I retire on May 28th, after 21 years as an active duty Soldier, I am so ready to slow down and enjoy our grown children (10) and our grandchildren (8 currently and 3 more due by December). I have been away from my Family way too much over the years and missed so many of our kids' milestones...I have a lot of catching up to do. My DW and I plan on traveling more, golfing more and fishing more. I can see how in the future I may look into some volunteer activities to keep engaged, but my career was never who I was nor did I let it define me. One door closes and another one opens, or two or three. I will say that I miss Soldiers and the friendships that I have made over the years...it's just time time to eveolve those friendships and make new ones.
