Has anyone seen or had an enlisted member be the presiding official for a retirement ceremony? AFI says “7.1.3.2. The member may request a specific military member or federal civilian employee, …

I retired after 20 years. I explicitly rejected any talk of a ceremony. I told my 0-5 that retirement ceremonies are shitty for airmen. I was only at the base for a year and remotely worked from home …

May 29, 2024 · I got asked to proffer at a retirement ceremony, I’m an overthinker and anxious, should I be worried and what exactly entails when you are proffering? Any advice and tips would be greatly …

Apr 11, 2024 · Got a guy that doesn't have a spouse or kids but their parents and siblings are showing up for their retirement ceremony and the dude wants to have something presented to each of them …

Apr 19, 2019 · One time we did a retirement which was immediately followed by a CDI so everyone was all kinds of fucked up. It's usually expected for the retiree, official, proffer, and MC to be in service …

Apr 12, 2022 · What to wear to a military retirement ceremony? Hi all! A family friend is retiring from the Air Force after 20 years, and I am invited to the ceremony/party. I am at a loss of what to wear, as I …

May 27, 2023 · Retirement Ceremony Ideas A friend is supposed to plan a retirement ceremony and it made me curious, what kind of things have you seen done at retirement ceremonies? For things like …

Apr 22, 2021 · Para 7.1.3.5 If the member chooses not to participate in a ceremony or if leave, hospitalization, or other reason prevents participation, the member’s commander or an officer …

Jan 11, 2023 · AFI 36-3203: 7.1.2. Responsibility. Commanders must evaluate and recognize the contributions of the commander’s retiring members. (T-3). Commanders will ensure a retirement …

Oct 19, 2023 · DAFI36-3203 7.1 Recognition of RegAF, USSF, and ARC Members Being Retired 7.1.3.2 - The member may request a specific military member of federal civilian employee, active or retired, …