Calling it a Career

December 31st, 2021 was my last day in uniform. It was a privilege to serve my country and be able to support my family. I think it was a fairly normal career with many more ups than downs. There was fulfillment in being able to train thousands and continue as a mentor for many of those. It is a close call in determining the fulfillment derived between that and arresting bad guys and seizing tons of contraband. There is a certain euphoria in a controlled delivery, which can take weeks to complete, in order to arrest many of those in an organization. Catching bad guys and interdicting contraband is a lot of fun, very exciting. It requires comraderie and teamwork and builds long term friendships. Running a Peer Support/Chaplaincy program was also very fulfilling, serving our office and those from around the country in the different components and taking care of their families was an honor... and a burden that weighs heavy. I can't stess enough that those who serve in this capacity absolutely need to have an outlet, as the stress is cumulative. They give so much of themselves including financially. There is so much more to say and perhaps I will expound in the future, but for now, I can attest to the fact that outside of the political leaders, the agency has some great talent at the top. To those who remain, you have my thanks and my prayers, Stay Safe. BT