My Handsome Sailor

Buck at the Change of Command Last Thursday.

I was so excited when Buck sent this to me.

We don't always get good pictures when he is all dressed up.

This is the first time he has worn this uniform ( I almost called it an outfit)

It took hours of work the night before to get it ready and an extra $50 to get the medals to mount on it. I guess it was worth all that work Because he looks Awesome

I know I tell this to my husband all the time, but I might not say it publicly, I am so proud of him for his years in the service and his unwavering love for this country and his ability to serve the people of it. He works hard and rarely complains of the long and strange hours, the amount of travel and all of the stress. He never questions where they need him and he is in the Navy to do what they need and where.

I am so glad he loves what he does. Who knew that age 18 he would make this career choice. An Air Crewman in a helicopter not to mention his favorite part Rescue Swimmer. Most husbands go to work in an office but mine chooses to jump out of perfectly working helicopter. For years Buck was able to choose other programs that would change his career from enlisted to Officer, but he did not want that. Yes we would eventually make way more money, but he would not get to do what he is doing now. He would not have a choice of air or boat, so instead we stay with what WE love.

Over the last couple of years while working regular hours and traveling all the same, Buck has finished his associates, and Bachelors Degree and just this month he has started work on his Masters.

I am so proud of him.