Nilsson retires following 30 years of service

Photo By Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics | Sgt. Maj. Lisa K Nilsson speaks about her career and thanks guests following her retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 17, 2014. Nilsson retired from her post as sergeant major of Marine Air Control Group 28 after 30 years of service.  

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

10.17.2014

Story by Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Sgt. Maj. Lisa K. Nilsson retired from her post as sergeant major of Marine Air Control Group 28 during a retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 17.

Nilsson served as sergeant major of MACG-28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward and was the command inspector general sergeant major from April 2011 – October 2014.

“Many of the Marines standing before you were deployed with me at some point,” said Nilsson to her guests. “If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be who I am today because they continue to teach me something every day. I want to truly thank everyone for coming out here; this has been an awesome end to my career.”

• Date Taken: 10.17.2014
• Date Posted: 10.20.2014 17:19
• Story ID: 145563
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US