Quote:I am the source. You make a pretty broad statement about military folks considering you've had two or more in this discussion try to explain the reasoning behind the event. I am one of the two and retired last year after 23 years. I have intimate knowledge of the situation and have tried to give tidbits without overstepping my bounds. The facts are that there was beef between the two that started when they were within the same unit, yes this also was because "God" was part of his rendition, yes the squadron commander attempted to abuse power and bar Sgt. Rodriquez from from base and then from the ceremony (neither of which he has the lawful authority to do). Based on past events and the attempted barment, Sgt Rodriguez cleared through Security Forces and gave them a heads up of what may occur. Sgt. Rodriguez was at the ceremony at the request of the retiree. The "official" ceremony had concluded and the First Sgt. and Squadron CC were no longer needed, but warned they would remain in an attempt to keep the "unofficial" script from taking place. Regardless, Sgt. Rodriguez had every right to be there and the CC did not have a right to do what he and his minions did. This will get swept under the rug until the Lt. Colonel retires. Book it!