Retired

[Anav]

After 21 years active duty I retired from the US Navy on Friday. We pack up and head to Maryland on the 6th for my new job in Washington DC

[David Manley]

Congratulations, and best wishes for the future (although DC might not be a good place to be just now!!)

[Coog]

Congratulations on your retirement. Sounds like you'll be close to the Savage Mill area guys in Maryland and have the opportunity to get in some good gaming.

[Comte de Brueys]

So you joined the US Navy with 18 years, Steve.

Did you have the option to stay in the Navy or is 21 years of duty a special time to leave?

Think your job on the USS Passadena was a great one, but I know (contacts to GIs in Germany) that US military forces have to make hard compromises to family life and residence.

So I bet you leave the US Navy with mixed emotions.

I hope you made the right decision and get support for your further work (has something to do with military?).

[Anav]

I could have stayed in up to 26 at my current rank (E-8). I had alot of things line up and getting out seemed like the right thing to do....I have a good job at the Washington Navy, yard still working with things I did in the Navy. Yes, I was at boot camp on my 18th birthday.....it was not fun....all my boats spent alot of time at sea....think 87-90 % of the year....so it is nice to spend some time with the wife and kids!

[Berthier]

Hey Steve congrats on your "promotion" to the next stage of life. Enjoy the family life, the gaming life and the new challenges of work!

[Attila57]

Congrats Steve! Best wishes for the future

Attilio

[Anav]

Thank you!

[Capt P]

Steve Congradulations on your retirement. This is my 22 year retired from the U. S. Army. I have to tell you it may take some time getting used to working with civilians. So I see now you will be a neighbor since I live in MD. May run into each othe sometime. Again congradulations.

[Bligh]

Congratulations on a successful career in the Navy Steve. I hope the rest of your life brings you and your family all that you could wish for.
Bligh.

[SeaRoyal20]

Thank for your dedicated service to all of us!

[Anav]

Thank you. It was a great 21 years.

[Cpt Kangaroo]

Bon Chance Steve, and thank you for your service.

[Anav]

Thank you!!

[Capt P]

I spend more time in the Wings site so don't get here as often as I should. I have seen the pics of the ships and to me they are good. How is retirement?

[Anav]

So far so great. I have a good job and we are looking to buy a house here. Have lots of time now to do all the little things that I didnt before.

[Coog]

Have you been able to hook up with any of the Maryland WoG players?

[Skullduggery]

Congratulations Steve !! Enjoy the retirement you have earned

[Anav]

Coog-been running pretty hard since moving and starting a new job.....soon hopefully.