NOW I'm retired.

While I've been a civilian since May 2, it has not seemed real.

Yesterday was a day of endings.

I, officially, retired from the Navy. 25 years.
My wife finally received acknowledgment from the Navy for HER career as a Navy Wife. Hardest job in the Navy.
I returned my nephew's silver dollar that I earned by giving him his first salute. He received my last salute to an officer, upon my request for permission to go ashore.


Permission granted.


NOW, I'm retired.