Graduation

[Michael Stephens]

My wife and I just attended the graduation of our son's next phase in his Navy career. I am proud to announce that he is now an EM3! Two more parts to go before Fleet, but this is an important step to his Navy brothers and sisters as they are now PO3's (E4), which as the Commander pointed out, have even more responsibility in how they represent the Navy. It was great to watch all those who participated today and probably most cool part was the time spent by the Captain, other officers, the Chiefs and Master Chiefs in their recognition of the graduates and in challenging them to excel to the next level.Also, the amount of time spent recognizing the families, both present and represented by the Sailors, was amazing.As the Senior Chief noted, the Navy has a close family bond, one that supports those who are working so hard to protect this great country. I was truly blown away. Congratulations to all the new EM, ET, and MM's.