Wordless Wednesday #9: My Commissioning Ceremony
I prefer liberty with danger to peace with slavery.
~Author Unknown
It’s Wordless Wednesday again! Leave a message and I’ll try to return the favor.
I will continue the last two weeks of my wedding photos next week.
Petty Officer--and Huzzy's former recruiting supervisor--welcomes the crowd.
The OPO makes a short speech with Deppers in the background
My recruiter re-swears in the Deppers (Delayed Entry Program). They will all be heading to recruit training in Great Lakes within the next year.
A few Deppers are given awards and advanced to the next paygrade for their hard work. Congrats!
My recruiter gives an intro before giving me my oath.
Reciting my oath of office.
The OPO and enlisted recruiters watch
Making a short speech thanking everyone... and inviting them to learn how they can serve their country (yeah, I'm shameless).
Photo op time.
The cake provided to us by the museum where I work (and where we had the ceremony).
Posted on July 8, 2009, in Navy and tagged commissioning, commissioning ceremony, Navy, Navy Officer, Navy photos, Navy Reserves. Bookmark the permalink. 4 Comments.
My sincere thanks for your commitment to serve your country, ENS Wifey.
Congrats again, Jen! That white uniform looks so sharp!
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Congrats. Or I’m so sorry.
I’m conflicted on this one…
Really, I’m proud to “know” you.