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Bangor, Navy Base Gate
Check gate at the Bangor Navy Base is on high alert because of the trouble
in Kosovo. This is a beautiful naval base. http://www.bangor.navy.mil/
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Welcome Sign
2:30pm, July 1st, 1999 - James A. Rushton is promoted to an Officer of
the US Navy.
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Award2
The Medic, a chief on the USS Alabama,
presents Jim with Farewell Tokens of appreciation
from the Chief's Quarters.
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Award
James' family is very proud to hear about his many accomplishments as
he receives another farewell plaque of appreciation. It is actually
a plaque with the Chief Petty Officer's creed engraved, to remind him of
where he came from which is also a gift from the USS Alabama Chief's quarter's.
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Award
Jim receives an award from Commander Wichert. This is a Navy Commendation
Medal and it is in leu of a previous award. Which means it is his
second time receiving this.
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Jim's 1st Officer Salute
James receives his first salute, as a Naval Officer, from STSC Terry Kincer,
in return James gives Terry a silver dollar. The first Salute:
Naval customs and traditions play a significant role in a military career.
The hand salute is centuries old, and probably originated when men in armor
raised their hands to their helmets and lifted the visors so they could
be identified. The salute has always been one of the essentials of military
courtesy. Far from being a servile gesture, the salute is considered a
symbol of mutual respect and a sign of camaraderie among service personnel.
As a standard practice, the junior initiates the salute, and the senior
returns it. By saluting first, the person is demonstrating deference to
the senior rank, not inferiority to the person being saluted. One tradition
associated with the hand salute has withstood the test of time. The tradition
is that of newly appointed officer giving a silver dollar to the first
enlisted person to salute them after they have received their commission.
The actions signifies the officer having to "buy" his first salute. From
that point on, the officer is expected to earn each salute that he receives.
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Jim's Commisioning Oath
Lieutenant Frank R. Fuller raising his right hand to swear Jim in.
Frank read the Naval Officer's Commissioning Oath which Jim repeats.
James' father, Kenneth Rushton, and father-in-law, George Carr, pin
the new Shoulder Boards on James' shoulders. They have one star and
one gold bar indicating that he is an ensign. An O1E, E for
prior enlisted.
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Boys Award1
It's time for the family to receive recognition for their sacrifice. The
navy realizes the extent of the strain placed on a family by the absence
of the husband and father. The boys, Ken and Jack, blushed as they were
given their award.
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Boys Award
Little Jack & young Kenny seem almost overwhelmed with the attention.
They exceeded all our expectation as they marched onto the stage, and accepted
their awards.
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Jaime's - Gold Dolphin Award
It's Jaime's turn to receive recognition. Jaime made the first, very informative,
web site http://members.xoom.com/alabamawives
for the navy wives of the USS
Alabama.
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Jaime's Flowers
The wives present Jaime with flowers to offer their gratitude for her dedication.
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Jim's Speech
Jim's turn to make a speech. He gave his thanks to all that helped him
during his career. James looks at his wife, Jaime, and talks of her accomplishments
and ability to develop her own successful career while working around James'
commitments to the Navy. Jim finishes his speech with an 'I Love you' to
Jaime which brought many-a-tear to many-an-eye.
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Jim's Family
All the family get back on the stage for photo's.
Also pictured are Terry Kincer, a comrade of Jim's, with his wife Cheryl.
Terry was Jim's first salute.
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Cigar time
The speeches are over, everyone is invited to dive into the excellent buffet
and drink. Some of the men go out on deck for a smoke.
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Cigar
Jim & Steve
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Jim's Friends
Ken & his wife Mary
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Jim's Gifts
Jim opens up his presents.
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Jim's Gifts
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Jim's Gifts
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Jim's Gifts
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JimGifts
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Jim's Gifts
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The Rushtons
The Rushton's, Doris and Ken with their daughters Jennifer & Wendy
and son James. It's time to vacate the room, so we all head downstairs
to the bar . . . with the Keg of beer of course . . . Click
here for the rest of the pictures.
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