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"Sailor of the Week" (July 9-16, 2010)

Posted by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on July 9, 2010 at 1:49am in Sailor of the Week

 

Biography

 

Colton Jones had his PIR from Boot Camp on March 14th, 2008. He then stayed at Great Lakes for "A" school as an Electricians Mate. "A" school ended in August of 2008. That same month, his orders sent him to the USS Carl Vinson. At that time the Carl Vinson was in dry dock for refueling until January 2010. After leaving dry dock for Colton's vey first under way. the Vinson was heading to her home port of San Diego, but was diverted to Haiti to help with the terrible earth quake damage.


Colton's service inspired his brother, Tucker, to also join the Navy. Colton was able to attend his brother's PIR in October of 2009. 


Colton's passion is for wrestling and took top honors in his home state of Oregon. His mother is Molly of "Molly's Adopt A Sailor."


Bravo Zulu Colton!

 

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  • Molly July 9, 2010 at 12:35pm
    Thank you all so much ------ gosh, this is great and it happenes to be his 21st b-day tomorrow and YES he is on the ship *out to sea* so my little heart hurts for him not to be able to celebrate the way *boys look forward to celebrating*
    Yet I know his shipmates will not forget to say happy birthday in their own way (OMG that could be rough ---you know how Snipes are)
    Thank you so much for making me smile ----
  • Bruce Nielson July 9, 2010 at 12:20pm
    Way to go Colton. What amazing sons you raised Miss Molly :)
  • Becky-ProudMamaB-(N4M's) July 9, 2010 at 12:08pm
    Congrats - to you Colton! Way to go! Proud of you! as is your Mom ( all moms )
  • Molly July 9, 2010 at 12:04pm
    HOWDY RICH ------- Whoo your here ? This is a great place the dads rock !!!
    Shoot all Navy rocks
  • Richard McBee July 9, 2010 at 11:46am
    EMFN COLTON JONES:
    CONGRATS ON THE JOB WELL DONE. I FOR ONE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU.
    THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY!!!! HOO-YAH!
    RICH MCBEE (US CARRIERS)
  • Chuck July 9, 2010 at 11:13am
    Congratulations to Colton!
  • diane (Shawn's Mom) July 9, 2010 at 11:10am
    OMG>..OUR COLTON...YEAH!!♥
  • 02i1w1yotgkxr July 9, 2010 at 10:03am
    Congrats Colton and for all your hard work and service to our country and other countries that have also inspired your brother Tucker to join the Navy also!! An Oregon boy and a wrestler at that!! Awesome!! So proud of all your hard work Colton and best of luck and success in your future!!
  • Molly July 9, 2010 at 9:56am
    YEAH ------- OMG I had no clue :)
    Gosh I miss my son's ---
    thanks Navy Dads , this is so nice !!
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