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[Drac]

I wasn't going to post these but with all the bad news lately I was thinking everyone needed a laugh, even at my expense.

This past Drill Weekend my Reserve unit had a ceremony which honors those who were part of the founding of a unit. These people are known as Plankowners from in the days of wooden ships the original crew could request a piece of the ship when it was decommissioned. Now this is neither an official title nor an official ceremony so the Navy has a tendency to go the other way. One qualification, most of the photos were a bit dark so I (not being a camera expert) lightened them up so please excuse the colors, etc.

Here is our emcee extraordinaire (a Navy Chief & former Marine):



A study in excitement:



Our Side persons:



Yours truly at his Navy best:



Our CO loafing while the XO does all the work with the help of the Command Chief (typical):

[Drac]

Here’s a few of the people’s walk across the plank for their certificate.

First Chief had to set the bar high and does it backwards:



Don’t ask, don’t tell (PLEASE!!!!):



What is it with women & cigars?:



Don’t forget the emcee:

[Drac]

My LPO does Michael proud with his Moonwalk:



Our CO is so out of here:



This was a crude, lewd, rude, and totally disrespectful ceremony. In other words it was a blast.

Hope you liked it,
Jim

[Moosehead]

Hi Jim!

Thanks for the chuckles.

It looks like a good time was had by all (even your CO).

Cheers!

David

[Don Robinson]

Jim, you're fortunate to have your friends close enough to enjoy that.

All my friends from my army days are scattered all over or dead by now.