Yesterday, my first born bouncing baby boy was promoted to Chief Petty Officer in The United States Navy.
He joined the navy when he was 19 years old. Sixteen years later, he still serves proudly.
My brother, who served for 25 years in the United States Navy (Chief, retired) was at the ceremony to welcome his nephew into the elite rank of Chief.
I could not be prouder. And it felt good to cry tears of joy.
Yay!! Congrats to your son for making CPO!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful occasion! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations -- what a wonderful accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteOh! Congratulations! To all of you.
ReplyDeleteHe doesn't look so much like a bouncing baby boy anymore. Neither does mine.
ReplyDeleteSigh. They do grow up, don't they?
And when they do, it's so great to be so proud of what they've become.
A career Navy man. I know you are proud of him.
ReplyDeleteCPO! Cool. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good mom to raise such a great soldier. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI can feel you bursting with pride. Congratulations...He looks like a wonderful man.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation to your son.
ReplyDeleteOh.. How wonderful! Conratulations! great picture. Marlene
ReplyDeleteSo happy for all of you! My brother was a CPO in the Navy, too! Congrats to your dear son and to you, too! Love, Marguerite
ReplyDeleteFelicidades!!! :D
ReplyDeleteWow, Tony and Mike both look great. Congratulations! Can't wait to see you!
ReplyDeleteWhat an honor for your family. Thanks for sharing this moment with us.
ReplyDeleteA great honor for your son and our country. You have every right to be very proud.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Thank your son for us, please. We appreciate his service more than we can say.
ReplyDeleteOur middle son is a Naval officer. Guess that makes you and I Navy sisters. :-)