First Officer in my family tree, please share your stories!

2014-06-18T21:12:09-04:00

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20140618/NEWS/306180074/Newly-commissioned-Marine-officer-visits-sick-grandpa-first-salute?sf27510825=1

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Jun 18 at 2014 9:25 PM

2014-06-18T21:25:23-04:00

Very Nice story Ch (CPT) Davis. I'm currently teaching my son (5 year old) how to salute, who knows maybe in the future I might end up saluting him too :)

Response by COL Randall C. made Jul 11 at 2014 4:42 PM

2014-07-11T16:42:39-04:00

This isn't a "first officer in my family tree" story, but related. My dad retired as a LTC in the Army a bit over 30 years ago. He's always been proud that I made the Army a career, but I always chuckle at what he told me when I was promoted to LTC.

"Just remember, I have date of rank on you!"

Of course, when I became select I let him know by telling him that he didn't have DOR on me any more :)

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Aug 15 at 2014 7:06 PM

2014-08-15T19:06:14-04:00

My family has a proud history of service from WWI on. I am the first officer in the family and at this point, my dad, my mom's brother and I are the only surviving veterans in the family. I hope that someday one of my 3 children will look towards the military for an opportunity but I would never push it on them. Duty and service are a responsibility and there are other ways besides the military to fulfill that responsibility, A career in the service is a calling.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2014 8:56 PM

2014-08-15T20:56:22-04:00

Just routed my commissioning package earlier this month for Intel officer. The selection board convenes on 15 September. Wish me the best!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2014 9:06 PM

2014-08-15T21:06:24-04:00

I'm a first generation officer. My dad was AF enlisted, his brother (my uncle) and their father (my grandfather) both Army enlisted as well. However, if we are getting picky here, my wife has two older brothers, both Army officers (FA and IN) as well.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2014 8:15 AM

2014-08-16T08:15:44-04:00

Definitely not the first officer in my family... however, when I first commissioned I was sent to Fort Sam Houston as a captain. My grandfather is buried in the cemetery there. He died in a plane crash during a test flight as a captain back in the 50's. I was able to put a set of my captain bars on his grave. I still have a pair of his in my office.
My family has LONG military history. I was born with the last name "Murphy" - Audie Murphy was my step-grandfather's cousin.

Response by LT Jessica Kellogg made Aug 16 at 2014 10:56 AM

2014-08-16T10:56:13-04:00

Not the first in my family. But, I did have my living relatives who were in the military (except my brother-in-law and sister-in-law) involved in my commissioning.
My grandfather (Army) held the bible for my oath, my uncle (Air Force) commissioned me, and my husband (Navy) was my first salute.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2014 1:27 PM

2014-08-17T13:27:45-04:00

I am the first Officer in my family tree. Dad was a SGT during WWII and his dad a Soldier during WWI. Dad died when I was a SGT in 2003, wish he could have "physically" been there for my Commissioning in 2006.