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Promotion day

Discussion in 'Military' started by solus, Dec 1, 2009.

  1. Dec 1, 2009 at 11:32 AM
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    solus

    solus [OP] HOME!!!

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    Today I am being promoted to O-3 (LT) USN, I'm finally being rewarded for all my hardwork... I mean... my ability to fog a mirror.

    congrats to anyone else being promoted
     
  2. Dec 1, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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    Danosabre

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    Congrats on your promotion!
    Thank you for your service!
     
  3. Dec 1, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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    98tacoma27

    98tacoma27 is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

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    Congrats!! And thank you for your service, even if you are a squid. :rofl:
     
  4. Dec 1, 2009 at 11:37 AM
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    Grats man- I'm counting the days (ok...the months) until my pick up O-3....Eff'in SWEET!!!
     
  5. Dec 1, 2009 at 12:18 PM
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    The_Hodge

    The_Hodge Volunteer Moderator

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    congrats, Captain....where I come from....lol
     
  6. Dec 1, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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    solus

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    Thanks, and thanks everyone else...
     
  7. Dec 1, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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    Incognito

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    Congrats, and thank you for your service!

    My dad retired as a LT in the Navy... Ordinance Officer; from E 1-9, WO 1-3, and retired as an O-3.
     
  8. Dec 1, 2009 at 1:36 PM
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    solus

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    thanks,

    And your Dad went the long way to officer... but not unheard of. congrats to him too and thank him for paving the way
     
  9. Dec 1, 2009 at 1:41 PM
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    Thanks solus. :)
     
  10. Dec 1, 2009 at 2:28 PM
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    crittergitter Proud to be Canadian Navy

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    Congratulations on your promotion. I have had my last one as I am set to retire in about 600 days. I am an NCO in the Canadian Navy and will retire a Petty Officer Second Class. (Our rank structure is quitre a bit different than yours)
     
  11. Dec 1, 2009 at 3:48 PM
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    cakmakli

    cakmakli Finally made it - U.S. Army Retired

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  12. Dec 1, 2009 at 3:57 PM
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    congrats on the promotion!! :woot:
     
  13. Dec 1, 2009 at 4:05 PM
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    Congratulations! Thank you for your service. :cheers:
     
  14. Dec 1, 2009 at 4:06 PM
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    Best wishes on your special day!
     
  15. Dec 1, 2009 at 6:04 PM
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    solus

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    If you were closer than you could come to the wetting down (party)... but this will have to suffice :cheers:

    Thanks everyone...
     
  16. Dec 1, 2009 at 6:17 PM
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    Congrats!

    Today is day 1 of my retirement after 24 years of active duty :)
     
  18. Dec 1, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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    congrats
     
  19. Dec 1, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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    I'll make sure and have a group of at least 30 enlisted to walk by and salute you spaced at 10 meter intervals...seriously, congrats and Thank You for your dedication.
     
  20. Dec 1, 2009 at 9:21 PM
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    Congrats, and thank you for your service
     

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