Once everyone was back in the gate Room, the President once again began his speech.
"As I was saying Jack has helped shape this place, and I'm sure none of us are going to forget him, though I assume many will try to, due to his complete and blatant disregard for anything scientific or anything older than himself. But with that in mind, Jack has managed to make the SGC a place that is ready for anything that the Goa'uld throws at us. We all know that Jack is man of very few words, and those that do escape his mouth tend to be insulting, sarcastic or just downright stupid. Enough insults though. Jack's a damn good man and I for one am very sorry to be loosing him from the SGC and the Air Force. Hopefully we won't loose all contact with him, so maybe we'll see you round the base Jack. I do have one final thing to say as I'm up here. And that is Jonathan O'Neill, please come up here and accept your new rank of Major General." Jack just stood there until both Sam and Teal'c gave him a push. Sam giggled slightly at the look of total and utter shock on his face.
"Jack, you are one of America's finest officers and one of the most highly decorated if not the most highly decorated. Your leaving the Air Force is a great loss. Take Care, Son." The President said. Jack smiled and waited to have his second star pinned on his shoulders.
"Lieutenant Colonel Carter, would you please come up here and help me pin General O'Neill's new insignia on him." Sam raised her eyebrows but did as she was told. Unfortunately Jack was stood at the top of the ramp and Sam was slightly further down it so couldn't see over his shoulder to pin his insignia on. Jack noticed this and bent his knees, wincing as he did so. The rest of the SGC shared a grin at the action.
"Colonel, do me a favour and give him a hug he looks so shocked." The president said. Sam grinned at her fiancé, who hadn't said a word since he was informed of his promotion.
"Come 'ere" he whispered and Sam willingly went into his arms, giving him the hug as ordered. In true Jack O'Neill style he buried his face in her neck and gently placed a kiss there. The SGC cheered. The sexual tension between the two was legendary. Only one person in the audience looked horrified, and surprised that she hadn't noticed it. It was of course Kerry. Sam and Jack pulled apart and both leapt to attention saluting one another. Jack grinned stupidly almost ruining the effect. The two returned to where they were standing as the President wound down his speech and introduced Robert Sheehan.