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- Hi, I'm United States
Army NATO Brigade Commander,

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Colonel Gregory Nathan Ash Junior.

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And I want to talk a
little about volunteering.

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Volunteering is a defining
part of the American experience

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and volunteers, you matter.

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You make a difference.

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Your great generosity has had a profound

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and lasting impact on the
United States Army NATO Brigade

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soldiers, family members,
and the army civilians.

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Words cannot adequately
express the gratitude

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that Command Sergeant Major,
and I, wish to convey.

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Your willingness to share
both your time and your talent

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by volunteer says a lot about
each of you as human beings.

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Your willingness to give
selflessly to help others,

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speaks to both your strength

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and the quality of your character.

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When you volunteer, you
are making a commitment

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to share that most precious
of resources, your time,

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to make life better for
those who are in need.

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But I know, you choose
to volunteer selflessly

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and without expectation of
being recognized or rewarded.

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Today, Command Sergeant Major,
and I, wish to do just that.

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We want to let you know,

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just how much your
dedication is appreciated

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and to make sure that everyone assigned

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to the United States Army NATO Brigade

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is forever grateful to each of you.

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Please know, that your
volunteerism is recognized,

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appreciated, valued and cherished.

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We thank you and want you to know,

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how much you are
appreciated, not just today,

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but the whole year through.

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Steady NATO strong.

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(slow uplifting music)