Hail & Farewell Card 2026

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The document provides instructions for filling out Hail & Farewell cards for new and departing MCCS team members. It outlines the information required for each card, including personal details and optional sections for family and interests. Completed cards should be emailed or delivered to the MCCS Administrative Office to be presented during the Quarterly Awards Breakfast.

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Begin with the 'Hail' section for new team members. Fill in the Name, Branch/Position, and Date Joined MCCS. Ensure the date is formatted as DD/MM/YYYY.
Next, provide information about where the new member is coming from and optionally include their spouse's name and children's names.
In the Special Interests/Hobbies field, feel free to add any relevant details that can help others connect with the new member.
Now, move to the 'Farewell' section for departing team members. Repeat filling in their Name, Branch/Position, and Date Joined MCCS.
Indicate where they are going next and share any special accomplishments or words of thanks in the provided space.
Finally, include a contact person's name and phone number for follow-up communication if necessary.

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What to wear to a military Hail and Farewell?

For the United States Army, a Hail and Farewell is most often celebrated at a formal dining in when there is a change in command. This provides the unit with a formal setting in which to welcome the new commander and honor the old commander.

What is the meaning of Hail and Farewell?

Ave Atque Vale is a Latin phrase typically translated in English as Hail and Farewell. It is attributed to the Roman poet Catullus (84 BC-54 BC) which he used to conclude his elegy to his deceased brother. Over the centuries, it has been used to designate an end and a new beginning.

What is the real meaning of farewell?

Business casual. Nice shirt or polo, not plain white( considered an undergarment), jeans or slacks, underwear and socks, and close toed shoes.

What is the Hail and Farewell tradition?

The Marine Corps tradition known as Hail and Farewell is a semi-annual gathering to celebrate the arrival of new personnel to units and the departure of those who are assigned to new units elsewhere.

What does hail and farewell mean?

noun. farewell fer-ˈwel. 1. : a wish of well-being at parting : goodbye.

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