30 Years ago was my last day In the Navy

[Pecos]

Today is the 30th anniversary of my last day in uniform. I had completed over 31 years of active duty and would turn 49 in a few days.

I looked very serious during my last speech at my retirement.

 

[bingo]

Great picture and what a legacy you have!
Thank you for your loyal service!

 

[Pepper]

You're so handsome Pecos!

 

[Gaer]

You're so handsome Pecos!

second that!

 

[palides2021]

Thank you for your service Pecos! I agree with the others - you're very handsome, and dignified. You say you looked serious, but I sensed a twinkle in your eye, as if you were looking forward to your retirement.

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

Wow! Fantastic photo. What memories you must have after 31 years in service,

 

[Llynn]

Bravo Zulu, Cdr.

 

[Shalimar]

Well done Pecos. Definitely handsome, also. Now about those clones we sf women have ordered, where are they?

 

[PamfromTx]

Thank you for your service, @Pecos .

 

[Lewkat]

I salute you, Sir for your service.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Today is the 30th anniversary of my last day in uniform. I had completed over 31 years of active duty and would turn 49 in a few days.

I looked very serious View attachment 192395during my last speech at my retirement.

Great photo! I'm sure you have many good memories, thank you for serving.

 

[Jules]

Bet those 30 years just flew by.

 

[dseag2]

What a magnificent milestone! Thank you for serving!

 

[fuzzybuddy]

So, you were an 18 year old kid, when you joined up. Congratulations on your 31 years of service.

 

[Pecos]

So, you were an 18 year old kid, when you joined up. Congratulations on your 31 years of service.

Yes, actually I was 17 when I joined.

 

[Pecos]

Bet those 30 years just flew by.

Most of them did, but I did have a couple of jobs that were pretty boring.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I bet that 17 year old is amazed at the way his life turned out.

Thank you for your service.

 

[Pecos]

I bet that 17 year old is amazed at the way his life turned out.

Thank you for your service.

Yes I am. I worked hard, but I was also very lucky.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I'm SO proud of you MDB! You served this country well with dignity and grace. I'm sure the men under your command consider themselves blessed (or some might say lucky). You sure had a lot of interesting adventures during your time in the navy. Congratulations on a milestone 30 years of retirement. Happy Retirement-versary!

 

[Pecos]

I'm SO proud of you MDB! You served this country well with dignity and grace. I'm sure the men under your command consider themselves blessed (or some might say lucky). You sure had a lot of interesting adventures during your time in the navy. Congratulations on a milestone 30 years of retirement. Happy Retirement-versary!

Thank you MDS.

 

[AnnieA]

Belated congratulations. Wonderful pic. Fourthing or fifthing the handsome bit! Thank you for all your years of service!

 

[OneEyedDiva]

BTW You look so distinguished!

 

[Been There]

Congratulations. I did 30 years in the Marines and shared time onboard ships with Seamen. I have to be honest though, I never liked those white uniforms.

 

[PamfromTx]

You did good, @Pecos . Proud of all of our veterans. Again, thank you for your service.

 

[Pecos]

Congratulations. I did 30 years in the Marines and shared time onboard ships with Seamen. I have to be honest though, I never liked those white uniforms.

LOL, those choker whites make good pictures, but they are not comfortable. The best uniform we ever had was our dress khakis, The Marine Corps version looked better. I always admired the quality of Marine Corps uniforms.
I spend quite a bit of time working with Marines and had a detachment of 15 Marines assigned to my command in Korea. They were good, and interesting.
We were a tenant on Camp Humphreys which was a major Army Base.
Marines and Soldiers are often an uncomfortable mix and even little details like how Marines rolled up their sleeves came up many times.
My Marines loved messing with the Army and every year when the Army exercised their base perimeter defense, my Marines and some of my Sailors would lay out in the mud and take over the Army’s posts in the middle of the night. It tickled me a lot, but the Army base commander was less than thrilled.
One area that the Marines contributed to a lot was our orphanage support program.