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the Romanian 99th Military Base, play a key role in ballistic
missile defense in Eastern Europe. Their operations enable the
responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy
Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia’s (NAVEURAFSWA)
mission to provide services to the fleet, fighter and family.
NAVEURAFSWA executes eight lines of operations ashore
to support the United States and allied forces operating in
the Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia area of responsibility.
“The Army gave me everything, everything,” Greer said.
“I didn’t have that strong environment
of support when I was growing up, and
so I went into the Army, and from that
day on I learned that what you put into
something, that’s what you get back.
There are no shortcuts; you can’t cheat
on life. I’ve just loved every aspect of
the military.”
Greer said that to serve soldiers today
requires an understanding of the hard-
ships that they and their families endure.
“It’s not just deploying and train-
ing and being out here in the snow, but
family life issues, the financial impacts
of constant rotations, transitioning out
of the military and the fear that goes
with it, the whole gamut,” he said. “The
people I work for, my subordinates, have
learned that intensely.”
If there is any knowledge to pass on
to his successor, Greer said that he hopes
to have a chance to share it personally.
The most succinct advice would be:
“Trust your team.”
“Your people will lead you to suc-
cess – it’s not about you, it’s about your
people,” he said. “It’s about having a
vision and giving your people the sup-
port to carry it out.”
Greer thanked everyone for attend-
ing the flag presentation at his retire-
ment and acknowledged a few former
FMWR colleagues and distinguished
guests who were present. In his remarks,
Greer couldn’t help but leave with one
last joke before refocusing on the people
who matter to him.
“Regarding my retirement, I’m just
kidding. I’m going to stay,” he said. “But
you know, going down to the Commons
today, it was packed with soldiers. And
to see them smiling makes every day
worth it, every day. I’m just sorry I
have to quit. I could go on another 10
years. I salute all of you, and I salute
my special staff, who are all wonder-
ful. I hate to give them up, because
they are all so talented, but they will
continue to serve Fort Drum and this
great division.”

APRIL 2018