Below, Staven is giving us a tour of the base. The two men to the right are those Staven will be working with. They came out just to support Staven! Two great men, we enjoyed hanging out with them for two days
This statue was unveiled during the ceremonies. Symbolizing the Minute Men and that each one of the 136 Officer Candidates was like a minute man in that each one of them will be called to step up and be great leaders at anytime, anywhere, and are willing to fight for their country
Lieutenant Thompson!
Building Staven Slept in
State Oaths! Once in a lifetime event my friends! I love the sight of all the Officer Candidates standing at attention!
Staven taking his State Oath. To his right is his fellow Utah Officer Candidate he also has the last name of Thompson! What are the odds!
Pinning on the Gold Bars!!
Below is Staven quarters! ALways had to be clean and perfectly spaced! He always had a clean room...Looking for those same habits at home ;)
This was the formal/awards night. We got to dress up and look purty!
Staven gave an Outstanding speech infront of over 500 people, and presented two plaques. He did excellent!
Below, all Officer Candidates taking on the Federal Oath! This was pretty cool to see! Dad T and I were on the second row!
The official pinning on of the Lt. Bars by Colonel Hall
Staven was the Wing Commander and lead the whole group! He is the point of the 3 in front
And thats it!! I couldn't be more proud of him!
I Love you Staven!
A few of my joys:
Having Gabe to hold when Staven was gone
Receiving letters from Staven-this was the best
Sending Staven letters
Deciding to go out to Alabama
Landing in Montgomery
Getting off the plane and driving away from the airport, toward Staven
Seeing Staven walking towards me (once Dad T and I decided the other 3 men before him were actually not him. :)
Then finally being there with Staven and loving every minute.
It was an Honor Stav!
It seems like just yesterday Heath and I were were doing that same thing~! Crazy! Happy you had a fun trip... and that you have Staven home with you again! WHOO HOOO! PARTY!
ReplyDeleteStav you make one Handsome Officer
Ash You are one Hot Officer's Wife
Opps this is from Kelly
xoxoxox
Congrats Bro.I'm very proud of you. You're a born leader and no matter what you do... you rock.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I miss the military life... sometimes.
Can't wait to try and earn my trophy back with our next round of Football picks, maybe we could do a full blown fantasy league this time, it would be fun with the family.
Looking forward to seeing you guys this summer!
Heath
Oh that is so great! I am so glad that you went out there. What a handsome soldier you have. You guys are an outrageously good looking couple. I am glad you guys are back together and all the world is RIGHT! Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteWhoops- love, Heather