The following is via CHI:

After 38 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Army, Chaplain Colonel Jacob Z. Goldstein has retired. In a ceremony in the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall at Fort Myer, Virginia, 35 army personal retired, with Col. Goldstein leading the group with his 38 years of service.

Attending the event were members of Goldstein�s family, along with a number of area Shluchim.

During the event Col. Goldstein spoke and gave thanks to his family for putting up with his 38 years of service. �At least I won’t be cutting family vacations short anymore because I was called up,� he said.

Col. Goldstein attributed his success in the army to the Lubavitcher Rebbe – who gave his blessing when asked if he should join the army as a chaplain, saying �Nachon Hadavar� [it is correct] � and to his family, for putting up with his often times chaotic schedule.

Later, at a second event in the Chaplain Hall, his son Dr. Asher Goldstein presented him with an enlarged photograph of the chaplain receiving a dollar from the Rebbe after returning from the Gulf War.

During the ceremonies, Col. Goldstein was presented with a number of certificates and awards from President Barack Obama, the Chief of Chaplains and the Office of the Army.

(Source: CHI)