Josh is now a Lt. (j.g.)

[tlawler]

With the exception of my LEO daughter, who wasn't able to get time off, we all went up to pin Josh's Lt. (j.g.) bars on in Norfolk. While (in his X.O.'s own words) all it requires is an Ensigns ability to fog a mirror in order to get promoted, it represents a milestone to him and to us. We are all so proud of his achievements thus far and are in awe of the responsible young man he has become. After the ceremony, I spoke at length with his X.O., who told me how far Josh has come in his two years of commission and how he had great expectations of what he termed "an incredible young man."

 

[yeti]

Congratulations to Josh and to his proud family!

Way to go Josh. We appreciate you!

 

[Beemerguy53]

Congratulations, tlawler! It's always nice to see these creatures grow up and make something productive of themselves...

Thanks to Josh for his commitment to our country, and best wishes to him in his career...may God bless and protect him.

 

[Claymore33]

I wish him Fair winds and following seas !

 

[Rudi]

That is just great!

 

[Rustyt1953]

Yer gonna need new shirt buttons.

 

[WardenRoss]

Proud for ya!

Congrats!


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[Greyman50]

Congratulations!

 

[chuckie]

Congratulations!!!

 

[Baxter6551]

Congratulations ! I noted the beer Connex behind in the photo … must have been quite the celebration !!!

 

[jeffrefrig]

Congratulations! He sure looks proud and happy.
Can you tell this dummy what j.g. Stands for? Also, XO?
Again congratulations!!

 

[BU1]

Lieutenant Junior Grade.

Executive Officer

 

[Muley Gil]

Lieutenant Junior Grade.

Executive Officer

A LT(JG) is an O-2, the same rank as a 1st Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, the Army, the Air Force and the Space Force.

 

[tlawler]

Congratulations ! I noted the beer Connex behind in the photo … must have been quite the celebration !!!

It was a lot more informal than I would have thought. Leading up to this week I had envisioned dress whites, a Navy band and a smattering of Admirals…Lol. In the end, it was just his X.O., another Mustang Ensign being promoted, and Josh, all in khakis. It turns out that it’s a local tradition for a Junior Officer’s first promotion at this particular brewery. It must be a Norfolk/East Coast Officer Corps sort of thing…I wouldn’t know, I’m just a West Coast common swabbie

 

[TX-Dennis]

Congratulations to all involved!

 

[Doug M.]

I suspect that the hardest part of getting to O-2 is becoming an O-1 in the first place. As long as one is then acting like a professional in terms of career development, they should be good to go.

 

[bovw]

With the exception of my LEO daughter, who wasn't able to get time off, we all went up to pin Josh's Lt. (j.g.) bars on in Norfolk. While (in his X.O.'s own words) all it requires is an Ensigns ability to fog a mirror in order to get promoted, it represents a milestone to him and to us. We are all so proud of his achievements thus far and are in awe of the responsible young man he has become. After the ceremony, I spoke at length with his X.O., who told me how far Josh has come in his two years of commission and how he had great expectations of what he termed "an incredible young man."

Congrats! We have a CG Ensign, who will on JG in October. The skippers husband told us she said he was a rock star. This week he successfully coordinated the change of command he was hand picked for.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Congratulations Josh! I don't know what your job is in the Navy, but find the saltiest old Chief you can find and latch on and learn. Take care of him and he will take care of you.

 

[Nevada Ed]

Trust me, you don't want to put on "Whites" until you HAVE to,
since they are hard to keep clean.
One reason we liked it when the Skipper let us go on leave in "Civies".

Way to go on the up grade.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Congratulations for sure. Bless all involved for raising a fine son.