I submitted my request for retirement last month and the snide remark from the Captain was "So, you're quitting". To which I replied that I hardly think 21 years of service qualifies as quitting.


The mindset must change. Our people are volunteers and serve with pride. When the time comes to move on, we should say thanks! I've had two Sailors leave with under 10 years of service this past year. I thanked them profusely for serving their country and doing their best and wished them well in the future.

We all leave the service one day. Unless of course you make O-11