I want to give a public thank you to the people of this nation and to the institutions of this nation for allowing me to serve for so many years.
I have been honored by the privilege of serving the nation and its people, to have had the opportunities to represent her in the world and locally. I have been blessed from my years to have become close friends with other citizens who I would not have.
Because of being allowed to be in the military, I've learned what it truly means to be part of something bigger, to set aside self interests for the betterment of the group - that will result in my personal improvement.
Thank you America. Thank you for letting me stand ready for you.