In case anyone is wondering, they are still married. He is now the Executive officer of the nuclear submarine USS Louisiana, (probably a Commander) and she runs her own container business.
He wasn't "commissioned into the navy," he was commissioned as an OFFICER. Now, his wife will have to salute him and obey his orders. (yeah, sure -- heh)
@Me Smith ..also I noticed his wife was actually in the navy ..while he just graduated from a military academy .. I also just noticed this is 14 years ago
A young man commissioned in the navy as a nuke officer. No small feat. One of the hardest, if not the hardest school to qualify for, intellectually, in our awesome military. TY both for your service. Gorgeous couple.
The military will go out of their way to ensure that the relationship in question will never be an issue professionally. This generally includes making sure that one member will never be in direct chain of command of their partner. This is only for marriage though. I'm not sure on the legality of a non-marital fraternization case.
Chris Carter i see. If i was the wife I'd seriously start considering going to OCS herself, at PO2 she's high enough up to be considered or getting out if that doesn't pan out
As a military couple, we lived the long distance thing for years. I ended up having to get out from 2 spinal fusions but 10 years later, he was commissioned. Being a sailor and spouse is double the sacrifice but we raise our hands for honor, courage, commitment. Still married and now retired! Blessings to you both shipmates!
I can remember the MARINE CORPS Infantry using a conference call with my parents when I was commissioned to the rank of captain After I finished my B.S. from Denver STATE university after returning from a extended tour of duty in Afghanistan. Was happy to see this improvement in the commission ceremony from the Navy
Beautiful wife.....unfortunately they are separated but thank you for your service and the love you both have for each other that keeps you both strong!!!!
Hats off to Col. Frederick ! Hats off to the command that allowed TAD orders for Mrs. Thomas to attend such a monumental achievement ! Military looks out for their troops and family members.... a value sometimes hard to find in today's world.
Actually what should have been on camera, is that once she Frocked him, she can salute him and as the first Enlisted to do so, he should hand her a true Silver Dollar (Actual Real pure silver dollar). Fair Winds and Following Seas & Semper Fi. Thank you both.
When my nephew was commissioned in the Navy, the ceremony was held at the Ohio State Athletic Hall of fame, afterwards there was a reception at the Armory, my sister was having a little problem processing the fact that her son was now an officer, while walking from the football stadium to the armory, they happened to pass the local Marine recruiting station, where the recruiters were locking up for the night, upon seeing my nephew in his dress whites, they both snapped to attention, and saluted him, upon seeing the two very senior enlisted men with stripes halfway to their wrists, my sister suddenly realized that her son was actually an officer.( In fact his first command was the Navy ROTC detachment at Ohio State, replacing his commander a Marine Major, who was retiring, and named him to take his place)
Coming from a 5 Generation Navy Family. Myself, two Brothers, my Father, my Grandfather and my Great Grandfather, were all Prior Enlisted before Commissioned. My Daughter "broke the tradition" and Graduated the USNA.
@ILIGANO The Vietnam War veterans are more mistreated than the veterans of any other war. You guys had no idea what you were going to be dealing with over there, and you guys took it in stride, bit back, and walked home, heads held high. I congratulate you. You have more balls than any other generation. I have no shame in saying I wouldn't have made it in Vietnam. You deserve nothing but the utmost respect. Hooah, Oorah, Hoorah, and Hooyah, sir.
@buttlord123 probably mostly good conduct medals. she might have been deployed before so possibly an iraq or afghanistan service medal too. there are plenty of medals that you earn over time just by being a decent soldier. serving in certain countries also gives you a medal, whether peace or war. the most distinguished ones, however, can only be received in combat and generally you must put yourself at some risk - if not total risk. neither of them had those types, by looking at the ribbons
'thank you for your service' - Why do Americans feel they have to come out with this terrible cliche? America, once the landof the free, is a very militarised society.
+Wayne Fletcher I'm assuming you've never been in the military and that picture of a marine on your profile is that of a relative. Every single military branch has a regulation regarding displays of affection while in uniform. Every single one does not allow public display of affection while in uniform. I.E. A Marine in his utilities walking on base with his wife at the PX are not allowed to skip around holding hands like they are in high school.
Wayne Fletcher I know this is an late reply Mr. Poser. But, What I said has been regulation in all the services for quite a while. If you need me to show it to you I will be working the main gate of Camp Lejeune every morning for the next 4 weeks. I am the NCOIC. Just ask for the GySgt.
While that is true, it is also true that military personnel are not expected to be emotionless robots either. My father was in the navy on the day my uncle was commissioned a 2nd Lt. My father gave his brother his first salute. Then they shook hands and then my grandmother and grandfather, both vets, hugged him and he hugged back and I have the photo to prove it and a Captain is standing next to my uncle smiling in the photo. They will not put a mark on a newly commissioned officer's record for hugging his mom or wife right after being commissioned. They tend to make exceptions for special occasions. I would also like to direct your attention to some very famous photos of military personnel hugging and kissing while in uniform on base at the announcement of the end of World War II. The military just doesn't want people going around doing that all the time. I doubt this couple would have gotten into very much trouble had they briefly kissed right after his commissioning. At most the CO would have good naturedly scolded them. I'm a little surprised we didn't see her give him his first salute though. It is tradition to have the closest enlisted relative do this.
Sorry dude, I didn't see a question mark. I thought it was another smart remark on such a sensitive blog. I just got commissioned, and i went through the same situation, Some individuals who didn't understand started to innapropiately comment on our relationship of enlisted and officer, but a critical stop was put to that after a brief educational training.
Isaiah 53:5, But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes, we are healed. For salvation, people just need to follow the way they did it in Acts? They were baptized in the water and of the spirit. Here's why! The gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If we are to follow him, we must do the same thing. Death= repentance, Burial = baptism, and resurrection = being filled with the Holy Ghost and rising again from the dead. That's what Acts 2:38 is. We must obey the gospel, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ... Matthew 7:21-23, Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that DOETH THE WILL OF MY FATHER which is in Heaven. St John 3:3-5, EXCEPT a man, be born of WATER AND OF THE SPIRIT, he cannot enter into the kingdom of GOD. We can't come up with our own gospel. Galatians 1:8-9, But though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Don't be cursed. One way for all people. Jews, Gentiles, and Samaritans. Our salvation has to match-up with the scriptures and no scriptures on the subject can be taken away. Eternity is TOOO long to be WRONG! st, John 5:39, Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. The gospels show what Christ has done on the cross for us. The book of Acts shows us the beginning of Christ's Church and how to enter the Church, obeying Acts 2:38. The letters were written to the Church to show us how to behave now that we are born again into the Church. It's better to walk alone than to walk with a crowd going in the wrong direction. Are we supposed to follow the teachings of the apostles? Acts 2:42, They continued steadfastly in the apostle's doctrines. Ephesians 2:20, We are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Jesus Christ was our perfect example back to God. He was baptized and received the Holy Ghost and we must be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost. He was holy and walked in righteousness and we must be holy and walk in righteousness. He died and rose again, and we must die to the things of this world and rise to walk in the newness of life. He prayed to the father showing us how to pray to the father. If you believe in this message, help spread it in the name of Jesus Christ. God bless you for doing so.
This is what happens when you work hard, do the right things and earn your way! I'll bet both these amazing young people go far and do very well! God bless them!
17 years ago. When the US Military was still a force to be reckoned with. And PDA was forbidden. Glad to hear his career is going strong. I assume she left the Navy at the end of her enlistment? Officers will support a cross rank marriage for only so long. Usually to the end of the enlisted soldier/sailor/airman/marine current enlistment. Join Spouse was reserved for marriages with members in the same Pay Order, Officers with Officers and Enlisted with Enlisted. And weirdly, the Enlisted thing was strange too. If one was young, it was frowned on publicly. Privately it was considered a social thing.
Thomas was promoted to Lt. Cmdr last 2013. He is a submariner. He is currently a Defense Fellow at the US Senate(January 2018-present) in Washington DC. He was second in command of a Nuclear Submarine before being assigned in DC. Mrs Dotstry,a nuclear electronics technician retired from the US Navy in 2007. She is a military veteran and maker of baskets.
@pegasus619Q There are many loop holes to the rule. As a MIDN, with the exception of those at Service Academy's, you're considered a civilian until the day you Commission. Therefore, if you marry an enlisted before you commission is not against the UCMJ.. Surprisingly, there are ALOT of enlisted/officer marriages..
He is a commissioned officer and she enlisted. It is against military regulations for him to show public affections to a lower rank. Don't paint a negative picture where there isn't one. Be fair in your reporting.
Back in the day...when Nurses were officers..there was a no fratinization order..enlisted could not even date an officer..now today i sea this...cheesh..
It sure looked to me that he was wearing a good conduct medal, was he prier military of some sort, I think it still takes 4-years, and if he did, where is his 4 year hash mark ?
No PUBLIC displays of affection in Uniform. That is a rule in all branches. As a former Military Police it pained me to inform couples it was a NO NO. In private, well , you know.
In the Air Force, one of them would have to get out of the military, or the second would have to get commissioned. You CANNOT have an officer married to an enlisted. God forbid..it's a breakdown of good order and discipline. This is what I was told, about 30 years ago, under near exact circumstances. My wife got out.
The young officer's C.O. was a true "officer and gentleman". He demonstrated this by taking care of his sailors! BZ to COL Frederick! BTW, my wife flew to up Charleston to attend my commissioning as a CWO2 aboard my ship. After I was sworn in as an officer I re-enlisted her for four more years in the Navy. That was 37 years ago.
I am sorry that you get treated like trash..you served our country and shouldn't be treated that way at all..Your love story is so wonderful..Thanks for serving,sir.
He was an officer candidate at an university with an NROTC unit so he was already in the navy at the pay rate of E-5. If he was a midshipman, his uniform before he was commissioned whould not have had the big star on the shoulder board.
That Colonel is a true leader! Empathy is essential to strong leadership!
While USMC is part of the Navy, why would a Colonel have the honor of informing the individual he is being commissioned instead a Naval officer.
@@leonardwilson1846 I Have no idea.
The Colonel is the training unit commander, it says so in the narration ( Ensign Dotstry commanding officer ).
@@leonardwilson1846 Joint commands are a thing in the Navy between Navy and Marine Corp Officers.
Inspires others to lead well as well. It is like COVID, but instead of getting the flu you get good actions and leaders.
In case anyone is wondering, they are still married. He is now the Executive officer of the nuclear submarine USS Louisiana, (probably a Commander) and she runs her own container business.
How the hell do you know that?
@@RileyBrown2005 he's magic
Thank you for the update! A career guy, great!
bullshit
@@RileyBrown2005
A little google search goes a long ways.
He wasn't "commissioned into the navy," he was commissioned as an OFFICER. Now, his wife will have to salute him and obey his orders. (yeah, sure -- heh)
I think Only in The Deck...Rest of the Time He has follow Instructions...(life of a married man)
@@singamani😂😂😂
A classic clean-cut young man and now an officer in the US Navy.
All Officers are clean-cut.
@@robertcruz6974 Officers may all be squared-away but not all are clean-cut which means having visibly good character as well.
He's an officer, she's enlisted. Guess what? She's still the boss!
@Me Smith I served, in the Army. 20 years.
Damn skippy she is
@Me Smith .what did you notice ..I missed it
@Me Smith .ahhhh. I see thanks
@Me Smith ..also I noticed his wife was actually in the navy ..while he just graduated from a military academy ..
I also just noticed this is 14 years ago
The look on his face was priceless.
Congratulations young man. Your country is proud of you.
Yeah..13 years too late..
A young man commissioned in the navy as a nuke officer. No small feat. One of the hardest, if not the hardest school to qualify for, intellectually, in our awesome military. TY both for your service. Gorgeous couple.
My nephew is also a graduate of nuke school tells me that students who wash out, are generally sent to flight school, figure that one out!
No PDA in uniform. They know the rules. Congrats to both, and thank you to a commander who "gets it ".
Lord Yes he's beautiful and Citadel grad no less :/ Tenisha is one lucky lady :)
The words "beautiful couple" spring to mind.
This always brings a smile whenever I watch this. Even though it's been several years ago, still wish them both a 'Fair Winds and Following Seas.'
He wanted to see hug & kiss, I wanted to see commissioning. Poor reporting & editing.
She is going to have to salute him, now.
real life Can he stay married to her since she is enlisted and he is an officer? Or will she have to get commissioned or get out?
It is not considered fraternization if the relationship started before one of the members becomes an officer.
Chris Carter wont the appearance of impropriety also be a factor, even if legal?
The military will go out of their way to ensure that the relationship in question will never be an issue professionally. This generally includes making sure that one member will never be in direct chain of command of their partner. This is only for marriage though. I'm not sure on the legality of a non-marital fraternization case.
Chris Carter i see. If i was the wife I'd seriously start considering going to OCS herself, at PO2 she's high enough up to be considered or getting out if that doesn't pan out
As a military couple, we lived the long distance thing for years. I ended up having to get out from 2 spinal fusions but 10 years later, he was commissioned. Being a sailor and spouse is double the sacrifice but we raise our hands for honor, courage, commitment. Still married and now retired! Blessings to you both shipmates!
I can remember the MARINE CORPS Infantry using a conference call with my parents when I was commissioned to the rank of captain
After I finished my B.S. from Denver STATE university after returning from a extended tour of duty in Afghanistan. Was happy to see this improvement in the commission ceremony from the Navy
Mustangs always make the best officers.
Beautiful wife.....unfortunately they are separated but thank you for your service and the love you both have for each other that keeps you both strong!!!!
oh you mean separated geographically, not legally?
Hats off to Col. Frederick ! Hats off to the command that allowed TAD orders for Mrs. Thomas to attend such a monumental achievement ! Military looks out for their troops and family members.... a value sometimes hard to find in today's world.
Actually what should have been on camera, is that once she Frocked him, she can salute him and as the first Enlisted to do so, he should hand her a true Silver Dollar (Actual Real pure silver dollar). Fair Winds and Following Seas & Semper Fi. Thank you both.
Amen
When my nephew was commissioned in the Navy, the ceremony was held at the Ohio State Athletic Hall of fame, afterwards there was a reception at the Armory, my sister was having a little problem processing the fact that her son was now an officer, while walking from the football stadium to the armory, they happened to pass the local Marine recruiting station, where the recruiters were locking up for the night, upon seeing my nephew in his dress whites, they both snapped to attention, and saluted him, upon seeing the two very senior enlisted men with stripes halfway to their wrists, my sister suddenly realized that her son was actually an officer.( In fact his first command was the Navy ROTC detachment at Ohio State, replacing his commander a Marine Major, who was retiring, and named him to take his place)
beautiful couple
What a lovely family! Everything best for their career in the US Navy!
That was 13 years ago..
Best of luck to you both..
Coming from a 5 Generation Navy Family. Myself, two Brothers, my Father, my Grandfather and my Great Grandfather, were all Prior Enlisted before Commissioned. My Daughter "broke the tradition" and Graduated the USNA.
He obviously is worthy of his promotion and glad the Navy made it happen.
They will raise good children together. ROLL MODELS, LADIES AND GENTLEMAN.
@ILIGANO From a grateful, unworthy citizen, thank you for your service and welcome home.
@ILIGANO The Vietnam War veterans are more mistreated than the veterans of any other war. You guys had no idea what you were going to be dealing with over there, and you guys took it in stride, bit back, and walked home, heads held high. I congratulate you. You have more balls than any other generation. I have no shame in saying I wouldn't have made it in Vietnam. You deserve nothing but the utmost respect. Hooah, Oorah, Hoorah, and Hooyah, sir.
@buttlord123 probably mostly good conduct medals. she might have been deployed before so possibly an iraq or afghanistan service medal too. there are plenty of medals that you earn over time just by being a decent soldier. serving in certain countries also gives you a medal, whether peace or war. the most distinguished ones, however, can only be received in combat and generally you must put yourself at some risk - if not total risk. neither of them had those types, by looking at the ribbons
As another Blue Jacket to you sir, thank you for your service to our country in the world's greatest Navy. Bravo Zulu
'thank you for your service' - Why do Americans feel they have to come out with this terrible cliche? America, once the landof the free, is a very militarised society.
@@channelfogg6629 militarized society? Less then 1% of the U.S population is in the military active duty
This is dope. Such young faces. Congratulations, Sir.
My late father flew all the way from OSAN AB (South Korea) to Newport, RI, for my commissioning.
Their in uniform - they respect that and keep all that PDA off record :)
Lucy rosevelt didn't you mean "they're!!" Now that we made sense of that, can you inform the rest of us what exactly you meant?!
+Wayne Fletcher I'm assuming you've never been in the military and that picture of a marine on your profile is that of a relative. Every single military branch has a regulation regarding displays of affection while in uniform. Every single one does not allow public display of affection while in uniform. I.E. A Marine in his utilities walking on base with his wife at the PX are not allowed to skip around holding hands like they are in high school.
+Wayne Fletcher Didn't you mean You're?
Wayne Fletcher I know this is an late reply Mr. Poser. But, What I said has been regulation in all the services for quite a while. If you need me to show it to you I will be working the main gate of Camp Lejeune every morning for the next 4 weeks. I am the NCOIC. Just ask for the GySgt.
While that is true, it is also true that military personnel are not expected to be emotionless robots either. My father was in the navy on the day my uncle was commissioned a 2nd Lt. My father gave his brother his first salute. Then they shook hands and then my grandmother and grandfather, both vets, hugged him and he hugged back and I have the photo to prove it and a Captain is standing next to my uncle smiling in the photo. They will not put a mark on a newly commissioned officer's record for hugging his mom or wife right after being commissioned. They tend to make exceptions for special occasions. I would also like to direct your attention to some very famous photos of military personnel hugging and kissing while in uniform on base at the announcement of the end of World War II. The military just doesn't want people going around doing that all the time. I doubt this couple would have gotten into very much trouble had they briefly kissed right after his commissioning. At most the CO would have good naturedly scolded them. I'm a little surprised we didn't see her give him his first salute though. It is tradition to have the closest enlisted relative do this.
Nice Job Sir !
Sorry dude, I didn't see a question mark. I thought it was another smart remark on such a sensitive blog. I just got commissioned, and i went through the same situation, Some individuals who didn't understand started to innapropiately comment on our relationship of enlisted and officer, but a critical stop was put to that after a brief educational training.
im wondering where are they now in 3 2020
Knowing that we have people like this protecting our country helps me to sleep better at night.
They're a very handsome couple.
Isaiah 53:5, But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes, we are healed. For salvation, people just need to follow the way they did it in Acts? They were baptized in the water and of the spirit. Here's why! The gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If we are to follow him, we must do the same thing. Death= repentance, Burial = baptism, and resurrection = being filled with the Holy Ghost and rising again from the dead. That's what Acts 2:38 is. We must obey the gospel, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ... Matthew 7:21-23, Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that DOETH THE WILL OF MY FATHER which is in Heaven. St John 3:3-5, EXCEPT a man, be born of WATER AND OF THE SPIRIT, he cannot enter into the kingdom of GOD. We can't come up with our own gospel. Galatians 1:8-9, But though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Don't be cursed. One way for all people. Jews, Gentiles, and Samaritans. Our salvation has to match-up with the scriptures and no scriptures on the subject can be taken away. Eternity is TOOO long to be WRONG! st, John 5:39, Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. The gospels show what Christ has done on the cross for us. The book of Acts shows us the beginning of Christ's Church and how to enter the Church, obeying Acts 2:38. The letters were written to the Church to show us how to behave now that we are born again into the Church. It's better to walk alone than to walk with a crowd going in the wrong direction. Are we supposed to follow the teachings of the apostles? Acts 2:42, They continued steadfastly in the apostle's doctrines. Ephesians 2:20, We are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Jesus Christ was our perfect example back to God. He was baptized and received the Holy Ghost and we must be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost. He was holy and walked in righteousness and we must be holy and walk in righteousness. He died and rose again, and we must die to the things of this world and rise to walk in the newness of life. He prayed to the father showing us how to pray to the father. If you believe in this message, help spread it in the name of Jesus Christ. God bless you for doing so.
This is what happens when you work hard, do the right things and earn your way! I'll bet both these amazing young people go far and do very well! God bless them!
Congratulations sir.
God Bless both of them and may they as a couple and Navy members always have Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Enlisted ,can't marry officers
You’re totally wrong. Have you actually served in the US military? If you have or if you’re currently serving please do you me research.
17 years ago. When the US Military was still a force to be reckoned with. And PDA was forbidden. Glad to hear his career is going strong. I assume she left the Navy at the end of her enlistment? Officers will support a cross rank marriage for only so long. Usually to the end of the enlisted soldier/sailor/airman/marine current enlistment. Join Spouse was reserved for marriages with members in the same Pay Order, Officers with Officers and Enlisted with Enlisted. And weirdly, the Enlisted thing was strange too. If one was young, it was frowned on publicly. Privately it was considered a social thing.
What a beautiful couple. Thank you for your service and May God Bless.
Where are they in 2020? Be interesting to find out.
Thomas was promoted to Lt. Cmdr last 2013. He is a submariner.
He is currently a Defense Fellow at the US Senate(January 2018-present) in Washington DC. He was second in command of a Nuclear Submarine before being assigned in DC.
Mrs Dotstry,a nuclear electronics technician retired from the US Navy in 2007. She is a military veteran and maker of baskets.
@pegasus619Q There are many loop holes to the rule. As a MIDN, with the exception of those at Service Academy's, you're considered a civilian until the day you Commission. Therefore, if you marry an enlisted before you commission is not against the UCMJ.. Surprisingly, there are ALOT of enlisted/officer marriages..
Those eyebrows said it all. "Wait ... What?"
They went to the fan room right after
He is a commissioned officer and she enlisted. It is against military regulations for him to show public affections to a lower rank. Don't paint a negative picture where there isn't one. Be fair in your reporting.
And he's going to Nuke School !
Is she an RM2? Congrats and best of luck to both!! Former RM2.
What is a RM2?
Back in the day...when Nurses were officers..there was a no fratinization order..enlisted could not even date an officer..now today i sea this...cheesh..
It sure looked to me that he was wearing a good conduct medal, was he prier military of some sort, I think it still takes 4-years, and if he did, where is his 4 year hash mark ?
Good to hear these types of stories, congratulations
Man, if he stayed in (which hopefully he didn't) he'd be close to retirement now!!
Bravo Zulu, sir!!! You do us all proud, both of you!
....would this have happened if he was white? What about the "Non-fraternization" rules?
The awards and commissioning would have much more meaning to them if they had actually earned it instead of being tokens
Navy must be getting desperate. Usually officer and enlisted relationships results in discipline. So what gives here?.
No they dont result in discipline so long as it is not in the same chain of command and disclosed.
@pegasus619Q They can maintain the relationship if it exsited before his commission,
Congratulations so i guess they changed the rule that Officers and enlisted cannot have relations and she definitely knows more than him
Thank you sir. Again my appologies for the name calling.
People forget our military is free to join and leave . It's a volunteer force . They go there for college. Off farmers for sure
that is so sweet!!!! I love it!
Cutest movie. So they got to leave earlier
And now she must get out of the Navy because she's enlisted and he's an officer.
Wauuuuu we allowed fraternization now days. no wonder our military is so broke
Thank you both for your service.
anyone else see the look in his eye's when his wife walked in... like 'aw shit, she's here' lol
He then outranked her. But that probably didn't matter at home.
making the African american community proud.
Nuke school Wow! Outstanding.
OOH-RAH!
はむしゆたーとは？…なんなのか…なぜはむしゆたーなのか🐱🐱
No PUBLIC displays of affection in Uniform. That is a rule in all branches. As a former Military Police it pained me to inform couples it was a NO NO. In private, well , you know.
How the fuck does this have 37 dislikes?
We are honored! Thank-you for sharing.
Those ensign bars on his shoulders look good on him.
Man...I don't know HOW he was able to keep his composure because man oh man...I would have hugged my wife with all of my being. Lol
Proud that he was commissioned. I'm a Navy vet, F14 AME. To me from. My time that is against UMCJ. BEST for the future
In the Air Force, one of them would have to get out of the military, or the second would have to get commissioned. You CANNOT have an officer married to an enlisted. God forbid..it's a breakdown of good order and discipline. This is what I was told, about 30 years ago, under near exact circumstances. My wife got out.
GOD BLESS THESE TWO!
ILGANO your not trash, and I thank you very much for your service!
I had a flash back from managing a fazolis oof
What does commissioned mean into the navy?
Black dont crack. Very nice story.
The young officer's C.O. was a true "officer and gentleman". He demonstrated this by taking care of his sailors! BZ to COL Frederick!
BTW, my wife flew to up Charleston to attend my commissioning as a CWO2 aboard my ship. After I was sworn in as an officer I re-enlisted her for four more years in the Navy. That was 37 years ago.
What rank was he before? He looks as young as a cadet but he has medals and his wife is a PO2, so he would be married to an older woman. I’m confused.
Congratulations, Ensign!
Now, they have to get divorced because officers and enlisted personnel cannot fraternize
Wrong, an Officer and Enlisted service member can be married as long as the commissioning was after the marriage, not before.
He didn't seem to excited to see her! 😕 😅
That 1st salute by the wife?
Good job to Commands involved in making this happen and from the report from "Red Meat" it seems the investment in this man paid off for the USN.
Very devoted navy couple thanks for. Your service god bless u.both
Public displays of affection while in uniform are generally frowned on usually only tolerated on one's return from a lengthy deployment.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, these folks are the real Heroes of or Country.
Congrats. This retired vet salutes ya. and agree. he may be an Ensign and she is an E5, but at home. “she’s the boss0. proud of both of them
I am sorry that you get treated like trash..you served our country and shouldn't be treated that way at all..Your love story is so wonderful..Thanks for serving,sir.
He was an officer candidate at an university with an NROTC unit so he was already in the navy at the pay rate of E-5. If he was a midshipman, his uniform before he was commissioned whould not have had the big star on the shoulder board.
klidies those are epilettes, not shoulder boards. Only the Army wears shoulder boards and they run 90 degrees to what he was wearing.
He was enlisted before attending NROTC....hense the good conduct medal.
@@herbsouthern2557 They are Shoulder Boards in the Navy! Retired O-5 here!
Not automatic E-5!