If you haven’t read the post directly preceding this one, read that first. This is a continuation.
Jeremy emailed me some pictures. He said to mention he’s been stationed on the USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). It is the only ship in the US Navy to have a British officer permanently stationed aboard. He adds that he can give us a few hundred other facts about the ship if we would like. I bet!
Edited to add: If you click on the pictures, they will open up bigger.
Reading the Certificate
Getting Pinned
“Congratulations.” Note the shiny new pin above the “U.S. Navy” on the upper left of his uniform. (his left)
Jeremy’s new certificate.
In case you don’t know, the uniforms he and the officer are wearing are coveralls. They are a one-piece uniform that is very comfortable and durable and is the standard underway uniform. You can tell officers and chiefs because of the rank on their collars and the khaki belt they wear. (Yes, Jeff, he’s an O-5, but we call him Commander.)
The pinning took place in the ship’s wardroom, which is the place where the officers eat. It is usually decorated very nicely, and as you can see this one is no exception. Normally enlisted sailors aren’t allowed in there. So it was special for Jeremy to get to have his ceremony in there.
Congratulations, Jeremy!