Amazing News!

About 18 months ago or so, Dwayne started a process with the Navy Reserves to apply and submit an application for commission as an officer. He currently has been with the Navy Reserves with prior enlisted service. He has completed his Bachelor of Science degree since enlisting back in High School. He enjoys being a part of the military and saw the opportunity for advancement by becoming a Naval officer for his reserve unit. So, he began the process of becoming a Naval Officer. He submitted an application, had an intense interview with a Naval Captain, has had his navy file reviewed by numerous people and completed his most recent PFA (Physical Fitness Assessment) with a high score of Outstanding (the best you can score). The process is rather difficult and for many, it takes several rounds of applying before they are picked up for commission.





(Dwayne, Bootcamp- 2000)



In late March he got a call from the recruiter he had been working with. The recruiter told him he had some good news and bad news for him. The bad news: he was going to have buy all new uniforms. The good news: he had been picked up for commission and on his first round! So what does that mean? It doesn't mean we are moving, he will still stay with his reserve unit, but will now serve as an officer. He now gets to be saluted! He will keep his civilian job as a police officer here in Fallon, but will continue to drill every month and do his training as needed.




(Dwayne and Tiffy, Navy Ball- 2002)



He will have a special ceremony in August where he will be pinned with his rank. I am very excited since I will get to be one of the people that pin him!




(Dwayne-2002)



The ceremony will be held at the reserve center where he drills every month. We would love to have family and friends there for this special occasion and we will send out information about it as we get closer and have more details finalized.




(Dwayne and Tiffy-2002)



CONGRATULATIONS DWAYNE!

We are all so proud of you and all the hard work you do. I am especially blessed to be married to such a man of honor, character and integrity.