NeonSRT-4 Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Friday was the last day that I will wear the uniform of a U.S. Navy Sailor. Over the last 23 years I've done things that I cannot say, I've seen things that most people only can dream of and I've sailed every ocean and most of the 7 seas. Looking back on it, I wouldn't change a thing. Now on the 2nd part of my life...I hope it's just as good as the last 23 years.
Kustom_FX Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Thank you for your service to this great nation. Congratulations on your retirement. Note go have some fun sir, you have earned it.
LDM Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 You've been serving this country almost my entire lifetime. Thank you.
ChargerMatt Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 You've been serving this country almost my entire lifetime. Thank you. My entire life!
StormChaser Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Thank you for your dedicated service! I hope retirement treats you well!
ArmyAcadia09 Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Thank you for your service!! Hope you enjoy your retirement...can't wait for mine, only like 14 1/2 more years till I'm eligible.
Team Adam's Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Congratulations and thank you for your service!
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Thank you for your service. I did a buddy cruise with my brother on the Kennedy back in '87. I was sick as a dog from the time I got on the ship til the time I got off. I can't imagine being on a 6 month or longer cruise. Once again, THANKS!
Bigredmariner Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks for serving and welcome ashore sailor. Almost 25 years here sailing merchant, ready for round 2 of my life as well. Enjoy it.
onebaucom Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Congratulations! Thank you for your service! Hope you enjoy retirement!
LDM Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 I did a buddy cruise with my brother on the Kennedy back in '87. I was sick as a dog from the time I got on the ship til the time I got off. I can't imagine being on a 6 month or longer cruise. The Kennedy is a big boat too. You would've had a lot of fun on one of the boats I was on:
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 The Kennedy is a big boat too. You would've had a lot of fun on one of the boats I was on: No thanks. Yeah, the Kennedy was the largest conventional powered carrier. What is weird is my wife and I did a cruise in '02 and I was fine. It must've been the age difference. 17 the first trip and 32 the second.
MichiganSRT8 Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 My entire life! mine too! gongrats on retirement mant. I actually went to pearl harbor this last christmas and my very favorite part of the entire trip was going up on the Missouri, down in the Bowfin and out to the Arizona memorial and the Pacific Aviation museum. I've been on this earth little over 21 years and you have been serving more than that, incredible, Thank you for your service. More time to pamper the cars now . Adams will be receiving some more orders I'm feeling hah
Captain Slow Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 No thanks. Yeah, the Kennedy was the largest conventional powered carrier. What is weird is my wife and I did a cruise in '02 and I was fine. It must've been the age difference. 17 the first trip and 32 the second. Cruise ships are stabilized, warships to my knowledge are not. That and not the age difference is why you enjoyed cruising without reverse swallowing. I've been on 3 cruises. Each time I had to look to see if we were moving. I'll take the bobbing and weaving of an non-stabilized vessel any day. Ship stability - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia OP: Thank you sir for your service. This son of a sailor salutes you.
mc2hill Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Congrats on your retirement Steve, and thank you for your years of service.
paoutdoorsman Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Steve; congrats my friend! Thanks for all you've done!
NeonSRT-4 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks for all the kind words...just an FYI...this is the type of warship I served on.
MAYBEN Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks for your service Steve! enjoy retirement!
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