Military Thank Analysis

MG Collins, MG Hill, BG Brewer, Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, members of Congress and staffers, Family, and Friends- thank you for being here today.

I am an average person who stands here today because of timing and opportunities. Opportunities offered by many of you in attendance today. Opportunities throughout my military career, although very challenging, allowed me to be in the right place at the right time. The people responsible for these opportunities are too numerous to thank individually.

However, I will try to thank them collectively today.

First, – Mom, Mike, Dad, Beth - thank you. Thank you for the support and guidance throughout the years to help me understand that a challenge is actually an opportunity.

Second -To the Navy – Thank you for the opportunity to be alumni of The Best service academy our Nation has to offer… I do not think I have to remind any of my Army friends how

Thank you for allowing a Navy/Marine/Air Force officer the opportunity to serve with and beside you. To serve not only in garrison with some of the Army’s finest soldiers in the MSARNG, but also the privilege and honor to serve in combat with soldiers from the 3/509th and the 2/502nd. From the greatest memories in garrison to the worst memories from combat, I will forever be grateful to the Army for your acceptance and the opportunity provided to me to serve shoulder-to-shoulder with you.

Fifth- To the Air Force- Thank you. Thank you for looking past my many faults and ultimately entrusting me with not only the honor of promotion today but also the honor of commanding the Airmen of Team Gulfport.

Finally, I want to thank my family- Mindy, Dalton, and Hunner. Everyone knows the behind any average married man is an above-average wife. Well in the Military, describing a military spouse as above average is simply an injustice. We that wear the uniform, serve by the grace of God above and the support and love of our spouse at home. Thank you Mindy, I love