By MC1 Lewis Hunsaker

Education Technician Alice R. Lee displays her Meritorious Civilian Service Award during her retirement ceremony in Spanagel Hall, June 24. Lee is retiring after 42 years of service.

"I can't believe that I have completed 42 years of government service," said Lee. "When I came to NPS back in 1994 I already had 21 years of service working for the U.S. Army at Ft. Ord. Who would have thought I would be retiring with an additional 21 years of service? It's just amazing."

During the ceremony Lee thanked everyone for attending and helping her celebrate her retirement. She noted that over the last few weeks many of her students have come by to say goodbye and to wish her a happy retirement.

"One of my students told me to 'Enjoy the rest of your time,' I wasn't quite sure what that meant at the moment. It made me think a lot," said Lee. "But as I start this new chapter of my life as a retiree, I'm going to take his words to heart and enjoy my time."

This job has given me the opportunity to work with the best students and faculty, Lee added, and has made my experience here very enjoyable.