05/19/2026
Built this concealment whiskey and cigar cabinet as a promotion to Colonel and going away gift for my commander. Solid oak build with custom engraving, hidden RFID lock access, integrated whiskey decanter and glasses, plus a Spanish cedar-lined cigar box to help keep ci**rs fresh.
This one meant a little more than just another woodworking project. I’ve worked with Col MacNeill for the last year and a half, and he’s hands down the best commander I’ve had the opportunity to work for as a First Sergeant. We’ve handled some incredibly tough situations together, and I honestly don’t know if I would’ve made it through some of those challenges without his leadership, mentorship, and brotherhood.
The last couple years have been some of the most challenging of my career, and having a commander who genuinely cared for people made all the difference. He’s a big reason I’ve been able to keep wearing the diamond as long as I have.
Congratulations on the promotion to Colonel, sir, and thank you for everything you’ve done for me and the team. You’ll definitely be missed.
