Sgt. Maj. Lisa K Nilsson speaks about her career and thanks guests following her retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 17, 2014. Nilsson retired from her post as sergeant major of Marine Air Control Group 28 after 30 years of service.

Photo by Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

Nilsson retires following 30 years of service

23 Oct 2014 | Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics Combat Logistics Company 21

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. --

Sergeant Maj. Lisa K. Nilsson retired from her post as sergeant major of Marine Air Control Group 28 during a retirement ceremony on the commanding general’s parade deck at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 17.

Nilsson served as sergeant major of MACG-28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward and she was the command inspector general sergeant major from April 2011 – October 2014.

“Many of the Marines standing before you were deployed with me at some point,” said Nilsson to her guests. “If it wasn’t for them; I wouldn’t be who I am today, because they continue to teach me something every single day. I want to truly thank everyone for coming out here; this has been an awesome end to my career,”