Second Excerpt

1 week ago

Earlier this week Arlene and I attended the 25th Anniversary of the California Medical Detachment (CMD). As its first Commander, I was asked to give a speech. Also speaking was my Command SGT Major, Gary Skyers. Of all the Army organizations I had the privilege to command or be a part of, CMD was the closest to my heart. My speech highlighted the world events that created and shaped the formation of the CMD 25 years ago, and at the end I added three of my favorite one-liners about preventing disease and maintaining one's health. On the jet flight back to SEATAC, we passed over the Oregon and Washington Cascade range: viewing the profiles of Mt. Bachelor, Mt Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier in all their sunlit, snow-white, glorious clarity was awesome...a great country! ...

Phillip Douglas

1 month ago

The California Medical Detachment has invited me to speak at their 25th Anniversary next month. I was the first commander of this organization when it was formed in 1993 to manage the medical care for the military members and their families who needed to remain stationed throughout California after the U.S. Army closed Fort Ord near Monterey, CA and Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco. I'm looking forward to visiting all these wonderful people who support our military. I hope I can give a good speech to commemorate the celebration. ...