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Activity: 07 March 2008 - Deputy Commander Honored

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STGCSSW) Tuck Rosenberry, USN
STGCSSW) Tuck Rosenberry, USN

1st Lt Tuck Rosenberry, CAP, Wicomico Composite Squadron's Deputy Commander for Seniors, was honored 07 March 2008 at the Center for Surface Combat Systems, Detachment Wallops Island, Virginia.  He concluded 23 years of U. S. Naval service, retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer, and receiving his sixth Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding performance as Training Department Head.

In addition to Lt Rosenberry's family, including his son Bretton who is a cadet in the Wicomico Squadron, a number of officers from his command, 25 Chief Petty Officers and friends were in attendance.  Maj George R. Murray, Jr., CAP, of the Wicomico Squadron, delivered the ceremonial address.

Traditional ceremonies included the Parade of Colors, Flag Passing Ceremony, "The Watch," and Piping Over the Side.  A reception was held afterwards. 

 

Chief Rosenberry and family.
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Chief Rosenberry addressing attendees.
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The Flag Passing Ceremony
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The Flag Passing Ceremony Detail
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Maj Murray, CAP, speaking with a Navy CPO
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Quote from Chief Rosenberry's retirement program ....
 
"Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile ... can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction, I served in the United States Navy."
 
            President John F. Kennedy

The Ceremonial Flag is received *
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Chief Rosenberry receives honors *
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Chief Rosenberry's Ship Assignments
 
USS Badger (FF-1071)
 
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)
 
USS Carr (FFG-52)

Shipmates honor the Senior Chief *
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* Photo credit:  Jim-Mason Foley, Installation Production Lead, Imaging Lab
integrity - excellence - respect - volunteer service
 
Wicomico Composite Squadron
Maryland Wing
Civil Air Patrol ... U. S. Air Force Auxiliary