The news is out..........

Or at least it will be after I post this.
I have been blessed with three beautiful daughters the oldest of which is a Registered Nurse serving with the Army and stationed in DC. This morning it became official, her name has been submitted to Congress for approval for promotion to the rank of Colonel. Upon approval she will be stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina as head nurse of that command, I believe. She will also be within a couple hundred miles of, her nephew, my grandson who is stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina.
I plan, along with my grandson, to be at the promotion ceremony as I intend to pin on one of the eagles. I will post pictures when it happens.

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

What an awesome thing to share! A blessing indeed - I too have three daughters - and you are so right to be proud of these women. Please pass on my sincerest congratulations to the "Colonel-to-be" and thanks for her service to this great country. She is an American hero in my book.

Wow, what an amazing event and accomplishment.

Congrats!

Congratulations to you and your daughter!

We're both pleased for her; and for you too. (Yep; I told the missus. And she too sends her best wishes.)
It will be a tremendously proud moment for you when you personally pin one of those eagles on.
I'm not an emotional bloke; but I'd wager good money if it was myself and my daughter involved in something this momentous I'd have a huge lump in my throat.

Congratulations to you both!

O-6! Awesome, simply awesome!

First time I have smiled today. I know you're a proud Daddy. My congratulations to the Colonel.

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Congrats to you and her! That is a huge accomplishment!

Just recently received word from my daughter that she has technically been a Colonel since Aug. 3rd and the promotion ceremony will be Sept 29th around 1 pm at Fort Belvoir, Va. That is her command base even though she works mostly in DC. I have already booked a flight to DC for the 28th and leave Sun Oct 1st. I will take pictures or somebody will with my camera.

That is awesome, congrats to her and you! I'm sure you're beyond proud right now!

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That is awesome, congrats to her and you! I'm sure you're beyond proud right now!

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You bet, I was pretty jazzed when I made Gunnery Sgt, even though I never got to wear the stripes, but this doesn't even compare.

Good one mate!
Congratulations to her...and if I were you I'd be bursting with pride!

(I'd wager you couldn't be happier if you were a dog with a thousand lampposts in front of him...)

That is fantastic, and no small feat. Congratulations to your Daughter.....and give yourself a pat on the back for raising a daughter willing to serve her country.



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all right congratulation to her and your whole family full bird that is quite an accomplishment sounds like there might be a star in her future one can only hope

that's awesome !

Yesterday we got together at Fort Belvoir, Va for my daughter Crystal's promotion to Colonel. Here are some pictures.Attachment 68522Attachment 68523Attachment 68524Attachment 68525

And a couple more, one with her nephew and my grandson, and one with me at the promotion party.Attachment 68526Attachment 68527

Congratulations to the new Col. Which picture is your new screen saver?


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Ken, that's just wonderful, brings tears to my eyes. Thanks buddy.
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Congratulations to the new Col. Which picture is your new screen saver?


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Probably the one with my grandson.

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Probably the one with my grandson.

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Ian looks so handsome. He's not my grandson, but I'm damned proud of him just the same.
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Congratulations to all concerned; your daughter Crystal, your grandson Ian, and not least yourself.
A fine family tradition.

I'd wager good money you're so happy that if you were a puppy you'd leave puddles.

This made me a bit damp eyed, too. I love the pictures, that grin in the first one is priceless. My heartiest congratulations, once again. You have some kids to be proud of.

Johnboy, you do have a way with words.

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Congrats to you and your family! I'm sure that was a joyous occasion!