Taking a moment to be a proud dad

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Mar 14, 2013 | 12:58 PM

mcate

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Taking a moment to be a proud dad

This past Friday my son graduated Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I., and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy. He'd asked me prior to leaving in December if I would be his 1st salute at his commissioning, to which I readily agreed. However, since my retirement 5 yrs ago I found that my uniform had "shrunk" considerably! I had to shed just a "few" lbs, but I managed to fit back into it. Being able to stand up there & give him his 1st salute was quite an honor. Everyone on here who served will know what I'm talking about.

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Mar 14, 2013 | 12:59 PM

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congrats and thank you for your service.

Mar 14, 2013 | 01:06 PM

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Mar 14, 2013 | 01:40 PM

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Congrats! GO NAVY!

Mar 14, 2013 | 01:47 PM

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That's really something special man. Congrats to you and your son.

Mar 14, 2013 | 01:57 PM

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That is awesome!!!!!!! Proud Dad for sure, thank you for sharing!

Mar 14, 2013 | 03:14 PM

Glenn

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Congrats to You, your Son and his Mother.....your sucking your gut in arn't you ...J/K

Mar 14, 2013 | 03:22 PM

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congrats and thank you for your service.

X2, now go buy him a new Mustang.

Mar 14, 2013 | 04:07 PM

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What a great day and what a great way to celebrate it! Congrats to you both and thank you both for serving.

Mar 14, 2013 | 06:52 PM

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mcate

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Thanx, guys, and yes I admit to sucking my gut in. Been doing it my whole life!

Mar 14, 2013 | 06:53 PM

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Congrats! I'm a military mom myself and can relate to the feeling of pride in your son

Mar 14, 2013 | 07:01 PM

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Very Cool! A moment to remember. Also thank you both for your service.

Mar 14, 2013 | 07:55 PM

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Fantastic!

Thank you both for your service! If I may ask, what's his plan/orders to do while serving?

Mar 14, 2013 | 09:37 PM

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That's great, mcate; the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, so congratulations to the son and parents both. And thanks for your service, as well.

Mar 15, 2013 | 05:47 AM

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Fantastic!

Thank you both for your service! If I may ask, what's his plan/orders to do while serving?

He's going to be a Supply Corps officer, so he goes to supply school for the next 6 months. His class will pick orders sometime in the 2nd half of the school. He's hoping for either submarine duty, or to go to one of my ships.