The ending of an era is always sad, but the beginning of one is sure to bring happiness.
Today I was proud to witness the closing ceremonies of Walter Reed Army Medical Center as they begin their transition to Bethesda Maryland, and Fort Belvoir Va. The transition is being made as a part of the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 2005 (BRAC).
Although a sad day to see a facility whose service was so paramount, and can claim responsibility for providing medical care to over 150,000 soldiers, the transition to Bethesda and Fort Belvoir is a happy one. Not only are they moving to our home state of Maryland but it will allow the Medical Center to function at a higher level.
This hit home on a personal level as well. As I talked about earlier my journey at the MD Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) came to an end and my resignation became official today. But just like Walter Reed, although the end of my career with the State is sad, the start of a full time focus on growing Masada Tactical into a power force of training and development is a happy one.
Masada Tactical is happy to have had the opportunity to work with Walter Reed Army Medical Center in the past and hope our relationship will grow stronger in the future. So as the flags came down at the closing ceremony today I saluted Walter Reed on its accomplishments and wished it only more success in the future. I like to think Walter Reed saluted me back.
