![]() There are formal words to go along with such a declaration. ![]() Read The Order: Attention to Orders! Every promotion is a significant milestone in a military career. What's more special than a promotion? We all work in different uniforms.but we all "wear" Air Force blue. Service Dress: We commonly wear service dress on special occasions and when we attend VIP events. It's a perfect remembrance as to why we serve. Shouldn't we consider including this tradition before every ceremony honoring a military member? Consider having someone sing.or have the entire group join in. Even before every sporting event we stand and sing in honor of our country. National Anthem: On the most formal occasions we sing the National Anthem. The American flag represents all we stand for, swore to, and would die for.have it as a VISIBLE part of every ceremony. Not all will be players for the particular ceremony you plan.but here are a few things to think about.Īmerican Flag: Have an American flag-not just somewhere in the room-but as a part of the ceremony. All too often when we promote someone it's a quick procedure and not a "ceremony." Here are some items to consider if you want to do it right. This is your day to make THEIR day memorable. Would you let family members, good friends, or coworkers plan their own birthday parties? So why would we let them plan their own promotion ceremony? They are the ones who have done all the work to get to that special day.so make it special for them. One fault commonly made is letting the people being promoted plan their own ceremony. So why not make that day even more special? Why not make it special for those who work for you and with you? We buy cakes for each other on our birthdays, we fill offices with balloons and hang up signs.but days to celebrate our birth come once a year no matter what we do. Was it (did you make it) the kind of ceremony you'd want for your promotion?Īirman or Chief. Who cares about promotion ceremonies? We all should! Think about the last promotion ceremony you attended.or the last ceremony you were in charge of. ![]() The promotion ceremony was broadcasted on Facebook Live where hundreds were able to be a part of this historical day.EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. Army War College Fellow in Residence, National Security Affairs Fellow at the Hoover Institution-Stanford University for the academic years 2016-2017.ĭue to COVID-19 social distancing those attending in person were limited to a small group of family members, friends and members of the Utah National Guard participating in the ceremony. Prior to this assignment, he was deputy director, Joint Training and Exercises Directorate-J7 and Chief-Joint Resources and Readiness Division-J74, NORAD and U.S. His most recent assignment was commander, 204 th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. Army Engineer Officer in 1997 after graduating from Army Officer Candidate School. Marine in 1985 and was commissioned a U.S. Turley, a West Jordan resident, enlisted as a U.S. From my family, especially my wife MaryLou, to my fellow officers, NCOs, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, and other service members through the many years, thank you for your service and your impact on me.” “While this promotion is not something that I expected, I am grateful for all who have helped and guided me through the years. “It is an honor to be in command of the best National Guard in the nation-the Utah National Guard,” said Turley. Herbert administered the oath of office and the governor saluted his commanding general. “The challenges that he’s faced already, have been significant and he’s come out showing great leadership.” “The National Guard came and helped us solve the problems, restore order, keep people calm and confident about the future, and keep things from getting out of hand, all under General Turley’s leadership,” said Gov. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives, there have been earthquakes, fires, riots, and an unprecedented economic downturn. Herbert described the time since November 2019 when Turley was sworn in as the adjutant general, commanding general of the National Guard, as difficult, challenging and unprecedented in any of our lifetimes. Spencer Nielsen, senior enlisted leader, unfurled the general’s two-star flag, and then gave the official first salute. ![]() During the ceremony, Turley’s wife, MaryLou, pinned the two-star rank on. The ceremony took place at the Utah State Capitol, in the Gold Room, with family, friends, and senior leaders of the Utah National Guard attending. Herbert, the commander-in-chief of the Utah National Guard Aug. Turley was officially promoted to the rank of major general at a ceremony officiated by Gov. ![]()
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