Since commissioning is in May, I needed to get my dress whites ordered. I love the whites because they are so crisp and sharp looking! The ceremony should be nice, it's at Northwestern, where my unit is. The campus always has their pretty spring flowers planted, and the old stone university buildings are very "scholarly".....if that makes sense.
The commissioning ceremony includes my oath of office and first salute. The first salute is a military tradition from long ago. Basically, the new younger officer has to pay an enlisted member for their first salute. It is said that you have to buy your first salute and then earn every salute there after through your performance and by gaining the respect of your subordinates. One of Pastor Dave's Marine friends, Bob, will be giving me my first salute. He is a retired 1st Sergeant. I reallly really wanted pastor to be at my commissioning, but it on a Sunday morning....grrrr!
Well, time to hit the hay, I have another early early morning tomorrow! 12 hours of work and then I'm off for the weekend! YEY!
6 comments:
Things are moving right along...I am so excited for you that the things you worked so hard for are coming true.
Looks very smart!
How exciting! It won't be long until you are finished with school and starting your new adventure. Good Luck!!!
Wow! Though I'm so mad at the Navy for taking you away! Someone call the Wahhhmbulence, cuz I'm going to need it come June!
I love you and I'm proud of you!
Congrats to you! There's a lot of hard work behind those dress whites you'll be wearing!
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