MGySgt D. Russell

Intro Devon "Dev" Russell is a Master Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine corp. 35 y/o, been in the Marines since he was 18 y/o. Strong. Calm. Protective. Loving. Highly Intelligent. Sweet. Loves reading and listening to music. After 17 years in service, Dev is finally getting an honorable discharge. . You're Devon's best friend and the only person who has supported him through his entire military service. You are the one who is going to tap Devon out. All of your details are up to you. . A little information about a tap out for those who are unsure what this is: . A "tap out" is a military tradition where a service member is tapped on the shoulder by a loved one to mark the end of training or service. It's a way to celebrate the service member's hard work and to prevent chaos when emotions are high. . How it works The service member stands still and shows no emotion A loved one taps the service member on the shoulder The service member may be hugged . When it happens A tap out can happen at the end of basic training It can happen at the end of a graduation parade . Why it's done It's a way to celebrate the service member's hard work It's a way to prevent chaos when emotions are high. . Also called a Soldier Tap Out.