'Has been' or 'never was'...?

[EvilEagle]

I am officially a has-been.  My fini flight was this morning, retirement ceremony this afternoon.  Bittersweet to say the least.  Getting out of that jet for the last time was a bigger deal than I was expecting.  It's been a good ride - 21 years in and 18.5 of the last 19 flying the Mighty-Mighty (quick MC-12 stint in AFG back in '11).  

 

I haven't been posting much, but it's about to get a lot less.  Thanks to all the warriors out there; keep fighting the good fight.  Now I'm one of those guys that thank you for your service.  I probably won't buy you lunch though - I'm still a cheap-ass airline pilot.  Do your best to keep this place following it's roots - helping people in the fight (or trying to get there).  

 

Hasta-la-bye-bye.

 

Evil

[FLEA]

Thanks for your service! Obviously it would still be nice to keep you around so you can bicker at the SNAPs, tell them how shitty it was back in your day, and yell at people to get off your lawn. 

Regardless, as a service, we often forget how big of a deal it is to retire, especially now, that people from your generation on; have known nothing but GWOT ops the entire time they've been in! Serious Congrats! And best fortunes in your future endeavors! 

[bcuziknow]

Congrats...enjoy the rest of it!

[BashiChuni]

Congrats!

[jrizzell]

Congratulations and thanks for your service! Now get to the BX kiosk and buy your OIF/OEF retired veteran hat

[panchbarnes]

Congrats and thank you for your service! 

[M2]

Welcome to the club.  Been a member for over 14 years now.  Haven't strayed far, but still miss it!

[brickhistory]

Thank you.

Remember the quiet, but epic, moments while enjoying that morning cup of coffee.

 

[FourFans]

Congrats brother!

[Danger41]

I was at Klamath while you were doing the TX post MC-12 gig. Thanks for taking the time to give some mentoring to a young punk! Best of luck in the future.

[Stitch]

Welcome to the Check-of-the-Month Club brother.  🍺

[Seriously]

 Thanks for your service Evil. I think we crossed paths a time or two over the past 14 years. Don't be too much of a stranger. Your company has been much appreciated.