WEBVTT 00:19.350 --> 00:21.510 Ladies and gentlemen , our ceremony 00:21.510 --> 00:23.629 will begin momentarily . Today's 00:23.629 --> 00:25.518 ceremony is considered an outdoor 00:25.518 --> 00:27.659 ceremony , and all headgear is to be 00:27.659 --> 00:30.190 worn by all military personnel . We 00:30.190 --> 00:32.270 also ask that you please silence all 00:32.270 --> 00:34.103 cell phones and other electronic 00:34.103 --> 00:36.299 devices at this time . Thank you . 00:38.939 --> 00:40.250 Ready . Right 00:46.869 --> 00:47.869 Great 00:51.990 --> 00:54.310 Good afternoon and welcome to historic 00:54.310 --> 00:56.229 Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall , 00:56.790 --> 00:58.957 originally established as Fort Whipple 00:58.957 --> 01:02.150 in 1863 and changed to Joint Base Meyer 01:02.150 --> 01:04.879 Henderson Hall in 2009 . Its main 01:04.879 --> 01:06.712 purpose was fortification in the 01:06.712 --> 01:08.849 defense of Washington . Since its 01:08.849 --> 01:11.139 inception , Joint Base Meyer Henderson 01:11.139 --> 01:13.472 Hall has been the home of horse cavalry , 01:13.472 --> 01:16.419 artillery , and infantry . Today , it 01:16.419 --> 01:18.699 is home to the Old Guard , the United 01:18.699 --> 01:20.620 States Army band , and the United 01:20.620 --> 01:23.120 States Army garrison . Before today's 01:23.120 --> 01:25.287 review begins , the United States Army 01:25.287 --> 01:27.680 band Pershing's Own presents a 01:27.680 --> 01:29.800 pre-ceremonial concert featuring the 01:29.800 --> 01:32.080 following musical selections Army 01:32.080 --> 01:34.980 Strong and 1st Armored Division Song 01:34.980 --> 01:37.199 and 24th Infantry Division Song . 01:37.559 --> 01:39.448 Ladies and gentlemen , the United 01:39.448 --> 01:40.760 States Army Band . 01:43.739 --> 01:43.940 It 04:03.000 --> 04:03.309 Oh . 04:07.500 --> 04:08.500 Thank 04:46.500 --> 04:47.299 And so , 04:55.470 --> 04:56.470 and 05:05.750 --> 05:06.750 No . 05:11.559 --> 05:12.010 It's 07:58.049 --> 07:59.049 No , that's . 08:09.359 --> 08:10.359 A good time 08:13.279 --> 08:14.279 Crumpets . 08:30.010 --> 08:31.010 Oh . 08:36.799 --> 08:37.340 Oh . 08:56.059 --> 08:59.059 Cars . 09:02.400 --> 09:03.400 No . 09:07.020 --> 09:08.020 1 and 2 . 09:17.109 --> 09:18.059 And I 10:28.880 --> 10:31.369 Person . March . 10:59.289 --> 11:02.090 Once again , good afternoon and welcome . 11:02.500 --> 11:05.099 Today the United States Army Military 11:05.099 --> 11:07.559 District of Washington , represented by 11:07.559 --> 11:10.059 the soldiers of the 3rd United States 11:10.059 --> 11:13.270 Infantry Regiment , the Old Guard , and 11:13.380 --> 11:15.940 the United States Army Band Pershing's 11:15.940 --> 11:18.719 Own pay a special . Tribute to 11:18.719 --> 11:21.450 Lieutenant General Anthony R . Hale , 11:21.719 --> 11:25.599 the 48th Deputy Chief of Staff G2 , who 11:25.599 --> 11:28.510 is retiring after 36 years of 11:28.510 --> 11:30.760 distinguished service to the United 11:30.760 --> 11:33.500 States Army and our nation . 11:34.159 --> 11:36.820 Participating in today's review from 11:36.820 --> 11:39.919 left to right is the United States Army 11:39.919 --> 11:42.750 band Pershing Zone . Formed in 11:42.750 --> 11:46.200 1922 by then Army Chief of Staff 11:46.210 --> 11:48.530 General John J . Blackjack Pershing , 11:48.849 --> 11:50.929 the United States Army Band is the 11:50.929 --> 11:53.080 premier band of our senior service . 11:53.609 --> 11:55.442 Pershing's Zone provides musical 11:55.442 --> 11:57.570 support for ceremonies and special 11:57.570 --> 11:59.770 events in our nation's capital and 11:59.770 --> 12:02.010 throughout the United States . The 12:02.010 --> 12:04.169 United States Army band is under the 12:04.169 --> 12:07.909 direction of Major Aaron Morris and led 12:08.099 --> 12:10.309 by Drum Major Matthew Carmichael . 12:11.140 --> 12:13.659 Elements of the old guard include Honor 12:13.659 --> 12:16.739 Guard Company commanded by Captain 12:16.739 --> 12:20.500 Taylor Massa and led by First Sergeant 12:20.500 --> 12:24.320 Shane Grinder . Next online is 12:24.320 --> 12:27.719 Hard Rock Company commanded by Captain 12:27.719 --> 12:31.119 Daniel Munson and led by First Sergeant 12:31.119 --> 12:35.049 Ryan Mathis . Next online is Head 12:35.049 --> 12:38.530 Hunter's Company commanded by Captain 12:38.530 --> 12:41.890 Lucas Masters and led by First 12:41.890 --> 12:43.679 Sergeant Brian Wright . 12:45.640 --> 12:47.751 Following is the commander in chief's 12:47.751 --> 12:50.330 guard patterned after the unit created 12:50.330 --> 12:54.049 by General George Washington in 1776 12:54.280 --> 12:56.929 to be his personal guard . The 12:56.929 --> 12:59.460 commander in Chief's Guard is commanded 12:59.690 --> 13:03.530 by Captain Sean Martin and led by Staff 13:03.530 --> 13:07.250 Sergeant Blake Cameron . The last 13:07.250 --> 13:09.169 element on line dressed in the 13:09.169 --> 13:11.890 continental musician's uniform is the 13:11.890 --> 13:14.010 United States Army Old Guard Fife and 13:14.010 --> 13:16.500 Drum Corps . During the American 13:16.500 --> 13:19.179 Revolution , musicians wore the reverse 13:19.179 --> 13:21.570 colors of their parents' infantry unit . 13:21.940 --> 13:24.140 The men and women of the United States 13:24.140 --> 13:26.280 Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps 13:26.489 --> 13:28.619 maintained this tradition by wearing 13:28.619 --> 13:31.169 red coats instead of the infantry blue . 13:31.619 --> 13:34.219 The Corps is led today by Drum Major 13:34.219 --> 13:35.219 Barrett Newman . 14:21.909 --> 14:23.853 Ladies and gentlemen , moving into 14:23.853 --> 14:26.076 position as the commander of troops for 14:26.076 --> 14:28.270 today's ceremony , Colonel Thomas 14:28.270 --> 14:31.109 Kilbride , commander , 3rd United 14:31.109 --> 14:33.053 States Infantry Regiment , the Old 14:33.053 --> 14:33.609 Guard . 14:40.039 --> 14:41.761 Since the days of the American 14:41.761 --> 14:43.872 Revolution , the colors have been one 14:43.872 --> 14:45.872 of the most important elements of a 14:45.872 --> 14:48.119 military unit . Therefore , taking the 14:48.119 --> 14:50.008 center of our formation in just a 14:50.008 --> 14:52.179 moment and bearing the national color 14:52.340 --> 14:54.469 is the nation's foremost color team , 14:54.760 --> 14:56.880 the 3rd Infantry's Continental Color 14:56.880 --> 14:59.979 Guard led by Staff Sergeant Trevor Kemp . 15:00.469 --> 15:02.691 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 15:02.691 --> 15:04.358 the advancing of the colors . 15:08.130 --> 15:09.969 Advance the colors . 16:03.159 --> 16:04.440 I want and 16:10.270 --> 16:11.270 Free . 16:14.700 --> 16:15.700 Right . 16:20.289 --> 16:21.809 Step 3 . 16:25.789 --> 16:26.789 Order . 16:30.909 --> 16:33.520 Oh Yeah 16:37.890 --> 16:41.280 Or locks and I'm 16:42.119 --> 16:42.960 so , I , 16:48.260 --> 16:51.830 Postcodes , staff , right ? Phase 16:53.729 --> 16:54.849 I uh 17:00.020 --> 17:02.169 Who ? Who ? 17:46.579 --> 17:50.469 Oh Please be 17:50.469 --> 17:54.310 seated . Right 18:12.020 --> 18:14.800 Puff , ready , cut rift drip . 18:16.420 --> 18:18.359 Offer , just the dirt just . 18:24.750 --> 18:27.369 Who , ready , come on . I'm ready . 18:32.589 --> 18:34.800 The history of the 3rd United States 18:34.800 --> 18:36.920 Infantry Regiment reflects the growth 18:36.920 --> 18:40.040 and development of our nation . 55 well 18:40.040 --> 18:42.599 earned battle streamers , 2 valorous 18:42.599 --> 18:45.000 Unit Awards , 3 meritorious Unit 18:45.000 --> 18:47.719 commendations , and 5 Superior Unit 18:47.719 --> 18:49.941 Awards attest to the Old Guard's record 18:49.941 --> 18:52.239 of bravery in action and achievements 18:52.239 --> 18:55.959 during peacetime . In 1922 , the 18:55.959 --> 18:58.070 War Department granted permission for 18:58.070 --> 19:00.126 the Old Guard to pass in review with 19:00.126 --> 19:02.348 bayonets fixed . The old guard will now 19:02.348 --> 19:04.599 fix bayonets to the traditional beat of 19:04.599 --> 19:05.599 the drum . 19:10.959 --> 19:11.959 Hey 20:07.040 --> 20:09.079 Well , I'm And 20:34.959 --> 20:35.959 Oh . 20:39.989 --> 20:41.989 Ladies and gentlemen , taking the 20:41.989 --> 20:43.822 reviewing stand is the reviewing 20:43.822 --> 20:45.600 official for today's ceremony , 20:45.750 --> 20:47.969 Lieutenant General Anthony Hale . 20:49.619 --> 20:52.359 Accompanied by the host , General Randy 20:52.359 --> 20:55.339 A . George , Chief of Staff of the Army . 20:58.069 --> 21:00.236 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand as 21:00.236 --> 21:02.458 honors are rendered and remain standing 21:02.458 --> 21:04.513 for the invocation delivered by Mr . 21:04.513 --> 21:05.800 Alfred Elliott . 21:12.250 --> 21:15.339 Oh . I 21:22.359 --> 21:23.359 Oh . 22:17.479 --> 22:19.810 Oh , Oh 22:26.719 --> 22:27.010 I 22:32.079 --> 22:33.810 Mm F . 23:00.050 --> 23:03.709 Put rate cut , put 33 rush 23:05.359 --> 23:06.209 and 1 and 2 . 23:09.359 --> 23:13.150 That put great rust . Ladies and gen 23:13.150 --> 23:15.430 gentlemen , Mr . Alfred Elliott . 23:21.069 --> 23:25.050 Let us pray . Almighty God , 23:25.189 --> 23:27.670 our Heavenly Father , we gather today 23:27.670 --> 23:29.910 in profound gratitude for your 23:29.910 --> 23:31.750 steadfast presence through the 23:31.750 --> 23:33.694 distinguished career of Lieutenant 23:33.694 --> 23:36.630 General Anthony R . Hill . We thank you 23:36.630 --> 23:38.741 for sustaining him through decades of 23:38.741 --> 23:41.109 faithful service to our nation and to 23:41.109 --> 23:44.020 our army . Lord , we acknowledge the 23:44.020 --> 23:46.300 true leadership flows from you . You 23:46.300 --> 23:48.411 have blessed this officer with wisdom 23:48.411 --> 23:51.030 and decision , courage and adversity , 23:51.300 --> 23:53.411 and compassion for those entrusted to 23:53.411 --> 23:55.199 his care . Through countless 23:55.199 --> 23:57.020 assignments , deployments and 23:57.020 --> 23:59.359 challenges , you have guided his path 23:59.500 --> 24:02.180 and strengthened his resolve . We thank 24:02.180 --> 24:04.660 you , Father , for the sacrifices made 24:04.660 --> 24:06.959 not only by the general , but by his 24:06.959 --> 24:10.369 beloved bride Stacy . Who stood beside 24:10.369 --> 24:13.760 him with unwavering devotion . Bless 24:13.760 --> 24:16.079 her abundantly for mentoring military 24:16.079 --> 24:18.023 families , checking on them during 24:18.023 --> 24:20.079 deployments , and comforting them 24:20.359 --> 24:22.910 during periods of joy , stress , and 24:22.910 --> 24:25.119 sorrow . Her quiet strength and 24:25.119 --> 24:27.520 compassionate service have touched 24:27.520 --> 24:30.819 countless lives . As we honor years of 24:30.819 --> 24:32.875 selfless service , we recognize that 24:32.875 --> 24:34.930 leadership is both a privilege and a 24:34.930 --> 24:37.180 burden . Lord , you call this soldier 24:37.180 --> 24:39.513 to serve something greater than himself , 24:39.540 --> 24:41.484 and he has answered that call with 24:41.484 --> 24:43.429 distinction , developing leaders , 24:43.540 --> 24:46.060 caring for soldiers , and defending our 24:46.060 --> 24:48.329 freedoms . For this legacy of service , 24:48.579 --> 24:51.599 we give you praise . Now gracious God , 24:52.020 --> 24:53.939 as one chapter closes and another 24:53.939 --> 24:56.920 begins , grant General Hill and Stacey 24:57.420 --> 25:00.069 your peace in this transition . Guide 25:00.069 --> 25:02.510 their steps into new purposes and bless 25:02.510 --> 25:04.829 them with health , joy and fulfillment 25:04.829 --> 25:07.300 in the years ahead . May the lessons 25:07.300 --> 25:09.339 learned and the relationships for 25:09.339 --> 25:12.040 continue to bear fruit in their lives . 25:12.540 --> 25:15.089 As we bring this prayer to a close , we 25:15.089 --> 25:17.256 ask that you watch over our host , the 25:17.256 --> 25:19.422 Army Chief of Staff , and all gathered 25:19.422 --> 25:22.300 here . Strengthen us to continue the 25:22.300 --> 25:24.619 noble work of defending our nation with 25:24.619 --> 25:27.780 honor , integrity and excellence . All 25:27.780 --> 25:30.449 this we ask in your holy name . Amen . 25:32.579 --> 25:33.635 Please be seated . 25:37.329 --> 25:38.329 So no . 29:01.119 --> 29:02.119 OK 29:06.459 --> 29:08.050 Old guard . OK . 29:10.819 --> 29:11.119 I 29:14.699 --> 29:17.150 Shoulder . Oh 29:20.229 --> 29:21.285 I , I don't know . 29:35.979 --> 29:38.819 Hmm . Cre cut . 32:15.280 --> 32:16.280 Post . 32:22.699 --> 32:24.921 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 32:24.921 --> 32:27.088 the advancing of the colors and remain 32:27.088 --> 32:29.310 standing for the United States national 32:29.310 --> 32:32.040 anthem . To . 32:35.189 --> 32:36.189 He 34:00.589 --> 34:02.645 Sir , person of your honor and color 34:02.645 --> 34:06.170 for president . Is that the shoulder . 34:07.979 --> 34:11.090 Loss . I , I , I 34:14.928 --> 34:16.879 Yep . Or . 34:19.379 --> 34:20.379 I . 34:24.389 --> 34:28.050 Detachment present . Ar . 35:47.919 --> 35:51.770 Oh , Please be seated . 35:54.530 --> 35:57.110 Oh Or 36:04.959 --> 36:06.919 I , I'm afraid , 36:10.070 --> 36:13.290 O That is . 36:14.370 --> 36:14.649 OK . 36:19.340 --> 36:21.729 Star ceremony at ease . 36:27.689 --> 36:29.969 The president of the United States of 36:29.969 --> 36:32.610 America , authorized by Act of Congress 36:32.610 --> 36:36.129 July 9 , 1918 , has awarded the 36:36.129 --> 36:37.851 Distinguished Service Medal to 36:37.851 --> 36:39.962 Lieutenant General Anthony R . Hale , 36:40.120 --> 36:42.290 United States Army , for exceptionally 36:42.290 --> 36:44.401 meritorious service to the government 36:44.401 --> 36:46.729 in duties of great responsibility over 36:46.729 --> 36:49.889 a 35 year career , culminating as the 36:49.889 --> 36:51.833 United States Army Deputy Chief of 36:51.833 --> 36:55.020 Staff for Intelligence G2 . Lieutenant 36:55.020 --> 36:57.242 General Hale's outstanding leadership , 36:57.242 --> 36:59.580 contributions and achievements as a 36:59.580 --> 37:02.340 primary staff officer and service 37:02.340 --> 37:04.219 intelligence chief enhanced the 37:04.219 --> 37:07.270 readiness of a 58,000 soldier-strong 37:07.459 --> 37:10.219 multi-component Army Intelligence Corps . 37:10.620 --> 37:12.509 Lieutenant General Hale's service 37:12.509 --> 37:14.342 reflects the highest credit upon 37:14.342 --> 37:16.287 himself , the Office of the Deputy 37:16.287 --> 37:18.398 Chief of Staff G2 , the United States 37:18.398 --> 37:20.699 Army , and the Department of War . 38:03.850 --> 38:05.850 Headquarters Department of the Army 38:05.850 --> 38:07.689 Special orders . By order of the 38:07.689 --> 38:09.820 Secretary of the Army , the following 38:09.820 --> 38:12.370 general officer is retired Lieutenant 38:12.370 --> 38:14.260 General Anthony R . Hale . 38:27.020 --> 38:29.076 General George is now presenting the 38:29.076 --> 38:30.909 United States flag to Lieutenant 38:30.909 --> 38:33.020 General Hale for his faithful service 38:33.020 --> 38:34.020 to his country . 39:04.120 --> 39:06.290 The Superior Public Service Medal is 39:06.290 --> 39:09.169 awarded to Mrs . Stacy T . Hale for 39:09.169 --> 39:10.947 exceptional volunteer service , 39:11.050 --> 39:13.570 distinguishing herself as selfless and 39:13.570 --> 39:15.909 dedicated to the Department of the Army 39:15.919 --> 39:19.679 from August 2023 through January 2026 . 39:20.050 --> 39:22.217 Mrs . Hale contributed countless hours 39:22.217 --> 39:24.494 of service to several community groups , 39:24.600 --> 39:26.544 focusing her efforts on supporting 39:26.544 --> 39:28.489 military families and facilitating 39:28.489 --> 39:30.889 relationships within the Army community . 39:31.350 --> 39:33.572 Mrs . Hale's accomplishments throughout 39:33.572 --> 39:35.461 30 years of commendable volunteer 39:35.461 --> 39:37.989 service are a great credit to her and 39:37.989 --> 39:39.449 the United States Army . 40:27.870 --> 40:29.981 On the occasion of retirement of this 40:29.981 --> 40:31.759 distinguished soldier , we also 40:31.759 --> 40:33.814 recognize the outstanding service of 40:33.814 --> 40:35.814 Mrs . Stacy T . Hale , who is being 40:35.814 --> 40:37.870 presented with the Chief of Staff of 40:37.870 --> 40:39.926 the Army certificate of appreciation 40:39.926 --> 40:42.092 for her faithful and devoted service . 40:42.092 --> 40:44.037 It is dedicated support which made 40:44.037 --> 40:46.259 possible such a lasting contribution to 40:46.259 --> 40:45.969 our nation . 40:56.729 --> 40:59.000 In lieu of flowers , Lieutenant General 40:59.000 --> 41:01.111 Hale has made a generous contribution 41:01.649 --> 41:03.705 to the North Carolina State Wolfpack 41:03.705 --> 41:06.639 Club and One Pack NIL in Stacy's honor , 41:06.830 --> 41:08.663 highlighting their love of North 41:08.663 --> 41:09.663 Carolina State . 41:15.120 --> 41:17.176 We are proud to recognize Lieutenant 41:17.176 --> 41:19.342 General Hale and Mrs . Hale's devotion 41:19.342 --> 41:21.231 to our country , and we wish them 41:21.231 --> 41:23.120 happiness and prosperity in their 41:23.120 --> 41:24.509 well-earned retirement . 41:39.090 --> 41:40.090 10 . 41:45.949 --> 41:49.229 Oh God . 10 . 41:57.030 --> 41:59.252 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 41:59.252 --> 42:00.808 the posting of the colors . 42:04.199 --> 42:07.760 Post the colors , stop , right . Face . 43:19.270 --> 43:23.100 Please be seated Yeah . Hey . 43:33.610 --> 43:34.610 And we're here . 43:37.409 --> 43:41.409 Oh God , pass and review . Right 43:42.530 --> 43:43.530 a face . 43:47.510 --> 43:49.969 Right shoulder , right shield . 43:53.600 --> 43:56.929 Ah , that . and 43:58.260 --> 44:01.760 and and close the rear for 44:05.060 --> 44:08.989 1 . Oh , out . 44:12.770 --> 44:14.909 A word . Oh 48:10.830 --> 48:13.052 Ladies and gentlemen , General George . 48:25.000 --> 48:27.278 All right . Good afternoon , everybody . 48:27.278 --> 48:29.120 Um , thankful this is an indoor 48:29.120 --> 48:32.659 ceremony today . Um , Tony , 48:32.750 --> 48:36.229 first , um , I'm honored and , um , you 48:36.229 --> 48:39.070 know , you and I spent some 18 to 20 48:39.070 --> 48:42.350 hour days as J2 , J3 . Uh , you're an 48:42.350 --> 48:45.110 amazing warrior and a selfless teammate , 48:45.189 --> 48:47.133 and we're honored , all of us here 48:47.133 --> 48:49.270 today , um , to talk about all that 48:49.270 --> 48:51.103 you've done for our army and our 48:51.103 --> 48:53.381 country . Uh , before I dive into that , 48:53.381 --> 48:55.550 I wanna find out where our intel 48:55.550 --> 48:58.429 professionals are . Out there . All 48:58.429 --> 49:00.780 right . So if you're , if you're an 49:00.780 --> 49:04.719 Intel professional , stand up . Find 49:04.719 --> 49:06.886 out if we have too many of them here . 49:06.886 --> 49:08.830 We're making some , we're making , 49:08.830 --> 49:11.800 we're making some cuts . Um , All right , 49:11.879 --> 49:13.990 I do , and I wanna say , you know , I 49:13.990 --> 49:15.935 wanna say a couple of things while 49:15.935 --> 49:18.046 they're standing up here , and I know 49:18.046 --> 49:17.760 I'm looking , I got a Navy intel guy 49:17.760 --> 49:19.982 standing up too , but I'm gonna be in a 49:19.982 --> 49:21.927 Marine . I'm gonna be a little bit 49:21.927 --> 49:24.093 parochial . I will tell you everywhere 49:24.093 --> 49:26.038 I go , people talk about our intel 49:26.038 --> 49:28.399 folks and , and what they do , um , not 49:28.399 --> 49:30.566 just for our army , and I think all of 49:30.566 --> 49:32.621 us know that . Um , who've been in a 49:32.621 --> 49:34.788 unit , but , uh , all that you guys do 49:34.788 --> 49:36.843 for the joint force , so we're , you 49:36.843 --> 49:38.788 know , we never have enough of our 49:38.788 --> 49:40.732 intel folks . So I just want a big 49:40.732 --> 49:42.955 round of applause to all of you for all 49:42.955 --> 49:45.110 that you do . All right , thank you . 49:45.290 --> 49:47.401 All the , all the , all you nerds can 49:47.401 --> 49:51.320 sit down . Um , OK , we got some great 49:51.320 --> 49:53.209 folks here today looking around , 49:53.209 --> 49:55.879 General Casey and Sheila , great to see 49:55.879 --> 49:58.159 you up there . I think Mr . Simms is 49:58.159 --> 50:01.080 here . Uh , Miss . Richie , um , Vice , 50:01.320 --> 50:03.600 Gary , good to see you . Recognize you 50:03.600 --> 50:07.040 even with that beard . Um , Our 50:07.040 --> 50:09.479 director of the Army Staff and General 50:09.479 --> 50:11.870 Potter , it's good to see you , um , 50:11.929 --> 50:14.120 and Randy here and SMA , my battle 50:14.120 --> 50:16.176 buddies . So we appreciate everybody 50:16.176 --> 50:18.580 who came here , um , to recognize the 50:18.580 --> 50:20.760 Hales . Tony , you've made an 50:20.760 --> 50:24.360 incredible impact in our army in 36 50:24.360 --> 50:26.840 years of service , and it comes down to 50:26.840 --> 50:29.800 who you are as a leader . In Mr . Jeff 50:29.800 --> 50:32.679 Jennings' words , Deputy CG of the 50:32.679 --> 50:34.679 Intelligence Center of Excellence , 50:35.159 --> 50:38.080 Tony is driven , talented , and 50:38.080 --> 50:40.879 honorable , passionate and 50:40.879 --> 50:43.120 compassionate . He demands high 50:43.120 --> 50:46.120 standards , and he knows his people and 50:46.120 --> 50:48.439 how to get the best from them . Much 50:48.439 --> 50:50.606 more to say on Tony , but before I get 50:50.606 --> 50:52.828 to it , I'm gonna recognize some of the 50:52.828 --> 50:55.060 other VIPs that are here . And most 50:55.060 --> 50:57.171 importantly , I'm going to start with 50:57.171 --> 51:00.100 Stacy . Tony and Stacy met at North 51:00.100 --> 51:02.419 Carolina State University . I just 51:02.419 --> 51:04.475 found out that's , that's what I'm , 51:04.475 --> 51:06.586 that's what I'm supposed to do when I 51:06.586 --> 51:08.697 say that . And while I don't know the 51:08.697 --> 51:10.919 true story of their meeting , I think I 51:10.919 --> 51:13.489 can put some things together . I did a 51:13.489 --> 51:15.489 little map reconnaissance of the NC 51:15.489 --> 51:17.822 State campus , and from what I can tell , 51:17.822 --> 51:20.639 Stacy , a psychology student , attended 51:20.639 --> 51:22.806 most of her classes in a building just 51:22.806 --> 51:25.120 across the quad from Tony's political 51:25.120 --> 51:28.290 science building . Knowing Tony's 51:28.290 --> 51:30.234 future as an intel officer , he no 51:30.234 --> 51:32.409 doubt singled Stacy out as a person of 51:32.409 --> 51:35.689 interest . Was able to identify her 51:35.689 --> 51:39.010 pattern of life and force a chance 51:39.010 --> 51:42.300 encounter . But allegedly , Stacy 51:42.300 --> 51:44.522 turned out to be the more astute of the 51:44.522 --> 51:46.699 two on this occasion . As Tony finally 51:46.699 --> 51:49.310 made his move , one sunny spring day , 51:49.459 --> 51:51.719 she said , Hey , I've seen you circle 51:51.719 --> 51:55.219 this table like 10 times . Are you lost 51:55.219 --> 51:57.330 or just trying to work up the courage 51:57.330 --> 52:00.010 to ask me out ? Stacy , it's a good 52:00.010 --> 52:02.010 thing Tony practiced his collection 52:02.010 --> 52:04.020 skills on you so many years ago , 52:04.409 --> 52:06.242 because you've been a tremendous 52:06.242 --> 52:08.810 teammate to him for what will be 33 52:08.810 --> 52:11.370 years next month . Big round of 52:11.370 --> 52:12.649 applause for 33 . 52:17.370 --> 52:20.090 And Stacy has been an impactful leader 52:20.620 --> 52:24.060 in our army herself . Not only have you 52:24.060 --> 52:26.179 served as a DA civilian in numerous 52:26.179 --> 52:28.780 family program positions , but you've 52:28.780 --> 52:31.360 also supported the spouses and families 52:31.360 --> 52:33.820 in each of Tony's command , served as 52:33.820 --> 52:35.850 an installation advisor at Fort 52:35.850 --> 52:37.739 Huachuca , and started the spouse 52:37.739 --> 52:40.639 component of the MI pre-command course . 52:41.379 --> 52:43.601 Stacy , you are someone who understands 52:43.601 --> 52:45.768 through and through that the army is a 52:45.768 --> 52:47.823 team sport . And the army journey is 52:47.823 --> 52:49.935 one soldiers make with their family . 52:50.750 --> 52:53.030 Finally , congratulations on your own 52:53.030 --> 52:56.510 retirement after 25 years with the Army , 52:56.719 --> 52:58.790 culminating in your service here at 52:58.790 --> 53:01.729 HQDA as our SAP , Sharp Operations 53:01.729 --> 53:03.562 Branch Chief . So a big round of 53:03.562 --> 53:04.729 applause for Stacy . 53:10.560 --> 53:12.727 I'd also like to recognize and welcome 53:12.727 --> 53:14.782 Tony's parents , Tommy and Liz , who 53:14.782 --> 53:17.004 came up from Olander , North Carolina . 53:17.520 --> 53:19.919 You raised a tremendous son and leader , 53:20.030 --> 53:22.197 and we are grateful you got to come up 53:22.197 --> 53:24.252 here today . Thanks for battling the 53:24.252 --> 53:26.530 snow and the roads and everything else . 53:26.530 --> 53:28.530 Stacy's twin sister , Tracy is also 53:28.530 --> 53:30.752 here today from North Carolina . Thanks 53:30.752 --> 53:32.697 for coming and for all the support 53:32.697 --> 53:34.979 you've shown . Tony and Stacy through 53:34.979 --> 53:38.820 the years . Now to Tony . He 53:38.820 --> 53:41.179 served all over the army , from Fort 53:41.179 --> 53:44.179 Bragg as commander of 519th Military 53:44.179 --> 53:46.939 Intelligence Battalion to Fort Meade as 53:46.939 --> 53:50.649 commander of the 704th MI Brigade . As 53:50.649 --> 53:53.310 the J2 for Joint Special Operations 53:53.310 --> 53:56.590 Command , the J2 for resolute support 53:56.590 --> 53:59.830 in Afghanistan , the J-2 for US Special 53:59.830 --> 54:03.370 Operations Command in Bosnia , Kosovo , 54:03.449 --> 54:06.129 Afghanistan , and Iraq , and finally in 54:06.129 --> 54:09.449 the Pentagon Pentagon is RG2 . And a 54:09.449 --> 54:11.616 lot of you know who've been around and 54:11.616 --> 54:13.560 served with Tony . That's a lot of 54:13.560 --> 54:15.616 tough jobs that he's had through the 54:15.616 --> 54:17.782 years . He's always taken the toughest 54:17.782 --> 54:19.838 assignments , um , wherever his army 54:19.838 --> 54:23.080 and his country called on him . Tony's 54:23.080 --> 54:26.080 an absolute master of his craft with a 54:26.080 --> 54:29.860 get done or a GSD mantra . 54:31.659 --> 54:33.770 Tony has made an incredible impact on 54:33.770 --> 54:36.510 the intel community and the army . And 54:36.510 --> 54:38.677 as many of you know , I like to sum up 54:38.677 --> 54:42.520 with 3 things . So here we go . First , 54:42.530 --> 54:46.310 Tony You are a leader who cares . I 54:46.310 --> 54:48.366 talked to many people in preparation 54:48.366 --> 54:50.366 for this ceremony , and there was a 54:50.366 --> 54:52.421 theme from condolence phone calls to 54:52.421 --> 54:54.532 organizing support for family members 54:54.532 --> 54:56.909 who lost soldiers , to delivering home 54:56.909 --> 54:58.742 cooked meals to a critically ill 54:58.742 --> 55:01.610 teammate , you know the people you lead 55:02.080 --> 55:04.629 and you care about their well-being and 55:04.629 --> 55:07.399 the well-being of their families . I'll 55:07.399 --> 55:09.399 share this from Sergeant Major Jose 55:09.399 --> 55:12.159 Menendez . Who said every time we 55:12.159 --> 55:14.326 traveled to visit soldiers and units , 55:14.600 --> 55:16.767 General Hale would run into people and 55:16.767 --> 55:18.933 would ask about their family by name , 55:18.933 --> 55:22.000 spouses , children , significant others , 55:22.320 --> 55:25.479 and I mean everyone , young soldiers , 55:25.639 --> 55:29.399 NCOs , officers , civilians . He 55:29.399 --> 55:31.510 can engage with people from all walks 55:31.510 --> 55:34.080 of life and connect in a memorable and 55:34.080 --> 55:36.479 impactful way . General Hale is a true 55:36.479 --> 55:38.312 soldier and a leader that always 55:38.312 --> 55:40.479 reminded our staff that the work we do 55:40.479 --> 55:43.129 every day . Has an impact on tactical 55:43.129 --> 55:46.060 formations . And this from Command 55:46.060 --> 55:48.340 Sergeant Major Everett . I'm a better 55:48.340 --> 55:51.169 soldier because of General Hale . I'm a 55:51.169 --> 55:53.780 better leader , and I'm a better person . 55:54.550 --> 55:56.870 Because of General Hale . He is the 55:56.870 --> 55:59.510 real deal . And from Diane Randon , 55:59.830 --> 56:02.189 General Hale authentically , whether 56:02.189 --> 56:04.629 through listening , helping , or 56:04.629 --> 56:07.050 advocating , is dedicated to making a 56:07.050 --> 56:10.590 positive impact on everyone that serves 56:10.590 --> 56:13.040 around him . These comments speak 56:13.040 --> 56:15.207 volumes to the kind of leader that you 56:15.207 --> 56:17.479 are , Tony . You've had an impact on 56:17.600 --> 56:20.100 generations of soldiers and leaders . 56:21.550 --> 56:24.129 Second , you are an expert intelligence 56:24.129 --> 56:26.419 officer , adept in every environment , 56:26.469 --> 56:28.191 you can assess and communicate 56:28.191 --> 56:30.649 challenges quickly and effectively . 56:31.189 --> 56:33.411 Barb Fast hit the nail on the head when 56:33.411 --> 56:35.739 she said , General Hale is the total 56:35.739 --> 56:38.379 package . Experience and leadership in 56:38.379 --> 56:40.409 conventional and unconventional 56:40.409 --> 56:43.239 operations , tactical and strategic 56:43.239 --> 56:45.860 intelligence , Army joint and 56:45.860 --> 56:48.139 international assignments . He's forged 56:48.139 --> 56:50.361 great teams and built capabilities that 56:50.361 --> 56:52.739 have been decisive in operations and 56:52.739 --> 56:55.239 will help the army well into the future . 56:56.679 --> 56:59.530 Finally , Tony , you are a tremendous 56:59.530 --> 57:02.070 teammate . You have a reputation for 57:02.070 --> 57:04.310 candor , and I can attest that it's 57:04.310 --> 57:07.310 well earned . You understand the value 57:07.310 --> 57:10.110 of professional courage and speak up 57:10.110 --> 57:12.221 when there is something that needs to 57:12.221 --> 57:14.332 be said . And when the decisions have 57:14.332 --> 57:17.840 been made , UGSD get 57:18.199 --> 57:20.790 done . What's more , you build teams 57:20.790 --> 57:23.030 atop a foundation that is the army's 57:23.030 --> 57:25.350 army profession , attending to those 57:25.350 --> 57:27.572 time-honored traditions like dining ins 57:27.572 --> 57:29.350 and outs and cultivating a deep 57:29.350 --> 57:31.461 understanding of everything that goes 57:31.461 --> 57:34.030 into being an American soldier . Tony , 57:34.149 --> 57:36.316 thanks for being a tremendous asset to 57:36.316 --> 57:38.379 our , our staff team and for pouring 57:38.379 --> 57:40.750 your heart into our army for so many 57:40.750 --> 57:43.229 years . You've made us more adaptive , 57:43.580 --> 57:46.189 more lethal , and more ready for the 57:46.189 --> 57:48.949 future fight . Tony and Stacy , 57:49.040 --> 57:51.239 congratulations on this well-deserved 57:51.239 --> 57:53.350 retirement . I know you have a lot of 57:53.350 --> 57:55.517 adventures on the horizon and probably 57:55.517 --> 57:57.919 many hours to spend on I-81 getting out 57:57.919 --> 58:00.199 to see some Wolfpack football , um , 58:00.239 --> 58:02.800 this fall . Please stay in touch . Keep 58:02.800 --> 58:04.911 a cold , a couple of cold ones in the 58:04.911 --> 58:06.800 fridge in case we're ever passing 58:06.800 --> 58:09.078 through . And I did find out that , uh , 58:09.078 --> 58:11.133 they did settle on a place , so Tony 58:11.133 --> 58:13.709 should be able to send the grid to his 58:13.709 --> 58:15.542 location here by the end of this 58:15.542 --> 58:17.876 weekend to everybody that's here . Tony , 58:17.876 --> 58:19.820 thanks , uh , for being an amazing 58:19.820 --> 58:21.709 teammate and for all that you and 58:21.709 --> 58:23.765 Stacey have done for our army . This 58:23.765 --> 58:23.139 will defend . 58:39.290 --> 58:41.179 Ladies and gentlemen , Lieutenant 58:41.179 --> 58:42.179 General Hale . 58:50.810 --> 58:52.977 Well , good afternoon , everyone , and 58:52.977 --> 58:54.977 thank you for honoring Stacy and me 58:54.977 --> 58:57.739 with your presence today . I'm going to 58:57.739 --> 59:00.189 keep my remarks short because I know 59:00.189 --> 59:02.590 some in the audience , likely from the 59:02.590 --> 59:05.419 G2 team , as the chief said , need to 59:05.419 --> 59:07.419 get back to the office and get done 59:07.419 --> 59:09.641 before heading , heading home tonight . 59:10.129 --> 59:13.209 For those who , uh , others that are in 59:13.209 --> 59:15.449 the audience , I know how cold it is 59:15.449 --> 59:18.389 outside . And you might want to get in 59:18.389 --> 59:21.629 early tonight before the bomb cyclone 59:21.629 --> 59:25.310 hits , as I understand . I first want 59:25.310 --> 59:27.629 to give glory to and honor to my Lord 59:27.629 --> 59:30.030 and Savior Jesus Christ , for without 59:30.030 --> 59:32.308 Him , I know I would not be here today , 59:32.689 --> 59:35.669 nor celebrating such an occasion . My 59:35.669 --> 59:39.139 military journey , any journey has ups 59:39.139 --> 59:43.010 and downs , twists and turns , holds 59:43.189 --> 59:45.989 and goes . Somebody have got that . 59:46.760 --> 59:48.979 It's your foundation that remains , 59:49.399 --> 59:51.820 that keeps you grounded and on target . 59:52.320 --> 59:54.542 My foundation is and has always been in 59:54.542 --> 59:57.739 my faith . A special thanks to all 59:57.739 --> 59:59.659 those who supported this special 59:59.659 --> 01:00:03.090 retirement ceremony . Chief , thanks 01:00:03.090 --> 01:00:06.129 for honoring us and for hosting this 01:00:06.129 --> 01:00:08.699 afternoon . Your words were , were very 01:00:08.699 --> 01:00:11.300 kind , and I'd love to take credit for 01:00:11.300 --> 01:00:13.560 all that awesomeness you talked about , 01:00:14.020 --> 01:00:16.219 but the things which you enumerated 01:00:16.219 --> 01:00:19.540 were reflective of great teams , people 01:00:19.540 --> 01:00:22.179 at every echelon rowing with a common 01:00:22.179 --> 01:00:25.340 purpose to make our MI corps and our 01:00:25.340 --> 01:00:28.560 warfighters the best in the world . To 01:00:28.560 --> 01:00:31.189 the old guard , the ceremonies are 01:00:31.189 --> 01:00:34.040 spectacular . Many of my family members 01:00:34.040 --> 01:00:36.280 and personal guests have never seen 01:00:36.280 --> 01:00:39.149 anything like today's review . You 01:00:39.149 --> 01:00:41.439 represent the best of our army to the 01:00:41.439 --> 01:00:44.280 country , and now my friends and family 01:00:44.280 --> 01:00:46.760 know that firsthand . Your great 01:00:46.760 --> 01:00:49.320 performance honored Stacy and me this 01:00:49.320 --> 01:00:51.620 afternoon , and I thank you very much . 01:00:52.120 --> 01:00:54.360 To the protocol team , you are 01:00:54.360 --> 01:00:57.320 meticulous in your craft , and it is 01:00:57.320 --> 01:01:00.239 amazing how well you execute sometimes 01:01:00.239 --> 01:01:02.899 dozens of events in a single week . 01:01:03.709 --> 01:01:05.876 Having known most of the protocol team 01:01:05.876 --> 01:01:08.389 since my time with the chief in the 01:01:08.389 --> 01:01:12.270 Pentagon in 2007 , a special thanks for 01:01:12.270 --> 01:01:14.750 all that you do . You make things look 01:01:14.750 --> 01:01:18.389 flawless and you execute high priority 01:01:18.389 --> 01:01:22.310 events every day for our army . To Mr . 01:01:22.320 --> 01:01:25.659 Al Elliott . Thanks for stepping into 01:01:25.659 --> 01:01:28.320 the breach and delivering a beautiful 01:01:28.780 --> 01:01:31.989 invocation . You always provided me 01:01:31.989 --> 01:01:34.629 with wise counsel , and it's been good 01:01:34.629 --> 01:01:37.929 to get to know the legendary Al Elliott 01:01:38.070 --> 01:01:40.750 of the past two years . Al , thanks so 01:01:40.750 --> 01:01:41.189 much . 01:01:47.429 --> 01:01:50.620 And to my assigned G2 Action Officer , 01:01:50.669 --> 01:01:53.219 Major Sam Zeibert , your support was 01:01:53.219 --> 01:01:55.590 much appreciated . While Stacy and I 01:01:55.590 --> 01:01:57.757 were off in Tennessee decompressing in 01:01:57.757 --> 01:01:59.757 our motor coach , looking for a new 01:01:59.757 --> 01:02:01.868 house with the view , you were always 01:02:01.868 --> 01:02:04.149 available and ensured every task was 01:02:04.149 --> 01:02:07.340 completed with precision . Unlike most 01:02:07.340 --> 01:02:09.507 speeches , I'm gonna start by thanking 01:02:09.507 --> 01:02:11.618 the most important people to me , and 01:02:11.618 --> 01:02:13.618 that's my family , starting with my 01:02:13.618 --> 01:02:16.459 beautiful bride of 33 years . As the 01:02:16.459 --> 01:02:18.570 Chief mentioned , we met in college , 01:02:18.780 --> 01:02:22.639 February of 1988 . Stacy told me 01:02:23.020 --> 01:02:25.131 that she didn't believe in marriage , 01:02:25.131 --> 01:02:26.964 and that she wasn't going to get 01:02:26.964 --> 01:02:30.709 married . Well , I was hooked and I had 01:02:30.709 --> 01:02:34.659 a challenge . She's still here 33 01:02:34.659 --> 01:02:37.580 years later , and I have no explanation 01:02:37.580 --> 01:02:41.320 why . You've been my rock , my biggest 01:02:41.320 --> 01:02:43.320 cheerleader , and my , and the best 01:02:43.320 --> 01:02:45.389 military spouse anyone could have . 01:02:45.719 --> 01:02:47.441 Thank you for your love , your 01:02:47.441 --> 01:02:49.840 unwavering support , understanding , 01:02:49.879 --> 01:02:52.600 grace , and strength . But more 01:02:52.600 --> 01:02:54.544 importantly , thank you for always 01:02:54.544 --> 01:02:56.959 hunting the good stuff and never 01:02:56.959 --> 01:02:58.681 complaining about TDI training 01:02:58.681 --> 01:03:02.239 exercises , deployments , deployment 01:03:02.239 --> 01:03:05.320 extensions , or work that was calling 01:03:05.320 --> 01:03:07.376 when I was home and should have been 01:03:07.376 --> 01:03:09.320 spending time with you . You never 01:03:09.320 --> 01:03:12.000 wavered in your support . You made 01:03:12.000 --> 01:03:14.649 every house a home , a place of refuge . 01:03:15.939 --> 01:03:18.419 I am really looking forward to our 16th 01:03:18.419 --> 01:03:21.060 and final move together into our 01:03:21.060 --> 01:03:23.629 forever home . I may have worn the 01:03:23.629 --> 01:03:26.030 uniform , but you carry the weight of 01:03:26.030 --> 01:03:28.919 every deployment . took care of all the 01:03:28.919 --> 01:03:31.320 problems at home . You were the fixer 01:03:31.320 --> 01:03:33.439 to every challenge , and you carried 01:03:33.439 --> 01:03:36.620 the responsibility for the family . No 01:03:36.620 --> 01:03:39.580 uniform can display the medal that you 01:03:39.580 --> 01:03:42.590 deserve . You've seen me at my best . 01:03:43.300 --> 01:03:45.780 And unfortunately , at my worst , and 01:03:45.780 --> 01:03:48.590 you're still by my side . I love you so 01:03:48.590 --> 01:03:49.010 much . 01:03:57.169 --> 01:03:59.447 To my grandparents who all have passed , 01:03:59.447 --> 01:04:01.502 and to my parents who will celebrate 01:04:01.502 --> 01:04:03.613 their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary 01:04:03.613 --> 01:04:05.502 later this summer , thank you for 01:04:05.502 --> 01:04:07.558 always supporting me and teaching me 01:04:07.558 --> 01:04:10.229 what right looks like . Z Ziegler once 01:04:10.229 --> 01:04:13.030 quipped , Respect is earned , honesty 01:04:13.030 --> 01:04:15.389 is appreciated , trust is gained , 01:04:15.550 --> 01:04:18.489 loyalty is returned . You taught me 01:04:18.489 --> 01:04:20.729 that through your actions every day , 01:04:20.959 --> 01:04:22.681 you taught me what hard work , 01:04:22.770 --> 01:04:24.969 dedication , commitment , and service 01:04:24.969 --> 01:04:27.247 to our country and community look like . 01:04:27.719 --> 01:04:29.886 You taught me how to treat people with 01:04:29.886 --> 01:04:32.310 dignity and respect . You raised two 01:04:32.310 --> 01:04:34.469 great sons , and I know you're very 01:04:34.469 --> 01:04:37.979 proud of us . To Stacy's mom , EB . 01:04:38.820 --> 01:04:40.709 I hope the link worked and you're 01:04:40.709 --> 01:04:42.653 watching live from home in Eastern 01:04:42.653 --> 01:04:44.876 North Carolina . If not , we'll pull it 01:04:44.876 --> 01:04:47.679 up when we get there . When I join your 01:04:47.679 --> 01:04:49.957 family , you welcome me with open arms . 01:04:49.957 --> 01:04:52.235 Your love was , has been unconditional , 01:04:52.679 --> 01:04:54.623 and your care and support has been 01:04:54.623 --> 01:04:57.489 unwavering . Thank you for trusting me 01:04:57.489 --> 01:04:59.729 to take care of your daughter and for 01:04:59.729 --> 01:05:02.489 taking care of her when I was away . 01:05:04.229 --> 01:05:07.110 To my younger brother Perry . There are 01:05:07.110 --> 01:05:10.830 9 years between us . I'm sure at times , 01:05:10.929 --> 01:05:13.209 you felt like an only child and 01:05:13.209 --> 01:05:17.199 probably benefited from that . You are 01:05:17.199 --> 01:05:20.459 without a doubt the funny one . You 01:05:20.459 --> 01:05:23.300 always keep the situation light , even 01:05:23.300 --> 01:05:25.356 when I think it should be taken more 01:05:25.356 --> 01:05:28.350 seriously . But you remind me every day . 01:05:29.070 --> 01:05:31.292 What it looks like to love the life you 01:05:31.292 --> 01:05:35.159 have and to savor each moment . You 01:05:35.159 --> 01:05:37.750 were always a great brother . And you 01:05:37.750 --> 01:05:39.750 grew up to be a wonderful husband , 01:05:39.909 --> 01:05:42.709 father , and now chief of police in the 01:05:42.709 --> 01:05:46.330 Outer Banks of North Carolina . To my , 01:05:46.709 --> 01:05:50.020 to Stacy's twin sister , Tracy . Family 01:05:50.020 --> 01:05:52.459 is rarely about blood alone . It's 01:05:52.459 --> 01:05:54.459 about the bonds that we build , the 01:05:54.459 --> 01:05:56.626 trust we share , and the small moments 01:05:56.626 --> 01:05:58.348 that knit us closer together . 01:05:58.850 --> 01:06:01.129 Sometimes those connections come in the 01:06:01.129 --> 01:06:03.820 form of a sister-in-law . You've always 01:06:03.820 --> 01:06:06.090 been there for Stacy and for us , 01:06:06.419 --> 01:06:08.252 whether driving across country , 01:06:08.699 --> 01:06:10.929 helping unpack from a PCS move , 01:06:11.320 --> 01:06:13.320 meeting us and picking us up at the 01:06:13.320 --> 01:06:15.209 closest airport , most likely for 01:06:15.209 --> 01:06:17.520 Wolfpack football , and especially 01:06:17.899 --> 01:06:20.899 beating me to Womack Hospital after 01:06:20.899 --> 01:06:23.540 Stacy was admitted when I was , when 01:06:23.540 --> 01:06:26.139 you were 3 hours away and I was on the 01:06:26.139 --> 01:06:28.083 compound right around the corner . 01:06:28.419 --> 01:06:31.389 Thank you . As Sir Isaac Newton once 01:06:31.389 --> 01:06:33.790 said , I have stood on the shoulders of 01:06:33.790 --> 01:06:37.389 giants . For almost 36 years , I have 01:06:37.389 --> 01:06:39.830 benefited from those that went before 01:06:39.830 --> 01:06:42.989 me . And those whom I served alongside 01:06:42.989 --> 01:06:46.520 of . Today is not about me , it's about 01:06:46.520 --> 01:06:49.439 you . I'm not going to name names . We 01:06:49.439 --> 01:06:51.495 would be here all night , but you'll 01:06:51.495 --> 01:06:53.495 know who you are when I get there . 01:06:54.439 --> 01:06:56.383 Thanks to my college roommates and 01:06:56.383 --> 01:06:59.219 Wolfpack tailgate crew . Many of whom 01:06:59.219 --> 01:07:01.919 made the trip today . It strikes me 01:07:02.060 --> 01:07:05.590 that we went all over the world . We 01:07:05.590 --> 01:07:08.889 had careers of service to our community 01:07:09.229 --> 01:07:12.929 and our nation . Even though we were on 01:07:12.929 --> 01:07:15.590 opposite sides of the country sometimes . 01:07:16.399 --> 01:07:18.790 You always were available by text or 01:07:18.790 --> 01:07:20.623 phone call , checking up on us , 01:07:20.919 --> 01:07:22.919 talking about Wolf pack , wolf wolf 01:07:22.919 --> 01:07:25.086 pack woes , and enjoying the dozens of 01:07:25.086 --> 01:07:27.669 tailgates . In any given season , 01:07:28.199 --> 01:07:30.879 anything can happen . We may not have 01:07:30.879 --> 01:07:33.840 had a winning season . But we have 01:07:33.840 --> 01:07:36.600 never lost a tailgate in 4 decades . 01:07:37.949 --> 01:07:40.116 I look forward to spending more time . 01:07:41.110 --> 01:07:43.166 I look forward to spending more time 01:07:43.166 --> 01:07:44.943 together in the years to come , 01:07:44.943 --> 01:07:47.219 cheering on the pack . The army's 01:07:47.219 --> 01:07:49.552 changed a lot during my time in uniform , 01:07:49.552 --> 01:07:51.719 and in a way , my career has gone full 01:07:51.719 --> 01:07:54.459 cir circle . The 1st 10 years of my 01:07:54.459 --> 01:07:56.403 career , we were training for high 01:07:56.403 --> 01:07:58.739 intensity conflict . The next 20 years , 01:07:58.899 --> 01:08:01.177 counterinsurgency and counterterrorism , 01:08:01.419 --> 01:08:03.610 and now back to large scale combat 01:08:03.610 --> 01:08:05.221 operations in a multi-domain 01:08:05.221 --> 01:08:07.590 environment . The nature of warfare has 01:08:07.590 --> 01:08:10.750 changed and will continue to do so . In 01:08:10.750 --> 01:08:13.229 turn , we must adapt , we must 01:08:13.229 --> 01:08:16.189 transform , or else the adversary will 01:08:16.189 --> 01:08:18.509 win every battle and defeat us on the 01:08:18.509 --> 01:08:20.509 modern battlefield in the very near 01:08:20.509 --> 01:08:23.199 future . When I raised my right hand on 01:08:23.199 --> 01:08:26.599 27 August 1988 , to wear the jersey of 01:08:26.599 --> 01:08:28.958 the best team in the world and joined 01:08:28.958 --> 01:08:31.125 the North Carolina Army National Guard 01:08:31.125 --> 01:08:33.918 as an ROTC cadet , I learned very 01:08:33.918 --> 01:08:37.199 quickly the importance of the NCO Corps . 01:08:38.580 --> 01:08:40.580 I experienced firsthand during that 01:08:40.580 --> 01:08:42.747 excitement prior to commissioning as a 01:08:42.747 --> 01:08:45.890 2nd lieutenant , that NCOs run the 01:08:45.890 --> 01:08:47.946 organization and that in a company , 01:08:48.180 --> 01:08:50.399 the 1st sergeant is the top dog . 01:08:50.819 --> 01:08:52.899 Officers set the culture and the 01:08:52.899 --> 01:08:56.089 climate , but NCOs instill standards , 01:08:56.220 --> 01:08:59.410 discipline , and accountability . Those 01:08:59.410 --> 01:09:01.466 foundational qualities were my North 01:09:01.466 --> 01:09:04.629 Star during my 36 years in uniform , 01:09:04.810 --> 01:09:06.890 and I have never forgot them in any 01:09:06.890 --> 01:09:09.359 assignment . As I graduated and 01:09:09.359 --> 01:09:11.415 commissioned , completed MIA Officer 01:09:11.415 --> 01:09:13.359 Basic course , Airborne and Ranger 01:09:13.359 --> 01:09:15.526 School , I was assigned to combat arms 01:09:15.526 --> 01:09:17.748 units , the 2nd Infantry Division , the 01:09:17.748 --> 01:09:19.803 24th Infantry Division , and the 1st 01:09:19.803 --> 01:09:21.637 Armored Division . Those were my 01:09:21.637 --> 01:09:23.192 formative years in military 01:09:23.192 --> 01:09:24.970 intelligence , conducting field 01:09:24.970 --> 01:09:26.970 training exercise , combat training 01:09:26.970 --> 01:09:29.229 center rotations , warfighters , and 01:09:29.229 --> 01:09:31.990 deployments to Bosnia and Kosovo . I 01:09:31.990 --> 01:09:34.046 learned that the commander wanted to 01:09:34.046 --> 01:09:36.212 know where and when the enemy intended 01:09:36.212 --> 01:09:38.750 to defeat them , and they in turn 01:09:38.750 --> 01:09:41.390 wanted to know how to employ their 01:09:41.390 --> 01:09:44.069 lethality at the right place at the 01:09:44.069 --> 01:09:47.379 right time to defeat the adversary . It 01:09:47.379 --> 01:09:49.839 was about , it was about putting Intel 01:09:49.839 --> 01:09:53.089 into maneuver terms as Intel drives 01:09:53.089 --> 01:09:55.200 operations . Start with the red pen . 01:09:55.959 --> 01:09:57.959 They didn't want to be dazzled with 01:09:57.959 --> 01:10:00.240 geek speak about how the intel officer 01:10:00.240 --> 01:10:02.919 found out how they collected or 01:10:02.919 --> 01:10:05.141 received the information on the enemy . 01:10:05.240 --> 01:10:07.520 They just wanted to know where and when 01:10:07.520 --> 01:10:10.279 to kill the enemy . I also learned as 01:10:10.279 --> 01:10:12.479 an intelligence officer , I had to 01:10:12.479 --> 01:10:15.520 speak blue maneuver , just as well as I 01:10:15.520 --> 01:10:18.709 knew red , the enemy . The systems we 01:10:18.709 --> 01:10:20.765 used during that period of time were 01:10:20.765 --> 01:10:23.270 called Tilke 17 , Turkey 32 , 01:10:23.470 --> 01:10:25.303 Trailblazers , and the Quick Fix 01:10:25.303 --> 01:10:27.479 collection system . I know that I'm 01:10:27.479 --> 01:10:30.359 dating myself , but my point is we have 01:10:30.359 --> 01:10:32.839 worked hard over 3+ decades to 01:10:32.839 --> 01:10:35.390 modernize our intel capabilities , 01:10:35.759 --> 01:10:38.200 changing with the nature of warfare to 01:10:38.200 --> 01:10:39.756 ensure that we had the best 01:10:39.756 --> 01:10:41.811 intelligence capabilities to support 01:10:41.811 --> 01:10:43.922 our soldiers when we put boots on the 01:10:43.922 --> 01:10:46.750 ground . As seen in the last few months , 01:10:46.930 --> 01:10:49.450 both in Iran and Venezuela , our 01:10:49.450 --> 01:10:51.689 intelligence capabilities are second to 01:10:51.689 --> 01:10:54.649 none . I also learned that the army's 01:10:54.649 --> 01:10:57.209 greatest weapon has been and will 01:10:57.209 --> 01:11:00.450 always be its people . The Navy invests 01:11:00.450 --> 01:11:03.209 in ships , the Air Force planes , and 01:11:03.209 --> 01:11:05.729 the Army , our people . If you take 01:11:05.729 --> 01:11:07.529 care of your people by being a 01:11:07.529 --> 01:11:09.770 positively engaged leader , they will 01:11:09.770 --> 01:11:11.910 never let you down , and your mission 01:11:11.910 --> 01:11:14.390 will always be accomplished . It's not 01:11:14.390 --> 01:11:16.509 the grand gestures . It's not the 01:11:16.509 --> 01:11:18.620 speeches that you make in formation . 01:11:18.669 --> 01:11:20.891 It's the little things like taking time 01:11:20.891 --> 01:11:23.509 to talk to junior soldiers about how 01:11:23.509 --> 01:11:26.270 they feel about the mission , how it's 01:11:26.270 --> 01:11:28.492 progressing , or conducting battlefield 01:11:28.492 --> 01:11:30.910 circulation , visiting cops and Fobs to 01:11:30.910 --> 01:11:32.709 see how things are going , and 01:11:32.709 --> 01:11:35.799 addressing any issues of concern . As a 01:11:35.799 --> 01:11:37.709 mechanism to connect with each 01:11:37.709 --> 01:11:39.876 individual soldier , I started writing 01:11:39.876 --> 01:11:41.987 birthday cards as a company commander 01:11:42.209 --> 01:11:44.200 and continued that endeavor until 01:11:44.200 --> 01:11:46.890 December of last year . The few minutes 01:11:46.890 --> 01:11:49.112 it takes to write a handwritten card to 01:11:49.112 --> 01:11:51.330 a soldier or a civilian on their 01:11:51.330 --> 01:11:54.629 special day rewarded me 10 times over 01:11:54.729 --> 01:11:56.810 in the notes and thank yous that I 01:11:56.810 --> 01:12:00.040 received in return . Theodore Roosevelt 01:12:00.040 --> 01:12:02.419 has been quoted as saying , people 01:12:02.419 --> 01:12:04.879 don't care how much you know until they 01:12:04.879 --> 01:12:07.319 know how much you care . I believe 01:12:07.319 --> 01:12:09.640 that's true . People first , mission 01:12:09.640 --> 01:12:11.959 always . During my field grade years , 01:12:12.040 --> 01:12:14.040 I was assigned to a special mission 01:12:14.040 --> 01:12:16.096 unit on the Joint Special Operations 01:12:16.096 --> 01:12:18.096 Command , and I quickly learned the 01:12:18.096 --> 01:12:19.929 importance of the combat support 01:12:19.929 --> 01:12:22.151 agencies , the intelligence community , 01:12:22.151 --> 01:12:23.929 and the Department of Defense , 01:12:23.929 --> 01:12:26.262 Department of War . I learned about law , 01:12:26.262 --> 01:12:28.484 regulation , policy , and how different 01:12:28.484 --> 01:12:30.373 intelligence disciplines would be 01:12:30.373 --> 01:12:32.540 critical over the next 20 years during 01:12:32.540 --> 01:12:34.540 the global war on terrorism . These 01:12:34.540 --> 01:12:36.596 partnerships with our combat support 01:12:36.596 --> 01:12:38.729 agencies are essential to our army's 01:12:38.729 --> 01:12:41.240 land power mission . Whether it's the 01:12:41.240 --> 01:12:43.290 National Security Agency providing 01:12:43.290 --> 01:12:46.649 SIGIT , the National Geospatial Agency , 01:12:46.660 --> 01:12:49.209 providing the best imagery known to man . 01:12:49.799 --> 01:12:52.021 DIA , the Defense Intelligence Agency , 01:12:52.029 --> 01:12:54.085 providing all sorts of analysis , or 01:12:54.085 --> 01:12:55.973 the Central Intelligence Agency . 01:12:56.250 --> 01:12:58.417 Collaboration with these organizations 01:12:58.629 --> 01:13:01.790 is imperative for mission success . I 01:13:01.790 --> 01:13:03.950 also learned that relationships with 01:13:03.950 --> 01:13:05.894 our foreign partners and allies is 01:13:05.894 --> 01:13:08.117 vital . Whether it was the coalition of 01:13:08.117 --> 01:13:10.950 36 nations during my time in Iraq , or 01:13:10.950 --> 01:13:14.080 the 39 NATO allies and partners . In 01:13:14.080 --> 01:13:16.870 Afghanistan , each brought a different 01:13:16.870 --> 01:13:19.350 perspective with different national 01:13:19.350 --> 01:13:22.189 capabilities like human intelligence or 01:13:22.189 --> 01:13:24.950 cyber activities that the US just 01:13:24.950 --> 01:13:27.870 wasn't allowed to execute due to law , 01:13:28.029 --> 01:13:31.620 regulation , or policy . My thanks to 01:13:31.620 --> 01:13:33.580 those from the IC and our allied 01:13:33.580 --> 01:13:36.299 partners who are here today . I 01:13:36.299 --> 01:13:38.466 appreciate your support throughout the 01:13:38.466 --> 01:13:40.243 years , and I'm honored by your 01:13:40.243 --> 01:13:43.450 presence . I only deployed to Iraq once , 01:13:44.029 --> 01:13:46.390 32 months in total , but that 01:13:46.390 --> 01:13:49.490 deployment truly solidified my belief 01:13:49.910 --> 01:13:53.229 that our army is a family . To 01:13:53.229 --> 01:13:56.930 those of us called the MNFI family , 01:13:57.330 --> 01:14:00.060 it's been nearly 2 decades , and we're 01:14:00.060 --> 01:14:01.949 still coming together for special 01:14:01.949 --> 01:14:05.399 occasions . That says everything about 01:14:05.399 --> 01:14:08.149 who we are . You saw me running every 01:14:08.149 --> 01:14:10.290 day trying to keep up with the boss , 01:14:10.470 --> 01:14:12.950 and honestly , if it weren't for your 01:14:12.950 --> 01:14:14.950 support , I wouldn't have made it . 01:14:15.649 --> 01:14:18.370 Thank you for your close personal 01:14:18.370 --> 01:14:20.770 relationship that we built . No matter 01:14:20.770 --> 01:14:23.410 our rank or position , we took care of 01:14:23.410 --> 01:14:26.169 each other . That bond is what makes 01:14:26.169 --> 01:14:29.759 this family so special . It wasn't 01:14:29.759 --> 01:14:32.140 until being assigned as a ForceC G2 01:14:32.140 --> 01:14:34.560 that I truly learned about how the army 01:14:34.560 --> 01:14:37.779 runs . I learned terms like spar , 01:14:38.200 --> 01:14:41.200 palm , gift map , the real stuff . 01:14:42.890 --> 01:14:44.890 Not at all like the adrenaline rush 01:14:44.890 --> 01:14:46.890 serving as the JSOC J-2 , the Joint 01:14:46.890 --> 01:14:49.490 Special Operations Command J-2 , but 01:14:49.490 --> 01:14:52.089 very important and great preparation 01:14:52.089 --> 01:14:55.950 for what was to come . At JSOC I had 01:14:55.950 --> 01:14:58.172 the opportunity to soldier next to some 01:14:58.172 --> 01:15:00.549 of the most dedicated professionals and 01:15:00.549 --> 01:15:02.605 competent service members our nation 01:15:02.605 --> 01:15:05.160 has to offer . As our commander stated 01:15:05.160 --> 01:15:07.270 during those years , we are whatever 01:15:07.270 --> 01:15:09.919 our nation needs us to be , and we were . 01:15:10.370 --> 01:15:12.649 We operated 24/7 all over the world 01:15:12.649 --> 01:15:14.927 with task forces in multiple countries . 01:15:16.569 --> 01:15:18.839 All but one of my deputy J2s are here 01:15:18.839 --> 01:15:20.950 today , and I owe them a huge debt of 01:15:20.950 --> 01:15:24.169 gratitude . They were and are among the 01:15:24.169 --> 01:15:26.609 most professional , competent service 01:15:26.609 --> 01:15:29.129 members our nation has . They were 01:15:29.129 --> 01:15:31.930 giants . Truly the tip of the spear . 01:15:32.600 --> 01:15:34.799 Because of their skill and expertise , 01:15:34.959 --> 01:15:37.520 we were successful , providing relevant 01:15:37.520 --> 01:15:40.080 intelligence to decision makers who 01:15:40.080 --> 01:15:42.270 could take action every day for our 01:15:42.270 --> 01:15:45.220 nation . After my 5th and last 01:15:45.220 --> 01:15:47.509 deployment of 18 months in Afghanistan 01:15:47.709 --> 01:15:50.189 as a deputy resolute for Port J2 and 01:15:50.189 --> 01:15:53.069 then the J-2 , and a short stint as the 01:15:53.069 --> 01:15:56.830 SOCOM J-2 , I reluctantly went back to 01:15:56.830 --> 01:15:59.750 Fort Huachuca 25 years after I left the 01:15:59.750 --> 01:16:02.189 MI captain's career course as the 01:16:02.189 --> 01:16:05.160 commander . That assignment challenged 01:16:05.160 --> 01:16:07.759 me to combine all of my learning about 01:16:07.759 --> 01:16:09.439 leadership , relationships , 01:16:09.600 --> 01:16:12.399 partnerships , community , people , and 01:16:12.399 --> 01:16:15.439 the army in what was truly one of my 01:16:15.439 --> 01:16:18.540 most rewarding experiences of my career . 01:16:18.959 --> 01:16:21.600 So much so , I didn't want to leave the 01:16:21.600 --> 01:16:24.620 edge of the frontier . revamping 01:16:24.620 --> 01:16:26.731 programs of instructions , recruiting 01:16:26.731 --> 01:16:28.342 the next generation of intel 01:16:28.342 --> 01:16:30.398 professionals , planning and opening 01:16:30.398 --> 01:16:32.398 the Army's first multi-domain range 01:16:32.398 --> 01:16:34.342 complex , the John R . Fox Range , 01:16:34.342 --> 01:16:37.819 rewriting FM 2.0 intelligence in 01:16:37.819 --> 01:16:41.450 support of FM 3.0 operations . Driving 01:16:41.450 --> 01:16:43.506 the modernization of systems for our 01:16:43.506 --> 01:16:45.839 intel professionals and developing a 01:16:45.839 --> 01:16:48.060 five-year strategic plan for Fort 01:16:48.060 --> 01:16:51.029 Huachuca with local and state partners 01:16:51.029 --> 01:16:54.040 all prepared me for my culmination time 01:16:54.040 --> 01:16:57.770 in uniform as the Army G2 . Returning 01:16:57.770 --> 01:17:00.640 to the building , 16 years after my 01:17:00.640 --> 01:17:02.799 short tour in the building performing 01:17:02.799 --> 01:17:05.189 the duties as the Director of the Army 01:17:05.189 --> 01:17:08.160 Staff and in the G2 , I've had the 01:17:08.160 --> 01:17:10.327 fortune to serve with some of the most 01:17:10.327 --> 01:17:13.120 professional political appointees and 01:17:13.120 --> 01:17:15.176 Department of the Army civilians and 01:17:15.176 --> 01:17:18.160 leaders that I have ever met . Although 01:17:18.160 --> 01:17:21.120 we faced tough challenges like budget , 01:17:21.640 --> 01:17:23.362 civilian reduction , workforce 01:17:23.362 --> 01:17:27.040 modernization , we always looked after 01:17:27.040 --> 01:17:29.819 the well-being of our people . In the 01:17:29.819 --> 01:17:32.609 G2 , we focused on my five big rocks in 01:17:32.609 --> 01:17:34.899 order to modernize and transform the 01:17:34.899 --> 01:17:37.459 intelligence Corps , to modernize and 01:17:37.459 --> 01:17:40.419 transform US Army Intelligence and 01:17:40.419 --> 01:17:43.520 Security Command , and the G2 staff . 01:17:43.939 --> 01:17:45.790 The team was focused every day , 01:17:46.299 --> 01:17:48.459 punching well above their weight in 01:17:48.459 --> 01:17:50.500 support of our warfighters and EMI 01:17:50.500 --> 01:17:52.669 Corps . To all the soldiers , 01:17:52.910 --> 01:17:54.910 non-commissioned officers , warrant 01:17:54.910 --> 01:17:56.799 officers , Department of the Army 01:17:56.799 --> 01:17:58.799 civilians , and Joint Force Service 01:17:58.799 --> 01:18:01.021 members with whom I served along with , 01:18:01.021 --> 01:18:03.243 I want to say thank you for allowing me 01:18:03.243 --> 01:18:05.790 to serve with you shoulder to shoulder 01:18:05.970 --> 01:18:08.750 as we tackled the challenges of our 01:18:08.750 --> 01:18:11.609 military . To all the company command 01:18:11.609 --> 01:18:15.009 teams and leaders serving . On one of 01:18:15.009 --> 01:18:18.689 56 intel teams on 34 FBs and cops in RC 01:18:18.689 --> 01:18:20.467 East during deployment , to the 01:18:20.467 --> 01:18:22.467 battalion command teams and brigade 01:18:22.467 --> 01:18:24.810 command teams , and civilian leaders at 01:18:24.810 --> 01:18:27.069 the edge of the frontier , Fort 01:18:27.069 --> 01:18:29.180 Huachuca , the Presidio of Monterey , 01:18:29.180 --> 01:18:31.013 and Defense Language Institute , 01:18:31.013 --> 01:18:33.410 Foreign Language Center . Thank you for 01:18:33.410 --> 01:18:35.560 being positively engaged leaders , 01:18:35.850 --> 01:18:38.600 taking care of our soldiers , civilians , 01:18:38.689 --> 01:18:41.089 and their families . I only gave a 01:18:41.089 --> 01:18:43.330 little bit of guidance . You made the 01:18:43.330 --> 01:18:47.200 magic happen . As a G2 , everyone knows 01:18:47.200 --> 01:18:49.339 about my VUCA slide , which shows the 01:18:49.339 --> 01:18:51.810 volatility , complexity , uncertainty , 01:18:51.850 --> 01:18:54.459 and ambiguity of the world we live in . 01:18:55.290 --> 01:18:57.346 As I stated , our army could be in a 01:18:57.346 --> 01:18:59.457 fight tonight in 3 of our 5 combatant 01:18:59.457 --> 01:19:01.540 commands , UCOM , Indo-PACO , and 01:19:01.540 --> 01:19:04.700 CENTCOM . But our army chief is 01:19:04.700 --> 01:19:07.419 significantly engaged in 5 of our 6 01:19:07.419 --> 01:19:10.220 combatant commands , adding NHCOM and 01:19:10.220 --> 01:19:12.850 SouthHCOM . We must continue to 01:19:12.850 --> 01:19:15.049 experiment through transformation and 01:19:15.049 --> 01:19:17.370 contact . We must continue to transform 01:19:17.370 --> 01:19:20.890 our army at the speed of need to ensure 01:19:20.890 --> 01:19:23.370 our soldiers have the best kit known to 01:19:23.370 --> 01:19:26.890 man . I firmly believe we will be in a 01:19:26.890 --> 01:19:29.339 major conflict in the not too distant 01:19:29.339 --> 01:19:32.180 future . We can build all the lethality 01:19:32.180 --> 01:19:34.740 that money can buy . But if we don't 01:19:34.740 --> 01:19:37.109 have the intelligence that focuses that 01:19:37.109 --> 01:19:39.330 lethality , it's all for naught . 01:19:40.089 --> 01:19:42.930 Lethality starts with intel . Keep up 01:19:42.930 --> 01:19:45.290 the fire , everybody . On behalf of 01:19:45.290 --> 01:19:48.200 Stacy , my family and I , Once again , 01:19:48.279 --> 01:19:50.501 I thank you so much for being here with 01:19:50.501 --> 01:19:53.500 us . We truly appreciate it . And I 01:19:53.500 --> 01:19:55.000 give you my final salute . 01:22:37.089 --> 01:22:39.311 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 01:22:39.311 --> 01:22:40.311 the army song . 01:24:28.109 --> 01:24:29.109 today . 01:24:45.850 --> 01:24:47.961 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 01:24:47.961 --> 01:24:49.970 today's ceremony . Please remain in 01:24:49.970 --> 01:24:52.009 place until the departure of the 01:24:52.009 --> 01:24:54.009 official party . You are welcome to 01:24:54.009 --> 01:24:56.065 join Lieutenant General Hale and his 01:24:56.065 --> 01:24:58.009 family for a receiving line taking 01:24:58.009 --> 01:24:59.953 place on the floor to your front . 01:24:59.953 --> 01:25:02.065 Thank you for attending and enjoy the 01:25:02.065 --> 01:25:02.509 rest of your day .