When you up for you 2nd star?

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If I'm not mistaken, it'll be his 3rd.

No Mike... there's only 2 stars on a Master Chief's anchor.

This year. The selection board convenes in April, but I am not optimistic. If I make it, i'll have to stay for more than 20... so I kinda DO want to make it and I kinda DON'T.

If I do, the money is too good to leave at 20.

I thought he was talking about bronze star devices on a certain service medal. Believe me, I wish you didn't have to go and get the 3rd star I'm talking about.

However, a 2nd star on your fouled anchor is due.

Um... I have 6 sea service stars. (deployments)

This'll be 7.

SUPER STAR!

I hope you get the star and stay for 10 more!

Charlie

Wow. That's impressive, MACs. Something to be real proud of, bro.

When do you leave town?

MrsTank... going to South Carolina for a couple weeks, Virginia for a few days and then Iraq.

I depart on Feb 10th.

I have been on shore duty for a tad over a year and figured I was going to make it to 20 without having to deploy again... Um, I forgot to clear it with Uncle Sam. He wants me to do another deployment.

As we all know... Uncle Sam doesn't make 'requests', so off I go.

SC is nice.............good barbeque (not grilled).

Good fishing off the coast too.

Well Shawn

I'd love to smoke a salute with you, as you pass through Virginia. Looks like I'll have to smoke a salute to you.

Stay safe my friend.....

Donna & I will keep you in our prayers!

damn skimmers