On Monday, 5 May, 2025, I’m retiring (again) from federal service. I started my career in 1990 with NOAA and finished with NGA. I’ve loved every minute of it. I’ve been blessed with the greatest opportunities one could ever dream of. I’ve charted uncharted waters, drank scotch at a CIA bar in Baghdad and rode in a Stryker with Rangers in Kandahar, among many other adventures.
But the relationships I’ve made with people that have dedicated their lives to making our country safe, and the world better, will stay with me forever. I’ve tried to make everyone feel better about themselves, their work, and most importantly, understand how important their role is in the bigger picture. When you’re long gone, people will only remember one thing — how you made them feel about themselves and their work.
Attached are 2 photos. One in the beginning of my career with my beloved, and one at the end. There are thousands of photos and people in between that I will cherish forever.
Thank you and walk on!
All that you fashion
All that you make
All that you build
All that you break
All that you measure
All that you feel
All this you can leave behind
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