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Old 12-08-2007, 15:59   #1
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I've had the priviledge of knowing all four of them for years. It was well worth freezing my *** to attend the ceremonies. A positive example of "grow your own" - both outgoing and incoming command teams were/are veterans of years in the 7th. I wish all of them well in whatever the future brings them.
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Old 12-08-2007, 16:04   #2
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Two of the best, along with the replacements.

Lots of time in Group, not Johnny come lately block checkers.

Glad to have been there for them.

Less than 40 degrees, and the GSB guidon bearer still passed out.

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Old 12-08-2007, 21:25   #3
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Two of the best, along with the replacements.

Lots of time in Group, not Johnny come lately block checkers.

Glad to have been there for them.

Less than 40 degrees, and the GSC guidon bearer still passed out.

TR

Agree 100%! Both are darn good guys. I'd be hard pressed to choose a favorite.

I saw the guy start to go down. I thought they handled it quickly and professionally.


Peregrino - it was nice to meet you finally. I've heard stories about you as back as the '80s. All good, by the way.
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Old 12-08-2007, 23:05   #4
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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!!!
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