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BOSSHOG

(43,625 posts) Fri Jul 18, 2025, 08:29 PM Jul 18

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53 Years ago today (18 July 1972) [View all]

I raised my right hand and joined the Navy

President John F. Kennedy ended his speech at the US Naval Academy
On 01 August 1963 with this sentence.

Any Man who may be asked in this century
What he has done to make his life worthwhile
Can respond with a Great Deal of Pride and Satisfaction

I SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY

Roger that Shipmate Kennedy

My Enlistment Oath will still be in effect long after I’m Gone

I always look forward to a little positive thinking on this day

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53 Years ago today (18 July 1972) [View all] BOSSHOG Jul 18 OP

Thank you for your service. SocialDemocrat61 Jul 18 #1

My pleasure and honor. Thank You. BOSSHOG Jul 18 #5

hey Skittles Jul 18 #2

There's a lot more guys (and gals) BOSSHOG Jul 18 #4

my dad threated to take away my dependent ID Skittles Jul 18 #6

Your Dad was a wise man BOSSHOG Jul 18 #7

I had great times Skittles Jul 18 #8

Thank you for your service MustLoveBeagles Jul 18 #3

Hooyah Emile Jul 18 #9

Go Navy Twoflower Jul 18 #13

Ty for your service SheltieLover Jul 18 #10

Thank You My Friend BOSSHOG Jul 18 #11

Semper Fortis Bosshog! Eko Jul 18 #12

Thank you... FirstLight Jul 18 #14

Relative boring career BOSSHOG Jul 18 #16

"" AllaN01Bear Jul 18 #15

Thank You My Friend BOSSHOG Jul 18 #17

Yeah, Navy! slightlv Jul 18 #18

Thank You Teammate BOSSHOG Jul 18 #19

Go Navy pfitz59 Jul 18 #20

Awesome Career My Friend BOSSHOG Jul 18 #21

So very appreciative of you and your service to this country Deuxcents Jul 18 #22

Love You My Friend Deuxcents BOSSHOG Jul 18 #23

Your sweet reply has touched me deeply Deuxcents Jul 18 #25

January 13th, 1969. Godot51 Jul 18 #24

... Aristus Jul 18 #26

Another Navy vet here.. Permanut Jul 18 #27

Thanks, shipmate!! Stinky The Clown Jul 18 #28

Ahoy, 1973-1977. GoodRaisin Jul 18 #29

I been aboard the Saratoga a few times. I was Emile Jul 19 #34

I was on the Mississinewa (AO144) when she collided with Saratoga. GoodRaisin Jul 19 #38

Not too far behind you. USAF 1/22/73 - 8/31/1993 Scalded Nun Jul 18 #30

Thank you for your service... ultralite001 Jul 18 #31

The father of a good friend of ours would have some serious influence on the Navy in your day DFW Jul 19 #32

Congratulations on a life of honor and service biophile Jul 19 #33

Anchors away from someone who gets seasick surfered Jul 19 #35

One of the best decisions I ever made! 70sEraVet Jul 19 #36

For me. it was bluescribbler Jul 19 #37

The Enlistment Oath is Forever. beemerphill Jul 19 #39

Makes me proud, humble and happy BOSSHOG Jul 19 #40

An oath is a powerful thing. Here's a group promoting "Sworn Again" ceremonies pat_k Jul 19 #41

53 Years ago... mamajudi Jul 19 #42

My first duty station was BOSSHOG Jul 19 #43