Commander’s Comments - May 2026

Post Commander - Dave Craigen

Commander's Comments

Most recently I traveled with my gal Betty across our nation by car ... You really don't see America unless you pursue her by car ...

Originally, we landed in HUNTSVILLE Alabama, from there we embarked on our tour west. Nearly 3000 miles by car and eight states later we arrived back to our beloved Nevada County.

Reflecting I witnessed in nearly every town, city, county, genuine gestures of kindness and consideration. Also, I appreciated the differences that each state presented – too diverse to mention. It exceeds amazement how much our country has grown in a mere 250 years! I believe it is because of our combined differences, and the dynamics therein that we've become the great nation that we are.

– Post Commander - Dave Craigen