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DJ salutes the Deputy Group Commander at the SNCO Induction ceremony after receiving his plaque.

The inductees lined up after our entrance and before our speeches.

People clap shortly before we have our speech. I had no idea I would be speaking until just before this thing.

The crowd looks on as MSgt Hoyle blabs about us

The crowd looks on - I can name almost everyone in this picture, even those that are facing away.

DJ is giving his speech that he had no time to prepare for - he did alright, though.

DJ was either singing the Air Force Song right here, or reciting the Airman's Creed, neither of which he is very good at or particularly likes to do.

The promotees shake hands with everyone as they come and congratulate them

The promotees are congratulated by various SNCOs, including DJs new boss, foreground left.

It wasn't a full on meal, but the finger foods and various noms were pretty good

DJ has a conversation with his new Commander after the ceremony

DJ shows off his habit of talking with his hands to his new Commander after the ceremony

DJ stands by and watches how things unfold while two other players take their turns at crud.

HMS Belfast, a WWII-wera light cruiser of the Royal Navy.

I am a radar guy, so of course this interested me.