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  1. 2nd April 15, 10:56 PM #1
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    Kilted at Promotion Party (Wetting Down)

    I was promoted to Captain in the U.S. Navy yesterday. Following the promotion was the traditional "Wetting Down" for which I, my son, and several friends from church were kilted. The "Wetting Down" historically refers to wetting down the new gold stripe added to an officer's uniform with salt water so as to match the other stripes. Now it is a tradition where the newly promoted officer buys drinks (and food) for his or her shipmates, friends, and family.

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  3. 2nd April 15, 11:21 PM #2
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    Congrats, looks like a great time!
  4. 2nd April 15, 11:22 PM #3
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    congratulations and thanks for the service.
  5. 3rd April 15, 03:37 AM #4
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    Congratulations Captain!

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    An honest moment (when I push the XMarks "like" button) it truly means ... "AYE CAPT." Congratulations.
  8. 3rd April 15, 05:20 AM #6
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    Congratulations! That's wondderful news and a great picture of the gang!
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    Congratulations, Captain. Thank you for your service.
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    Congratulations!
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    Congratulations on your promotion, Captain! Thank you for your service to our nation and to our sailors and Marines.
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    Aye...Congratulations!
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