
I know that I am but 1 of many who sleep at night under the blanket of freedom provided by Captain Milligan and all the others in the armed services and I can never say Thank You enough.

Thank you Geoffrey for your service!

[MedicCook]

Thank you Geoffrey.

[Remo]

Thank you sir and way to go :tu Enjoy

[MarkinAZ]

Thank you for your service to our great Country Geoffrey, and I hope retirement treats you well:usa

[icehog3]

Congratulations and Thank You, Captain. :salute:

[CasaDooley]

Bravo Zulu Dai uy! :salute:

[longknocker]

Thank You For Your Service, Captain, & Enjoy Your New Life!:tu

[kelmac07]

Congrats on your retirement and THANK YOU for your service brother. :salute: :salute:

[Conch Republican]

I hacked, er got into Geoffrey's resume and found this:
List of awards
Army Commendation Medal (One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Achievement Medal, Reserve Components Achievement Medal (One Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster), National Defense Service Medal (One Bronze Service Star), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (One Bronze Campaign Star), Iraq Campaign Medal (Two Bronze Campaign Stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (M Device/Silver Hourglass), Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, Non-Article 5 ISAF NATO Medal, NYS Long & Faithful Service Award (Three Silver Shields), NYS Defense of Liberty (WTC Device), NYS Medal for Merit (1 Gold Shield), NYS Conspicuous Service Star, NYS Exercise Support Ribbon, NYS Humane Service to NYS Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation

[Ashcan Bill]

Congratulations Geoffrey on a long and distinguished career.

[Tikihut27]

Mark is too kind. Bottom line is there was a job to do and I did it. I was paid.

In my mind, selfless service is when you don't have to do something, and it may cost you time and/or money to do it, but you do it anyway. For examples of what I mean, please visit the Troop Support section of this forum.

Thank you all for the kind words and for your support over the last three + years.

[hotreds]

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[Tikihut27]

Bravo Zulu Dai uy! :salute:

Ga mug!

[RevSmoke]

Thanks for your service. Congratulations on your retirement.

May the Lord bless you richly as you move into the private sector!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Old Sailor]

Congratulations:salute::salute:

[ahc4353]

Congratulations and thank you for your service.