We'll try to post a couple pictures from the promotion. Looks like I can't control where they go, so I'll just describe them. One is of me being sworn in by MGen Champoux. The other is of me and my friend Tony, a Spanish Marine, who works with me in the directorate. We used the actual pins so we could have a "pinning." The uniform uses the sewn on black patches of eagles like you've seen for the previous rank. One of the Staff Sergeants I know took a lot of pictures and set them to a couple songs for me. It was a real nice thing to do. He's one of the guys who taught me how to play dominoes. Constant laughs.
Jane mentioned the hostile territory. I had to read it twice to see she was talking about the high school. Very hostile territory from what I can gather. Returning back will be interesting to say the least. Why do I get the feeling the war is in South Brunswick and not here?
I remember the Change of Command on the RICHMOND K. TURNER quite well. I'm sure Greg does too over to the East where he is serving now, as well as the others. I wonder if Mr. Critchley is following the blog? As Blake said to me, "You and Mr. Critchley is my favorite officers."
Today is the 6th of June. We'll have a remembrance ceremony at noon today to honor those who fell. With all the countries represented, it will be one to remember.
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On June 5, 1944, Gen Eisenhower uttered the phrase, "OK, let's go." The invasion of Normandy included 2 million men, 4500 ships, and 12,000 aircraft. The nations in our coalition for the invasion were: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Free France, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, UK, and US.
The ceremony was another good one, short and to the point.
Great pictures from your promotion ceremony! I get the idea that the compound area is small but nice. I recognized Tony from the group picture you sent previously. Where is MGen Champoux from? Is he your new Commander?
There is an article in today's Comcast news about Mrs. Bush flying to Afghanistan,landig in Kabul, then taking a helicopter to the New Zealand base in Bamiyan. That is where the Two Buddah statues were destroyed by the Taliban (see National Geographic June issue) Anyway she is on a mission to raise about $40 billion from our allies for reconstuction of Afghanistan in the near future. Of course most will come from us. Did you get to see her at all? If you do, remember to give her a "Mazel Tov" on her daughter's wedding recently.
You look great, I am really happy for you. Can't wait until you get back to the river and ski with us. Now we will let you drive.
Great pics...will share with the Mil Ed kids this week. I wonder if the Seniors will remember to come back.
Bump into Mrs. Bush in your travels?
Haven’t heard much about your weather. We’re having a heat wave but Donna is still putting down the mulch and planting bushes. We need to get it done before heading to Tennessee next week to try to finish the southern half of the AT. Jerry is still looking for a job, so perhaps you could use an assistant. You have to promise to pick him up at the airport.
Hi,
Hope all is well, the pictures are great! I love to see them, as does everyone else. Congratulations as well. It is so hot here!!!
I was at your house over the weekend, sorry I didnt take any pictures this time, Aaron knows how to take pictures on my camera, so he would rather do that then be in them. My mom was there for most of the day then I came in the afternoon and for dinner. Stacey was excited b/c we got to go out and drive and get take out. Its the little things in life that excite her I guess. I love spending time with Stacey, Aaron and Alyssa too (although Aaron is much more fun at this point). Aaron and I did side walk chalk on your driveway, he was so funny. He got up and was just like "bye bye mommy and walked out. We cant wait until you come home!!!!!
Next time I promise to take pictures, Aaron is happy as can be!
Talk soon.
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