O Captain! My Captain!

I am so proud to report that Chris has been promoted to Captain!

 We were not expecting him to get promoted until September, so this came as a very pleasant surprise! Both times that Chris has been promoted, he's been overseas, first in Iraq in 2008 from 2nd Lt. to 1st Lt., and now in Afghanistan from 1st Lt. to Captain. So while it's a little disappointing that I've never actually gotten to see him be promoted in person or been able to pin his new rank on his uniform, I am also very excited for him and very proud of my Marine! And at least I have pictures of the ceremony to share! :)

Reporting to the Commanding Officer for Promotion

(Chris is on the far side of the picture, saluting. They promoted both him and another Marine to Captain at the same time.)

Reading of the Promotion Warrant

Shaking hands with the Battalion Commander, Lt Col Watson

Getting "pinned" with his new rank

Chris with his shiny new Captain's bars :)

Taking an Oath of Office

This month also marks 4 years for Chris's Marine Corps career. I am so proud of you, Chris, and your four years of dedicated service to our country!