Three Fort Rucker Soldiers retire after 68 years of combined service

FORT RUCKER, Ala.– Three Fort Rucker Soldiers with over 68 years of combined service retired at the quarterly retirement ceremony in the Army Aviation… FORT RUCKER, Ala.– Three Fort Rucker Soldiers with over 68 years of combined service retired at the quarterly retirement ceremony in the Army Aviation Museum on Oct. 30. “If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased,” said Col. Michael Gourgues, 1st Aviation Brigade commander, as he opened the ceremony and honored retiring Soldiers for their lasting impact on the Army. “These men here today didn’t just fight that war, they built the Army that will fight the next one,” Gourgues said, recognizing the retirees for shaping future generations of Soldiers and preparing them for tomorrow’s challenges.

He challenged each retiree to continue serving as leaders in their communities and recognized the families whose sacrifices helped make their service possible. “The standards you set, the Soldiers you molded, the very character you imprinted upon this Army, that is your immortal legacy,” Gourgues said. The following is a short write up of each retiree. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Nick Mowery enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 2004 and completed One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. During his 22-year military career, he served at Fort Polk,