Frank's Graduation from Naval Officer's Candidates School & his Commissioning
Nov.17, 2002
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Franks graduation day began with push-ups at 5 am in the dark. You can see the reflection on all their running shoes. Next was a run and then into the mess for breakfast. |
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The graduating class and their undergraduates form up to march to the parade ground. |
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They march onto the parade grounds & make sure their ranks are properly spaced. |
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The graduation ceremony begins. Frank is the second from the right. |
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Frank close up. He graduated 3rd in his class. |
As the ceremony concludes there are salutes and handshakes |
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Frank and Gunney Sergeant Carlsson, USMC |
| Frank's mentor and friend surprises Frank by requesting to personally commission him into office. He is the father of one of the men Frank flew with in the Air Force and a retired officer. |   |
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| The Graduates are seated in the chapel. Public Commissions is preceded by a historical parade of the flags that have flown over our country. The Graduates and all commissioned and noncommissioned officers stand for the oath. |
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The Class of 0503, NAS Pensacola, Florida, November 17,2002 |
| Master Sargeant Christie Lingard gives her brother Ensign Frank Warner his First Salute. They shake hands and he passes her a silver dollar. Christie was proud and pleased to be there to give Frank his first salute. |   |
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Ensign Frank Warner salutes his class drill instructor Gunney Sargeant Carlsson USMC and class officer Lt Stubbings, USN |
| A final handshake and congratulations from Frank's mentor. Frank will be in Florida for awhile attending Aviation School. |  |