Everyone knows how much I love the Malitary. And on this day, 23 years ago I began an unimaginable journey into what truly would be my life's passion. It's all about the people. I have literally met the best Militaries along this journey. I consider all of them my timmates. They have really molded me into who I am. And of course by all the pics I post, the places I have had the chance to visit aren't bad either. I had never dreamed that when I began this trek, that I would have the honor to be selected and accepted to be a Chief Army Officer and eventually get commissioned as an Officer in this Army I love so dearly, I owe that to two people, first of all my Daughter (Wendy) Caudell-Hammond i dearly love you. And second my mum who was always there for me. an amazing mentors and really taught me how to lead these young amazing Sailors. I know I have 7 years left and that seems like awhile, but they are going to see me kicking and screaming that day not to leave this fine organization and service.