Posted on Dec 29, 2014
Retirement Identification Card, How Did It Make You Feel When Issued?
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I recently obtained my Blue Identification Card(United States Uniformed Services/U.S. Army Retired Identification Card-DD Form 2). It's hard to believe, after 25 years I have one. The NEXT TIME I RENEW IT IS FEBRUARY 28, 2035. Then for LIFE after that. I have had three ID cards in the Army, the ole green/white with the plate on it with your name, the green one/non-CAC similar to the dependent ID card/retirement and the CAC Card. I thank God, Country and Family for the new phase of my life as I go forward in the future.
"Duty Honor Country. Retired But Still Serving"
SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" TSgt Hunter Logan CPT (Join to see) LTC Stephen F. SSG Warren Swan SFC William Swartz Jr SFC A.M. Drake COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSgt (Join to see) CPT L S SP5 Mark Kuzinski SP5 Michael Rathbun CW5 (Join to see) CW5 Charlie Poulton 1SG (Join to see) MSG Floyd Williams CSM Michael J. Uhlig SGM Mikel Dawson CH (MAJ) William Beaver [~305380:CSM Charles Hayden
"Duty Honor Country. Retired But Still Serving"
SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" TSgt Hunter Logan CPT (Join to see) LTC Stephen F. SSG Warren Swan SFC William Swartz Jr SFC A.M. Drake COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSgt (Join to see) CPT L S SP5 Mark Kuzinski SP5 Michael Rathbun CW5 (Join to see) CW5 Charlie Poulton 1SG (Join to see) MSG Floyd Williams CSM Michael J. Uhlig SGM Mikel Dawson CH (MAJ) William Beaver [~305380:CSM Charles Hayden
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As ready as I was to retire, it was still a "Wow" moment for me. It was a milestone completing a career I wanted and something I'll never regret. Always will be proud I served.
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Mine was a right of passage within my family since my father (TSGT USAF with Korean and Vietnam war experience) and my brother (RM1 USCG) holding theirs before me. It garners respect when shown and it feels good knowing the work it took to earn it.
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I can't wait will be 24 years in 1 year 7 months and three days. Countdown there's an app for that. This is not the same animal i joins all those years ago. I am a dinasour.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SGT John Wesley appreciate your service to Duty Honor Country as well! Thank you for those kind words!
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I began serving in 1984 as a college student and commissioned into AC in 1986. I transferred from AC to RC in 1995. It was a rough transition, as I went from one job to two. I transferred from Active Reserves to Retired Reserves in 2013. I instantly missed the camaraderie, but gained back much needed family time and began volunteering. I will remain a Retired Reservist until 2024. I admire your situation and wish you and easy transition. Good luck finding enough time to do what you want to do.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
LTC Gavin Heater thanks for your thread and your journey remarkable and thoughtful. I too miss the camaraderie. I wish you the best likewise.
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Any man or woman who Honorably gives his/her entire life defending our Constitution, therefore protecting our Freedoms.. Should feel DAMN Proud of him or her Self when receiving this Identification Card.. I, for one, sincerely appreciate the sacrifices made for our freedoms, and I know it does NOT come cheap !! Blessings to you SFC Davis Jr.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
PO3 Michael James, well said and eloquently expressed. I appreciate your service to Duty Honor Country. Well deserved!
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I think that's when it hits home....i asked if i could keep my "CAC".
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
PFC Claude Cooper, I got one as a DOD Contractor CAC Card and let me tell you its twice as nice being retired having one to conduct your business and all the perks that comes with a CAC card. Great comment!
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I was happy and excited when it picked it up. Felt like I'd finished 1st place in a race. Finally, I had made it. Once the dust settled and it dawned on me that the card meant for the Army for real, some of the wind came out of my sail and I was unsettled. I didn't know what to feel.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
Wow.... What a feeling, I had a similar feeling. Knowing your part of the Army forever and to realize a since of accomplishment. Thanks for the post!
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I did not get that blue card. But as part of my separation, the Army gave me the brown card. I'm able to use the MWR for two years. Giving up the CAC card and the uniform was like ripping a scab off, emotionally. The Army was not a job for me, it was my way of life. It was my chosen path. Now, I have a new one.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SGT Jonathan Williams thanks for your Duty Honor Country service to Nation, well deserved!
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
CW2 (Join to see), It's a good feeling and different. Just glad I made it Sir.
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