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2nd April 15, 10:56 PM
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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.
Chaps
U.S. Navy Chaplain and Presbyterian Clergyman
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2nd April 15, 11:21 PM
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Congrats, looks like a great time!
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2nd April 15, 11:22 PM
#3
congratulations and thanks for the service.
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3rd April 15, 03:37 AM
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3rd April 15, 04:00 AM
#5
An honest moment (when I push the XMarks "like" button) it truly means ... "AYE CAPT." Congratulations.
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3rd April 15, 05:20 AM
#6
Congratulations! That's wondderful news and a great picture of the gang!
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3rd April 15, 05:42 AM
#7
Congratulations, Captain. Thank you for your service.
If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy.
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3rd April 15, 03:30 PM
#8
Congratulations, Captain.
Thank you for your service to this country, and the men and women of the U.S. Navy.
[I][B]Nearly all men can stand adversity. If you really want to test a man’s character,
Give him power.[/B][/I] - [I]Abraham Lincoln[/I]
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3rd April 15, 07:48 PM
#9
Congratulations, and thank you for your service.
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4th April 15, 07:06 AM
#10
When I was in the Navy, one of my guilty pleasures was saluting a Colonel and calling them Cap'n. I never had one stop to correct me, but some of the faces I got were priceless! For those who don't know the ranks, a Captain in any service other than the Navy and Coast Guard is 3 grades lower than a Colonel, which is the same in rank as a Navy Captain who wears the same eagle insignia.
Fair wind and following seas, Cap'n!
"Life is one great, big, kilt friendly event. Put it on, go forth, be awesome." - ratspike
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