Lassen (DDG 82) - Naval Cruise Book

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REENLISTMENTS UNDERWAY Ki ' tnlistin}; in Ihc I nitcd Stali«. Na ' ' Rcenlisting is a big decision tor any S; ilor. A lot of questions w ill run ihrouuh their minds when making this tiecision. Where will I be stationed ' . ' Am I ready to spend more time away from my family ' . ' What would I do it got out ' . ' What benellts are there to slaying in ' . ' The questions go on and on. The job ot any Command Career ( iHinselor is to make sure the Sailor n.ikes an inronnati e decision. We wiisure the member knows each and eserv ' one of their options, from SRH. ulom.iiK a .iiKcnKiu. I ocihon of duty status to reducing sea time. Once the member decides to reeniist. we want to make it a memorable day for them. IK 2(S ) Barnett reenlisled on the 24 ' of March 20n.V This was his sons i ' birthday. IX ' 2 decided to reeniist for 3 years and have .3 personnel in FFE ' s, (himself, the IXA. and me). BMC ' (SW) Cheatham reenlisted on the USS MISSOURI in Hawaii. No matter where they decide to have the ceremony, each one remembers the day and it is special. I ' he most important part is the Oath of Reenlistment. It is said w ith meaning and emotion. Congratulations to all of our Shipmates whom chose to make a Career in the Navy. V R NCI(SW)RitaN ( arnian 75

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