Promoted!

When I arrived at my desk this morning, I learned that I had been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. I was very thrilled and humbled by it. We are planning on having a promotion ceremony this Friday and we are preparing to have a VTC set up between here and Atlanta so that Mara and the kids can look on. There are so many different people who have helped me reach this point that I couldn't possibly name them all. I can remember when I was a Lieutenant and ready to pack in and leave the Army. A very wise Captain told me to stick it out for one more assignement and see how it goes. That "one more assignment" has now turned into more than 17 years. The Army has provided me with a lot of opportunities to serve my country and the ability to take care of my family. I' m glad I listened to that advise.