Sen. Dan Sullivan officially retired from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves during a ceremony on Feb. 1 at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. During the ceremony, Sullivan was honored for his time in the Marine Corps and congratulated for his 30 years of service.
shakes hands with Col. Daniel Sullivan for a photo during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2024. Photo credit: Lance Cpl. Sarah Pyshe.
Sullivan is a U.S. senator from Alaska who pursued a career in the Marine Corps Reserve simultaneously with his service as a senator, retiring as a colonel, having served from 1993 to 2024 across the globe.
In his remarks at the podium, Sullivan said, “I think [the Marine Corps] represents the best of America, focusing on values that most Americans want and can admire – honor, courage, commitment. Our oath, Semper Fidelis, focuses on fidelity not just for America, but also to each other. Despite the hardness, toughness, and discipline the Marines are known for, there is an intense ethos of taking care of each other in the Corps.”
