March 18th.
Our Sunday routine changed a bit today and it was decided I didn't have time to call home. I'll call next time I have a chance.
I was nominated to be an award winner, but I blew the review board. I got nervous and my military bearing disappeared. ( Looking around, licking my lips etc.) I'm still in the running for an Academic Award since I got a 5.0 on test #2. I also qualified as a Sharpshooter with a 9mm pistol (2 points away from Expert, grrrr...)
Next weekend we perform at another group's graduation. We're rehearsing 3 times this week and once for the Ship's (building) Lieutenant to review. Our next big event is fire-fighting, which will include tear-gas exposure. We got our dress uniforms and took individual photos, I probably won't order any as the packages looked pricey and we didn't get any time to work on our appearance.
The weather is getting warmer, the sun is out every day. But we still wear our full cold gear. I have no idea what the temperature is but you'll need long sleeves and sweaters at the graduation. The ceremony is indoors in bleachers. 900 division families get their own section near the center of the VIP dais.
Time to finish shining my new dress shoes.
Jeremy