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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After 39 years of dedicated service, the United States military wished farewell and good luck to one of their most senior warrant officers. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Mueck was given his retirement orders October 17 in a ceremony at the District of Columbia National Guard Armory.
“This is a bittersweet moment as one of our trusted and true members parts ways with us,” said Brig. Gen. Renwick Payne, DCNG Adjutant General who presided over the ceremony.
Mueck enlisted in the active Army in 1976, five years before commissioning as a warrant officer. His 10-years active service took him to Sinai, Egypt for two six-month tours as the Aviation Safety Officer and Multinational Force and Observers commander’s Pilot. Additionally, Mueck attended the Canadian Army Jump School while serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. Mueck came to the DCNG in 1986 and later became the unit’s third Command Chief Warrant Officer. He retired with more than 10,000 hours of accident-free flying hours.
A third-generation Washington D.C. native, Mueck explained he does hold a few significant “firsts” within his family. Mueck was the first to join the American military as an Army Soldier after coming from a long line of German Navy service members. His brother, Capt. Andy Mueck, who served as the master of ceremonies for the day, joined the U.S. Navy after the honoree and has since retired.
In attendance, among Mueck’s peers, leaders, and subordinates from the DCNG, sat his wife, son, mother, father, and family and friends. During his remarks, the honoree made sure to recognize those he held closest to his heart with gratitude and humorous stories about how they have made a difference in his life.
“Debbie, I wouldn’t be where I am without you,” he said as he faced his wife. After addressing each of his personal guests individually, Mueck declared, “You guys are the epitome of what a family should be.”
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the retiree received the Legion of Merit award, the Meritorious Service Medal, a presidential letter signed by President Barack Obama, a replica of the Minute Man Statue, a retirement pin, a retirement certificate, and retirement orders relieving Mueck of duty as of October 31, 2015. Additionally, the DCNG recognized Debbie Mueck with a Spouse Retirement Certificate for her unselfish, faithful and devoted service during her husband’s stint in the military.
| Date Taken: | 10.17.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 10.22.2015 11:58 |
| Story ID: | 179519 |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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