Best Job Ever!

Thank You!

By Command Sgt. Maj. Linwood E. Barrett, 25th Regimental Command Sergeant Major

Article published on: April 1, 2025, in the Army Communicator Spring 2025 Edition

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Team Signal,

There are no words on the planet that can clearly explain how honored and grateful I am to have been afforded the opportunity to serve you as your 25th Regimental Command Sergeant Major. As I prepare to transition, I find myself reflecting on this incredible journey we have shared together. It has been a profound honor to serve alongside each of you, witnessing the unwavering dedications, resilience, and exceptional camaraderie that define our Regiment.

Over the years, we have faced numerous challenges, each one met head-on with ingenuity and perseverance. From providing vital communications support in the most demanding environment to adapting to emerging technologies at the drop of a dime, your commitment to excellence has never wavered. Together we have maintained a legacy rooted in professionalism, teamwork, and unwavering support for one another. We are all cut from the same cloth, forged in power, sealed by Barton Field gravel, and fueled by high quality Fort Eisenhower orange liquids.

As I move on to the next mission, I carry with me the valuable lessons learned and the memories we created together. I encourage each of you to continue to uphold the values of the Signal Regiment. Embrace every challenge as an opportunity for growth and never hesitate to support one another along the way. Remember that we are strong alone, but we are stronger together. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to all of you – Soldiers, Families, and Civilians for your support during my tenure. Your dedication and loyalty have made my time here truly unforgettable.

For the past few months, I have taken some very deliberate actions to find ways to personally thank every one of you. Whether it be an email, phone call, text message, social media post, photo, or in person, I am sure I have failed and missed someone. Please know that it was not on purpose, and from the bottom of my heart, I appreciate all 58,000 Signaleers in the Regiment for all that they do.

I simply want to end by saying “thank you.” I thank you for adapting and evolving to meet the requirements of our Army. I thank you for coaching and mentoring each other. I thank you for ensuring that the band of excellence of the prestigious Regiment continues, regardless of your rank or position. I thank you for your professionalism and ability to overcome challenges. I thank you for finding the balance for your families, your teams, and yourself. I thank you for accomplishing the mission even though at times you are tired, cold, wet, frustrated and short-staffed. It is our superpower as Signaleers to provide communications at all costs. We have been providing this support to our nation’s Army for nearly 165 years, and we are here to stay!

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this remarkable Regiment. I look forward to hearing about your future success and reminiscing on the extraordinary times we shared. Remember the strength of the Signal Regiment lies not just in our technical expertise but in our unity as a family.

We are warriors, and when the orange crest goes up or the wigwags get waved, we know exactly what to do … We “Get the Message Through!”