Shadow Box just arrived :)

Shane361 · 04-26-2013, 07:07 PM

Wasn't cheap but well worth it for 20 years of my life. Made of mahogany. Should look good once I get all the stuff in it. One month left....where did the time go?

Carlrx7 · 04-26-2013, 08:02 PM

aint nobody but navy gonna know what a MN1(SW) is!

Shane361 · 04-26-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlrx7

aint nobody but navy gonna know what a MN1(SW) is!

Very True!

2001hawk · 04-26-2013, 09:11 PM

Congrats on the upcoming new start.

94zson · 04-26-2013, 09:17 PM

Duh, Mineman First Class (Surface Warfare).

I spent more time on Ship as a Marine than I should have.

Thanks

MonteC · 04-26-2013, 10:09 PM

My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment, SIR!

04ctd · 04-26-2013, 10:15 PM

lookin good.

94zson · 04-26-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment, SIR!

Just as long as they(Navy) doesnt leave us behind like Guadalcanal.

And we are the Men's Department of the Navy! !!

All joking aside, congrats in the retirement! !

Shane361 · 04-26-2013, 10:52 PM

Thanks....weird feeling....when military is all ya known. Will either look for a good job and finish my BA or just finish my BA. Wanna go Civil Service but it isn't exactly a great time.

94zson · 04-27-2013, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane361

Thanks....weird feeling....when military is all ya known. Will either look for a good job and finish my BA or just finish my BA. Wanna go Civil Service but it isn't exactly a great time.

Depending upon where you look. Give me a shout, I can give you some pointers if you like.

blkscls1z · 04-27-2013, 08:42 AM

Very nice Shane!

Carlrx7 · 04-27-2013, 02:38 PM

damn, just noticed, that's like 20 years to the day!

Shane361 · 04-27-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlrx7

damn, just noticed, that's like 20 years to the day!

Yup, it's always end of the month it seems.

TurboWS6 · 04-27-2013, 04:43 PM

What does the caption say. Congratulations. Hopefully the next 20 will be better.

Shane361 · 04-27-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboWS6

What does the caption say. Congratulations. Hopefully the next 20 will be better.

Thanks, I sure hope so!

The Watch

For twenty years,
This sailor has stood the watch

While some of us were in our bunks at night,
This sailor stood the watch

While some of us were in school learning our trade,
This shipmate stood the watch

YesÔÇªeven before some of us were born into this world,
This shipmate stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen
brewing on the horizon of history,
This shipmate stood the watch

Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there,
Needing his guidance and help,
Needing that hand to hold during those hard times,
But he still stood the watch

He stood the watch for twenty years,
He stood the watch so that we, our families,
And our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety,
Each and every night,
Knowing that a sailor stood the watch

Today we are here to say:
ÔÇ£ShipmateÔÇªthe watch stands relieved.
Relieved by those YOU have trained, guided, and lead
Shipmate you stand relievedÔÇªwe have the watch!ÔÇØ

TurboWS6 · 04-27-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane361

Thanks, I sure hope so!

The Watch

For twenty years,
This sailor has stood the watch

While some of us were in our bunks at night,
This sailor stood the watch

While some of us were in school learning our trade,
This shipmate stood the watch

YesÔÇªeven before some of us were born into this world,
This shipmate stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen
brewing on the horizon of history,
This shipmate stood the watch

Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there,
Needing his guidance and help,
Needing that hand to hold during those hard times,
But he still stood the watch

He stood the watch for twenty years,
He stood the watch so that we, our families,
And our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety,
Each and every night,
Knowing that a sailor stood the watch

Today we are here to say:
ÔÇ£ShipmateÔÇªthe watch stands relieved.
Relieved by those YOU have trained, guided, and lead
Shipmate you stand relievedÔÇªwe have the watch!ÔÇØ

That's pretty cool, and spot on.

I had 10 years when I got out. Didn't feel like leaving the family behind again, pretty sure my wife would have gone bat shit crazy. She was pretty stressed with the kids last time I deployed didn't want to ask that of her again. She didn't handle it well.

My hats off to you though.

Shane361 · 04-27-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboWS6

That's pretty cool, and spot on.

I had 10 years when I got out. Didn't feel like leaving the family behind again, pretty sure my wife would have gone bat shit crazy. She was pretty stressed with the kids last time I deployed didn't want to ask that of her again. She didn't handle it well.

My hats off to you though.

Thanks Man

Luckily for me I got married about a year ago and she never had to deal with the married deployments. I can imagine how terrible it has been for families to go without each other for 6 months to a few years at a time over and over. I can't count the amount of times I have seen cheating and divorces over it. Many have done as you and picked family before this career path and I can respect that.

Carlrx7 · 04-27-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane361

Thanks, I sure hope so!

The Watch

For twenty years,
This sailor has stood the watch

While some of us were in our bunks at night,
This sailor stood the watch

While some of us were in school learning our trade,
This shipmate stood the watch

YesÔÇªeven before some of us were born into this world,
This shipmate stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen
brewing on the horizon of history,
This shipmate stood the watch

Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there,
Needing his guidance and help,
Needing that hand to hold during those hard times,
But he still stood the watch

He stood the watch for twenty years,
He stood the watch so that we, our families,
And our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety,
Each and every night,
Knowing that a sailor stood the watch

Today we are here to say:
ÔÇ£ShipmateÔÇªthe watch stands relieved.
Relieved by those YOU have trained, guided, and lead
Shipmate you stand relievedÔÇªwe have the watch!ÔÇØ

That's awesome!

yota · 04-28-2013, 05:58 PM

congrats! i'm reenlisting on june 24 for 6 more years...

Shane361 · 04-28-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by yota

congrats! i'm reenlisting on june 24 for 6 more years...

Thanks! And congrats! I have been there a few times! I was fortunate in my rate to get three enlistment bonuses and my largest of 32,000 was tax free as I was in the Middle East.

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Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	Shadow Box just arrived :) Wasn't cheap but well worth it for 20 years of my life. Made of mahogany. Should look good once I get all the stuff in it. One month left....where did the time go? __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4 Last edited by Shane361; 04-26-2013 at 08:42 PM.

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94zson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ladson Posts: 632	Duh, Mineman First Class (Surface Warfare). I spent more time on Ship as a Marine than I should have. Thanks

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Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	Thanks....weird feeling....when military is all ya known. Will either look for a good job and finish my BA or just finish my BA. Wanna go Civil Service but it isn't exactly a great time. __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4

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Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	damn, just noticed, that's like 20 years to the day! __________________ Dark Aladdin

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yota Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Va Posts: 1,049	congrats! i'm reenlisting on june 24 for 6 more years... __________________ 1999 Trans Am 2007.5 Dodge Mega Cab Cummins