Do you have your LAST photograph in Uniform? Retirement or End of Service?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 10:04:29 -0400

Let's have some great picture memorabilia!

I'm really going out on a limb here with this one. There were some really great photos of RP Members in their very first uniform picture. Thanks for sharing everyone who participated - that is still going by the way!

Picture of my Dad (PFC Don Burroughs, Korean War Veteran)

Now let's get some pictures of the last days in uniform posted!

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Jun 13 at 2015 10:39 AM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 10:39:39 -0400

I sure do, in civis!

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 13 at 2015 11:10 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:10:19 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs, I had this taken at Millington NSA, TN, in SEP96 while assigned to the National Communications System (DOD). It was my last "official" photo portrait prior to retirement in MAY98.
I'm afraid I did not get the retirement send off that you received though! People just shook hands, said good bye and I got on a plane and flew back from Arlington, VA. About a year later I received the Defense MSM in the mail with a sticky note saying "Sorry this took so long."
CPT Private RallyPoint Member & SGM Erik Marquez, here's the way my final duty assignment played out.

SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS and SGM Mikel Dawson, check out my comments about a retirement ceremony/send off!

CPT(P) Ashley Carson, here's a photo of me before I went to hell in a hand basket!

Response by SPC Jeffrey Bly made Jun 13 at 2015 11:32 AM

SPC Jeffrey Bly — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:32:13 -0400

I never even got my picture in the yearbook from basic, so I never bought one. Looking back I wished I had regardless. I had KP on picture day and they left me out.

Response by PO1 Kerry French made Jun 13 at 2015 1:00 PM

PO1 Kerry French — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 13:00:37 -0400

I got really sick my last 3 years... I don't know if I have any.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2015 9:43 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 09:43:36 -0400

Last photo (not retirement)

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Jun 14 at 2015 11:46 AM

COL Jon Thompson — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 11:46:34 -0400

Taken at my 30th reunion and after the Wheaton College class of 2015 commissioning ceremony on May 10, 205. This was the last time I put on the uniform before transferring to the retired reserve.

Response by SCPO Aurora Ruckman, MBA, CPhT made Jun 14 at 2015 3:45 PM

SCPO Aurora Ruckman, MBA, CPhT — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 15:45:18 -0400

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Dec 6 at 2015 9:21 PM

MAJ Matthew Arnold — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 21:21:06 -0500

This picture was taken at my son's commissioning ceremony in 2014, 12 years after retirement (2002). The little whippersnapper has more ribbons than I do! (Peacetime army.)

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 7 at 2015 11:59 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:59:43 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs I am posting three pictures. The first two are from my demobilization ceremony in the Pentagon in May 2004 with my wife after the award and with my friend COL Bruce Reilly presenting the award citation. After that point I went into a position as a drilling IMA until I transferred to the retired reserve.
In February 2008 I traveled to Fort Benning GA, to see my oldest adopted son get accepted into 3/75 Ranger Battalion. the third picture is me slapping is velcro 3/75 scroll onto his left shoulder.
I transitioned into the retired reserve with no notice of fanfare on June 1 2008. At that time I had diverticulitis and post herpetic neuralgia but didn't know it.:-)

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Dec 7 at 2015 1:27 PM

SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 13:27:52 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs My Last DA photograph. I was not offered nor did I receive a retirement ceremony. This picture was taken in January and I retired in May.

Response by MSgt Daniel Attilio made Dec 7 at 2015 2:46 PM

MSgt Daniel Attilio — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 14:46:03 -0500

Here is wife and I immediately following my retirement ceremony at AAS BN, Camp Pendleton CA, 1 June 2012.

Response by MSG Wally Carmichael made Dec 7 at 2015 3:28 PM

MSG Wally Carmichael — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:28:21 -0500

Final Out - Schofield Barracks, HI.

Response by MSG Wally Carmichael made Dec 7 at 2015 3:29 PM

MSG Wally Carmichael — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:29:32 -0500

Retirement Ceremony - Pacific Regional Medical Command, HI

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Dec 7 at 2015 5:08 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:08:46 -0500

From my retirement ceremony at Ft. Benning, June 2013.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 7 at 2015 7:00 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:00:50 -0500

Looking good!

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Dec 8 at 2015 8:19 AM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:19:19 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs: I had to leave the Army; because of my "disability".
So consequently I don't have the photos of me- before, during or after.
In Anger, I threw all of my Army-for lack of a better word-stuff-down at the end of some hallway.
I was so sad that I was let go; I went to the Presidio Army Base- every day-for about a year.
P.S. Mikel, here is a photograph of my face; however, I am not in my uniform.
Thanks for ALL you do, Mikel, to help us veterans!
Best Regards, Margaret

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Dec 8 at 2015 8:49 AM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:49:28 -0500

My last photo in blues (then E6/TSgt) taken while I was assigned to the 24th STS, Pope AFB/Ft Bragg NC, circa 1997... Who knew I would be in the military another 11 years after this photo was taken, and I managed no other pics in blues after this one! LOL!

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Dec 8 at 2015 12:02 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 12:02:12 -0500

As I never had a retirement, this is the last time I was ever in Dress Blues. Graduation at the SGM Academy. I am standing with CSM Harris, who at that time was the 7th ARCOM CSM.

Response by PO2 Kayla Modschiedler made Dec 14 at 2015 12:39 PM

PO2 Kayla Modschiedler — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:39:29 -0500

Me and my grandma at church

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2015 12:49 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:49:30 -0500

Sure do...the day I married my wife :) Our wedding was in an "Edwardian" theme, and my bride to be, an expert seamstress, created a replica Spanish-American War era (M1898 pattern) tunic for me.

Response by LTC Ed Ross made Dec 14 at 2015 12:51 PM

LTC Ed Ross — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:51:21 -0500

My last picture in uniform.

Response by Maj Leo McDowell made Dec 14 at 2015 12:57 PM

Maj Leo McDowell — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:57:13 -0500

Singing the Air Force Song at the end of my retirement ceremony in July 2014

Response by MSgt James Mullis made Dec 14 at 2015 1:03 PM

MSgt James Mullis — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 13:03:59 -0500

Here's my latest picture in uniform, It was taken on 31 October of this year.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Dec 15 at 2015 12:14 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:14:04 -0500

My Last would be the Photo for the Cruise Book for my Last Westpac and the wonderful Project Outboard Crew that I worked with. I think there is a formal picture from the Cruise Book also with me in Full Dress Uniform with Medals (Only happened Once) and I think I gave that picture to my Youngest Nephew.

Response by 1SG Michael Johnson made Dec 15 at 2015 4:17 PM

1SG Michael Johnson — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 16:17:17 -0500

This one was taken about a month or two before my retirement. I use to walk back and forth to work at Ft Belvoir and my wife snapped this one day on my way home. In TX now trying to enjoy retirement. Question though: Can we were beards as retirees in uniform? I ask because of COL Burroughs photo. It looks sharp and I would assume that as long as it is trimmed and doesn't look like Grizzly Adams, your good. I have the obligatory retiree facial hair and don't want to shave it off for my kids weddings next year.

Response by Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin made Dec 16 at 2015 9:44 AM

Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 09:44:37 -0500

This is my last active duty salute, given during my retirement ceremony, to a flag I carried home from Afghanistan. Prior to this, the flag was carried by my cousin on an F-18 mission over Afghanistan, from the USS George Washington in the summer of 2002 while I served on the ground, attached to the 455th AEG (A-10 Unit) at Bagram Air Field. Years later, it returned to Afghanistan with me, and it was the last US flag to fly over Camp Estelle, Shindand AB, on the day the 838th AEAG (Air Advisory Unit) was moved to another location (two days before I redeployed in Feb 2014). Shortly after my return, I had the flag flown over the 9/11 Memorials of the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. It now sits proudly in my Shadow Box.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Dec 19 at 2015 8:47 AM

LTC Jason Strickland — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 08:47:44 -0500

One of my last photos with MSgt Private RallyPoint Member at his promotion ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Response by GySgt John O'Donnell made Jan 12 at 2016 11:30 PM

GySgt John O'Donnell — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 23:30:35 -0500

Retirement ceremony on November 10th 2012 after 22 years. it was a special day spent with family, friend, and fellow warrior that I will never forget!!!

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2016 9:26 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:26:50 -0500

Didn't think to get any good pics once we rotated back stateside...but these are among the last.

Response by SFC Jermaine Smith made Jan 13 at 2016 3:16 PM

SFC Jermaine Smith — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:16:39 -0500

Retirement ceremony October 2014

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Feb 13 at 2016 7:55 PM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 19:55:24 -0500

PT Instructor at Camp Geiger NC ready to run the morning 3 miles around the base

Response by Scott Signorini made May 4 at 2016 6:19 PM

Scott Signorini — Wed, 04 May 2016 18:19:07 -0400

Not there yet...

Response by CW3 Douglas Branson made May 4 at 2016 8:51 PM

CW3 Douglas Branson — Wed, 04 May 2016 20:51:34 -0400

This was at my son's "Turning Blue" ceremony a couple months ago; a little over 5 years after retirement. He INSISTED I wear my uniform (despite the significant alterations that had to be made. I didn't realize that uniforms actually shrink if left on the hanger too long :) Brought back a LOT of memories from 30 years ago when I stood there. The pic was taken in the AMAZING infantry museum they have built down there.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2016 9:31 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 May 2016 21:31:53 -0400

Why, yes. Yes I do.

Response by SFC Craig Dalen made May 5 at 2016 10:19 AM

SFC Craig Dalen — Thu, 05 May 2016 10:19:12 -0400

Some of us are still in. Will be great to retire!

Response by PO3 Donald Murphy made May 5 at 2016 3:12 PM

PO3 Donald Murphy — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:12:45 -0400

My last photo in uniform, early January 1989. I was attached to Naval Transient Personnel Unit at Naval Base, Charleston, South Carolina and had just been medically retired from the Navy. Within three months, I will have moved to England and started my new life with my English wife. The photo is a bit of an in-joke, between my wife and I. Our dog - for some strange reason - was addicted to my white "dixie cup" hats. She didn't touch my ball caps or any other stuff. Just the white hats. And she'd always run and hide it. But right before I'm ready to head to work! So now that I was out, I gave her my "dog dishes" (slang for the white hats). For you trivia buffs, I'm wearing the old Working Blue uniform, nicknamed the "Johnny Cash" (the female variant was referred to as the "Eva Braun").

Response by SN Greg Wright made May 5 at 2016 7:52 PM

SN Greg Wright — Thu, 05 May 2016 19:52:47 -0400

Awesome post, Colonel. I'm surprised, though -- I didn't think the Army allowed beards and mustaches?

Unfortunately, I don't have a photo of my last time in uni. To my eternal regret.

Response by CPO Gregory Smith made May 5 at 2016 8:35 PM

CPO Gregory Smith — Thu, 05 May 2016 20:35:45 -0400

My wife and I at a Shipmates retirement about three months after I retired. Those dress blues shrink quick!!

Response by TSgt David L. made May 6 at 2016 1:54 AM

TSgt David L. — Fri, 06 May 2016 01:54:27 -0400

This isn't my last pic in uniform, but it is my last official act. I'm getting my Associates Degree from the Wing Commander, obviously after I retired. LOL I'll have to locate my retirement pics.

Response by MSgt Richard Rountree made May 6 at 2016 3:04 AM

MSgt Richard Rountree — Fri, 06 May 2016 03:04:27 -0400

I think this one was my last official photo about a couple of months before I retired. Major Gary Ardo, Commander 3569th Recruiting Squadron presenting me with a Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service during Desert Storm deployment with the 511th Tactical Fighter Squadron (USAFE) attached to the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional) (CENTAF) at King Fahd International Airport, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Response by SPC Mark Beard made May 6 at 2016 7:31 AM

SPC Mark Beard — Fri, 06 May 2016 07:31:32 -0400

great photo Brother Mike thanks for sharing

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 6 at 2016 5:51 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 06 May 2016 17:51:59 -0400

[COL Mikel J. Burroughs 7NOV1981. The general did not understand my pleasure at ending my career! I walked carefully exiting that function, there was BS everywhere!

Response by COL John McClellan made May 6 at 2016 10:46 PM

COL John McClellan — Fri, 06 May 2016 22:46:37 -0400

I do!!

Response by Sgt Ken Crouse made May 12 at 2016 12:49 PM

Sgt Ken Crouse — Thu, 12 May 2016 12:49:40 -0400

19 June 1977 at the American Embassy in Brussels, Belgium w/ U.S. Ambassador Anne Cox Chambers. I received a "European Out" meaning I did not have to return to a Marine Base in CONUS for discharge. I went to the Embassy on active duty, returned to the Marine House on inactive reserve, changed into blue jeans and hopped a train then ferry to Ireland.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made May 12 at 2016 6:43 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Thu, 12 May 2016 18:43:51 -0400

Not yet, but I will in less than 75 days.... ;o)

Response by MAJ Michele Bretz made May 12 at 2016 9:40 PM

MAJ Michele Bretz — Thu, 12 May 2016 21:40:31 -0400

I retired my Brother on December 31, 2015. He had served 27 years in the Navy. I commissioned him on our Dad's birthday (Naval Officer) and I welcomed him back ashore on our Grandfather's birthday (Army Officer). He was wearing our Dad's uniform for his ceremony. Unfortunately, the Army had changed its uniform and I had to purchase a new uniform for his ceremony. My Brother was there for me on my Direct Commission and he retired me when I finished 23 years later.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made May 13 at 2016 1:59 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Fri, 13 May 2016 13:59:28 -0400

This was my favorite picture in uniform. Last CFT on a rainy day in the mud. It was so much fun.

Response by Sgt Justin DavisCrowe made May 15 at 2016 11:12 AM

Sgt Justin DavisCrowe — Sun, 15 May 2016 11:12:50 -0400

Yes and it is my profile picture on here.

Response by Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM made May 21 at 2016 2:24 PM

Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM — Sat, 21 May 2016 14:24:28 -0400

Yes.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 6:28 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:28:12 -0400

As a Battalion Sergeant Major (I was the CSM of a battalion only authorized a SGM in the position, even though I'd been a CSM designee for all but the first two months of my assignment there), my Brigade Commander and CSM and Battalion Commander decided I needed a full Brigade parade for my retirement ceremony. It was a beautiful day at the end of May, 1994, with the full brigade and a local Army field band. Here are a few pictures.

The opening line of my speech was: "When I found out I would be having a full parade with all you Soldiers standing tall today, I asked a number of you what you thought I should talk about. The best response I got was from one PFC who thought very seriously about standing out here in the sun, before responding 'I think you should talk about three minutes.' So that's what I'm going to try to do."

Response by Sharee L Marie made Jun 7 at 2016 6:22 PM

Sharee L Marie — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:22:58 -0400

This is the last known photo of my dad in uniform. He was soooo mad that I was fussing so much over it but I can't recall all that many times seeing him in it so I cornered him in the bathroom as he rolled his eyes and took a pic! Miss him so much!

Response by SFC Frank Burns made Jun 18 at 2016 5:04 PM

SFC Frank Burns — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 17:04:27 -0400

My Retirement Ceremony on Ft Hood, Texas Dec 2012

Response by PO1 Dawn C. made Jun 23 at 2016 5:24 PM

PO1 Dawn C. — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:24:57 -0400

Served in US Navy 1991-2011

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2016 12:44 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:44:24 -0400

This is my command photo as a BDE CDR.

Response by CPO James Hunter made Jun 30 at 2016 12:55 PM

CPO James Hunter — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:55:25 -0400

A few years ago giving away the bride

Response by CSM Michael Sweeney made Jun 30 at 2016 5:53 PM

CSM Michael Sweeney — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:53:08 -0400

At my retirement ceremony. I think this is the last one. I left the field, went right home and changed.

Response by TSgt David Blakley made Jul 1 at 2016 10:34 AM

TSgt David Blakley — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:34:40 -0400

My last photo in uniform (5 years before retirement):

Response by MAJ Judd Clemens made Jul 1 at 2016 9:18 PM

MAJ Judd Clemens — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:18:08 -0400

My retirement ceremony at Ft Richardson, AK on 24 Nov 81, with the COT and BG Vail.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Jul 5 at 2016 12:01 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 12:01:43 -0400

First picture is me updating the laptops to the most recent version of forms. It was about a month out to separating. Second is my final official picture taken. 3 months prior to separating.

Response by SSG William Egan made Jul 10 at 2016 12:54 AM

SSG William Egan — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 00:54:25 -0400

WHEN MY SON GRADUATES FROM USMC I WILL POST A PIC OF HIM AND I IN OUR DRESS BLUES....MY LAST PIC IN UNIFORM WOULD HAVE BEEN IN IRAQ BUT THEY WERE ALL DESTROYED IN A FLOOD :)

BUT I AM ENJOYING THESE WONDERFUL PICS BROTHERS AND SISTERS
HOORAH

Response by SSgt Dennis Watkins made Aug 30 at 2016 9:16 PM

SSgt Dennis Watkins — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 21:16:06 -0400

this is me around 6 months after I retired wearing my Dress blues for the last time to get married in Atlanta GA, its the semi formal dress uniform option in 2001 with white shirt and bow tie and you don't wear a hat :) I couldn't locate my 7lvl Maintenance Badge so I substituted a Star Fleet Com Badge other then that it was all withing 35-10 or what ever they call USAF uniform standards today LOL

Response by MAJ Judd Clemens made Oct 13 at 2016 3:29 PM

MAJ Judd Clemens — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 15:29:11 -0400

My retirement ceremony, Fort Richardson, AK, 24 Nov 1981. My wife (from GA) and I (from PA) decided to stay in AK for a couple of years until we could figure out where we really wanted to settle down. That was 39 years ago, and we're still here.

Response by SGM Barry Kindred made Oct 15 at 2016 11:42 AM

SGM Barry Kindred — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 11:42:54 -0400

Not a retirement photo, a promotion for a friend of the Champion!!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2016 12:12 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 12:12:49 -0400

Still in: my most recent pic in uniform is my profile picture (it's my DoD Photo for the MAJ Board as well).

Response by Cpl George Crab made Oct 15 at 2016 12:24 PM

Cpl George Crab — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 12:24:46 -0400

Yeah. But it made my butt look big, so, ya know ...

Response by Candy Alkaabi made Oct 15 at 2016 1:18 PM

Candy Alkaabi — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:18:29 -0400

you all look good in and out of uniform!

Response by SGT Krystal Stephenson made Oct 15 at 2016 4:46 PM

SGT Krystal Stephenson — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:46:40 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs My last picture in ASU, getting ready for a funeral.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Oct 15 at 2016 8:13 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:13:51 -0400

I was medically retired and all I got was my DD214

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2016 10:20 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:20:13 -0400

Scheduled for my last DA photo in January!

Response by PO1 Martin Findley made Mar 16 at 2017 1:22 PM

PO1 Martin Findley — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 13:22:33 -0400

This was me working at TPU prior to my discharge.

Response by CPO Jesse Tossetti made Mar 17 at 2017 9:31 AM

CPO Jesse Tossetti — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:31:53 -0400

Retirement ceremony 1 Aug 14 JBMDL

Response by A1C Cathy Valentine made Mar 17 at 2017 9:33 AM

A1C Cathy Valentine — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:33:51 -0400

Any pictures I had were lost in a house fire in 1997, but I really look forward to seeing everyone else's.

Response by Sgt Daniel Martin made Mar 17 at 2017 9:36 AM

Sgt Daniel Martin — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:36:01 -0400

Love the pics thanks for sharing. I do not have pics of me. They were lost in a wet basement. Thanks to all for your service.

Response by SPC David Whitney made Mar 17 at 2017 10:18 AM

SPC David Whitney — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:18:36 -0400

Okinawa 1957

Response by PO3 Bob Perry made Mar 17 at 2017 12:06 PM

PO3 Bob Perry — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:06:23 -0400

Bob Perry Lithographer Captain's Division USS Ticonderoga CVA - 14 two tours in the combat zone TICO TEAM 210 Bombing Sorties a day Tonkin Gulf Vietnam then into North Korea for release of the USS Pueblo crew.

Response by MAJ Norm Michaels made Mar 17 at 2017 12:32 PM

MAJ Norm Michaels — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:32:24 -0400

This is a photo of my Dad at the end of WW II. Notice the unit patch. My father was the American Army Air Corps Liaison to the Russian Air Force for the bombing of Berlin. His job was to coordinate Russian and American bombing. By the way, Navigators in those days were considered Engineers...

Response by LTC Orlando Illi made Mar 17 at 2017 1:45 PM

LTC Orlando Illi — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:45:36 -0400

My Retirement in May 2014 as the GS-15 MC4 Deputy PM after 15 years of service (1999-2014). Picture is of my receipt of the Department of the Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award (MCSA) - (equivalent to DoD LOM) from Doug Wiltsie (SES) -Program Executive Officer -Enterprise Information Systems (PEO-EIS). Doug and I severed together from 1985-88 when I was a Captain and he was a GS-12 for PM - Night Vision Devices.

Response by SGT Neil Leinwohl made Mar 17 at 2017 1:48 PM

SGT Neil Leinwohl — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:48:13 -0400

Just before I got out in 1969.

Response by MAJ Norm Michaels made Mar 17 at 2017 2:33 PM

MAJ Norm Michaels — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 14:33:02 -0400

I was actually in an Airborne unit, but I wanted one picture before I left with the scrambled eggs. My favorite award was the Jordanian Special Forces Airborne Wings. There were not too many of us with those.

Response by SSgt Zac Ruttman made Mar 17 at 2017 2:50 PM

SSgt Zac Ruttman — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 14:50:41 -0400

Found this. A little grainy, but it might be the only time I took a pic of me in the blues.

Response by SP5 Robert Ruck made Mar 17 at 2017 3:42 PM

SP5 Robert Ruck — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:42:55 -0400

I probably have one somewhere in a box with a zillion other photos. Not nearly as impressive as the pictures I've seen relating to this post. Now I did get a rousing ovation and cheers when I stepped out of the Battery Commanders office to leave Ft. Sill during the morning formation. That was an especially memorable moment for me. BC heard the ruckus and came out to see what was going on. He looked kind of surprised and said "Ruck, are they cheering you"? I said, "Looks that way Sir". He shook his head and went back inside. Guess he didn't get a lot of cheers in his career. LOL.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2017 5:39 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:39:36 -0400

Not yet. I will revisit this post when the next 6 yrs go by

Response by MSgt George Cater made Mar 17 at 2017 8:45 PM

MSgt George Cater — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 20:45:38 -0400

Memorial Day 2015 Mayport NS, FL

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2017 10:40 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:40:00 -0400

My last picture in uniform is my profile picture.

Response by SGT Kevin Leake made Mar 18 at 2017 2:01 AM

SGT Kevin Leake — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 02:01:57 -0400

I can't help you on this one, I had very few and lost them and a lot of others in a flood in 84.

Response by CMDCM John F. "Doc" Bradshaw made Mar 18 at 2017 2:32 PM

CMDCM John F. "Doc" Bradshaw — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 14:32:23 -0400

Response by COL Charles Williams made Mar 18 at 2017 7:50 PM

COL Charles Williams — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 19:50:09 -0400

Yes.... Thanks for asking COL Mikel J. Burroughs. It was fun looking back through these photos, and hard to believe it has been 4 years. I actually I still wear a uniform, but this was from my retirement.... After 32 years, 11 months, and 20 days... It was over. This is me walking away from the mic and trying to keep it together, realize it was actually over. Then me and my best fiends. Finally me and my wife of 33 years, and now LTG David Quantock; my favorite boss ever.

Response by MSgt Chris Peters made Mar 19 at 2017 12:38 AM

MSgt Chris Peters — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 00:38:06 -0400

After retirement and with my family! My wife insisted and we were all reluctant, but now glad we did it.

Response by SFC Terry Murphy made Mar 19 at 2017 12:33 PM

SFC Terry Murphy — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:33:04 -0400

Me and my mother at my retirement ceremony

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Mar 19 at 2017 4:04 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 16:04:58 -0400

General Hansford T. Johnson presents Defense Meritorious Service Medal to me about a year before I retired. Between those two events was DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM. Gen Johnson was Commander in Chief US Transportation Command.

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Mar 19 at 2017 7:32 PM

SSgt Boyd Herrst — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 19:32:57 -0400

Yeah, you'd be around the house more..
"geez, go fishing or s'thing !" is Prob'ly what she was thinking.. eh?

Response by CPO Bill Penrod made Mar 21 at 2017 4:00 AM

CPO Bill Penrod — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:00:51 -0400

Dad (Pearl Harbor Survivor), Me, Daughter

Response by SMSgt Keith Klug made Mar 21 at 2017 12:22 PM

SMSgt Keith Klug — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:22:17 -0400

Right after my retirement ceremony 1 July 2009. I was honored to have my older brother Lt Col (Major at the time) Trent Klug be my retirement officer. Also in the photo on the far left is my younger brother Scott Klug (28yr High School Science Teacher).

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2017 1:44 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:44:32 -0400

Profile pic is last in uniform. USMC Ball Nov 97. Didn't ask for and would have declined any parade or ceremony because I would not want the Marines to have to go through all the practice and event just for me. Was already employed while on terminal leave. Drove in to base on a Sunday and picked up retirement orders from Staff Duty in civies on effective date. Always thought about it every time I attended a ceremony but when the time came I was just glad to have made it and moved on. USMC took good care of Family and myself and owed me nothing more. I did make entry in SDNCO Logbook "CWO3 McIntosh now ashore". Received end of service MSM in the mail a few months later. DFAS thanks me once a month and VA gives me all the healthcare that I can survive. Semper Fi Mac.

Response by SGT Darryl Dunlap made Mar 23 at 2017 3:45 PM

SGT Darryl Dunlap — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:45:26 -0400

Unfortunately, there aren't many photos of me in uniform, especially near the end of my service. Yeah, we stretched the regs a bit on uniforms at times....

Response by MSG Antwine Marshall made Mar 23 at 2017 5:02 PM

MSG Antwine Marshall — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:02:14 -0400

These pics were taken at Fort Hood, Texas at my retirement ceremony in November 2016. My last duty station was at the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Response by SSG Dave Austin Jr made Mar 23 at 2017 7:52 PM

SSG Dave Austin Jr — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 19:52:38 -0400

This is about a month before my medical retirement while, I was taking a civilian firefighter course, while stationed for the final time at Ft Polk LA of 3 tours.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2017 9:31 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:31:09 -0400

I had forgotten about this. A few years ago, while attending Central Virginia Community College I was asked to participate in a ceremony during a Veterans Day Flag Raising. CVCC just updated their Website and on their Veterans page the banner at the top of the page in my photo with two friends I went to school with. I am the center holding the flag. The link to the website - if you happen to be in this area and are considering college is centralvirginia.edu. Student Services, look for Veterans link.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Mar 24 at 2017 10:09 AM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 10:09:44 -0400

Lower left

Response by CPO Miguel LaraMaya made Mar 26 at 2017 7:48 AM

CPO Miguel LaraMaya — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 07:48:54 -0400

Here goes my last official photo. It was used for my retirement announcement. 1996-2016.

Response by Capt Joseph Olson made Mar 30 at 2017 12:26 PM

Capt Joseph Olson — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:26:24 -0400

Last week of active duty.

Response by SSG Gerald King made Mar 30 at 2017 1:00 PM

SSG Gerald King — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 13:00:08 -0400

My official DA Photo

Response by Sam Carter made Mar 31 at 2017 5:09 PM

Sam Carter — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 17:09:29 -0400

I wish I had a picture of me in uniform, but for me that would be a regular ol' civie suit! :)

Response by 1LT Peter Duston made Apr 22 at 2017 3:09 PM

1LT Peter Duston — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 15:09:30 -0400

Here I am in 1956 as a 17 year old PVT and at 78, I am still not retired and am serving as a Bugler with the USAF Honor Guard for Maine - 101st Refueling Wing, Bangor Air Base

Response by PFC Roger Goff made Apr 23 at 2017 9:55 AM

PFC Roger Goff — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 09:55:35 -0400

This seems to be the last one for me. I've never really been one to save pictures.

Response by SPC William Richardson made Apr 23 at 2017 11:24 AM

SPC William Richardson — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 11:24:39 -0400

do not have any just early one's before I got out

Response by SPC Dean J. Thompson made Apr 24 at 2017 8:45 AM

SPC Dean J. Thompson — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:45:31 -0400

Last official picture of me SPC4 Dean J. Thompson from 1984.
My last duty assignment was with Bravo Company 2nd Battalion (Mech.) 36th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division. We where based at Ayers Kaserna, Kirchgoens West Germany.

Response by MSgt Shawn Sones made Apr 25 at 2017 10:58 AM

MSgt Shawn Sones — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:58:25 -0400

I still have a few pictures, but most of them (and the video/photo DVD) were destroyed in a house fire in October 2015.

Response by Lt Col Robert Brooks made Apr 27 at 2017 8:13 AM

Lt Col Robert Brooks — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 08:13:17 -0400

My last "official" pic, when I made O-5. I was so sick and tired of all the USAF and DoD BS that I didn't request a retirement ceremony or any of the typical BS retirement medals, just a flag...

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Apr 27 at 2017 2:16 PM

SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:16:13 -0400

My last day in my ARMY blues in WASH DC, at Field Artillery Ball. Nice way to go.. 1988-2008

Response by 1LT Peter Duston made Apr 27 at 2017 7:16 PM

1LT Peter Duston — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 19:16:34 -0400

Thanks Colonel for posting this question. This has been fun, I'm sure, for all of us.

Response by Cpl Gabriel F. made Apr 29 at 2017 12:59 AM

Cpl Gabriel F. — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:59:01 -0400

Photograph one of first in the Corps. Finding the last in Marine uniform would require a search. The California Highway Patrol may have one. Last photograph as a contracted operator in Afghanistan. Holding mint condition captured SKS. Photograph was about the rare condition of the old soviet era rifle.

Response by SP5 Robert Ruck made Apr 30 at 2017 10:24 PM

SP5 Robert Ruck — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 22:24:26 -0400

Finally, it's probably not the last photo in uniform but it is one of the few. Taken circa 1972 at Ft Redleg outside of Heilbronn, West Germany. Not a posed picture, I am on the right in the photo. Telling my buddy "Moon" another BS story, which he undoubtably believed.

Response by 1SG Billye Jackson made May 1 at 2017 9:09 AM

1SG Billye Jackson — Mon, 01 May 2017 09:09:17 -0400

Ft Stewart Ga. 30 June 1989

Response by SMSgt DeWayne Reneau made May 16 at 2017 4:29 PM

SMSgt DeWayne Reneau — Tue, 16 May 2017 16:29:13 -0400

Basic Training graduation and retirement ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Morocco.

Response by SP5 Donald Masemer made May 17 at 2017 4:40 PM

SP5 Donald Masemer — Wed, 17 May 2017 16:40:28 -0400

see attached this is one of the last photos taken, before I left Viet Nam in 1968.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2017 5:03 PM

Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 May 2017 17:03:57 -0400

Great idea, Col. ! Thank you !!

Response by PO3 Tracy Sefcik made May 17 at 2017 5:13 PM

PO3 Tracy Sefcik — Wed, 17 May 2017 17:13:14 -0400

Me and my engine, USD Kattanning YTB787

Response by LCpl Emanuel W. made May 17 at 2017 5:48 PM

LCpl Emanuel W. — Wed, 17 May 2017 17:48:57 -0400

Marine Corps Birthday Ball, 2015. Me with the guest speaker. (I forgot his name though.)

Response by MSgt James "Buck" Buchanan made May 17 at 2017 7:09 PM

MSgt James "Buck" Buchanan — Wed, 17 May 2017 19:09:55 -0400

The photo to the left was taken during my last assignment as Chief, Weather Station Operations, 21st Air Support Operations Squadron, Ft. Polk, LA. My retirement, like LtCol Stephen Ford, was held quietly and without fanfare.

Response by SPC James Zaremba made May 21 at 2017 12:19 PM

SPC James Zaremba — Sun, 21 May 2017 12:19:47 -0400

1968 South Vietnam, I'm on the left, we were invited into the home of an ARVN soldier for something to eat and drink.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made May 21 at 2017 11:57 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sun, 21 May 2017 23:57:31 -0400

Last deployment before I separated.

Response by SMSgt Bill Helton made May 25 at 2017 5:40 PM

SMSgt Bill Helton — Thu, 25 May 2017 17:40:25 -0400

My last photo in uniform taken at the Veterans Day Parade 2015.

Response by MSgt Hal Weeden, MBA made May 25 at 2017 10:36 PM

MSgt Hal Weeden, MBA — Thu, 25 May 2017 22:36:46 -0400

Receiving my shadow box from Maj Todd Pinkard at my retirement ceremony, which was about a month before my actual retirement 1 Apr 2014. Yes, that is an Army combat patch at the top, awarded at a joint billet in Iraq. Of course, I could never wear it on an Air Force uniform.

Response by MCPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2017 8:44 AM

MCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 May 2017 08:44:52 -0400

Retirement day June 17th, 2016

Response by Lt Col Phil Henning made May 27 at 2017 10:35 AM

Lt Col Phil Henning — Sat, 27 May 2017 10:35:28 -0400

March 2000. I'm the Lt Col not the General!

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made May 27 at 2017 7:11 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sat, 27 May 2017 19:11:13 -0400

The last time that I wore my uniform (Dress that is) would have been the NCO dining in that I attended at Fort Carson. I'm the third one from the right. Good times.

Response by SFC Matt Zier made May 30 at 2017 7:20 PM

SFC Matt Zier — Tue, 30 May 2017 19:20:52 -0400

Last "good" photo of me in uniform prior to my promotion to SFC a couple years later. Self-portrait as I used to run the DA photo lab at the time. On the right, my grandfather after BT during WWII.

Response by CSM Bruce Trego made May 31 at 2017 5:42 PM

CSM Bruce Trego — Wed, 31 May 2017 17:42:53 -0400

Response by Maj Jesse Mendez made Jun 8 at 2017 3:12 PM

Maj Jesse Mendez — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:12:05 -0400

My last day in uniform, at my retirement. I'll always remember the Alamo!

Response by LTC Martin Metz made Jun 15 at 2017 4:29 PM

LTC Martin Metz — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 16:29:55 -0400

My retirement party picture and me in uniform (dress mess, left front) at a Dining Out not too long before retirement)

Response by PO3 Daniel Stone made Jun 15 at 2017 9:32 PM

PO3 Daniel Stone — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 21:32:49 -0400

Tiger Cruise from Hawaii to San Diego with my dad, Feb. 1997. I received my honorable discharge in May 1997.

Response by 1SG David Williams made Jun 15 at 2017 10:27 PM

1SG David Williams — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 22:27:15 -0400

My Wife and I Day the Company Deployed to Desert Storm.

Response by MSgt Mark Bucher made Jun 16 at 2017 9:53 AM

MSgt Mark Bucher — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:53:52 -0400

Portrait of me shot for the leadership display board in the Squadron

Response by MSgt Thomas Tonn made Jun 21 at 2017 1:14 AM

MSgt Thomas Tonn — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 01:14:55 -0400

Retirement ceremony with my wife and children, 1999.

Response by CSM Randall Wayt made Jun 23 at 2017 7:57 PM

CSM Randall Wayt — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:57:42 -0400

Here I am in 2000 on retirement day

Response by SPC Brent Melton made Jun 29 at 2017 8:27 AM

SPC Brent Melton — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:27:16 -0400

This is probably the second to last picture of me in uniform (middle) as I know there is one of me at my ETS 'ceremony' but I can't seem to find it.

Response by CSM Tony Blair made Jun 29 at 2017 5:33 PM

CSM Tony Blair — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:33:47 -0400

Response by MSgt Randy Martin made Jun 29 at 2017 6:16 PM

MSgt Randy Martin — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:16:57 -0400

As I am still in the Texas State Guard, this is my promotion to E-7 last August. May have been some pics since then, but I don't have them. LOL

Response by PO3 Ronald Smith made Jul 3 at 2017 3:42 PM

PO3 Ronald Smith — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 15:42:08 -0400

Last pic in Vietnam Feb. 1970. PO 2 BM
Combat Sniper for all volunteer Navy Recondo team. IUWG-1 Unit -3

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2017 3:29 AM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 03:29:23 -0400

Good Morning, in service in Afghanistan, R.S. Team ...

Response by CWO3 Dennis M. made Jul 9 at 2017 6:55 AM

CWO3 Dennis M. — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 06:55:42 -0400

My last position served was as Combat Systems Officer at the Aegis Combat Systems Engineering Development Site (CSEDS) at Moorestown New Jersey. It was also the location of my retirement ceremony in March 1990. It was the culmination of 23+ years service in the Navy (1966-1990), or as it is said in the poem, .."for 23 years I stood the watch". The CO was Capt. Gill Monell. At the culmination of the ceremony, I was "Piped over the side" as pictured with me returning a hand salute from "Side Boys while the Boatswain piped me over. This is a very solemn event in the ceremony for me and my wife. Present at my retirement was my father who served as a 2nd Class Gunners mate in world War II and I could tell he was very moved by the event! My wife, who held the fort down all those years I was at sea was also moved to tears! The last photo of me holding a bottle of Jack Daniels was taken at my home, and the last photo of me in my Navy Uniform!

Response by SSgt James Tadlock made Jul 13 at 2017 3:55 PM

SSgt James Tadlock — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 15:55:29 -0400

Receiving The Air Force Commendation Medal about one week prior to departing Vietnam. This picture was taken inside The 7th Air Force Headquarters Building on Tan Son Nhut Air Base in RVN. This is with Brig Gen Homer K. Hansen The Commander of TACC. Picture taken in August 1969.

Response by MCPO Kurt Stauff made Jul 13 at 2017 4:50 PM

MCPO Kurt Stauff — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:50:43 -0400

My last official picture as a Command Master Chief

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2017 10:31 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:31:40 -0400

How about last deployment pic? Lol!

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 20 at 2017 2:20 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:20:44 -0400

Just before I got out...

Response by Cpl John Moss made Jul 27 at 2017 8:23 AM

Cpl John Moss — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 08:23:34 -0400

Cpl Moss 1978 3rd MAW Band El Toro, CA

Response by SPC John Chambers made Jul 27 at 2017 2:22 PM

SPC John Chambers — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 14:22:25 -0400

The only picture I ever had in uniform was my basic training picture. My unit only updated photos for those soldiers put in roles such as Soldier of the Year and other stuff. None of the regular joes had updated pictures. We used Basic Training pictures for all 5 of the guys we lost in Iraq, one a SGT, 3 were SPC, and the last a PFC.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jul 31 at 2017 6:45 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:45:20 -0400

And it ends with a whimper...

Response by SPC Kristina Robinson made Aug 1 at 2017 12:17 AM

SPC Kristina Robinson — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:17:32 -0400

I wish I could have taken a picture of me and my dad in uniform, that is such a beautiful picture.

Response by SPC Kristina Robinson made Aug 1 at 2017 12:26 AM

SPC Kristina Robinson — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:26:41 -0400

So its my last pic I have in uniform with my husband over in Iraq, and my first picture in uniform, because I was so proud to be serving

Response by PO3 Tracy Sefcik made Aug 3 at 2017 12:31 PM

PO3 Tracy Sefcik — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:31:04 -0400

Here is my first and one one the USS Kattanning

Response by PO2 Buddy Stewart made Aug 4 at 2017 5:54 PM

PO2 Buddy Stewart — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:54:11 -0400

Wow, you guys have some great photos. I'm just a poor swabbie and don't have anything fancy. Here's my last photo I have in uniform, around 8 - 10 June 1993 during BALTOPS 93. On board USS Deyo DD-989.

Response by MSgt Gilberto Bazo made Aug 4 at 2017 8:24 PM

MSgt Gilberto Bazo — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:24:16 -0400

This was taken in 1972 a year before my retirement in 1973. I'm missing my AF commendation medal awarded when I retired.

Response by 1SG Frank Boynton made Aug 4 at 2017 8:42 PM

1SG Frank Boynton — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:42:05 -0400

How about one of the very first photos. Taken in October or November 1972. The three Musketeers in High School. We graduated and all went to a different branch of the service. We were all home for the first and last time between basic and our advanced training. I followed my father's foot steps and went into the Army, Jim Ashley who I'd know since the 3rd grade went into the Navy and Mike Robinson followed his father's foot steps and went into the Air Force. I was the only one to do 20+ years and retire from the military.

Response by Capt Christian D. Orr made Aug 6 at 2017 9:24 PM

Capt Christian D. Orr — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 21:24:28 -0400

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 7 at 2017 3:39 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:39:49 -0400

Last Photo I'm Aware of, Of Me in Dungarees, Desert Strike 96 Onboard USS Arkansas CGN-41 Freakishly Tall Bastard in the Back.

Response by PO2 Chris Hearne made Aug 10 at 2017 3:03 PM

PO2 Chris Hearne — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:03:22 -0400

This was from August 2008, when I was still in training for base security, right before I made E5. I believe it is my last uniformed picture in the service (besides my ID of course)

Response by MAJ Scott Meehan made Aug 10 at 2017 3:17 PM

MAJ Scott Meehan — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:17:35 -0400

After I boarded the C-130 in Baghdad, I handed the camera to another passenger and asked if he could please take this picture. When we arrived in Ali Asalem, Kuwait, the driver took me to the embassy quarters, I took a shower, changed into civilian clothes, and was driven to the Kuwait City International airport. After several stops along the way, I turned in all my military garb for the last time at Fort Bliss, Texas. One month later, with Leave, I officially retired at MacDill AFB.

Response by 1SG Mark Tillman made Aug 10 at 2017 4:49 PM

1SG Mark Tillman — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:49:58 -0400

My last MP Ball with my wife

Response by CMDCM Gene Treants made Aug 11 at 2017 9:10 PM

CMDCM Gene Treants — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:10:08 -0400

I'll have to go one better than just my last official Navy Picture and my first as a Command Master Chief as well. I will also include my Boot picture and the one of me in my very first uniform ever. hope no one cares if I share all of them. (Whites was USS Anzio (CG-60), Blues was USS Nashville (LPD-13)

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Aug 12 at 2017 7:56 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 07:56:37 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs "Do you have your LAST photograph in Uniform? Retirement or End of Service?"
I do, Im on OCP, at NTC conducting a TOC exercise to certify our readiness, interrupted 6 days from change of mission, for a briefing to be ready to pack and deploy to a distant country in the next 48 hours ... Kettle into the fire so to speak...The pic is of me telling that 3 star, that though I was only a few weeks from retirement, Id deploy with my TOC and get it up and operational....just call DA and tell um Im not done yet......We got a stand down message 2 days later, I went home, cleared my office and walked away. They were too busy to do awards and ceremony, or even a final NCORER so no good buys, no "final" pictures.. I was at NTC redyeing to deploy one week and retired the next.

Response by CW5 John Vitt made Aug 13 at 2017 1:43 PM

CW5 John Vitt — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 13:43:45 -0400

Here is a shot following my retirement ceremony (May 2016) ending 41+ years combined service. In the picture is my favorite Captain, Spouse and Daughter.

Response by CPT Jim Pratt made Aug 18 at 2017 8:57 AM

CPT Jim Pratt — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 08:57:23 -0400

20 years of service, and only two pictures in uniform that I know of. My basic training pic, and one somebody took about ten years later when I wasn't looking.

My job? Photographer.

Response by GySgt Charles O'Connell made Aug 19 at 2017 4:15 PM

GySgt Charles O'Connell — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:15:22 -0400

Salute!

Response by SPC Brett Curry made Sep 1 at 2017 9:00 PM

SPC Brett Curry — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 21:00:13 -0400

Somewhere stashed away where only I can find it and lolbb

Response by SFC (CA) Roland Dell made Sep 10 at 2017 7:20 AM

SFC (CA) Roland Dell — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 07:20:16 -0400

After OEF (shown here) I was med retired - 23 years total time.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Sep 10 at 2017 1:17 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 13:17:32 -0400

My parents and I at my sister's wedding. I was the Best Man. (My father and her husband were flyboys). lol

Response by PO2 Steven Parker made Sep 24 at 2017 9:28 PM

PO2 Steven Parker — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 21:28:33 -0400

Response by PO2 Steven Parker made Sep 24 at 2017 9:33 PM

PO2 Steven Parker — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 21:33:13 -0400

I had grown a beard and needed to shave and put the uniform on to get a blank piece of paper because the medals had not been approved yet.

Response by LCpl Steve Smith made Oct 2 at 2017 5:45 PM

LCpl Steve Smith — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 17:45:12 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs Awesome Pic man

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2017 5:53 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 17:53:28 -0400

I certainly do. This is the last one taken seconds after retirement ceremony. I was being honored by fellow officers as I left for the last time.

Response by LCpl Steve Smith made Oct 2 at 2017 6:20 PM

LCpl Steve Smith — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 18:20:26 -0400

Thank you my Brothers and Sisters for your service, Thank you Lifers! We all know you are a Special Breed and that without you and those like you the Green Machine would be a Cluster Fuck. Semper Fi!

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Oct 2 at 2017 6:25 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 18:25:05 -0400

I think day is coming closer and closer!

Response by Capt Hansel Bumgarner made Oct 3 at 2017 3:33 PM

Capt Hansel Bumgarner — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:33:08 -0400

They were shoving us out so fast after the first Gulf War, we were there one day and gone the next. We might have gotten a unit plaque in the mail.

Response by SGT Frank Pritchett made Oct 7 at 2017 12:40 PM

SGT Frank Pritchett — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 12:40:02 -0400

This was taken a few years prior to Discharge

Response by PO1 Mike Ward made Oct 7 at 2017 8:44 PM

PO1 Mike Ward — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 20:44:31 -0400

At my retirement ceremony on board USCGC Spar (WLB-206) with my CO, LCDR Michele Schallip, August 9, 2013

Response by PO3 Ellsworth Allen Westgate made Oct 7 at 2017 9:39 PM

PO3 Ellsworth Allen Westgate — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 21:39:03 -0400

Response by CPO Lonnie Hubbard made Oct 7 at 2017 11:58 PM

CPO Lonnie Hubbard — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 23:58:00 -0400

my retirement 2002 I miss the crew every day HOO-YAH Deepsea!

Response by SSG Sofia Cardenas made Oct 18 at 2017 3:04 AM

SSG Sofia Cardenas — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 03:04:46 -0400

1st Pic - in the beginning ‘96/97, Next 2 pics - Deployment to Afghanistan 08-09, Last Pic - End of Tour ‘09 then process my Med Board for Retirement ‘14

Response by SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA made Oct 18 at 2017 3:56 AM

SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 03:56:53 -0400

Very proud to know you all here, steady on!

Response by CH (LTC) Barry White made Oct 19 at 2017 1:48 PM

CH (LTC) Barry White — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:48:25 -0400

Last picture taken at my retirement ceremony. I was Garrison Chaplain at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.

Response by CPT Doug Adams made Oct 20 at 2017 10:41 PM

CPT Doug Adams — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 22:41:05 -0400

Took them some time to get my retirement award. I'm the one with the beard.

Response by LTC Conrad Novack made Oct 21 at 2017 10:28 AM

LTC Conrad Novack — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 10:28:58 -0400

The last picture of me in uniform was taken in October 1983 as I was awarded the Legion of Merit at my retirement ceremony.

Response by LTC Clayton Hill made Oct 21 at 2017 7:11 PM

LTC Clayton Hill — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 19:11:13 -0400

Yes, 7 March 2009 - transition from CW2 back to LTC.

Response by CAPT David Fleisch made Oct 23 at 2017 10:04 PM

CAPT David Fleisch — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 22:04:22 -0400

My retirement Ceremony in June 2009. Was a very special day. I did two joint assignments (SOUTHCOM and PACOM), so I had two from each service (both active and reserve) as my side boys. In addition, Lt Gen "Fig" Leaf, USAF (ret) and PACOM Deputy Commander during a good portion of my tour was my retirement speaker. Ceremony was held in the Seabee Chapel at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), Port Hueneme, Where my wife Chelsea were married 17 years earlier. During the ceremony, I proposed to her again and we renewed our vows. Photos show the side boys, presentation of the LOM from CAPT Jim McHugh, CO NBVC, me proposing to Chelsea, My retirement certificate with CAPT McHugh and Lt Gen Leaf and the "request to go ashore".

Response by Lt Col David Nadeau made Oct 23 at 2017 10:09 PM

Lt Col David Nadeau — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 22:09:40 -0400

Retirement ceremony at Peterson AFB Club, August 2014.

Response by CPO Greg Frazho made Oct 24 at 2017 11:53 AM

CPO Greg Frazho — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:53:54 -0400

About 20 minutes before I went on terminal in 2013. That's me on the right with the help of a chief select holding my career blanket. I had that thing stitched together with stuff from bootcamp all the way to my last deployment.

Response by SPC Steve Garson made Oct 28 at 2017 11:14 PM

SPC Steve Garson — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 23:14:00 -0400

Well these are what I could find - some gems! All around 1977-78. 1st: Gray Army AF At Ft. Lewis, WA. Me out on the flight line after an unusual snow fall. I worked in the hangar doing sheet metal on helicopters. 2nd: On loading detail at McChord AFB second from the right. Jeez it was cold! 3rd: I was contemplating doing another 3 years - I guess this photo shows you my decision. BTW That jacket was from a good buddy he got for me while stationed in Korea at Camp Casey near the DMZ. Enjoy! Had a great time looking through everyone's photos.

Response by SGT Charles H. Hawes made Oct 30 at 2017 8:55 PM

SGT Charles H. Hawes — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:55:24 -0400

As much as I don't like this picture of me, this is the last photo of me in uniform taken in February of 1992 in Hanau Germany. I E.T.S'ed March 30th of 92. I will try and find a picture of when I was in Basic training to get on here too.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2017 1:32 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 01:32:29 -0400

So many things wrong in this photo, but I was working Replacement and had to get this done last minute. But this is the last photo of me in uniform.

Response by PFC Lisa McDonald made Oct 31 at 2017 3:14 AM

PFC Lisa McDonald — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 03:14:43 -0400

The last photo of me in uniform would be from sometime in 1984. I couldn't even begin to guess which picture it would be.

Response by MGySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2017 3:51 PM

MGySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 15:51:05 -0400

I'm not out, but this is the most recent I have of me in uniform.

Response by Cpl D L Parker made Nov 8 at 2017 9:39 PM

Cpl D L Parker — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 21:39:36 -0500

I regret that my boot camp picture is the only photo that I have

Response by Cpl Scott McCarroll made Nov 9 at 2017 4:30 PM

Cpl Scott McCarroll — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:30:52 -0500

The only thing I have, is my Red Boot Camp book and the Boot Camp Platoon picture, I took the picture I use here and had it blown up. I wish I had something like cell phone when I was in. I went to Okinawa and went to the Worlds Fair, went to Camp Fuji in Japan, I don't even have the walking stick I got when I went up Mt Fuji and had the stations burned in.

Response by SPC Alejandro Martinez made Nov 11 at 2017 9:11 AM

SPC Alejandro Martinez — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 09:11:45 -0500

I put on my blues for my photographer friend to have his first military uniformed subject, and I got free photos. Thanks Keith Mitchell. I served full-time back in 2002-2006, did the TX NG thing 2006-2010, and went to Iraq 2009-2010. ETS'ed in January 2011.

Response by TSgt Deborah Benner made Nov 11 at 2017 8:47 PM

TSgt Deborah Benner — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 20:47:47 -0500

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 11 at 2017 8:51 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 20:51:50 -0500

Response by SSG John Wurst made Nov 12 at 2017 12:18 AM

SSG John Wurst — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 00:18:43 -0500

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2017 10:59 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:59:35 -0500

I’m still a few years away from retiring, but this is my last/most recent picture in uniform that’s on my phone. It’s me curling one of the bridesmaid’s hair for my son’s wedding 4 NOV.

Response by SGT Charles H. Hawes made Nov 12 at 2017 4:16 PM

SGT Charles H. Hawes — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 16:16:11 -0500

My lovely wife just found this picture of me right before graduation from basic training. So now I have the first picture and last picture of me in uniform. This one i actually like lol.

Response by SPC Daniel Rankin made Nov 15 at 2017 10:46 PM

SPC Daniel Rankin — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 22:46:55 -0500

I am sorry, no I do not. My leaving the service was a quiet one. I signed the necessary papers from Fort Riley and then left for the National Guard and started to serve there two months later and when i finished there It was a silent good bye, after the Christmas party, two weeks later. No fanfare no handshakes, just a you will get your discharge papers signed by the Governor in the mail.

Response by PO1 William Van Syckle made Nov 16 at 2017 5:53 PM

PO1 William Van Syckle — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:53:40 -0500

December 31, 1998. I had a Sideboy from each of the four services I was in. I felt very honored.....

Response by SGT Charles H. Hawes made Nov 20 at 2017 8:49 AM

SGT Charles H. Hawes — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:49:44 -0500

Dawna and I are in Indianapolis to pick up my son and his family today. Their flight should be in at 10 am.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2017 6:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 18:20:27 -0500

A bit of an older photo, this was roughly in 2009 after my kid brother graduated from the Air Force basic training. Very proud of this guy and all he's accomplished so far. I'm still in and getting ready to pin SFC next month sometime. Thanks to all those who have retired and honorably served for you have helped to pave the way for all of us in right now.

Response by SPC Al Lohn made Nov 28 at 2017 1:15 PM

SPC Al Lohn — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:15:37 -0500

The picture in uniform I gave my wife 1958 before Christmas when we got engaged. In the other one was taken a year ago on one of my book-signing. The wedding picture was taken on 6/6/1959 8 month before my discharge from the Army.

Response by Pvt Rip Masters made Dec 8 at 2017 9:34 AM

Pvt Rip Masters — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 09:34:10 -0500

yep lookn now sfmf

Response by MSgt Robert Kagel made Dec 8 at 2017 12:25 PM

MSgt Robert Kagel — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:25:09 -0500

Me at my retirement. I elected to wear the uniform I wore the most.

Response by SPC Ray Hicks made Dec 8 at 2017 4:05 PM

SPC Ray Hicks — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 16:05:59 -0500

Last Picture in uniform ? That's a tough one. I pretty much went straight from basic at Ft Ord , CA. , from there I was sent to Fort Rucker, AL. Aviation training and due to my high scores I had the option to volunteer for air traffic control rather than door gunner / crew chief . I joined to be a Warrant officer helicopter pilot for which I qualified on the pre entry barrage of tests , so A T C seemed to be the logical choice while waiting for my security clearances to go thru at the end of ATC (tower) half my class were shipped off to Vietnam the instructors asked for "volunteers" for radar training GCA (ground control approach) an additional 9 weeks of transition and hands on training & 50 runs of qualification. NeI didn't have much time for pictures other than fatigues / BDU's. During the interim of my training my new orders were cut for flight school at Ft. Wolters , TX. During WOC flight training , due to the war winding down the Senate had to cut all spending on military training "replacement pilots . talk about getting kicked off your horse in mid-stream. From there it was an automatic ticket across the "duck pond (Vietnam) of course the 30 day leave to say good bye to my family and friends ...possibly for the last time . Once in Nam, I was stationed at Thai MERC base called Bearcat where I performed my duties as a tower ATC When I wasn't working in the tower ...off duty . Knowing a lot of pilots either from flight school , or work I would jump in the co-pilot seat whether it be a Huey, Chinook, or Cobra "snake " gunship .Kept me busy and out of trouble....most of the time. At some point in my deployment I was working radar either during my 2nd tour I served as a radar controller until they closed the whole base . Again they asked for volunteers to remain behind in order to train the VNAF controllers that were supposed to be there , that never showed up . Apparently, they had never left Saigon. When their General showed up expecting to review his VN troops only to find they skipped out and were partying in Saigon the whole time they were supposed to be there .... His reaction...."PRICELESS" Talk about a total melt down and break in the chain of command ! While at Quang Tri they offered me to cross over into OV-1 Mohawk using SLAR (Side Looking Airborne Radar / surveillance ). I figured if I am not flying (officer) ...forget it At that point I already felt betrayed by the army. So I extended to my end of hitch till my last day (3 yrs) So I volunteered (again) to remain behind in order to train them ...and see some action , which "Chalie" did not disappoint us , by one night at 3 AM a sapper snuck into our ammo dump with one well placed grenade ... just 2 blocks away . The initial blast . Which turned out to be an interesting lesson in physics for me . Usually, we tend to think of a concussion associated with a blast....quite the opposite . I was sound asleep and on that particular night I decided to sleep in my new cargo net hammock I had just hung above my bed (not a folding army cot ) which sat about 20 inches unfortunately which was just above the sand bagged hooch's exterior . the only sound that woke me up was the sound of window and doors being sucked off the building ..inward toward the blast . Then a split second later came the concussion . By then I was in the process of waking up and diving out of my hammock 6 feet downward towards the floor ...happy landings . As I landed with a heavy thud I low crawled over to my hootch mate's bunk who was passed out due to his addiction (not me ) Literally grabbed his drugged addled carcass out of his bunk and too the floor dragging him to the door and shoved him out of where the door "was" and yelled at him to get his ass to the bunker . Knowing the golden opportunity to photo document this event. I grabbed my camera bag and hauled bananas thru the compound towards our 65 foot ATC tower up I scrambled to check on in the event that our brother controller might be down. Fortunately , he was already vacated to shelter (bunker) then for the next hour I filmed (8mm) of the most intense fireworks display ever , as my CC yelled up at me from the bunker to get my xxx to the bunker. to which I replied "Yes Sir , I'll be right down ...only have 50 feet of film left " what I din't include the fact I had 3 plus rolls of 35 mm "still" film left . When I used up almost all 3 rolls , with the sound of shrapnel whizzing everywhere I joined my company (321st AVN detachment ) already in the bunker The ammo dump "cooked" non stop for the next 3 days . As for the pictures none of me lunging around in class A's . if I can find one my most liked is the one of me with my dad on the CA coast near Ft Ord after basic as I have none of me because I was in a bases hospital while my company A33 were graduating , so they gave me a day pass when I recovered ( URI, bronchitis & bronchial pneumonia 3 to 4 times during basic) another story in itself .

Response by SSgt Rick Waterbury made Dec 9 at 2017 9:51 AM

SSgt Rick Waterbury — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 09:51:06 -0500

Three generations of Waterbury veterans. Archie: WWI Navy, Sub chaser in Adriatic Sea, Radio Man. Cal: WWII on Guadalcanal, Navy Medic assigned to the Marines. Rick (me): Vietnam-Era Military Police. My homecoming party and family pictures in July 1976. Last time I wore my uniform.

Response by Pvt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2017 2:55 PM

Pvt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:55:26 -0500

Response by SFC Curt L made Dec 21 at 2017 10:00 AM

SFC Curt L — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:00:44 -0500

I'm the one that doesn't look scared LOL

Response by SPC James Sijohn made Dec 21 at 2017 8:07 PM

SPC James Sijohn — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 20:07:31 -0500

The one time no one had a camera we tipped a stryker over the picture is horrible but it was my last trip to YTC

Response by CMSgt Gregory Bell made Dec 22 at 2017 6:41 AM

CMSgt Gregory Bell — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 06:41:24 -0500

Before leaving the house the last day in the bag.

Response by CPO Ronald Fledderman made Dec 23 at 2017 5:39 PM

CPO Ronald Fledderman — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 17:39:50 -0500

Response by CPT Jeffrey Blair Sr made Dec 26 at 2017 10:29 AM

CPT Jeffrey Blair Sr — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 10:29:39 -0500

My dad in 1945!

Response by CPO Roy Thornton made Dec 27 at 2017 6:52 PM

CPO Roy Thornton — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 18:52:46 -0500

Well One of us was in an authorized Military uniform

Response by SSgt David Marks made Dec 29 at 2017 10:31 PM

SSgt David Marks — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 22:31:45 -0500

I never took many pictures of me in uniform, but the one I'm proudest of I use with my name, on this page. At that time it was 1979/80 my wife and I were both Senior Airmen in the USAF, stationed at Torrejon, AB, Spain, and we were expecting our first son.

Response by SGT Brian Baker made Jan 3 at 2018 12:13 PM

SGT Brian Baker — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 12:13:11 -0500

nope, dont have one, nor did a receive a retirment award or anything..but then my command was a bit messed up (higher command, not lower)..i was just ready to get out after a long service

Response by SFC Michael Watkins, MPA/EM, CHPP, CJE made Jan 4 at 2018 2:01 AM

SFC Michael Watkins, MPA/EM, CHPP, CJE — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 02:01:35 -0500

my last picture before retirement

Response by SGT Virgil Pritchett made Feb 24 at 2018 5:46 PM

SGT Virgil Pritchett — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 17:46:29 -0500

Response by SSG Donald H "Don" Bates made Feb 24 at 2018 8:23 PM

SSG Donald H "Don" Bates — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:23:18 -0500

Yes, my last photograph in uniform is my profile photo. I still have it but, I cannot get into it again.

Response by Cpl Scott McCarroll made Feb 24 at 2018 8:31 PM

Cpl Scott McCarroll — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:31:18 -0500

I wish that I had some pictures, I was a loner and for most of my adult life didn't keep much, my rule was that anything that I can't carry I would leave I until the last 10 years was living off the grid. Grab a bag and go.

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made Feb 24 at 2018 8:35 PM

SFC Greg Bruorton — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:35:38 -0500

1 March 1980: This photo shows the last time I was in the uniform, retiring at HQ, XVIII Airborne Corps with BG Klein officiating. My wife Liz is looking to determine if our two boys are paying attention.

Response by PO3 Phyllis Maynard made Feb 24 at 2018 8:40 PM

PO3 Phyllis Maynard — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:40:41 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs these are wonderful photos. I salute everyone who posted themselves in uniform.

Response by SGT James Hart (Retired) made Feb 24 at 2018 9:24 PM

SGT James Hart (Retired) — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 21:24:36 -0500

Was a while ago. Didn't receive a retirement ceremony or anything. Bad experiences, loved serving and being in uniform, but it's a bittersweet feeling being done.

Response by SSG Jeffrey Leake made Feb 24 at 2018 9:29 PM

SSG Jeffrey Leake — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 21:29:17 -0500

My father when he retired from the Corps in 1987 and me in 2013.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2018 10:21 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 22:21:20 -0500

I seriously doubt that I will live that long!

Response by SGT James Hart (Retired) made Feb 24 at 2018 10:42 PM

SGT James Hart (Retired) — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 22:42:58 -0500

From a while ago. I didn't receive a retirement ceremony or anything. I loved serving and being in uniform. Kind of bittersweet feeling being done. Not a lot of support from leadership when I was in. Pic of 2 of my girls and I at Veteran's day celebration at school 2 years ago.

Response by MSG Charles Turner made Feb 24 at 2018 11:23 PM

MSG Charles Turner — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 23:23:52 -0500

My last picture taken in uniform is my profile picture. My next to last was at a Special Assignment as a LOGISTICs Manager. I was Maintenance but a Graduate of the NCOLP (Non commissioned Officer Logistics Program) so.. I got "Volunteered" to lead up this Project. Can You Tell How Happy I was?

Response by SGT Thomas Mitchell made Feb 24 at 2018 11:31 PM

SGT Thomas Mitchell — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 23:31:22 -0500

No photographs. In my last assignment we were expected to be anonymous and not draw any attention to ourselves. No cameras were allowed in the Caserne; same thing for work sites and in deployments.

Response by SSG(P) Dan Keene made Feb 24 at 2018 11:47 PM

SSG(P) Dan Keene — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 23:47:46 -0500

This was myself and my 2nd wife at my Squadron Valentine Ball. I had to drive from Fort Benning back to Fort Knox after class Friday for the Saturday evening event, then back on Sunday. 1989.

Response by PFC Dwayne Dittoe made Feb 25 at 2018 5:09 AM

PFC Dwayne Dittoe — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 05:09:54 -0500

only 1 known picture of me in uniform still exists...hangs in my parents house

Response by SGT Dick Johnson made Feb 25 at 2018 8:10 AM

SGT Dick Johnson — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 08:10:53 -0500

This picture is of my Dad, CMSgt Raymond Johnson and me (at the time SP4) on the day I left Turkey, around May, 1966. Taken at TUSLOG Det. 3-2, Samsun, Turkey. My dad was in the Air Force Security Service and I was Army Security Agency at TUSLOG Det. 4, Sinop, Turkey. We saw each other once a month or so via the mail plane from Samsun to Sinop. He still had about 6 months left in Turkey when this was taken. We were not allowed to leave the country in uniform.

Response by LTC John Griscom made Feb 25 at 2018 9:42 AM

LTC John Griscom — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 09:42:52 -0500

1988 - BG Michael Strong, MD, commander, 332nd Med Bde; COL John Flynn; me, Chief of Staff, 332nd Med Bde.
General Strong (then Captain) received a Silver Star for actions in Vietnam and commanded the 332nd in Desert Storm.

2nd photo

1991 - USARCENT G3 Plans Division, Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia, Operation Desert Storm.
I am the Department of Army civilian on the right.

Response by MAJ Tom Hutton made Feb 25 at 2018 9:59 AM

MAJ Tom Hutton — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 09:59:00 -0500

These were taken five years ago this week! I was fortunate enough to be working in the DC area and was able to take part in the ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Great memory that is fading away.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 25 at 2018 10:20 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 10:20:16 -0500

Only had one picture taken of me in my Class A's, that was in '84, with my youngest and next to the youngest brothers, the next to the youngest also was in his Class A's, my mother has that on her living room wall.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2018 5:04 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:04:56 -0500

Fort Bragg, 82nd. ABN, C-company 2nd./505th. Infantry, 1975 before my ETS.

Response by SSG Eddye Royal made Feb 25 at 2018 5:24 PM

SSG Eddye Royal — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:24:11 -0500

Great Picture, you and your Dad NAM VET!

Response by Mara Hedin made Feb 26 at 2018 2:42 PM

Mara Hedin — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:42:02 -0500

I still love being included in these! Thank you COL! It is an honor to be a part of this.

Response by SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez made Mar 1 at 2018 5:55 AM

SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 05:55:14 -0500

This is probably the last picture taken while in uniform. Here with my daughter at her high school graduation, in 2012 near Killeen, TX.

Response by MAJ Montgomery Granger made Mar 1 at 2018 6:18 AM

MAJ Montgomery Granger — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 06:18:19 -0500

Last time in Dress Greens, honored with family at Elk's Club Flag Day Ceremony, 2008. Hooah! Now: Two Eagle Scouts, a Life Scout, a Tenderfoot, and a Girl Scout First Year Junior!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2018 8:44 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:44:10 -0500

This was at the end of my Retirement lunch/ceremony on June 30, 2016 at La Casita restaurant in Sierra Vista, AZ.

Response by SSG Charlie Carlson made Mar 3 at 2018 11:30 AM

SSG Charlie Carlson — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 11:30:26 -0500

I never got to wear my Class A's in my last year of being the Army. I have them all set up but I don't meet the standards to get back in them. I would love to so I can get a photo (just need a waist up shot). So I am back to cutting out a lot of Cokes and soda drinking and getting back into running. Wish me luck. The uniform in my profile is of me in Sadir City, Iraq and was the last year I was in.

Response by CWO4 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2018 1:21 AM

CWO4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 01:21:20 -0500

Taken at my last command, Marine Corps Detachment Keesler AFB MS. I retired in 2015.

Response by LT Bob McFarland DC USNR (Ret'd) made Mar 6 at 2018 4:24 AM

LT Bob McFarland DC USNR (Ret'd) — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 04:24:38 -0500

Below is the last picture of me taken with my uniform on. I was stationed at the USNTC, San Diego, Calif. In the Dental Department, taking care of the Naval recruits dental needs. The dates of service were 1964-1966 at the Training center. I was 29 years of age. I graduated from the University of Oregon Dental School in June 1964.

B. J. Mc Farland LT, DC, USNR

Response by Capt Christian D. Orr made Mar 7 at 2018 8:17 AM

Capt Christian D. Orr — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 08:17:17 -0500

Memorial Day 2009. This was actually 2.5 years AFTER I left active-duty and was in the IRR, but I decided to re-don the uniform in order to go pay my respects at the Veterans Cemetery in Westwood, CA.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2018 11:18 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 23:18:23 -0500

One of the last times before retirement.

Response by SPC Casey Ashfield made Mar 8 at 2018 11:23 AM

SPC Casey Ashfield — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 11:23:39 -0500

I am sure there is a picture of me somewhere with my last day in uniform. But I didn't separate from the military on very amicable terms so I would have no way of finding it.

Response by Cpl Tom Surdi made Mar 9 at 2018 5:19 PM

Cpl Tom Surdi — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:19:56 -0500

Unfortunately this is the ONLY picture I have from my time in the Marine Corps, it's the picture they take of you in boot camp. Upon asking my ex-wife for a divorce she gathered up all my uniforms, commendations and memorabilia/photos and burned them in retaliation while I was away on business.

Response by SP5 Michael Cates made Mar 13 at 2018 10:23 PM

SP5 Michael Cates — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:23:18 -0400

Oh I was saving them for my Book "My Second Tour of Duty Vietnam 50yr's Later" But I will Post a couple just for Fun! Mike Cates 1/14th Artillery Hdq'ts Btry. 198th Brigade Americal Division Chu Lai Duc Pho! Just got back a couple of weeks ago from taking a Car Tour from Hanoi to Saigon it kind of pulled a lot of things that I had heard about together and proved that a lot of things that I heard and still hear about ARE FLAT OUT LIES!!! Ooooppppssss! Have to get back to writing!

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2018 10:35 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 22:35:28 -0400

Since the next picture from that day was of me wearing the t-shirt, I'm gonna guess that this is indeed the last picture of me in uniform.

Response by Capt Bob Soldner made Mar 20 at 2018 11:32 AM

Capt Bob Soldner — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:32:59 -0400

Response by Jeffrey Schackart made Apr 2 at 2018 3:27 PM

Jeffrey Schackart — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:27:05 -0400

Response by SSG Michael Freeman made Apr 5 at 2018 11:29 PM

SSG Michael Freeman — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 23:29:06 -0400

Nope my wife before I came back in 2009.. lost ,threw it away, or "missed placed" it ot forgot.. Im missing alot of memories l, and trying to get in touch with with fellow soldiers for any pics..but most pics of my special moments are lost..it sucks big time

Response by SGT Jack McCabe made Apr 13 at 2018 1:24 PM

SGT Jack McCabe — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:24:51 -0400

Saigon, May 1972. My last photo in uniform.

Response by MSgt Peter Whittlesey made Apr 23 at 2018 11:31 PM

MSgt Peter Whittlesey — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 23:31:16 -0400

Response by SFC Tony Bennett made Apr 25 at 2018 1:03 AM

SFC Tony Bennett — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 01:03:19 -0400

I chose NOT to have someone telling standing up and say crap that they REALLY didn't mean. The standard,, blah blah blah just didn't work for me. How about a photo of something else? LOL Three young Airborne soldiers, 22 years BEFORE retirement...

Response by TSgt Alejandro Cuervo made Apr 29 at 2018 12:28 AM

TSgt Alejandro Cuervo — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 00:28:26 -0400

USAF Ball Stuttgart Germany 2009, my last duty station before retiring May 2010.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made May 9 at 2018 1:06 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Wed, 09 May 2018 13:06:37 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs: Mikel, and, all of You that I Love so very dearly- here is a photograph of me in my combat cap.

Response by PO1 Richard Nyberg made May 10 at 2018 1:11 PM

PO1 Richard Nyberg — Thu, 10 May 2018 13:11:26 -0400

Yea it was on the USS Constellation at a father daughter dance on my daughters 13th Birthday 3 Mos before I retired from the Navy

Response by PO1 Richard Nyberg made May 10 at 2018 1:29 PM

PO1 Richard Nyberg — Thu, 10 May 2018 13:29:56 -0400

This was taken on the USS Constellation on 10/23/87. We had just got back from our Deployment and it was my Daughters 13th birthday and we had a Father/Daughter Dance. She said it was her best Birthday ever. I retired in Jan 88

Response by CW3 Mark Wentling made May 16 at 2018 7:14 AM

CW3 Mark Wentling — Wed, 16 May 2018 07:14:23 -0400

As I was assigned to the Embassy in Cairo, my retirement was in a suit. This photo is 6 months earlier at a re-enlistment for our team NCO at the Pyramids of Giza.

Response by PO3 Brad Smith made May 22 at 2018 8:53 PM

PO3 Brad Smith — Tue, 22 May 2018 20:53:03 -0400

Just gaming for the camera, USS Arcadia, AD 23, Newport Rhode Island.

Response by PO2 Edward Stosal made May 23 at 2018 11:32 AM

PO2 Edward Stosal — Wed, 23 May 2018 11:32:25 -0400

What can I say? I was always the smart ass

Response by CSM Laurence Williams made Jun 12 at 2018 11:07 PM

CSM Laurence Williams — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 23:07:43 -0400

CSM, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, 24th Infantry Division (Mech), Fort Stewart, GA, 1989.

Response by Cpl Robert Matt made Aug 25 at 2019 9:43 AM

Cpl Robert Matt — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 09:43:33 -0400

Kuwait 2002

Response by CPT Brad Wilson made Aug 25 at 2019 11:06 AM

CPT Brad Wilson — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 11:06:35 -0400

My nieces wedding My mom and sister love seeing me all dressed up

Response by PO1 Lyndon Thomas made Nov 20 at 2019 12:39 PM

PO1 Lyndon Thomas — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:39:18 -0500

Retirement photo March 2004