A Sailor Retires

A Sailor retires from the Navy after 26 years, in the navy, his wife watches as they pipe him ashore for the last time, a tradition that has been used since the 1700. that would signal a retiring sailor was leaving the Ship

Piping Ashore

These days the “Piping Ashore” is reserved for both officers and enlisted men who have completed a career serving their country in the highest traditions of the Naval Service. There are no `baskets” involved in today’s updated Piping Ashore” ceremony. Now the retiree passes by the “Sideboys,” who salute as the Bos’n Mate Pipes him ashore… Traditionally the retiree requests permission to “go ashore” for the last time symbolizing then end of a naval career.

Pinning of a Naval CPO

Ceremonies and Traditions are a big part of the Military from advancements of Enlisted persons, the Pinning of a Chief Petty Officer.
These ceremonies instill pride in those who achieved the right to be Pinned as a United States Navy Chief Petty Officer. Pride Courage Commitment, Core values, exemplified admiration from junior sailors as friends they have grown with in their service are now in a leadership who’s position is appointed by the President of the United States. and can only be revoked by the President’s hand.

Another ceremony is that of Retirement as a Sailor ends his career his Military service is recognized by those that have served with and beside him, usually give what is called a shadow box that depicts the sailors career from the time he entered into the service until retiring, in this box you would find all the rating badges of rank, Medals he/she was awarded during their time in service and folded in the traditional triangle with star’s visible, Our nations Flag that was flown over the monument or place of the retirees choice, (Mine was flown over the USS Arizona by my request)  documented by the Department of the navy with official letter that accompanies the Flag.

This is a cherished reminder and proud symbol of Military Service to be proudly displayed by the service member. The retirement ceremony is shared by not only persons of the service members Unit, or Command but also family members, friends, distinguished guest invited by the service member, The spouse of the service member is also recognized for her dedicated service to the member..

The Sailor or Marine making his journey from Military to Civilian life, is given another flag to fly over his home which is presented during the Flag ceremony. with the following presentation
Another Tradition for those that served who have passed is the last one that a proud service member will be a part of but when performed for him he will not see. That is the one when it is placed over the coffin he may lie in and his fellow service members fold and present to those that loved him. with the following words, On Behalf of a proud and grateful nation It is my honor to  present to you this Flag of the United States of America may it be a Symbol of your loved one’s distinguished Service, to his/her county.

On this Memorial day Let us remember the Men and Women that gave their lives. to keep us and those we Love

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