FReeper Canteen ~ The United States Navy Ceremonial Honor Guard ~ 9 SEP 2008

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

 

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The United States Navy

Ceremonial Honor Guard

The United States Navy's elite Ceremonial Guard is a highly-trained group of Sailors who spend many hours preparing their uniforms to be immaculate and their drilling routines to be perfect. The Guard routinely performs ceremonies for the Commandant of Naval District Washington, Chief of Naval Operations, Secretary of Defense, and President of the United States.

Among the events Ceremonial Guard members participate in are State Funerals, Presidential Inaugurations, and Full Honors ceremonies at the Pentagon. Ceremonial Guard members also are seen at the White House lending "Navy presence" at state arrivals, dinners and receptions.

Established in 1931, the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard is the official Ceremonial Unit of the U.S. Navy and is based at NSF Anacostia in Washington, D.C. The Ceremonial Guard is under the direction of three officers and two senior enlisted chief petty officers, all of whom previously served in the fleet.

There are approximately 180 junior Navy enlisted men and women assigned to the Ceremonial Guard's specialized details, which include the Ceremonial Drill Team, Ceremonial Color Guard, Ceremonial Rifle Firing Detail, Casket Bearer Platoon, and Support and Administrative Staff.

Once assigned to the Ceremonial Guard, new members go through a six-week training program conducted by current Ceremonial Guard members. After indoctrination, the new members are assigned to one of the specialized details. Assignment to the Ceremonial Guard is typically for two years. After this selective assignment, the Sailors usually receive their choice of specialized training at a Navy school and are assigned to the fleet.

Learn More About The United States Navy Ceremonial Guard HERE!

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September 9, 2008

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READ: Genesis 3:1-13

The man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate.” —Genesis 3:12

Not long ago my wife asked me to pick up a belated birthday card for her brother. Scanning the rack, I ran across a card with a chimpanzee on the front holding a phone receiver in his hand.

This is what it said: “I better not hear . . . about how upset you are that I missed your birthday. I mean, how do you know I wasn’t in a serious car accident and lying in some ditch out in the middle of nowhere? . . . Well, I may have forgotten your birthday, but I didn’t exactly get any phone calls to see if I was okay. All I know is you better have a good excuse why I didn’t hear from you on your birthday!”

The extent to which people avoid legitimate responsibility is almost laughable, but it is nothing new. When God confronted Adam for eating the forbidden fruit, he chose to blame his wife and God: “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate” (Gen. 3:12).

When we have done something wrong, we can either accept legitimate blame for what we have done or shift the blame to others. The way that pleases God and results in spiritual growth is to accept personal responsibility for our actions. Irrationally blaming others is no laughing matter.

His eye our secret thoughts behold,
His mercies all our lives enfold,
He knows our purposes untold,
You cannot hide from God! —Ackley

A good test of a person’s character is his behavior when he is wrong.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 25–27; Proverbs 24:13-22

[laurenmarlowe]

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[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening to you Sand!

FIRST!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

US Navy Ceremonial Honor Guard

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and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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[laurenmarlowe]

Thank you and good evening Mayor!

SECOND!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Brian USA (repubmom)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Matt USA (repubmom)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[granite]

I am proud to have been a member of the USN Ceremonial Guard in 1970. It was an awesome and honarable experience.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

In!

[SandRat]

HiYa Lauren

[areukiddingme1]

Thank you — thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you do.

[laurenmarlowe]

Hi MA! *HUGS*

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, Lauren!

Good evening, all!

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy there granite, thank you for stopping in this evening.

And thank you for your service to our Country!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, granite....a huge thank you for your service to our country, and thank you for serving in the Ceremonial Honor Guard.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[laurenmarlowe]

Hiya MS.B! *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

GO TO BED!!! Don't fall asleep at your computer like some I know. *HUGS*

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening to you aareukiddingme1, thank you for stopping in this evening, and thank you for the suggestion to honor our Honor Guards.

Thank you for your service to our Country, and thanks to your Coast Guard son too!