In the fall of 2011, Portraits, Inc. executives John McNeil and Ruth Reeves traveled to Washington for the unveiling of the official portrait of 36th Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. The unveiling took place on September 27th at the Pentagon. General Casey was accompanied at the event by his wife of 41 years, as well as his extended family, friends, and former colleagues. Also in attendance was artist Stephen Craighead, who painted the portrait.
Before the portrait was unveiled, Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh spoke to the crowd about Casey's accomplishments and legacy in the Army, attributing the General's impact to his ability to make tough decisions and his "incredible personal leadership." After McHugh's remarks, the unveiling cloth was removed, displaying a nearly life-size oil painting of Casey in his desert fatigues. The choice of attire was of particular importance to Casey, who preferred the fatigues to his dress uniform in order to signify his respect for the soldiers under his command. "It's an honor to be here and really be a part of the Army's history and to take a place on the wall with these great leaders who have led our Army for more than a century," Casey remarked.