I am very happy to see that our Group is still in the hands of family members. I think it was COL Phillips (Ret.) that I first heard use the term "family business" in a speech during a formal dinner for the Group. Later, I remember COL James Kraft (then, a LTC and battalion commander) use that same phrase over and over again. I, for one, I'm glad that our new commander is COL Mulholland. Our Group is still "family business" and I'm very pleased about that. COL Reeder did the best he could and although, at times, I did not agree with a few decisions that were made during combat operations, I understand that he did the best he could and did so with mission accomplishment and the welfare of the men in mind. In the end, these men are all great Americans and I'm very glad to have them lead me and the rest of the men. COL Sean Mulholland was working as a battalion commander in the JFKSWCS when I met him and it was he that recommended that I join 7th Group and go specifically to 3rd Battalion. He called it the "most aggressive battalion" in the Group. And, althought I know that, in fact, every battalion in the Group is truly "the greatest fighting force on Earth", I am very greatful to have been guided to 3/7 SFG (A). I can't believe I actually get paid for doing this job!!!
