Tonight, Mark and I will be attending our last formal military function, the 2010 Beaufort Naval Hospital Corpsman's Ball. If you might be wondering who a corpsman is and what he or she does, I'll be happy to fill you in. A Hospital Corpsman (called an HM for short) serves as an enlisted medical specialist for the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. These brave men and women provide healthcare services to sailors and marines at home, on ships, and on the battlefield. Mark has been so grateful to all of those he has worked with over the past four years, and we both consider it a privilege to be able to join them this evening in their celebration.
I cannot believe that this will be the last time I see Mark in his dress whites. Our four years of military service have gone by in the blink of an eye. I am thankful everyday that we have had the opportunity to consider ourselves a part of the United States Navy. My appreciation for the sacrifices made by our service men and women is immeasurable. Their courage and selflessness is the truest example of the American spirit. To all of those who provide me with the security and freedom I have always known, Thank You!
What a wonderful post! I always get chills when I see the service men and women lined up on the edge of a carrier. This time was no exception.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE this post! Those pictures are AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless America and your family! I absolutely love this post!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspirational post!! We need more like this!
ReplyDeleteAnd a formal ball? How fun! What will you be wearing?? Tell us, tell us, tell us! Or, better yet, take a ton of pics and show us on Mon :-)
First off - those pictures gave me chills. :)
ReplyDeleteTonight is going to be so bitter sweet for you. Enjoy every minute. And be sure to tell us what you wore on Monday. :)
Jen! What a wonderful post and so inspirational. Something about military men and women makes me cry. guess its my heart knowing what they and their families are going thru. I hope you have a great time at the ball and I can;t wait to see pics of you beautiful! Again- love this post! XO Jessica
ReplyDeleteFun! I was able to go to a couple military balls, but my husband has been deployed for the last few and I can't imagine anything duller than going by myself ;) Enjoy your last ball!
ReplyDeleteWish we were there with you! Have fun tonight--I am certain you will be soaking up every detail!
ReplyDeleteHi sweetie, sounds like a blast, can't wait to hear all about it! These pictures are beautiful and very moving...thank you for the loving reminder of our amazing service men and women! xox Talk to you soon! Love you!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great cause. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLove the images Jen, Corpsman, really Marines, just playing along with the Navy to be nice!
ReplyDeleteSemper Fi