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#NextChapter
On a personal note, I have a bittersweet moment coming up on 14 May 2019. After 13 years and 2 combat deployments in the #USArmyReserves , I will be medically retiring. For almost half of my life that ever present flag on the left shoulder of my ever changing uniform, has defined a big part of who I am. My original goal had been to work my way up through the ranks until I was commanding the entire military in an all-out war on people who use the passing lane for something other than passing. But, I am so very excited about the next chapter of life with @miss_crystal_rich . And, since I am retiring and not separating, I will continue to be an #AmericanSoldier (Just without having to wear a uniform or go to drill... Or war... Which seems pretty nice). @USArmyReserves @USArmy @GoArmy @DeptVetAffairs @DeptOfDefense @MilitaryTimes @USArmyChiefOfStaff @TheKCCreatives @Inspiring.KC @IGKansasCity @KCPhotoNetwork
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