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Military Speech Builder

The guidon changes hands. The speech never really changes.

Build a change of command or retirement speech. Review your remarks before taking the podium.

Required Information

Branch

Rank (officer / warrant)

Your Name

Unit Name

Duty Station

Incoming Commander

Time in Command

Optional — Personalizes the Speech

Spouse's Name (leave blank if not applicable)

Deployments or Major Operations (optional)

One Major Unit Achievement (optional)

Length

Required Information

Branch

Final Rank

Your Name

Years of Service

Final Duty Station

Career Field / MOS / Rate

Optional — Personalizes the Speech

Spouse's Name (leave blank if not applicable)

Include a shoutout to the kids

Deployments (optional)

Career Highlight (optional)

Retirement Plans (optional)

Length

For more than a decade, we've deployed pitch perfect satire to service members around the world.