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SNCO Induction ceremony | 27 Jun 2013
Shortly after being selected for Master Sergeant, this ceremony was held because that rank is a big deal, it means you are Senior NCO now.See more photos of this event
Waiting to walk
×Waiting to walk
DJ and Kelley wait for the SNCO Induction ceremony to start
The crowd 2
×The crowd 2
The crowd looks on - I can name almost everyone in this picture, even those that are facing away.
Talking with the Boss 1
×Talking with the Boss 1
DJ has a conversation with his new Commander after the ceremony
Handshake line 1
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The promotees shake hands with everyone as they come and congratulate them
Speech
×Speech
DJ is giving his speech that he had no time to prepare for - he did alright, though.
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28 Jul 2020DJ's dad passed away
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Apr 2020Fumble's Special Litterbox
20 Jan 2020QB passed away
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1 Jul 2019 to 6 Jul 2019TC Vacation
21 Jun 2019Day at Virginia Beach
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1 Sep 2018Promoted to SMSgt
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18 Mar 2018 to 25 Mar 2018Our first cruise
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22 Oct 2017Terrain Race Virginia Beach
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1 Sep 2017Cape Henry Lighthouse visit
26 Aug 2017Insane Inflatable 5K
9 Jun 2017 to 14 Jun 2017Houston vacation
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27 Mar 2017Started at Newport News Shipbuilders
12 Dec 2016Bonus passed away
21 Nov 2016We moved to Virginia
1 Nov 2016DJ returned from Osan AB, Korea
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30 Mar 2016Kelley's mom passed away
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24 Oct 2014Iron Unit Competition
Jul 2014TC & Ohio Trip
3 May 20143rd marine Mud Run
4 Apr 2014 to 7 Apr 2014Charleston trip
1 Mar 2014Promoted to MSgt
13 Dec 2013 to 16 Dec 2013Kelley's parents visit
4 Nov 2013 to 7 Nov 2013Universal Studios trip
7 Sep 2013OSU game
1 Jul 2013 to 7 Jul 2013TC trip
27 Jun 2013SNCO Induction ceremony
11 May 20132nd Marine Mud Run
25 Apr 2013Combat Dining In
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1 Jun 2012Myrtle Beach retreat
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Jan 2011Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA)
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Apr 2010First Combat Dining In
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Sep 2006Adopted Fumble
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Mar 20057-level school
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1 Sep 2004Promoted to SSgt
Nov 2003Adopted Bonus
Sep 2003Moved to Iceland
23 Jun 2003DJ & Kelley's wedding
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Jan 2000DJ & Kelley's fist date
13 Feb 1997Joined the military
Jun 1996Graduated High School
Jun 1995Graduated High School
Oct 1989DJ discovers books
Sep 1988DJ discovers video games
Mar 19884th grade musical, Antshilvania
