It’s not ‘farewell’ as much as ‘see you down the road’

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  • By Brig. Gen. Maryanne Miller
  • 349th Air Mobility Wing commander
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  When we start something, we never know where it will lead us or when it will end. When it does end, we look back and remember the good, the bad, and all the laughs along the way. As I go, I want to leave my word of thanks. 

Thank you for sharing your passion for your jobs, your love of your families, your desire to be better and your commitment to help defend this nation. I have tried to learn from each of you along the way, and I am a much better person for having spent the last 22 months with all of you. 

You have taught me the true strength in being selfless and the real power in teamwork. You have shown me the endless motivation to accomplish the mission and the unyielding commitment to our fellow Airmen. You have taken care of friends, family and strangers with the intense desire to make their situation better. 

We have been through inspection after inspection and with every step you have given your all. You have had to navigate a very busy schedule, balancing your personal and professional lives along with the commitments of the 349th. 

I could not be more proud to have been your commander and served alongside each and every one of you. We have shared a lot, and I will cherish it all. The memories will begin to fade but the friendships will endure through time. 

If you are in Washington D.C., please come by the Pentagon for a cup of coffee - my treat!
Take care of yourselves and your families. 

Very respectfully, Brig. Gen. Maryanne Miller