Posted this in the staff section last week,figure full disclosure here is appropriate

[LSP552]

Thanks Sean for all you have done! Good luck with the next step in your life. I always enjoy, and learn, from your experienced based, no BS contributions here. Perhaps we will have a chance to read more.

[BJJ]

Now, in my very un-humble and very selfish desire: I'm hoping this means that after some long deserved time stateside with your family, you'll be out and about teaching some classes. And yes, it's perfectly fine to make high dollar tuition and require students to pay for your drinks. You can have both!

I second this.

[Chance]

You did the hardest job in the world for over two decades, seen and done a lifetime of things normal people wouldn't believe, and now you get to retire? That's pretty fucking cool.

...Maybe not the part about dealing with the VA.

[rjohnson4405]

Another previous student of yours.

Thank you for your service, and time to start focusing on you and the family!

I'd sign up tomorrow for any classes you get out to teach whenever you're ready.

[johncorey]

Thank you for your years carrying the colors. One of my mentors used to always remind us that even the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs has to get out at some point. On a path where abilities and luck contribute greatly to longevity, cheers to you for making it this long and cheers to those who didn't have the same fortune.

[Odin Bravo One]

I stole my replacement from my last job, knowing he would be ready, knowing he is but one torn ACL away from a promotion.

Fourth torn ACL, same letg. Over seven years. By the time I get to this point again, I'll have another 18 month training cycle, and would be into my mid-40'. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.

Pretty sure the wife like leave me too.

[LHS]

I said it elsewhere, but I'll say it again. You do what you have to do, and know that we all appreciate what you've done for us as a nation over the past two decades. Now you get to enjoy a well earned respite.

[Dave Williams]

Thank you for your service! I believe you're Navy, my son just enlisted and got sworn in, very proud of him!

[Odin Bravo One]

My apologies to those who think teaching is on the table, even occasionally, it is not very likely to happen. I found during my short stints as an AI that shooting students are more interested in showing what they already know.

Some argue I have an obligation to give back to others.


I feel I have done just that. I'll have done that for a total (after instructor time) just over 24 years.

I'd like to visit my family now.

[littlejerry]

My apologies to those who think teaching is on the table, even occasionally, it is not very likely to happen. I found during my short stints as an AI that shooting students are more interested in showing what they already know.

Some argue I have an obligation to give back to others.


I feel I have done just that. I'll have done that for a total (after instructor time) just over 24 years.

I'd like to visit my family now.

Who thinks you have an obligation to give back?

After years of voluntary service your only obligation is to do whatever you damn well please.

Congrats on entering a new phase of your life.