Army Col. Timothy Starke addressed the audience at his retirement ceremony at the Wellman Armory auditorium on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky., May 8, 2024. While he spoke, he thanked the people who impacted his life throughout the years and left with a parting shot to remind everyone that his G3 softball team were the champs. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)