Tonight, the second in our ongoing series highlighting the sons of the Institute now commanding our forces. Previously we brought you Cdr F. Winton Smith ’89. Now, BullNav and I bring you LtCol John R. Giltz ’89, USMC, commanding officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 26.
From the program at his change of command:
Lieutenant Colonel Giltz was born in Morehead City, North Carolina and graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in May 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in History…
(Yes, the history major theme is strong with us.)
Go get ‘em Brother Rat. Congratulations and good luck.
damn is ’89 entering command season or something?
Why,…
“I don’t believe the truth will ever be known, and I have a great contempt for history.” – Gen. George Meade
(Side whine: VMI was unprepared Wednesday when I stopped in to add to the shot glass collection. What if I’d needed a shot?!)
Congrats, Colonel Glitz. Safety and success to your charges.
oh I’m sure one of us could arrange something if you’re really desperate, Ed.
My VMI shot glass has three levels…
Rat
Civilian
First Classman
Rats are the lowest form of life on earth, y’know.
Yes, actually, we are. There are three other Marines from 89 in command now that we know of. They will be featured in turn, including one later this week.
89? Man I feel old…….
Yeah, but Skippy, you only have us by what, 10 years?