Retirement Ceremony - I'm now one of you!

[3arod13]

My retirement ceremony was yesterday. A sad day leaving the military after 30 years. I look forward to my life as one of you...a civilian.

Regards, Tony

[3arod13]

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The flag in this shadowbox was flown over Yankee Stadium.

[allstarsplus]

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Tony - Thank you for your service for our country. What are you going to do now?

[3arod13]

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Tony - Thank you for your service for our country. What are you going to do now?

Andrew, thanks for the kind words. I will be working on the same naval base, doing the same thing, except as a civilian government employee. My past Commanding Officer recommended me for the job. They called me, asked for my resume, and I got the job without an interview.

Looking forward to my new job!

Regards, Tony

[earlywynnfan]

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What ship is that? It looks smaller than the Destroyer Escort my grandfather served on.

Ken

Oh, and Congrats!!

[3arod13]

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What ship is that? It looks smaller than the Destroyer Escort my grandfather served on.

Ken

Oh, and Congrats!!

USS CARON (DD 970). Commissioned 1 October 1977. Decommissioned 15 October 2001. Prematurely sinks off the coast of Puerto Rico as a result of explosives tests.

This was my first ship (1979-1982)

[metsbats]

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Hey Tony,

Congrats!

You are not only an asset to this Forum but more importantly an asset to our Country.

God Bless!

David

[indyred]

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Awesome and enjoy civilian life! That is cool how flag was flown over Yankee Stadium. How was that arranged?

[joelsabi]

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USS CARON (DD 970). Commissioned 1 October 1977. Decommissioned 15 October 2001. Prematurely sinks off the coast of Puerto Rico as a result of explosives tests.

This was my first ship (1979-1982)

congratulations tony

seeing this photo brings back memories of me going to the dock with my mom and siblings to greet my dad when arriving from being in the seas. i could hear the band playing right now in my ears. living in yokosuka, japan was a fond memory.

30 years of service to you country showed great commitment and great duty to your country. my hats off to you.

[scottanservitz]

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Tony,
Congrats on your retirement! For a minute there I thought all photo matches now would be your new endeavor, but I guess you are going to go on working like the rest of us! Anyways.....a job well done. I thank you.

Scott

[BergerKing22784]

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Well lets see how of a small world it is......... My dad was in the Navy for 27 years so lets see if you guys crossed paths at all.

Couple questions........

1. What did you retire as (rank wise).
2. Any other ships? My dad was on the Nimitz and Kearsarge.... He was on another one forget the name but it was before your first ship experience so I know you were not on that together.
3. Where have you been stationed? I currently live Near Ft. Meade in Maryland.

Norfolk?

[island_style]

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Tony,

Greetings from Hawaii.

Congratulations on your 30 year service in the Military. That is quite an accomplishment, and I admire your dedication and service to our country.

Your contributions to our hobby is also very much appreciated.

Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much).

Kind Regards,

Ron.

Rsamiano@aol.com

[skyking26]

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A likewise congrats. 30 years of commitment is indeed something to celebrate, and is well appreciated by all!

All the best -

Bob K.

[70to66]

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Tony,
Congrats and Thank You! My brother serves in the Air Force and I know
that Freedom is not Free. Thanks for your service to our country and for the blanket of freedom that you provided us.
70to66

[wjonesIII]

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What a great gift from the Yankees! Congrats!