Okay, another delay, but this time it makes sense: they are having me go through the mandatory Petty Officer First Class indoctrination training before I go so that I will be all official, and allowing me to pin-on my first class crows before I leave for Theater. It takes two days, which means that I will be flying out immediately after finishing class tomorrow. It is sort of surreal to have been promoted to PO1; my focus (for most of my brief naval career) has been on getting my commission, so this was like frosting on the cake.
All my friends in the Navy are really happy for me (making First is a big deal), but many of them don't know that I was selected for Ensign - they think that I am taking this promotion in stride. All I can say is that I am really happy, but on the same note, I realize that this promotion means added responsibility and higher expectations when I finally get into Theater. I will do my best to meet or exceed those expectations. Meanwhile, back to class!
Okay, another delay, but this time it makes sense: they are having me go through the mandatory Petty Officer First Class indoctrination training before I go so that I will be all official, and allowing me to pin-on my first class crows before I leave for Theater. It takes two days, which means that I will be flying out immediately after finishing class tomorrow. It is sort of surreal to have been promoted to PO1; my focus (for most of my brief naval career) has been on getting my commission, so this was like frosting on the cake.
All my friends in the Navy are really happy for me (making First is a big deal), but many of them don't know that I was selected for Ensign - they think that I am taking this promotion in stride. All I can say is that I am really happy, but on the same note, I realize that this promotion means added responsibility and higher expectations when I finally get into Theater. I will do my best to meet or exceed those expectations. Meanwhile, back to class!
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